At the start of the Renaissance, what influenced the city of Rome significantly?

The significant influence on the city of Rome at the start of the Renaissance came from Greek art and architecture. During this period, which spanned roughly from the 14th to the 17th century, there was a revival of classical learning and values inspired by the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.

Renaissance artists and architects drew heavily on the principles of proportion, symmetry, and harmony that were characteristic of Greek art and architecture. This can be seen in the use of columns (Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian styles), the emphasis on realism in sculpture, and the incorporation of classical themes and motifs in paintings and building designs. The admiration for Greek antiquity played a crucial role in shaping the aesthetics and philosophical ideas of the Renaissance, as many artists sought to emulate the beauty and ideals of Greek works.

In contrast, while Baroque art emerged later in the Renaissance period and reflected different themes like drama and movement, it did not significantly influence the early Renaissance. Roman engineering techniques were indeed a remarkable aspect of Roman civilization, but they were not the primary focus of the Renaissance that sought to revitalize classical art and thought. Byzantine mosaics were part of the earlier medieval tradition, and while they were influential in other contexts, they did not define