HOW IS THE RENAISSANCE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT? – Changes in the Arts and Science Chartres Cathedral,
France – a medieval cathedral
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Florence Cathedral – a Renaissance cathedral; the dome was designed by Brunelleschi. How do the features differ between the medieval cathedral and Florence Cathedral, built during the Renaissance?
Research the story of the great Florentine architect, Brunelleschi, and the egg. Why did he smash the egg?
The Four Courts in Dublin, built between 1776 and
1802, and designed by James Gandon. What features can you identify here? Are they Gothic or Classical?