Doorway, Santo Spirito, Florence, Italy by Kenneth John Conant

Doorway, Santo Spirito, Florence, Italy c. 20th century

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Dimensions: sheet: 31.1 x 42.2 cm (12 1/4 x 16 5/8 in.) folded sheet: 31.1 x 21.1 cm (12 1/4 x 8 5/16 in.)

Copyright: CC0 1.0

Editor: This is Kenneth John Conant's drawing of the Doorway, Santo Spirito, Florence, Italy. It looks like a study of architectural space. What can you tell me about its place in the history of architectural representation? Curator: Well, it is more than just representation. Architectural drawings like this one historically served as tools of power. Consider the social context: Who commissioned Santo Spirito, and what was their vision for Florence? Editor: So, this drawing isn’t just about the building; it’s about the people who shaped it and their cultural values? Curator: Exactly. How does this drawing, with its precise lines, influence our understanding of Renaissance ideals and the politics embedded within architectural projects? Editor: I see. It's fascinating to consider how a simple sketch holds so much cultural weight. Curator: Indeed! This image reminds us that art and architecture always function within networks of power and meaning.

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