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Which early works by Donato Bramante have survived?
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Donato Bramante
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Several early works by Donato Bramante from his time in Lombardy have survived, though some have undergone alterations or exist only in part:
- Santa Maria presso San Satiro, Milan: Recognized as the first structure definitely attributed to him, this church features a choir designed with perspective to create an illusion of greater space.1
- Casa Panigarola, Milan: Fragments of his illusionistic architectural decorations for a room in this house are preserved in the Brera, Milan.1
- Cathedral of Pavia: It is believed that the crypt and the lower portion of this building were executed under his direction.1
- SantāAmbrogio, Milan: Bramante was entrusted with the reconstruction of the rectory (canonica); although the work was interrupted and later resumed, one side of the building was executed during his time.1
- Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan: The design for the new tribuna (chancel) is attributed to him as part of a larger reconstruction project begun in 1492.1
- Santa Maria Nascente, Abbiategrasso: The facade of this church dates to 1497.1