Artist Architects
Derived his view of linear perspective in part from his skill as an architect.
Who was Brunelleschi? P241
Brunelleschi was the commissioned architect for this home for orphans and foundlings of Florence.
What is the Ospedale degli Innocenti? P241
Brunelleschi's arcade of the loggia of the Ospedale Delgli Innocenti consisted of a series of round arches that rested on these.
What are Corinthian Columns? P241
What is a door? P231
The wealthiest banker family of Florence.
Who are the Medeci?
Awarded the commission to build a new palace for the Medici family.
Who was Michelozzo Bartolommeo? P243
This church fully expresses the new renaissance spirit that placed its faith in reason rather than in emotions.
What is San Lorenzo? P242
A column like structure built into the wall.
What is a Pilaster? P244
The decorative front of a building.
What is a facade? P242
This family commissioned Brunelleschi to design a chapel for the Franciscans.
Who were the Pazzi's P 242
Represented a scholarly application of classical elements to Renaissance Buildings.
Who was Battista Alberti? P243
This chapel was originally intended to be donated to the Franciscan order.
What is the Pazzi Chapel? P242
Tuscan, Iconic, and Corinthian are three types.
What are capitals? P244
A covered area or walkway on a building that is open to the outdoors.
What is a loggia.
This family commissioned Alberti to design a palace where a classical cornice crowns the whole.
Who were the Rucellai's? P 244
Likely traveled to ancient ruins of Rome with his friend Brunelleschi.
Who was Donatello? P241
Michelozzo Di Bartolommeo was commissioned by the Medici for this palace.
What is the Palazzo Medici? P243
Column tops from which round arches spring.
What are Impost blocks? P242
A semi spherical structure atop a building.
What is a dome?
The church named after this saint embodied the spirit of the Florentine orphanage loggia.
The ninja turtle architect that bridged the gothic period and early reconnaissance.
Who was Donatello?
Using classical Roman architecture, Alberti created the illusion that the top becomes lighter on this palace.
What is the Palazzo Rucellai? P243
Capitals decorated with palm leaves.
What are Palmettes? P244
This cylindrical support stands vertical in a building structure.
What is a column?