| East Doors, Baptistery of Florence Cathedral - “Gates of Paradise” Florence, Italy 1425 - 1452 Gilded bronze relief Approx. 17’ high |  This is one of ten relief panels from the set of doors. |
Learn about the the reason that Ghiberti won the competition for this set of doors:
READING: http://www.pbs.org/empires/medici/renaissance/ghiberti.html
QUESTIONS:
1. How did this set of doors get its nickname?
2. This door is essentially a public work of art. How is this fact related to the way that Ghiberti secured his win in the competition? Why was this a smart way to work?
3. This work exemplifies the artistic accomplishments of the Italian Renaissance. What are some of the specific things Ghiberti did to achieve this feat?
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