What was Brunelleschi’s inspiration for his Dome of the Florence Cathedral?

a. Amiens Cathedral in France
b. Islamic architecture
c. Ancient Roman architecture, such as the Pantheon
d. the pyramids of Ancient Egypt
e. Michelangelo’s dome of Saint Peter’s Basilica

c. Ancient Roman architecture, such as the Pantheon

a. Incorrect. French Gothic cathedrals were not influential on Italian renaissance buildings.
b. Incorrect. Though Islamic mosques had domes, they were not important models for Brunelleschi’s designs.
c. Correct. Ancient Roman architecture, such as the Pantheon, was the inspiration for Brunelleschi.
d. Incorrect. The pyramids of ancient Egypt were not an inspiration for Brunelleschi.
e. Incorrect. Michelangelo’s dome had not yet been built.