Correggio, Camera di San Paolo, 1519, Parma, commissioned by Giovanna da Piacenza
- Parma was constantly fought over cultural revival after adoption by the papal states
- first patron was a woman
- local authorities tried to undermine authority of the abess by limiting term to 3 years
- Giovana preserved her own legacy through this room - also marked out her erudition
- quotes antique sculpture
The fresco decoration of the Camera di San Paolo, a private room in a Parmese convent, was painted for a female patron. It provides further evidence of Correggio's skill with ancient subject matter, particularly of a sensual nature. The program is ambitious and continues the decorative tradition exemplified by Mantegna's Camera degli Sposi. The imitation marble architecture as well as the arrangement of the figures engage the viewer to distinguish the real from the fictive. Correggio constructs a trellis of vines that give structure to his invention.
- fictive motifs as if it were outside - once again theme of interior/exterior appearances (putti playing outdoors)
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- Diana the huntress above the fireplace (Goddess Artemis):
idea of chastity
women had networks and powers in different ways -- ecclesiastical powers not controlled by government officials
- represents political/religious ideals
- on the fireplace it says "not to disturb the flame with the sword" -- in latin
- room was used by the abbess for lunches and suppers
- ceiling is called the 'pittorico style'
George