文档介绍：renovatio urbis
This unique study brings together a range of investigations that provide a
coherent overview of the urban, architectural and artistic projects during the
Pontificate of Julius II (1503–13). As one of the most important and pro-
ductive periods in the history of European culture, Julius II’s ten-year papacy
witnessed an unprecedented campaign of ambitious projects by Bramante,
Raphael and Michelangelo, as well as missioning of important humanist
and theological works by such key figures as Giles of Viterbo and Tommaso
Inghirami.
Driven by a desire to transform the city from its decaying state of neglected
medieval buildings and ancient ruins, this book argues that the scope of the
projects during Julius II’s papacy were directly inspired by mon ambition;
namely to realize a golden age of human piety and intellectual/artistic
achievement that could rival past ages in Biblical history. Six chapters each
focus on a particular urban, architectural or artistic work. These are examined
in the context of humanist texts, inscriptions, numismatic sources, antiquarian
studies and sermons, highlighting how the transformations of Rome were
conceived as part of a larger vision.
Copiously illustrated with plans, maps, illustrations and photographs, this
book gives the reader both detailed studies of notable projects, such as St Peter’s
Basilica, the Cortile del Belvedere, via Giulia and the Stanza della Segnatura,
and an examination of their inter-relationships, drawing upon the theolog-
ical, political and philosophical concerns of the day. The book is of particular
interest to academics in the fields of Renaissance studies, art history, architectural
history/theory, urban design, philosophy and religious/pontifical studies.
Nicholas Temple is Professor of Architecture at the University of Lincoln,
having previously taught at the University of Liverpool, Nottingham University,
the University of Pennsylvania and Leeds Metropolitan Universit