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the modern age

15th century, the discovery of America (1492), early 19th century, with the Congress of Vienna

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Renaissance in Britsin

Renaissance

Baroque architecture

The modern age

Rome, church of Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza, Francesco Borromini

Nottingham, Wollaton Hall

Florence, Brunelleschi's Dome

Renaissance in Britain

Baroque architecture

Renaissance

renaissance

approximately half of the 14th century and the end of the 16th century

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The Renaissance

  • The renaissance was a cultural, atistic and intellectual movement
  • that began in italy (Florence) and spread across Europe
  • It emphasized humanism, rediscovering classical antiquity and advacing in science, literature and arts.
  • It replaced the medieval Gothic style in architecture, bringing back classical elements from Roman and Greek times
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence
The Bramante temple, Rome

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Classical Influence

Partenone, Atene

Knowledge of classical architecture came from ancient ruins and writings, especially 'On Architecture' by Vitruvius, written between 30 BC and 20 BC. The Renaissance emphasized perspective, harmony, and proportion.

Pantheon, Roma

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Filippo Brunelleschi

Leonardo da vinci

Galileo Galilei

Andrea Palladio

  • The Palladian Style
  • I 4 LIbri dell'architettura
  • Olimpic theatre
  • Study of the human body
  • Gioconda
  • L'ultima cena
  • Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Ospedale degli innocenti
  • Basilica of San Lorenzo
  • Scientific revolution
  • Astronomical observations

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Renaissance in Britsin

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Key Feature of Renaissance Architecture

Columns and round arches

Inapired by Roman and Greece architecture

Valuts and grand domes

Symmetry and proportion

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Renaissance

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1377-1446

Filippo Brunelleschi

Considered the father or Renaissance architecture, Brunelleschi designed the dome of Florence Cathedral. He emphasized perspective, classical proportion, and simple geometry.

  • Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Ospedale degli innocenti
  • Basilica of San Lorenzo

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Renaissance in British

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1508-1580

Palladian Architecture

Andrea Palladio revolutionized Renaissance architecture. His designs were inspired by classical Greece and Rome, focusing on symmetry, linearity, and proportion.

Palladio's Influence

Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice

Palladian architecture became popular in Britain and Europe. It continued to evolve through the 18th century, influencing many later architectural styles.

renaissance in british

1500-1600

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Renaissance in England

Inigo Jones introduced Renaissance architecture to England after studying in Italy. English Renaissance architecture blended Italian Renaissance, Palladian aesthetics, and Tudor styles.

1573-1652

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Renaissance in Britsin

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1491-1547

Hampton Court Palace

Built in 1514 by Cardinal Wolsey, Hampton Court Palace is an example of Tudor architecture. It feature red brick, 240 chimneys, and a grand entrace, reflecting, the wealth of King Henry VIII

baroque architecture

15th beginning of the 17th century, mid-eighteenth century

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Renaissance in Britsin

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Fontana di Trevi, Roma
Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza, Roma Francesco Borromini

Baroque in Italy

Baroque in Italy

Most Baroque structures in Italy were churches, featuring monumental stairs, large countryards, and lavish decoration. Palaces also incorporated Baroque elements, emphasizing power and splendor.

Renaissance in Britsin

Renaissance

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The Birth of Baroque Architecture

St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

Baroque architecture emerged in Italy in the late 16th century, influenced by the Counter-Reformation. It emphasized grandeur, movement, and theatricality, contrasting with Renaissance simplicity.

Historic center of Noto, Siracusa

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Renaissance in Britsin

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Feature of Baroque Architecture

Grand structures with dramatic domes

Flowing, curving shapes

Strong contrast of light and shadow

Richly sculpted surfaces