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Which artist began working with the dome of the Florence Cathedral around 1420?

  1. Donatello

  2. Brunelleschi

  3. Masaccio

  4. Michelangelo

The correct answer is: Brunelleschi

Answer Brunelleschi began working with the dome of the Florence Cathedral in 1420. Donatello, Masaccio, and Michelangelo are all known as great artists, but they did not work on the dome. Donatello primarily worked in sculpture, Masaccio in painting, and Michelangelo in both painting and sculpture. None of their artistic styles or techniques match those used to construct the dome of the Florence Cathedral. This is why B, Brunelleschi, is the correct answer.