Urbino: The Renaissance on the Scale of a Small Hilly Town

Useful to know

Urbino is a small hilly town in the Italian region of Marche. UNESCO links its cultural heyday to the 15th century and points out that the next economic and cultural stagnation contributed to the preservation of its Renaissance image. [1]

This is a concrete example of how urban history affects today's architectural heritage. The preserved environment does not arise solely from style decisions; it is also related to subsequent changes or lack thereof.

When viewing a general shot, look for the relationships between larger public volumes, ordinary buildings, and sloping terrain. Each house does not need to be defined as a separate masterpiece in order to participate in the overall image.

Practically separated the panoramic observation from a detailed study of a specific monument. The first gives context; the second requires a plan, date, and authorship that should not be automatically carried over the entire city.