Question

The innovative technique used for the construction of the dome of the Florence Cathedral is

• A. Flying buttresses and ribbed vaults
• B. Pointed arches and stained-glass windows
• C. Double-shelled dome with an inner and outer layer
• D. Extensive use of iron and steel framing

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The dome of the Florence Cathedral (also known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and is one of the most remarkable architectural feats of the Renaissance. The innovative technique used for its construction was the double-shelled dome with an inner and outer layer. 

The dome was designed to span an enormous 42 meters (137 feet) in diameter without the use of traditional scaffolding. The inner dome was constructed first, followed by the outer dome. This technique provided the necessary structural support and stability while also reducing the weight of the dome. The two shells were connected with a series of ribs that allowed the dome to distribute its weight evenly.

The other options, while they describe techniques used in Gothic architecture or other periods, are not relevant to the construction of the Florence Cathedral dome:

• Flying buttresses and ribbed vaults: These techniques were used in Gothic architecture, particularly in structures like Notre-Dame de Paris. They are not the primary methods used in the construction of the Florence Cathedral dome.
• Pointed arches and stained-glass windows: These are also characteristic features of Gothic architecture, not specific to the dome of the Florence Cathedral.
• Extensive use of iron and steel framing: While iron was used in some Renaissance buildings, it was not a major component of the Florence Cathedral dome's construction.

Conclusion:

The correct answer is the double-shelled dome with an inner and outer layer.

Answer:

Option 3: Double-shelled dome with an inner and outer layer