Renaissance European

Revival of classical architecture.

Overview

Renaissance European architecture (1400–1600) used brick and stone, emphasizing symmetry and classical elements across Europe.

Core Characteristics

• Symmetrical facades, columns.
• Domes, arches, proportion.
• Humanist-inspired design.

Notable Examples

• Florence Cathedral (Italy, 1436).
• St. Peter’s Basilica (Rome, 1626).

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 15th–16th century.
• Religious, Civic: Churches, palaces.
• Renaissance Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Revived classical Greek/Roman principles, shaping modern architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Humanism (theory), Dome (element), Renaissance (movement)