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Brunelleschi started out his skilled life as a goldsmith in San Giovanni. A career as a goldsmith was very popular at the time by other great artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Donatello. Being a goldsmith inspired Brunelleschi to create and sculpt things. When Brunelleschi was done mastering the skills of metal work, he began working on gears, and then on to clocks. Later he found out that all the traits he learned became very useful for his

One of the most famous painter and sculptors of the Italian Renaissance, the age of renewal and cultural achievement circa 1500, was the artistic genius Michelangelo Buonarroti. The man that desired nothing but perfection often reached it in his work. He captured the motion of the human figure and the anatomy of muscles in a way that was increasingly beautiful and startlingly realistic. Whether because of one of the most famous sculptures in history, “the David” or the paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, that became the textbook examples for the art period of High Renaissance, Michelango’s art changed the world and he will continue to be studied with awe throughout history.

Filippo Brunelleschi was a genius at not only architecture, but at sculpture, woodcarving, drawing, and clock making. When the priests in Florence, Italy in 1418 were deciding on what they were going to do with the big hole they had in the roof of their cathedral, Brunelleschi volunteered to be the architect (King, 2013). His motivation was to help the church, however, he also knew that this would allow him to have never ending fame and a big salary once the job was complete. Even though he would not reveal his plan on how he would accomplish this extraordinary task, they accepted his as the supervisor of this great project.

Filippo Brunchelleschi, who was born on 1377, was one of the key figures that contributed to the renaissance architecture. This Italian architect is known for building the dome in the Santa Maria del Fiore. During his early years, Brunchelleschi was coached and trained as a gold smith and sculptor. Enrolled in the Arte della Seta, this silk merchant guild, which also include goldsmith, he was designated a master goldsmith. In his early architectural years, Filippo rediscovered the principles of linear perspective that was lost during the middle ages. All his work was displayed with two painted panels of the Florentine streets and building. With this principle in place, artists were able to use two-dimensional canvases to construct three-dimensional

Brunelleschi was aiming to achieve to build the world's best Dome. He invented his way to success as he solved one of the greatest architectural problems. He was a man with a great ambition and has left a great legacy that even after 600 years American and European architects will follow in his footsteps. His Dome still dominates the horizon of Florence today, as it remains as a long lasting legacy to a very great architect.

A contest was designed to encourage the greatest architects to create plans for what the cathedral’s ceiling would look like. Ultimately, an artist named Filippo Brunelleschi won, and was responsible for the building of the Duomo in Florence. Upon first glance, the building of the Duomo may not strike people as a monumental or important event in history. However, it is important to remember the Duomo was constructed in Florence, where flying buttresses -an architectural design that carried the weight of roofs on large buildings to the ground- were illegal. Construction of the Duomo took place from 1420 to 1436, and required Brunelleschi to engineer a support system for the roof, previously thought impossible. Traveling back to the Italian Renaissance would allow me to witness architectural history. I would be able to observe Brunelleschi’s imagination come to life, question his methods of thinking, and watch the development of the Duomo create new opportunities for architects in the

Brunelleschi’s Dome is the story of Fillipo Brunelleschi - or Pippo, as he was often known - and the ingenious methods he employed in raising the famous duomo over Santa Maria del Fiore. On August 19th in the summer of 1418, all the citizens of Florence, Italy were called upon to devise a solution for what was to be one of the greatest conundrums of the Renaissance - the vaulting of the cupola over the city’s new church. Santa Maria del Fiore, built upon the ruins of Santa Reparata, was to be the grandest and most lauded accomplishment in renaissance architecture. The vaulting of the dome was truly a daunting endeavor for any that toed up to the challenge. When Neri di Fiorivanti, the original Capo Maestri - or head architect for the project -

Brunelleschi spent his early years studying art and linear relationships. He also spent 15 years studying the secrets of Roman architecture. Investigations reveal he incorporated this knowledge into the construction of the dome with the use of inverted arches for the walls, and the “spina pesce” (herringbone) pattern of brickwork used in the dome, which directed the weight of the bricks

Brunelleschi solved a problem that was huge in the year 1418 in Florence, Italy.  There was a cathedral that had begun to be built, that no one knew how to finish.  The top of the building was needing to be covered, but due to its octagonal shape, the height of the building (which was already built), and originality of the building no one had any idea how to go about completing the roof.  So a contest was put out to the city, many came forward with ideas on how to finish the building.  Two big worries of the leaders of the city were cost of materials and the weight of the roof.  Brunelleschi, came forward with a design that would alleviate much cost, compared to his competitors, and he was certain would not cave in.  Many discoveries were made

Though at first they scoffed at Filippo Brunelleschi for his ingenious design of a double dome, they eventually acknowledged his genius and hired him to be co-superintendent over his design with his arch rival. This provided many difficulties and “skullduggery” which Brunelleschi was

Brunelleschi was a “hot-head” and knew he was a genius. His pride badly influenced the judge’s impression of him and his plan. The competition grew tedious, but Brunelleschi was persistent and knew his idea would work. He was known for being a genius, because “As a boy, during his goldsmith’s apprenticeship, he had mastered drawing and painting, wood carving, sculpture in silver and bronze, stone setting, niello, and enamel work” (Mueller, 2014). With much consent, and much convincing, the Florentine Fathers gave Brunelleschi a chance to prove his ideas. His plan was this: He wanted to construct two domes, one within another. This would be done to minimize the scaffolding and the weight distribution. He would then support the inner dome and with bindings (much like a wooden barrel has) around using metal, stone and wood. After, to minimize the weight of the dome, he would then use more porous rock (like volcanic rock) after building for 46 feet. His plan required no timber scaffolding, and no supports that would be based inside the

His many works include the “Palazzo di Parte Guelfa,” the “Rotonda degli Angeli,” and the “Ponte a Mare at Pisa.” There is however some debate to whether Brunelleschi was responsible for the original designs for the Pitti Palace. After his death he was buried in Santa Maria del Fiore. However, his tomb was not discovered until 1972 (Lombroso 5).

Filippo was the first Renaissance architect, his most famous work was The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and the discovery of perspective. Filippo Brunelleschi is known as the originator of the Renaissance architectural style. Brunelleschi was a problem solver, he was an apprentice to a goldsmith, he was a sculptor, architecture, archeologist, and an inventor. Only a few men have left a legacy as monumental as Filippo Brunelleschi, solving complex problems of engineering and statics was another of Brunelleschi's wide-ranging abilities, he solves one of the greatest architectural puzzles and invented his way to success.

This is a short essay on the Brunelleschi’s Pazzi Chapel, located in Florence, Italy. It examines the contribution of the monument to the development of architecture and how it conforms to the architect’s style. It further examines what influenced Brunelleschi’s goal of creating a centralized effect to his structures.

Not much is known about Filippo Brunelleschi's early life. He was born 1377, the second son of Ser Brunellesco Di Lippo Lapi, in Florence, Italy. While growing up in a political household, due to his father holding a distinct notary position, expectations were held high for him to follow the same path as his father. He was even given a formal education fit for that lifestyle. Though going against expectations, Brunelleschi followed in his brother's footsteps to become a goldsmith and joined the Silk Merchants guild. It took him a total of six years to be awarded the title of master. He gained experience not only as a goldsmith but also in sculpting and mechanics. In 1401, a contested sponsored by the Wool manufacturers Guild was publicly announced. It called for new bronze panels on the Baptistery doors. Seven candidates entered the competition but only Filippo Brunelleschi and Lorenzo Ghiberti succeeded in becoming finalists. Everyone was given the same material and subject, the Sacrifice of Isaac, but their final piece couldn't have been any more different. Brunelleschi's design featured a more humanistic approach with drama