Filippo Brunelleschi (1377–1446)
Filippo de ser Brunelleschi was a designer, goldsmith, sculptor, and considered the founding father of Renaissance architecture. He was born in Florence. His father was a well-known Florentine, a notary and a civil servant. His mother was a Spini, and her family palace is still just across from the Church of the Trinita in Florence. Filippo was to follow in his father’s footsteps but he showed a flare for art and when he was 15, he became an apprentice at the Arte della Seta, the silk merchants guild. This also included the study of jewelry and metal work. By 1398 at the age of 21, he became a master goldsmith and a sculptor working with cast bronze. From there on, he educated himself to become an influential architect.
Blogs about Works of Brunelleschi
The Dome of the Florence Cathedral (1420-1436)
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Further Readings
- The Lives of the Artists by Giorgio Vasari: This is the first and most famous art history book, discussing the lives of Italian artists between the 13th and 16th centuries, including Filippo Brunelleschi. If you love art history, this is a must-have (Amazon link).