The Duomo in Milan: The Patronage of Carlo Borromeo During the Counter-Reformation
Major
Art History/ Arts Management
Research Abstract
The construction of Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as the Duomo in Milan, has an extremely long history. During the Counter-Reformation, Archbishop Carlo Borromeo oversaw the modifications to the dilapidated structure. These changes assisted the cathedral in changing its function as a civic thoroughfare back to a house of worship. Borromeo’s changes to the Catholic Church in the duchy of Milan adhered to the ecclesiastical amendments passed by the 25th session of the Council of Trent. While the Duomo remained unfinished during his lifetime, the patronage of Archbishop Carlo Borromeo left an indelible impression on post-Tridentine Milan and ecclesiastical architecture.
Faculty Mentor/Advisor
Professor Catherine Lusheck
Course
Art 302-01; Catherine Lusheck
The Duomo in Milan: The Patronage of Carlo Borromeo During the Counter-Reformation
The construction of Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as the Duomo in Milan, has an extremely long history. During the Counter-Reformation, Archbishop Carlo Borromeo oversaw the modifications to the dilapidated structure. These changes assisted the cathedral in changing its function as a civic thoroughfare back to a house of worship. Borromeo’s changes to the Catholic Church in the duchy of Milan adhered to the ecclesiastical amendments passed by the 25th session of the Council of Trent. While the Duomo remained unfinished during his lifetime, the patronage of Archbishop Carlo Borromeo left an indelible impression on post-Tridentine Milan and ecclesiastical architecture.
