Renaissance architecture is the architecture of the period between the early 15th and early 17th centuries in different regions of Europe, demonstrating a conscious revival and development of certain elements of
ancient Greek and
Roman thought and material culture. Stylistically, Renaissance architecture followed
Gothic architecture and was succeeded by
Baroque architecture. Developed first in
Florence, with
Filippo Brunelleschi as one of its innovators, the Renaissance style quickly spread to other Italian cities. The style was carried to France, Germany, England, Russia and other parts of Europe at different dates and with varying degrees of impact.