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As the reverse of Dante's nine circles of hell

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Why did Brunelleschi use nine circles of horizontal ribs for the dome?

As the reverse of Dante's nine circles of hell


What was the form of building the Brunelleschi's Dome?

Brunelleschi's Dome is a round structure. If you do an internet search for "Santa Maria del Fiori" you will see pictures of the Florence cathedral and Brunelleschi's famous dome.


Who designed the dome for the Cathedral of Florence?

Filippo Brunelleschi


Who built the Dome of Florence?

Filippo Brunelleschi


What was brunelleschi's contribution to florence cathedral?

The Dome!


Who designed the dome of florence cathedral?

The dome in the Cathedral of Florence was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio. It was engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi and completed in 1436.


How long did it take to build the Brunelleschi Dome?

It took 16 years to build the Brunelleschi Dome in Florence. He had two domes built, one inside the other to accomplish this feat.


What principle did Brunelleschi master and apply to dome's design?

weaving gold


Who won the competition to create a dome for Florence Cathedral?

Filippo Brunelleschi


For an observer at the north pole what would the star trails look like?

A dome of concentric circles, that appears as straight horizontal lines at the horizon.


How did Brunelleschi build a dome that wouldn't callapse?

The dome's ribs function as support, so scaffolding is part of the design


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.