Architectural Styles / European style, c. 1400–1600
Renaissance
/ˈrɛn.ə.sɑːns/noun
French for “rebirth,” referring to the revival of classical learning.
Definition
A style that revived the classical orders, symmetry, proportion, and geometry of ancient Roman buildings, beginning in Florence.
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Structural & construction notes
Facades were organized with pilasters, entablatures, and regular bays. Domes, round arches, and measured proportional systems were central to its design approach.
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