Giovanni Battista Alberti

Giovanni Battista Alberti was an influential Italian architect and artist of the Renaissance, living from 1404 to 1472. He is best known for developing the concept of the "parts-of-a-building" approach, which helped shape Renaissance architectural design by emphasizing harmony and proportion. Alberti authored important treatises on art, architecture, and perspective, influencing how artists and architects approached their craft. His work combined classical principles with innovative techniques, contributing to the rebirth of humanist ideals in architecture and art during the 15th century.