Italian Renaissance

The Italian Renaissance took place from 1400-1600 and is known as the "rebirth." This time period took place in Florence, Italy and involved many advances in art and literature. This shift in emphasis led to the recognition of many architects and artists, as well as business leaders.
One of the main buildings of the time period were the palazzo, which was a term to generalize a buildings with certain characteristics, such as symmetry, repeated windows and a heavy project cornice. There are many well known Palazzo, such as the Palazzo Medici, Davanzati, and Farnese.

The Villa Rotonda was another important building constructed at this time. It was created by a man named Andrea Palladio, who was the most influential architect of the Renaissance. His classical temple included stairs, six columns, entablature and pediment, a was designed with rooms arranged symmetrically around the dome.

As for interior advancements during the Italian Renaissance, their detail didn't fall short. May buildings had decorative moldings, doors with frames, elaborate ceilings, painted wall and ceilings decorations, brick, marble and more.

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