The Renaissance was the "rebirth" that started in Florence, Italy. Classical forms were refined and adapted for new uses. Local quarries were offering an endless supply of marble and the furnished interiors were similar to that of Gothic and Romanesque. The first development was in Italy (Florence, Rome, and Venice). It was a shift from a religious emphasis to a secular emphasis. During this time, residential design had started to become popular and everyone in Italy was focusing more on comfort, convenience, and beauty instead of safety, strength, and protection. The Italian Renaissance palace (palazzo) was one of the best achievements of Italian Renaissance. It showed power and influence of prominent families.
The Florence Cathedral was built by Filippo Brunelleschi in 1420-1436. He was the first acknowledged Renaissance architect and was known as the Renaissance man. The Florence Cathedral was the main church in Florence, inspired by the Pantheon.
Another major architect of this time was Andrea Palladio. He wrote The Four Books of Architecture. He designed Villa Rotonda. Each side has a classical temple front including: stairs, six columns, entablature, and a pediment. Rooms are arranged symmetrically around the dome.
The Florence Cathedral was built by Filippo Brunelleschi in 1420-1436. He was the first acknowledged Renaissance architect and was known as the Renaissance man. The Florence Cathedral was the main church in Florence, inspired by the Pantheon.
Another major architect of this time was Andrea Palladio. He wrote The Four Books of Architecture. He designed Villa Rotonda. Each side has a classical temple front including: stairs, six columns, entablature, and a pediment. Rooms are arranged symmetrically around the dome.
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