Ghiberti, 'Gates of Paradise,' east doors of the Florence Baptistery

Lorenzo Ghiberti, "Gates of Paradise," East Doors of the Florence Baptistery, bronze, 1425-52. Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.

[magicknight]

I’ve been so blessed to have had the opportunity to learn from such wonderful and inspiring teachers. My high school AP art history teacher, the class that got me into art history to begin with years ago, used to show us these Khan Academy videos. They are still helpful and doubly as enjoyable today! Thank you so much!

[luigidragonborn]

Been there in person and immediately remember Dr. Zucker and Harris … their voice resonated in my mind !!!

[filiphedvicak]

Breathtaking, awe inspiring, so stimulating

[almap]

So interesting as usual. Thank you so much.

[filiphedvicak]

Pretty please if there is any chance please revisit this masterpiece and explain other plates too...The camera work on this was very good and detailed.

[Elisangela]

Simply FANTASTIC! I've seen it fourth times!

[dennissweeney]

thanks for the upload I thought they were beautiful and I climbed the bell tower such a breathing city and I have seen my share

[alexanderventurini]

Many thanks for this video. It aided me in my exam for the Renaissance in art 55. Very detailed analysis.

[Sasha]

I can't imagine seeing this building. The details are incredible - I'd get stuck there. Aside from having a very cool name, rilievo schiacciato creates a lot of visual interest in the examples I've seen so far.
I appreciate the unexpected Bible lesson on Esau and Jacob, lol. So much detail in that one panel - IYKYK.

[MissCelticLover]

Thank you so much for this! The layout of the doors really helped me out... :)

[audreyrice]

Thank you for providing such a clear description of these beautiful doors, and the history behind them. It's simply fascinating. I'll be looking for more of your videos.

[vidhyasankara]

Came across this video after reading Dan Brown's Inferno.
Thanks a lot for the interactive video and excellent explanation.

[bradpolak]

Those panels are awesome
I'm glad they are in the museum now

[mercedeslb]

Vraiment magnifique!!!! Merci beaucoup.

[smaakjeks]

You've already uploaded this one.

[pastorofmuppets]

Why isn't this building in Assassin's Creed 2? 😕