Filippo Brunelleschi, a prominent architect created The Duomo of the Florence Cathedral. Brunelleschi, was one of the leading architects and engineers during the Renaissance, who not only designed the Dome itself but contributed to the machines that were necessary to build it. Brunelleschi used engineering techniques to create the beautiful dome that still stands today. The Duomo of the Florence Cathedral was inspired by classical antiquity. He was influenced by many different cultures including Christian, Pagan, and Classical, in order to achieve the intricate details of the dome. The dome was the structure that established Brunelleschi's fame, and is seen as artist who had a vision for art and science that was based on the humanistic concept
