Filippo Brunelleschi is widely known as one of the founding fathers of Renaissance architecture, as well as the first modern engineer. Born in Florence, Italy in 1377 and died in April 14th, 1446, Brunelleschi was the second son to Brunelleschi di Lippo di Tura di Cambio Bacherini a notary and Giuliana di Giovanni Spini. Di Lippo’s family was from Ficarolo on the Po and was of importance and well known, as Di Lippo was also a diplomat. From a very young age Brunelleschi was taught mathematics and literature, in an effort to follow in his father’s footsteps. Being artistically inclined and not wanting to follow in his father’s footsteps Filippo applied to the Arte della Seta, also known as the silk merchant’s guild, and was accepted where he
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In this competition there were 6 competitors including, Lorenzo Ghiberti who ended up winning the competition for the bronze doors. The design of the doors was to depict “The Sacrifice of Isaac”. His design was able to capture the dramatic narrative and gestures in that moment. Unfortunately, Brunelleschi’s design was too dramatic and too “busy” in the panel, causing him to lose the competition. After losing this competition Brunelleschi was disappointed which might have caused him to make the switch from sculpting into architecture. Hereafter Brunelleschi focused on architecture and became one of the most widely known architect of his time, with projects that have been discussed since the beginning of construction and that will continue to be discussed for years to …show more content…
The difficulties associated with the basilica came from the existence of a previous building, a Romanesque structure that was preserved during the period of the construction of the basilica. In the year 1418, buildings and streets were torn down to begin the expansion of the transept of what is now San Lorenzo. The work of San Lorenz begun a few years later, but it is uncertain when Brunelleschi begun his part in the construction process as the construction was not continuous and was interrupted a handful of times. As said by Benevolo, “Due to the circumstances under which the construction took place, San Lorenzo became a sort of experimental workshop where Brunelleschi himself as well as those who came after him proceeded tentatively, testing the adequacy of his methods to deal with the many obstacles and opportunities which arose during his work” . San Lorenzo was somewhat of a study of Brunelleschi’s design methods. The plan of the basilica resembles those of Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella, Santa Trinita, and Santissima Apostoli all located in Florence. With his understanding of perspective Brunelleschi used a module based on proportion that directly coincides with the structure. This module is based on the simple geometry of the square. This innovation of the structure is clearly visible, primarily from the central axis of the nave. The plan of San Lorenzo clearly demonstrates the three naves that
In this competition there were 6 competitors including, Lorenzo Ghiberti who ended up winning the competition for the bronze doors. The design of the doors was to depict “The Sacrifice of Isaac”. His design was able to capture the dramatic narrative and gestures in that moment. Unfortunately, Brunelleschi’s design was too dramatic and too “busy” in the panel, causing him to lose the competition. After losing this competition Brunelleschi was disappointed which might have caused him to make the switch from sculpting into architecture. Hereafter Brunelleschi focused on architecture and became one of the most widely known architect of his time, with projects that have been discussed since the beginning of construction and that will continue to be discussed for years to …show more content…
The difficulties associated with the basilica came from the existence of a previous building, a Romanesque structure that was preserved during the period of the construction of the basilica. In the year 1418, buildings and streets were torn down to begin the expansion of the transept of what is now San Lorenzo. The work of San Lorenz begun a few years later, but it is uncertain when Brunelleschi begun his part in the construction process as the construction was not continuous and was interrupted a handful of times. As said by Benevolo, “Due to the circumstances under which the construction took place, San Lorenzo became a sort of experimental workshop where Brunelleschi himself as well as those who came after him proceeded tentatively, testing the adequacy of his methods to deal with the many obstacles and opportunities which arose during his work” . San Lorenzo was somewhat of a study of Brunelleschi’s design methods. The plan of the basilica resembles those of Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella, Santa Trinita, and Santissima Apostoli all located in Florence. With his understanding of perspective Brunelleschi used a module based on proportion that directly coincides with the structure. This module is based on the simple geometry of the square. This innovation of the structure is clearly visible, primarily from the central axis of the nave. The plan of San Lorenzo clearly demonstrates the three naves that