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Filippo Brunelleschi's Dome for Florence Cathedral
1420
Filippo Brunelleschi completes the construction of the dome for Florence Cathedral, showcasing the innovative use of a double-shell structure and introducing new engineering techniques.
Image source: Filippo Brunelleschi
Leon Battista Alberti's Facade of Santa Maria Novella in Florence
1470
Leon Battista Alberti designs the facade of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, a prime example of Renaissance architectural principles with its emphasis on proportion, balance, and classical motifs.
Image source: Santa Maria Novella
Bramante's Design for the New Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome
1503
Donato Bramante presents his initial design for the New Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome, laying the foundation for the grand architectural project that would span multiple centuries.
Image source: St. Peter's Basilica
Bramante's Design for St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
1506
Donato Bramante presents his initial design for St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, which sets the foundation for the grand Renaissance architectural project that would continue under subsequent architects.
Michelangelo's Design for the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome
1546
Michelangelo presents his design for the dome of the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome, combining classical and Renaissance elements in a monumental architectural achievement.
Michelangelo's Laurentian Library in Florence
1571
Michelangelo completes the Laurentian Library in Florence, showcasing his mastery of classical design and incorporating innovative elements such as a grand staircase and hidden reading room.
Image source: Laurentian Library
Landmark Buildings
Filippo Brunelleschi's Pazzi Chapel in Florence
1443
Filippo Brunelleschi completes the Pazzi Chapel, an architectural masterpiece that showcases his innovative use of geometric forms and harmonious proportions.
Image source: Pazzi Chapel
Donato Bramante's Tempietto in Rome
1502
Donato Bramante builds the Tempietto in Rome, a small but influential monument that exemplifies the harmonious fusion of classical and Renaissance architectural elements.
Antonio da Sangallo the Younger's Palazzo Farnese in Rome
1515
Antonio da Sangallo the Younger begins the construction of Palazzo Farnese in Rome, a grand Renaissance palace known for its harmonious proportions and elegant facades.
Image source: Palazzo Farnese
Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola's Villa Farnese in Caprarola
1560
Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola designs the Villa Farnese in Caprarola, a magnificent Renaissance villa renowned for its harmonious integration with the surrounding landscape.
Image source: Villa Farnese
Key Facts
- Renaissance Architecture emerged in Italy during the 15th century.
- The dome became a prominent feature in Renaissance architecture, inspired by ancient Roman designs.
- Famous architects of the Renaissance include Filippo Brunelleschi, Leon Battista Alberti, and Andrea Palladio.
- Renaissance buildings often emphasized symmetry, proportion, and the use of classical orders.
- The Renaissance brought a revival of interest in ancient Greek and Roman architecture.
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