CHAPTER VIII

CHURCH ARCHITECTURE OF THE RENAISSANCE IN NORTH ITALY

Various other phases of the architecture of the Renaissance--The façade of San Bernardino of Perugia--The façade of the Certosa of Pavia--Its combination of local mediæval and distorted neo-classic features--The church and sacristy of San Satiro--Evidence that both were designed by Bramante--Santa Maria delle Grazie--Its dome--Architectural treatment of its exterior--Its attribution to Bramante--The chapel of St. Peter Martyr attributed to Michelozzi--The Monastero Maggiore--The cathedral of Como--Evidence of Bramante’s hand in the east end--Its details of mediæval Lombard character mixed with neo-classic elements--The south portal--The windows of the nave--Architecture of the Venetian Renaissance--The church of San Zaccaria--Peculiar column of its interior--The church of San Salvatore--Its piers--Attic of the interior--The church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli--Architectural treatment of its exterior--Excellence of its mechanical execution--The façade of Santa Maria Formosa 135