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> But scholars aren't quite sure how this goldsmith with no formal architectural training managed to construct it. That's just slightly patronizing to say abou
by Hoasi 8y ago
> But scholars aren't quite sure how this goldsmith with no formal architectural training managed to construct it.
That's just slightly patronizing to say about a man who came up with various inventions and innovations in his time—including the first linear perspective method, among other things.
- adriand 8y agoYou're not kidding - I hadn't read about him before, but wow. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filippo_Brunelleschi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filippo_Brunelleschi Architecture, ship engineering, mathematics and sculpture. The dome itself is the largest brick-constructed dome in the world.