Art Gallery in Florence

Since 1822, Galleria Pietro Bazzanti holds high the traditional artisan techniques of sculpture in bronze, marble and semi-precious stones. Still today, the gallery is a hub for culture, for meetings for artists and aficionados of sculpture. On the Arno, in the heart of Florence.

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The Ancient Bronze Doors in Italy – Part 2

The Ancient Bronze Doors in ItalyPart 2 La Porta del Tempio di Romolo al Foro Romano chiudeva il monumento rotondo preesistente che l’ imperatore Massenzio nel 309 d.C. trasformò nel tempio del figlio Valerio Romolo, ed è coeva (Foto 1,2). E’ costituita da due battenti completamente fusi in bronzo alti 4,92 metri e larghi 3,16 [...]

The Chisel – Part 2

The ChiselPart 2 Chiseling hammers are different from common hammers, they have a different shape (Photo 1), a different weight (generally around 100 grams, handle included) with a flat and wide head (Photo 2) which is worn out by continuously hitting the iron (Photo 3), and a special balance so as to tire the hand [...]

The Ancient Bronze Doors in Italy – Part I

The Ancient Bronze Doors in ItalyPart I Metal doors, or rather “lined” metal doors, have been known since ancient times; Homer in the Odyssey describes those of the palace of Alcinous: “The palace of Alcinous gave off a great light as if it were a sun or a moon. From the threshold, along all the [...]