Santa Maria Novella

Renaissance church facade.

Overview

Santa Maria Novella, using marble, is a 15th-century church in Florence, Italy.

Core Characteristics

• Marble facade, arches.
• Classical proportions.
• Renaissance design.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 15th century.
• Religious: Church.
• Renaissance Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Leon Battista Alberti, it set Renaissance facade standards.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Marble Masonry (technique), Proportion (theory), Facade (element), Renaissance (movement)