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Filippo was born in 1377 in Florence. He was apprenticed to a goldsmith and worked in the Santa Croce quarter. This is how he learned how to mount, engrave, and emboss. He studied the science of motion using wheels, gears, cogs, and weights.

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Barbadori in their chapel in Santa Felicita, Cosimo de'Medici at San Lorenzo, Andrea Pazzi at the chapter house of the Pazzi in the convent of Santa Croce, and the Scolari at the Angeli rotunda.

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What was the subject matter in his works?

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What was the subject matter in his works?

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He was known for his experiments with linear perspective, using mirrors to observe the vanishing point and the lines that converged with it. He reflects individualism, an aspect of humanism, by wanting to leave his mark on the world and be recognized for his art. There would be very heated debates about who was the better artist or who would get commissioned. He also looked back on the classical era for inspirations for domes, and also for construction ideas on how to construct them.

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It is considered to be one of the largest churches of Florence, Italy and is located in the middle of the city’s main market district. It is also said to be one of the oldest churches in Florence.

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It was a common meeting place and a classroom of monks and other religious officials. It is thought that he made the plans for this building but may not have completed the building of it.

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The octagonal dome was the first in history to be built without a wooden temporary supporting frame. Even after 500 years since it was created, it is still the largest masonry dome ever built.

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Was this a true Renaissance individual who delved into a variety of pursuits? 

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Was this a true Renaissance individual who delved into a variety of pursuits? 

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Yes. While his work was commonly architecture and sculpture, e also worked with engineering and was considered to be a father of the Renaissance and to have left an impact on the modern architectural world.