essay template

Kulsoom Habibi
Professor Wilson
HUM 2232
Renaissance Architecture
Title of Essay
I. Introduction A. Background information (interesting facts, statistics, rhetorical questions)
1. Renaissance architecture brings together ancient Greek and Roman culture.
2. Renaissance architecture began in Florence, Italy.
B. Thesis Statement: (Write the sentence in full. Include Topic, Controlling Idea, 3 Aspects/Focal Points.)
There are many similarities and differences between the St. Peter’s Basilica and the Florence Cathedral.
II. _Exterior Design______ (Main idea/aspect # 1)
A. __Florence Cathedral design (Supporting idea #1)
1. ___Circles on the exterior__________ (Example/detail)
2. _______Axonometric section_______ (Example/detail)
B. _____Basilica exterior________ (Supporting idea #2)
1. ___The façade has columns____ (Example/detail)
2. ___Statues on the top of the building___ (Example/detail) III. ____Interior Designs__________________________________ (Main idea/aspect # 2)
A. ______Florence Cathedral___________________________ (Supporting idea #1)
1. The Last Judgment painting under dome (Example/detail)
2. ______marble floor____ (Example/detail)
B. ___Basilica____ (Supporting idea #2)
1. __St.Peter’s Michelangelo Dome (Example/detail)
2. _______Paintings by Panini__ (Example/detail) IV. ___Treasures ________________________________ (Main idea/aspect # 3)
A. _____Basilica____________________________ (Supporting idea #1)
1. ___Pieta by