Question

The Renaissance began in 1403 CE with a famous competition to

design
(A) the tomb of the Medicis.
B the dome of the Florence Cathedral.
C) the doors of a baptistry in Florence.
D
none of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: C

The competition to design the doors of the Florence Baptistry is one of the most important events in the history of the Renaissance. In 1401, the Arte della Lana, one of Florence's most powerful guilds, commissioned the competition to find the most talented artist to design the bronze doors of the baptistry. This competition initiated a period of artistic advancement in Florence, and served as a catalyst for the Renaissance period. The entries were judged by a panel of seven prominent Florentine citizens, who decided that the winner of the competition was Lorenzo Ghiberti, a young goldsmith. Ghiberti's doors, known as the Gates of Paradise, were praised for their intricate detail and beauty. They were installed in the baptistry in 1425, and are still admired today.

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