Filippo Brunelleschi

During the early stages of the Italian Renaissance, as the first modern engineer, planner, and sole construction supervisor, Filippo Brunelleschi, an Italian architect, designer, and sculptor, is regarded as the father of Renaissance architecture. In contrast to the earlier, more ornamental style of architecture that was prevalent throughout Europe, Brunelleschi played a significant part in the development of the contemporary, scientific approach to infrastructure design.

The dome of Florence's Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral was Filippo Brunelleschi's most well-known creation, and it was constructed using tools he created especially for the job. His use of geometry and proportion in architecture served as a model for many subsequent Italian engineers and inventors. Brunelleschi, who was also a skilled goldsmith and sculptor in addition to being an engineer, was made a master of the Arte della Seta, or the Silk Guild of Florence.

Born: Filippo di ser Brunellesco di Lippo Lapi, 1377Florence, Republic of Florence
Died: 15 April 1446 (aged 68–69)Florence, Republic of Florence
Known for: Architecture, sculpture, mechanical engineering
Notable work: Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore
Movement: Early Renaissance