Lorenzo Ghiberti

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from the Old Testament. They were dubbed “ The Gates of
Paradise,” by Michaelangelo, and were Ghiberti’s greatest work. Ghiberti also made a
larger than life statue of the Arte dei Mercani di Calimala’s(the guild of the merchant
bankers) patron saint. He made two large bronze figures for Or San Michele, created
designs for the stained glass windows in the cathedral, and wrote two books, as well as
accomplishing other things.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE ON CIVILIZATION
Ghiberti impacted the Renaissance in many ways. His work and writings formed
the basis for much of the style and aims of the later High Renaissance. He was actively
involved with other artists and was interested in their works. He influenced and trained
artists in his workshop. Some of his students included Donatello, Paulo Uccello,
Michelozzo, and Benozzo Gozzoli. Many artist took notice to his style. His works show
a development toward naturalistic movement, volume, perspective, and a greater
idealization of the ...

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