Brunelleschi

[ broon-l-es-kee; Italian broo-nel-les-kee ]

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noun

Brunelleschi

/ brunelˈleski /

BrunelleschiFilippo13771446MItalianARCHITECTURE: architect Filippo (fiˈlippo). 1377–1446, Italian architect, whose works in Florence include the dome of the cathedral, the Pazzi chapel of Santa Croce, and the church of San Lorenzo

This appears to be one of the modifications from what Brunelleschi had intended.

The impression is tremendous; no wonder that the Tuscans felt Brunelleschi to be the central figure of the Renaissance.

Not even the Pyramids impress more strongly; for if Brunelleschi built a lesser pyramid, he hollowed his and hung it in the air.

The famous "oaken chain" of Vasari's life of Brunelleschi is there, bolted together in successive beams.

Brunelleschi, according to Vasari, made this a period of very severe study.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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