Gaetano Baccani
Gaetano Baccani (1758–1841) was an Italian architect whose works significantly shaped the architectural landscape of Florence during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in Florence, Baccani studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti and became a prominent figure in the Neoclassical movement. This lecture will focus on his architectural contributions to the city, including his involvement in the design of the Piazza del Duomo and his work on the Teatro della Pergola, one of Florence’s most important theaters. Baccani’s approach to architecture blended classical principles with modern sensibilities, aiming to create harmony between form and function. His designs often emphasized elegant proportions, symmetry, and the use of local materials, helping to define the neoclassical style in Florence. His influence is still visible in the city’s public and civic spaces, where his work contributed to the urban development and aesthetic unity of 19th-century Florence.
View of Baccani's Cappella della Pura (1841) Santa Maria Novella, Florence
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