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What architectural influences can be seen in Santa Maria presso San Satiro?

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Bramante, Donato — Donato Bramante Donato Bramante.

The church of Santa Maria presso San Satiro, the first structure definitely attributed to Donato Bramante, reflects a synthesis of several artistic influences. Alongside a clear adherence to local Lombard taste, the design incorporates traces of the following:

Renaissance Masters: The architecture shows the influence of Leon Battista Alberti, Andrea Mantegna, and Filippo Brunelleschi.1
Urbino School: This influence is particularly evident in the church's choir, which utilizes perspective to create an illusion of a much larger space than actually exists.1

These elements highlight Bramante's early development as an architect who integrated diverse regional and classical styles during his time in Milan.1