Donato Bramante

Donato Bramante was an influential Italian architect of the High Renaissance, active in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He is best known for his innovative designs that blended classical Roman elements with new Renaissance ideas, such as the use of symmetry and proportion. Bramante played a key role in designing St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, pioneering a centralized, domed plan that greatly influenced Renaissance architecture. His work marked a shift toward harmony and grandeur in church and public building designs, laying important groundwork for architectural developments in Europe.