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The Italian Renaissance's Life And Life Of Filippo Brunelleschi

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Filippo Brunelleschi The Italian Renaissance, ranging between the 1400's-1600's, was a time that continued classicism in culture, art, and architecture. Architecture in particular applied classical vocabulary and forms to contemporary building functions and types. Many well-known individuals helped shape this period of time, Brunelleschi included. 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

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