The Dome Flashcards
Why was an egg help to building the dome
Helped because bruschelli said whoever could stand an egg on their head should be given the job of building the dome.
Why did toscanelli help build the dome
He was a great scientist and also an astronomer helped because he was the person who taught Brunelleschi mathematics.
Why was it difficult to build a dome in Florence cathedral
Because you would have to find a way to drop it fro, the wall I’m the middle collapsing.
Who is Brunelleschi
An Italian architect and is known to be the first modern engineer and sole construction supervisor.
How was Florence a rich city
Trade of textiles especially trade of wool. Also an important banking Center.
Where is the dome
Cathedral of Santa Maria del fiore
Mainly called Florence cathedral
Who were the architects
Brunelleschi, fabris, Cambio
How did roman buildings help
Roman arch solved an important problem by being able to support a large amount of weight
What was one thing bruschelni did
Went to Rome and made careful study of Roman buildings.
