Asked by princess

How did Brunelleschi solve his problem with the dome of the Florence Cathedral?
a.
He created an outer support shell.
b.
He created many layers of support within the dome.
c.
He created external supports for the dome.
d.
all of the above

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
b.

Brunelleschi built a double-shell dome with internal ribs, horizontal iron/wooden chains and a herringbone brick pattern to carry the loads—avoiding external buttresses or permanent external supports.