LC395 – Spring 2006

Homework for Chapters 1-3 of Brunelleschi’s Dome by Ross King:

Due in class Thursday, 26 January 2006

Chapter 1 presents a competition held in Florence in 1418.

1. What was the competition for?
2. Who were the competitors?
3. What were the designs?
4. Who won the competition?

Chapter 2 presents a competition held in Florence in 1401.

1. Why was the competition held?
2. What was the competition for?
3. What political events form the background for the competition?
4. Who were some of the judges and what interests did they represent?
5. Who were the 2 finalists?
6. Who was awarded the commission?
7. Search the internet for pictures of the trial panels, which still exist.
1. Print and bring them to class
2. Be ready to discuss the details of the panels
3. Decide which one you prefer
4. Make a list of reasons why you prefer it
5. Be ready to argue formally for your preference as if you were one of the original judges.