Asked by Peighton Powell on Sep 29, 2024

Pope Paul V commissioned Maderno to add what elements to the structure of Saint Peter's as previously designed by Bramante and Michelangelo?

A) Three nave bays and two bell towers
B) Dome and piazza
C) Facade and piazza
D) Facade and three nave bays

Pope Paul V

The head of the Roman Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1605 to 1621, known for his role in the Counter-Reformation and his support of the arts.

Maderno

A reference to Carlo Maderno, an Italian architect who is considered one of the pioneers of Baroque architecture in the early 17th century.

Three Nave Bays

Architectural term describing the division of space in a church or cathedral, split into three longitudinal areas separated by columns or piers.

  • Link the creativity and unique elements of Baroque architecture to certain architects and their achievements.
  • Investigate the influence of art in supporting religious and political aims during the Baroque epoch.