Question

Why did most Italian architecture seem to be focused more on design than engineering?
a.
The patrons of the cathedrals wanted a more decorative style.
b.
Sculptors and painters were responsible for Italian architecture.
c.
Traditional Italian architecture had always been focused on design.
d.
All of the above

Answer 1

d. All of the above

All three statements are true: Italian patrons preferred decorative, visually impressive buildings; many architects came from sculptural/painterly backgrounds and emphasized surface and composition; and Italy’s architectural tradition historically prioritized design and aesthetic harmony over the engineering-driven structural innovations seen elsewhere.