1. Brunelleschi
As an accomplished mathematician and geometrician, Alberti was also able to understand every aspect of the developing theory and therefore wrote a book in which the first section is "entirely mathematical," and "shows how this noble and beautiful art arises from roots within Nature herself,"(Alberti, 35). ... Brunelleschi's design for San Lorenzo was revolutionary because of its use of Augustinian symmetry, mathematical proportions, and rhythmic organization. ... The arcade of arches and columns remain full of detail but mathematically simple. ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate