Which Renaissance architect published De re aedificatoria?
Leon Battista Alberti
Andrea Palladio
Michelangelo
Donato Bramante
Answer
Leon Battista Alberti, a renowned Renaissance architect, authored the influential treatise "De re aedificatoria" (On the Art of Building). This seminal work, published in 1452, became a cornerstone of architectural theory and practice during the Renaissance. Alberti's treatise covered a wide range of topics, including architectural principles, design, construction techniques, and the importance of beauty and harmony in architecture.
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