Real name is Andrea Bonaiuti
Little of his work now survives
He does have a panoramic series of frescoes in the Chapter House at Santa Maria Novella, where the monks met regularly to discuss issues of governance
Massive panoramics
Theme is ecclesiastical rather than secular government - emphasized the role of authority the Dominican Order had
Triumph of the Church or “Road to Salvation” was the most “unusual”
The lower part is concerned with religious life on earth and the upper part with heaven - area between is controlled by the Dominican Order
Having this piece commissioned by the Dominican Order showed the importance of the voice art and architecture had in society
Political groups made statements by using art in ways to voice their stands, beliefs and power
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