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The History of The Bell Tower of the Cathedral. Also known as: Giotto's Bell Tower.

Constructed: 1334-1357

Giotto's Bell Tower was started in 1334 and finished in 1357. The 85-metre high Bell Tower stands in the Piazza San Giovanni, Florence, Italy.  This magnificent structure was the creation of three great architects; Giotto, father of the Italian Renaissance, designed the tower and died during its construction. In 1348, Andrea Pisano continued Giotto great work. The last three levels were built by Florentine architect Francesco Talenti.  The Bell-tower's unique facade consists of three distinctive colors of local Italian marbles. The tower has a solid square foundation with sturdy angular, octagonal fashioned pillars running the length of the building.

     
The bell tower of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florance, italy was begun by Giotto in 1334 Detail of stone carving from Giotto's Bell Tower in Florance, Italy detail image on Giotto famous Bell Tower in Florence, Italy

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Key Descriptive Words  and Phrases associated with the Renaissance Movement -  rebirth, rediscovery of the classical world,  publication of Della Pittura, a book about the laws of mathematical perspective for artists,  sfumato, symbolism, chiaroscuro, Savonarola, spiritually significant,  illuminated manuscript,  idealized biblical themes, scriptorium, illuminator, plague, Age of Discovery, curiosity about the natural world,  realistic use of colours and  light,  Bonfire of the Vanities, Old Testament stories, ethereal and foggy backgrounds, Gospel parables, romanticized landscapes,  Christian symbolism.

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