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Florence Cathedral: Gothic planning and the transition to Renaissance (1296–1436)

Florence Cathedral: Gothic planning and the transition to Renaissance (1296–1436)

  1. Foundation stone laid for new cathedral

    Labels: Santa Maria, Foundation
  2. Arnolfo di Cambio directs early construction

    Labels: Arnolfo di, Gothic plan
  3. Wool Guild assumes responsibility for the works

    Labels: Arte della, Wool Guild
  4. Giotto appointed master builder of the cathedral

    Labels: Giotto, Master builder
  5. Giotto dies; leadership passes to successors

    Labels: Giotto, Successor masters
  6. Dome design competition announced

    Labels: Dome competition, Opera di
  7. Dome construction inaugurated under Brunelleschi

    Labels: Brunelleschi, Dome construction