The proportions of Ghiberti's Saint Stephen: Vitruvius's De Architectura and Alberti's De Statua
Title
The proportions of Ghiberti's Saint Stephen: Vitruvius's De Architectura and Alberti's De Statua
Creator
Description
Studying the proportions between the body parts of Ghiberti’s St. Stephen, the article illustrates that Ghiberti used different ratios from the one he previously used in sculpture. This time he based his work not only on Cennini’s and Vitruvio’s theories but also on Alberti’s innovative one. The author also believes, and demonstrates through records, that Ghiberti and Alberti may have met in Florence in the years between the drawing and the casting of St. Stephen statue.
Date
1978
Relation
in The art bullettin, vol. 60 , n. 2, pagg. 235-248
Type
Article
Language
English