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How the Renaissance Influenced Architecture

Rebecca Ildikó Leete — Mon, 23 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

After a prolonged period known as the Middle-Ages, a growing desire to both study and mimic nature itself began to emerge, with an inclination to discover and explore the world. Between 1400-1600 A.D. Europe was to witness a significant revival of the fine arts, painting, sculpture, and Architecture. The ‘Renaissance’, meaning ‘rebirth’ in French typically refers to this period of European history, although most closely associated with Italy, countries including England and France went through many of the same cultural changes at varying timescales.

The Beautiful Drawings of Michelangelo Show Us Why Architects Should Be Polymaths, Not Specialists

Duo Dickinson — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 09:30:00 +0000

This article was originally published by Common Edge as "Michelangelo’s Lesson: Specialization in Architecture is Not The Only Way."

From Brunelleschi to Today, This Documentary Tracks the Evolution of Architecture in Tuscany

Alya Abourezk — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 09:30:00 +0000

Each year, thousands of tourists flock to the Italian region of Tuscany to view works of architectural mastery. Renowned architectural figures such as Michelangelo and Brunelleschi transformed Tuscan cities to be stages of cultural rebirth during the 14th-17th century. These times, however, have passed. Today, Tuscany is faced with problems such as the decline of suburbs, abandoned buildings, and property speculation. The modern Italian architecture scene is in decline, and the country is experiencing an oversupply of architects, requiring many to emigrate in search of work.