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Andrea Pisano , c.1290-c.1348, Italian sculptor, also called Andrea da Pontedera. His most important work, the first bronze doors of the baptistery in Florence, was begun in 1330. In 28 panels he depicted scenes from the life of John the Baptist. Through Andrea, Italian sculpture came under the influence of the painter and architect Giotto , whom he succeeded as head of the work on the cathedral and the campanile in Florence. It is still debated whether the design for the campanile reliefs is to be credited to Giotto or to Andrea. Andrea spent his last year in Orvieto, directing work on the facade of the cathedral.

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Pisano, Andrea (c.1295–1348/9). Master-Mason of the Duomo (Cathedral), Florence, from c.1337, where he probably designed the niche stage of the campanile. He was Master-Mason at Orvieto Cathedral from 1347.

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