A STUDY OF THE CITY OF FLORENCE IN THE CHRISTIAN PAINTINGS

摘要

This paper aims to clarify the architectural consciousness of the city of Florence by analysing the characteristics of the city-images in Christian paintings from the 14th to the 16th century. The expression of Florence can be categorized into three patterns. First, Florence in which saints and the Virgin Mary play an active roles. Second, the proximity between Florence and the Holy world. Third, Florence protected by the benevolent nature of Holy figures. These variations of the expression of Florence not only confirm the glory of the God and enrich the religious city-life of the people, but also contribute to the formation of the identity and the originality of the city of Florence.