Martino Bassi
Martino Bassi (1542–1591) was an Italian architect active in the Renaissance period, mainly in Milan. He was born in Seregno near Milan. He was involved in a public dispute regarding the baptistery of the Cathedral of Milan.
Martino Bassi
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- Born
- 1542 · Seregno.
- Died
- 1591 · Milan.
- Nationality
- Italy
- Occupation
- architect
- Known for
- Santa Maria al Paradiso Church
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Martino Bassi (1542–1591) was an Italian architect active in the Renaissance period, mainly in Milan. He was born in Seregno near Milan. He was involved in a public dispute regarding the baptistery of the Cathedral of Milan.
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He helped build the imposing facade of Santa Maria presso San Celso. He also built the church of Santa Maria al Paradiso.
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a Side Altar at the Choir of the Church of the Wonder of St. Mary near St. Celsus, Milan, Province of Milan, Region of Lombardy, Italy
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a Side Altar at the Choir of the Church of the Wonder of St. Mary near St. Celsus, Milan, Province of Milan, Region of Lombardy, Italy
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1542
Martino Bassi born at Seregno.
1591
Martino Bassi died at Milan.
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- C.Baroni, L'architettura lombarda da Bramante al Richini, Milan, 1941
- F.B.Ferrari, Vita di Martino Bassi, architetto milanese (Life of Martino Bassi, Milanese Architect), Brescia, 1771
- Dispareri in materia d'architettura, et perspettiva, Brescia, 1572 http://architectura.cesr.univ-tours.fr/Traite/Notice/LES0056.asp?param=
- Dispareri in materia d'architettura, et perspettiva, Milan, 1771 http://architectura.cesr.univ-tours.fr/Traite/Auteur/Bassi.asp?param=
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