HISTORY OF RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE
PALAZZO FARNESE

: Palazzo Farnese; Italy, Roma; 1530-1546; by Antonio da Sangallo il giovane, Michelangelo Buonarroti

- Palazzo Farnese is one of the masterpieces of palace building in High Renaissance. This was designed by Antonio da Sangallo (ground and first floor) and after his death(1946), Michelangelo Buonarroti took over and adding the great cornice, altering the whole disposition of the central part.
- The town palace tradition was continued in Rome by Bramante's foloowers and assistants, notably Antonio da Sangallo(1485-1546).

Photo: Shoji Hiramatsu

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