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Who is responsible for the dome of St Peter's Basilica?
Michelangelo Buonarotti designed the dome.
What features of the Parthenon influenced the western civilization?
The pantheon still had the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. After the fall of the Roman Empire, knowledge of how to make concrete was lost and domes were not built until Brunelleschi built the dome of Florence Cathedral (The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore) from 1420 to1436.This was a massive feat because Brunelleschi worked out how to build a massive dome, one which was even bigger than that of the Pantheon. After that a dome was designed by Michelangelo for the St. Pater's Basilica. Many other churches were built with a dome. The Capitol also has a dome. The inspiration for this was Roman architecture
What is a dome?
A dome is a generally spherical, ovoid, or hemispherical shape, found in nature and also used in architecture. The basic characteristic is a three-dimensionally curved exterior, which may have a hollow interior. Examples of domes include various covered sports stadiums, the rotunda of the US Capitol building, St. Peter's Basilica, and the geodesic dome at Epcot Center in Orlando, Florida. Natural domes are created underground by the dissolving of salt and other compounds, and in rock formations such as Half Dome in Yosemite National Forest.
How did Michelangelo affect the architecture in the Renaissance period?
he designed an enormus dome for the building
Did michaelangelo destroy his design's before he died?
On 7 December 2007, Michelangelo's red chalk sketch for the dome of St Peter's Basilica, his last before his 1564 death, was discovered in the Vatican archives. It is extremely rare, since he destroyed his designs later in life.
The famous painting in great dome of Saint Peter's Basilica was painted by which artist?
Michelangelo was largely responsible for the dome of Saint Peter's Basilica.
Does Saint Peter's Basilica have a hole in the dome?
No. There is a stain glass dove in the dome.
Who is responsible for the dome of St Peter's Basilica?
Michelangelo Buonarotti designed the dome.
Why is St Peter's Basilica famous?
for its dome
What is St Peter's basilica architectural style?
Renaissance architecture, Baroque architecture
What is the difference between basilica and basilicata?
Basilica is a Roman public building flanked by columns and aisles. Basilicata is a mountainous region in south Italy.
Who used a double shell construction for the dome of Saint Peter's Basilica?
Michelangelo did, inspired by Brunelleschi's dome of the Florence cathedral.
What is the difference between a basilica a cat?
One houses a church, the other prowls to the perch.
What is the Latin inscription that runs around the interior of the base of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica?
The Latin inscription that runs around the interior of the base of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica is a tribute to the Supreme Pontiff. It is dated 1612.
Who painted the inside of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica?
Leonardo da Vinci was the one who painted the inside of Brunelleschis Dome
What is a significant feature of the Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome?
The great dome, designed by Michelangelo.
Who designed the dome of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome?
.Catholic AnswerAttached below is the Vatican's website for St. Peter's including the full history. Pope Nicholas V decided to rebuild the ancient Basilica originally build on St. Peter's tomb by the emperor Constantine. From the time that Pope Nicholas started rebuilding, it took 150 years (until 1612) to finish the Basilica, it was the work of many people and many Popes.
