Renaissance Architecture

Definition of Renaissance Architecture as it relates to Art, Renaissance Art, Renaissance Figures

Renaissance Architecture encompasses the built environment from the late 14th to the early 17th century, characterized by a revival of ancient Greek and Roman styles, principles, and techniques. It is marked by symmetry, proportion, geometry, and the use of columns, pilasters, pediments, domes, and niches. The style embodies humanist ideals, celebrating reason, individualism, and the beauty of nature. Notable examples include Filippo Brunelleschi's dome for Florence Cathedral, Leon Battista Alberti's Palazzo Rucellai in Florence, and Andrea Palladio's Villa Rotonda near Vicenza.

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