Fillipo Brunelleschi

Beginning at an early age, Brunelleschi would learn goldsmith and sculpting which would serve as a foundation for, much of his life work. His renowned sculpting and goldsmith skills landed him a position at the Arte della Seta. In addition, Brunelleschi had an interest in mathematics as well as the study of ancient monuments, thus his work would turn more and more in the direction of architecture, three years of his life were spent in Rome studying sculpture and architecture with his friend, Donatello.

Brunelleschi’s influences were as varied as his work was. He was exposed to the world of art at an early age and furthered his artistic education into his adulthood. No doubt this served as a primary influence for his many great works. In addition, he was friends with both Donatello and Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli, both very gifted individuals themselves. Paolo was a noted astronomer and mathematician who was calculating orbits for planets as early as 1433. Donatello of course was the famed Tus

"Filippo's scaffolding was put up with such intelligence and skill that it completely belied what people had been saying before, because the masons stood there, working safely and drawing up materials, as securely as if they were on solid earth.“

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