 The Renaissance period marked the transition from the middle ages to modernity and

covering the 15th and 16th centuries. It happened later the crisis of the late middle ages and
was associated with great social change.
 This contract talks about the work of the three most famous architects of renaissance
architecture Filippo Brunelleschi, Leon Battista Albertii and Donato Bramante.

 Leon Battista
Saint andrea is a renaissance roman catholic church which took 328 years to finish.
An important aspect of the church was the correspondence between the facade and the
interior elevation, both elaboration of the triumphal arch.
The church is defined by a large central arch, flunked by corinthian pilasters whereas the
height of the facade is also an important element as it equals the width. The facade of saint
andrea is also based on the scheme as that of the arch of titus in which the facade pilasters
continues through three stories due to which it got the name of “GIANT” order.
Another feature that makes this church is unique is because it only has a single nave with
side ailes while three barrel-vaulted chapels are on each side of the nave. Thus making the
church very dimly lit.
 Filippo Brunelleschi
The construction of a significant church especially like that of Santo Spirito, was not just a
composition of stone and mortar built in a cross-shaped floor plan with limited chapels and
an altar. The architectural design was part of the artwork, it was an essential part of both
telling a story and setting the mood for the parishioners. In fact, it was the first thing a visitor
to the church would encounter - therefore the architect had to have not just a rock-hard
knowledge of numbers, proportions and architectural canons but also know the Bible, so
they could understand how the Word should be addressed. As you walk about the exterior
of the church, you will be struck by it's rather stark appearance no marble decorations
or pillars and ornamentation but neither was it left in an "unfinished state" like that of St
Lorenzo.
 Donato Bromanto
Tempietto, small circular chapel erected in the courtyard of San Pietro in Montorio in Rome
It was built over what is believed to be the site of St. Peter’s crucifixion. Bramante’s design
was very much in harmony with Classical aesthetics popular during the Renaissance,
especially in Italy. The architectural elements are mathematically proportioned and the
general style is united, making the building almost like a work of sculpture. The easiness of
the exterior, along with the use of Classical columns, a dome, and hemispherical
entablature, inspired many other building in Rome. Though small the Tempietto is one of the
most monumentous examples of High Renaissance architecture. The basilica, which has a
long axis which focuses attention on the altar, this has been the most widespread type of
church plan. The other common plan is the central plan, usually based either on a circle (as
in the Tempietto) or is a Greek cross. The central plan was influenced by ancient Roman
architecture such as the Pantheon, and was very common among High Renaissance
architects.