Renaissance architects used perspective in their designs primarily to create a sense of depth and three-dimensionality in their buildings. The principles of perspective allowed them to create the illusion of distance and space, which gave their buildings a more natural and realistic appearance. For example, they used linear perspective to create the appearance of depth in murals and frescos painted on walls and ceilings, and they used geometric perspective to create more realistic depictions of objects and spaces within their buildings. They also used perspective to create a sense of symmetry and balance in their designs, which was an important aesthetic principle in Renaissance architecture. Overall, perspective played a central role in Renaissance architecture, helping to create some of the most iconic buildings and structures of the era.
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