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Renaissance_Arch
Renaissance Architecture
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What civilization(s) was Renaissance architecture based around? | Ancient Greece and Rome |
| What was a big theme for buildings during the Renaissance? | Symmetry |
| What was one of the strongest shapes used in Renaissance architecture? | Rounded arches |
| Who was one of the most important architects during the Renaissance and why? | Filippo Brunelleschi; he built the dome |
| Who sculpted "David"? | Michelangelo |
| Who was not only an artist but also an engineer, sculptor, scientist, and many other things? | Leonardo da Vinci |
| What shapes were most common in Renaissance architecture? | Squares, circles, rectangles, and octagons |
| What do all of the shapes that were most common in Renaissance architecture have in common? | They are all symmetrical |