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Michelangelo Buonarotti designed the dome.
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Where can you find the pieta?
The Pieta is displayed in St Peters Basilica in Rome
What church did Donatello and Michelangelo design together?
Donatello was not an architect. He did not co-work with Michelangelo, especially since he died in 1466 and Michelangelo was born in 1475.
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.
Where is michelangelo's pieta located now?
St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy
What changes did the renaissance artist and architect Michelangelo make to st. peters basilica?
he designed an enormus dome for the building
What city is St Peters Basilica in?
St. Peters Basilica is located in Vatican City, Rome.Vatican City is also the worlds smallest country.Find out more about St. Peter's Basilica at http://vaticanart.net/st-peters-basilica-architecture
What religion is St Peters Basilica?
St. Peter's Basilica is a Roman Catholic church located in Vatican City, the sovereign city-state of the Holy See. It is the main church in the Catholic faith and a significant pilgrimage site for Catholics worldwide.
What city is St Peters square in?
Saint Peter's Square is located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.Find out more about St. Peter's Basilica at http://vaticanart.net/st-peters-basilica-architecture
Why is St Peter's Basilica famous?
for its dome
Who finished St Peters basilica?
Michelangelo and Bernini
Is the st peters basilica renaissance architecture?
St Peters Basilica is hailed as the most glorious of all churches. It is also known as the most prominent example of renaissance architecture.
When was st peters basilica?
It was completed on November 18, 1626.
What direction is the Sistine Chapel from St Peters Basilica?
north.
What are the parts of St Peters Basilica called?
Yellow Green To The Purple
What of The work of st peters basilica showed an admiration for which cultures?
The artwork on St. Peter's Basilica shows influence from and admiration for Greek and Roman culture.
What is St Peter's basilica architectural style?
Renaissance architecture, Baroque architecture
