By Kasey Catt Donato Bramante was a famous Italian architect and
painter who is best known for his work on St. Peter’s Basilica .
Born in 1444 to a farmer’s family, he began his artistic career
under the guidance of the noted Renaissance artists of Mantegna
and Piero della Francesca . In his early studies he was most
interested in the rules of perspective . Although his
architecture skills eventually surpassed his artistic skills,
his early art training can be seen throughout his buildings .
Barmante moved to the city of Milan in approximately 1474 to
continue his architectural development . The city of Milan was
filled with buildings of the gothic style which influenced
Bramante during the creation of several churches in the city .
His works were noticed by the Duke Ludovico Sfora and Bramante
completed many works for his new patron . In addition to
essentially being Sfora’s personal court architect, Bramante’s
relation with Sfora culminated with the rebuilding of the church
of Santa Maria presso San Satiro.