Brunelleschi was an Italian architect during the Renaissance period credited with pioneering linear perspective in art and architecture. He is best known for designing the dome of Florence Cathedral (Duomo).
Picture Brunelleschi as a master puzzle solver who ingeniously constructs buildings like giant 3D puzzles using precise measurements to create breathtaking illusions.
Linear Perspective: A technique used in art and architecture to create the illusion of depth and space on a two-dimensional surface, developed by Brunelleschi.
Florence Cathedral (Duomo): A famous cathedral in Florence, Italy, for which Brunelleschi designed the innovative dome.
Renaissance Architecture: Architectural style that emerged during the Renaissance period characterized by symmetry, proportion, and classical elements.
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