Filippo Brunelleschi

Filippo Brunelleschi was an Italian architect and engineer of the early Renaissance, born in Florence in 1377. He is best known for his work on the dome of the Florence Cathedral, which he designed and built using innovative techniques that revolutionized the field of architecture.In addition to his work on the cathedral, Brunelleschi also designed several other important buildings in Florence, including the Pazzi Chapel and the Ospedale degli Innocenti. He was known for his use of perspective in his designs, as well as his skill in engineering and mechanics.Brunelleschi's contributions to the field of architecture helped to usher in a new era of artistic and architectural innovation in Renaissance Italy, and his work continues to inspire and influence architects and designers to this day.