Architecture Inspiration/Styles
What ruins did Florentines study as inspiration?
They studied Greek and Roman ruins.
What prominent trait about the dome incorporated Humanist beliefs?
The fact that it could hold so many people all at once.
Based on examples of innovations, what are innovations? (definition)
The process where new ideas must be imagined to achieve greater goals and solve problems.
What knowledge was he recognized for later?
Understanding proportions, dimensions of 3d figures, and solving complex problems
Only one architect designed and worked on the Duomo. (true/false)
False. The project was designed and worked on by many different architects.
What are palazzis?
Palazzis were palaces or private townhouses.
welcoming, friendly, etc.
Based on its lifespan, how did these innovations help the durability of the Duomo?
He had to win a competition and prove to everyone that his ideas were superior to others.
What does "Duomo" mean?
Italian Cathedral
Where were the homes and shops in Florentine buildings?
The homes were above the shops.
Buildings were outdoors. (true/false)
True. Buildings were outdoors, and this is why so many people could visit and have a closer view of them.
What other career did innovations require?
Engineering was required for innovations to be safe and structurally stable.
What was his first career before architecture?
He was a sculptor.
When was it consecrated?
1436
Why were Brunelleschi's designs and buildings the inspiration of future Renaissance architecture?
People enjoyed how they looked and how they truly showcased what they Renaissance meant to them.
How did the value of good citizenship find a place in the Duomo?
Since good citizenship was important, it was designed to attract and hold many people.
Why would Brunelleschi also be considered an artist and an engineer?
He designed the Duomo and other creations to be beautiful, but also with stability and safety.
What were some of the most prominent designs/features of the dome?
2 layers, octagonal shape, inside paintings, enormous amount of space, etc.
Was the Duomo a small, limited, space?
No. The Duomo could hold up to 30,000 people simultaneously.
What parts of Roman and Greek architecture show through the Renaissance architecture?
Rounded arches, straight pillars, domed roofs, etc.
How did its connection to the outdoors also help advertise Humanist beliefs?
By doing this, the idea that everyone was welcome and that you should enjoy other's company was promoted.
No. The viewpoint located on the top of the Duomo was not finished until after.
How did his designs inspire the rest of the Renaissance?
His pieces became the standard of Renaissance architecture design.
Was the dome in the original design?
No. It was only then decided by some of the final architects in the making.