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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lorenzo_GhibertiLorenzo Ghiberti - Wikipedia

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   Lorenzo Ghiberti (UK: / ɡ ɪ ˈ b ɛər t i /, US: / ɡ iː ˈ-/, Italian: [loˈrɛntso ɡiˈbɛrti]; 1378 – 1 December 1455), born Lorenzo di Bartolo, was an Italian Renaissance sculptor from Florence, a key figure in the Early Renaissance, best known as the creator of two sets of bronze doors of the Florence Baptistery, the later one ...

   • Notable work: Gates of Paradise, Florence Baptistery
   • Movement: Early Renaissance

   • Known for: Sculpture
   • Nationality: Italian

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     Exploring Art History in the City: Lorenzo Ghiberti's "Gates of Paradise" (1425-1452)

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Lorenzo-GhibertiLorenzo Ghiberti | Italian Renaissance Sculptor & Artist ...

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   Lorenzo Ghiberti (born c. 1378, Pelago, Italy—died December 1, 1455, Florence) was an early Italian Renaissance sculptor, whose doors (Gates of Paradise; 1425–52) for the Baptistery of the cathedral of Florence are considered one of the greatest masterpieces of Italian art in the Quattrocento.

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4. www.worldhistory.org › Lorenzo_GhibertiLorenzo Ghiberti - World History Encyclopedia

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   Sep 21, 2020 · Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455 CE) was an Italian Renaissance sculptor and goldsmith whose most famous work is the gilded bronze doors of the Baptistery of Florence's cathedral. These doors, which took 27 years to complete, were so impressive that Michelangelo (1475-1564 CE) famously described them as the 'Gates of Paradise', a name which has ...

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5. www.biography.com › artists › lorenzo-ghibertiLorenzo Ghiberti - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and work of Lorenzo Ghiberti, one of the most influential early Renaissance sculptors and the creator of the bronze doors of the Baptistery of Florence. Explore his artistic style, influences, commissions and legacy in this comprehensive article.

6. www.theartstory.org › artist › ghiberti-lorenzoLorenzo Ghiberti Paintings, Bio, Ideas | TheArtStory

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   Learn about Lorenzo Ghiberti, a prominent Italian sculptor and goldsmith of the Early Renaissance. Discover his masterpieces, such as the Gates of Paradise, his rivalry with Brunelleschi, and his influential writings on art history and theory.

   • Nationality: Italian

   • Place Of Birth: Pelago, Republic of Florence

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8. www.britannica.com › Gates-of-Paradise-by-GhibertiGates of Paradise | History, Art, Panels, & Facts | Britannica

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   Gates of Paradise, the pair of gilded bronze doors (1425–52) designed by the sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti for the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence. The 10 relief panels contained in the doors are among the greatest works of Early Renaissance sculpture.

9. www.thehistoryofart.org › lorenzo-ghiberti › biographyLorenzo Ghiberti Biography - The History of Art

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   Oct 14, 2023 · Learn about the life and work of Lorenzo Ghiberti, a Renaissance sculptor and goldsmith who created the famous bronze doors of the Baptistery of Florence. Discover his apprenticeship, commissions, influences and legacy in this comprehensive biography.

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    Who was Lorenzo Ghiberti?

    • In addition to being well paid, Ghiberti was a businessman who managed his affairs shrewdly. He was a well-to-do member of Florentine society and a rich man among the artists of his time. Gates of Paradise, gilded bronze doors by Lorenzo Ghiberti, 1425–52; on the east side of the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence.

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    Was Lorenzo Ghiberti a good sculptor?

    • Lorenzo Ghiberti's career ouevre as a result oozes much more quality than quantity, though there is a possibility than some other work may have been lost in the years that have passed since. The real breakthrough for this sculptor's career was in winning a commission for two bronze doors for the Baptistery of Florence.

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    Who was Lorenzo di Cione Ghiberti?

    • Ghiberti multi-tasked much of his work including the doors for the Florence baptistery and numerous statues. He was a student of humanism and incorporated much of its philosophy into his work. Lorenzo di Cione Ghiberti was born in Pelago, near Florence, Italy, in 1378 (the exact month and day of his birth are unknown).

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    When did Lorenzo Ghiberti finish the doors?

    • Bronze doors from the north side of the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence, by Lorenzo Ghiberti, c. 1403–24. When he was 45 years old, Ghiberti finished the first doors. They are the effort of more than 20 years of work and the major sculptural complex of the International Gothic style in Italy.

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