Pisano initially learned the trade of a goldsmith.[3] He later became an apprentice of Mino di Giovanni, about 1300, and worked with him on the sculpture for S. Maria della Spina at Pisa and elsewhere. He produced his main works in Florence. It is assumed that Giotto di Bondone was eventually more influential on his style than his earlier teacher. He produced the first (southside) of the three bronze doors of the Baptistery in Florence. He worked on this major project between 1330-1336. The door consists of a number of small quatrefoil panels, the lower eight containing single figures of the Virtues, and the rest scenes from the life of John the Baptist.[4]
Andrea Pisano, while living in Florence, also produced many important works of marble sculpture, all of which show Giotto's influence. In 1340 he succeeded Giotto as Master of the Works of Florence's Cathedral.[1] There he produced a series of reliefs, possibly designed by his former teacher, including the double band of panel-reliefs which Pisano executed for the great campanile. The subjects of these are the Four Great Prophets, the Seven Virtues, the Seven Sacraments, the Seven Works of Mercy and the Seven Planets. The duomo contains the most important works of Pisano in marble. In 1347 he became Master of the Works at Orvieto Cathedral, which had already been designed and begun by Lorenzo Maitani.[4][1] These and the cathedral's doors are Pisano's only surviving works. Pisano is known for contributing to freeing modern art from Byzantine influence. He died in 1348.[1]
Andrea Pisano had two sons, Nino and Tommaso.[4] Both eventually succeeded him as Master of the Works at Orvieto Cathedral.
^ abcdHuntley, G. Haydn (1976). "Pisano, Andrea". In William D. Halsey (ed.). Collier's Encyclopedia. Vol. 19. New York: Macmillan Educational Corporation. p. 82.
^Murray, P. & L. (1996). Dictionary of art and artists. Penguin Books. ISBN0-14-051300-0.
^Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Andrea Pisano" . Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
^ abcdOne or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Pisano, Andrea". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 21 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. pp. 647–648.
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andrea, pisano, italian, olympic, water, polo, player, water, polo, pontedera, 1290, 1348, orvieto, also, known, andrea, pontedera, italian, sculptor, architect, born1290pontedera, republic, pisadied1348orvieto, papal, statesnationalityitalianknown, forarchite. For the Italian Olympic water polo player see Andrea Pisano water polo Andrea Pisano Pontedera 1290 1348 Orvieto 1 2 also known as Andrea da Pontedera was an Italian sculptor and architect Andrea PisanoBorn1290Pontedera Republic of PisaDied1348Orvieto Papal StatesNationalityItalianKnown forArchitecture sculpture Detail of Andrea Pisano s panel for the Florence Baptistery Contents 1 Biography 2 Gallery 3 References 4 External linksBiography editPisano initially learned the trade of a goldsmith 3 He later became an apprentice of Mino di Giovanni about 1300 and worked with him on the sculpture for S Maria della Spina at Pisa and elsewhere He produced his main works in Florence It is assumed that Giotto di Bondone was eventually more influential on his style than his earlier teacher He produced the first southside of the three bronze doors of the Baptistery in Florence He worked on this major project between 1330 1336 The door consists of a number of small quatrefoil panels the lower eight containing single figures of the Virtues and the rest scenes from the life of John the Baptist 4 Andrea Pisano while living in Florence also produced many important works of marble sculpture all of which show Giotto s influence In 1340 he succeeded Giotto as Master of the Works of Florence s Cathedral 1 There he produced a series of reliefs possibly designed by his former teacher including the double band of panel reliefs which Pisano executed for the great campanile The subjects of these are the Four Great Prophets the Seven Virtues the Seven Sacraments the Seven Works of Mercy and the Seven Planets The duomo contains the most important works of Pisano in marble In 1347 he became Master of the Works at Orvieto Cathedral which had already been designed and begun by Lorenzo Maitani 4 1 These and the cathedral s doors are Pisano s only surviving works Pisano is known for contributing to freeing modern art from Byzantine influence He died in 1348 1 Andrea Pisano had two sons Nino and Tommaso 4 Both eventually succeeded him as Master of the Works at Orvieto Cathedral Giorgio Vasari includes a biography of Andrea Pisano in his Lives Pisano s nost famous apprentice was Andrea di Cione better known as Andrea Orcagna Another of his apprentices Giovanni di Balduccio executed the shrine of Sant Eustorgio in Milan 4 Gallery edit nbsp Geometria 1343 60 ca nbsp Retorica 1343 60 ca nbsp Navigazione 1343 60 nbsp Architettura 1348 50 nbsp Fidia ovvero la scultura 1348 50 nbsp Dedalo ovvero la meccanica 1348 50 nbsp Re Salomone 1337 41 nbsp San Pietro Pisa nbsp San Giovanni Pisa nbsp Madonna del Latte PisaReferences edit a b c d Huntley G Haydn 1976 Pisano Andrea In William D Halsey ed Collier s Encyclopedia Vol 19 New York Macmillan Educational Corporation p 82 Murray P amp L 1996 Dictionary of art and artists Penguin Books ISBN 0 14 051300 0 Herbermann Charles ed 1913 Andrea Pisano Catholic Encyclopedia New York Robert Appleton Company a b c d nbsp One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain Chisholm Hugh ed 1911 Pisano Andrea Encyclopaedia Britannica Vol 21 11th ed Cambridge University Press pp 647 648 nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Andrea Pisano External links editPanels by Andrea Pisano in Santa Maria del Fiore Florence Italy The bronze door of the Baptistery in Florence and other work by Andrea Pisano Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Andrea Pisano amp oldid 1166015326, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
