For Closer Look: Brunelleschi’s Dome: Many later Italians came to think of Brunelleschi’s dome as a supreme example of sprezzatura. Can you explain?
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Brunelleschi’s dome was a technological wonder for its time, and it is also immensely beautiful. The beauty of the dome can be understood through the term sprezzatura; that is, its beauty comes from its elegant and understated quality that looks almost effortless. The ultimate irony is that the nonchalance of the dome was only a result of careful planning and labor.
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