The Rivalry of Brunelleschi & Ghiberti

1. The Rivalry of Brunelleschi & Ghiberti

2. A Renaissance Man Filipo Brunelleschi • Trained as a goldsmith and sculptor. • Became an artist and architect.

3. His Rivalry with Ghiberti • Brunelleschi lost a competition in 1401 to create doors for Florence’s baptistery.

4. His Rivalry with Ghiberti • Ghiberti devoted 49 years of his life to carving the doors.

5. Brunelleschi Ghiberti Sacrifice of IsaacContest Entries for Baptistery Doors

6. Ghiberti – Gates of ParadiseBaptistery Door, Florence

7. Inventing Perspective • Brunelleschi’s discovery came from studying architecture. • His realistic images helped him win contracts and became the basis for our blue prints today.

8. Brunelleschi’s Demonstration

9. The Duomo

10. The Duomo • Santa Maria del Fiore (The Duomo). • The building was constructed prior to a solution being found for the dome. • In 1418 Brunelleschi and Ghiberti once again competed for the job. • This time Brunelleschi won.

11. The Duomo • The width of the base allowed space for two domes to be built. • This reduced the weight greatly. • The inner dome was of self-supporting herringboned brick.

12. The Duomo • The outer dome was secured with massive chains.

13. The Duomo

14. The Duomo

15. The Duomo • The completed structure immortalized Brunelleschi and Florence.