Italian Architecture

For a general Introduction, see: Renaissance

For early examples of Italian Architecture, see:

Gothic 1140-1400

Two of the most famous Italian architects were Leon Battista Alberti of Genoa, and Filippo Brunelleschi of Florence.

Filippo Brunelleschi

Brunelleschi's Monograph
Renaissance Architecture: Filippo Brunelleschi
Renaissance Architecture: Brunelleschi's Legacy in Florence
Renaissance Architecture: Brunelleschi's Lesser Works
The Cupola
Brunelleschi's Use of Perspective

Leon Battista Alberti

Alberti's Life
Alberti's Prologue to On Painting [1435-36]
Palazzo Rucellai, San Sebastiano, Santa Maria Novella