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The Renaissance artists tried to put life in canvas and stone. Describe their achievements in the fields of Architecture
Mention two outstanding features of Renaissance architecture.
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Solution
Architecture:
The Renaissance architects rejected the Gothic style arid accepted the Greco-Roman classical architecture. Some of the outstanding features of architecture were; imposing dome, round arches, and tall columns. St. Peter’s Church in Rome, which can hold 80,000 people is the finest example of Renaissance architecture. Its grand dome which was designed by Michael Angelo rises to a height of more than 400 ft. above the ground level.
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