Giuliano Bugiardini
Italian painter of the Renaissance era
Born
January 29th, 1475
550 years ago
Died
1555
470 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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Active during the Italian Renaissance, this painter was part of the Florentine school, developing a distinctive style that blended elements of both the early Renaissance and the emerging Mannerist tendencies. He apprenticed under the renowned artist, Fra Bartolomeo, and later established his own workshop. Bugiardini created a number of altarpieces and devotional works for churches in Florence. His contributions to the art world include executing detailed figures and compositions characterized by balanced proportions and a serene quality. His work influenced subsequent generations of artists.
Commissioned altarpieces for Florentine churches
Contributed to the decoration of the Sistine Chapel
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