Savonarola's Florence
This video is a short clip showing how my class project progressed from the idea of mapping the Dominican Friar, Girolamo Savonarola's Florence from the Bonfires of the Vanities and past his execution.
Fire is the central element and theme for this video since Savonarola's preaching style started out charismatic and continued until he was condemned the wealthy, Patrons, and Pope in his zeal regarding apocalyptic sermons. The Friar's preaching and ability to move the people in his direction resulted in the now infamous 'Bon Fires of the Vanities' which destroyed countless books, paintings, music sheets, and decor. Savonarola preached hell, fire, and brimstone so passionately against the church and the sinners that in May of 1498 long after an official excommunication, Savonarola and two followers were hung. The Pope did not want Savonarola being sainted or his relics stored for future generations so he had the bodies engulfed in flames and the ashes swept into the river thus not allowing for his martyrdom.
Unlike many videos this was built around showing the process of planning the idea, working through thought processes; layering maps, oil paint, India Ink, gauche watercolors, and music. So this is open for suggestions; however please keep in mind that this is specifically for one project, for one professor and I must maintain those guidelines.
Unlike many videos this was built around showing the process of planning the idea, working through thought processes; layering maps, oil paint, India Ink, gauche watercolors, and music. So this is open for suggestions; however please keep in mind that this is specifically for one project, for one professor and I must maintain those guidelines.