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Brunelleschi: Studies of His Technology and Inventions (Dover Books on Architecture)

Brunelleschi: Studies of His Technology and Inventions (Dover Books on Architecture)
By Frank D. Prager, Gustina Scaglia

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A pioneer of Italian Renaissance architecture, Filippo Brunelleschi is most famous for his daring and original ideas, among them the magnificent dome of Florence's famed Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral. This comprehensive book describes how he created the structure, construction concepts, and other inventions. 28 halftones, 18 line illustrations.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #245518 in Books
  • Published on: 2004-09-02
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 176 pages

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Outstanding5
Although i knew this book, it always surprises me. One of the best issues about it is that, although based upon a deep research, the author does not goes around issuing theories and opinions: when he is not sure about something, just declares it. Great for people tired of ego-based theories, and fond of reality.

A seminal 1970 study of an early pioneer of the Italian Renaissance 5
Gustina Scaglia's Brunelleschi: Studies Of His Technology And Inventions republishes a seminal 1970 study of an early pioneer of the Italian Renaissance whose architectural ideas changed Europe. His achievements are detailed in a title which surveys not just the art of his works, but the scientific and technological ideas behind them.