The Renaissance gave birth to an innovative approach to how we perceive art and architecture. Prior to the Renaissance, Architecture and the value of the arts were stuck on maintaining traditional art styles and pieces rather than opening a new chapter and evolving to view a new perspective of design itself. The Renaissance brought forth the creation of a new mindset by evolving old traditions and our minds for the way we interpret design is the basis to serve as a gateway for innovation and creativity. The Renaissance established an important part of beauty by connecting harmony between structures and humanism. Architects began to incorporate humanistic principles into their designs, stressing balance and symmetry in architecture, as seen in Alberti and Brunelleschi's designs. It was certainly a time of significant artistic, cultural, and intellectual advancement for humanity.
The Renaissance architecture movement was widely considered to have been started by Filippo Brunelleschi. Although their design styles differed, Brunelleschi and Alberti significantly affected architectural advancements during the Renaissance. Brunelleschi's work featured a wide range of techniques and architectural styles. Brunelleschi's designs were characterized by recurrent models constructed with simple
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Their designs highlight their unique differences and the foundation of their architectural styles with differing facades. The Santo Spirito and Palazzo Rucellai are diametrically opposed. While the Santo Spirito has a simple exterior design and the interior is where the facade truly shines, the Palazzo Rucellai provides all of the features portrayed on the building's exterior. It is important to state that both of them passed away before finishing their structures which is why there are many loose ends with some of the