Brunelleschi - (Dover Architecture) by Frank D Prager & Gustina Scaglia (Paperback)

Name: Brunelleschi - (Dover Architecture) by Frank D Prager & Gustina Scaglia (Paperback)
Brand: Dover Publications
SKU: 77730123
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A pioneer of Italian Renaissance architecture, Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446) is most famous for his daring and original ideas, among them the magnificent dome of Florence's famed cathedral -- Santa Maria del Fiore.
Author(s): Frank D Prager & Gustina Scaglia
152 Pages
Science, History
Series Name: Dover Architecture

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About the Book

Comprehensive book describes how Filippo Brunelleschi built the dome of Florence's famed cathedral: masonry techniques, construction concepts, and more. 28 halftones. 18 line illustrations.

Book Synopsis

A pioneer of Italian Renaissance architecture, Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446) is most famous for his daring and original ideas, among them the magnificent dome of Florence's famed cathedral -- Santa Maria del Fiore. For the project, which was started in 1420 and substantially completed by 1434, Brunelleschi designed a huge dome without supporting framework. The construction took place during much of his lifetime and formed the basis of Italian architecture of the period.
Complemented by 28 photographs and 18 line illustrations, this comprehensive narrative describes Brunelleschi's many remarkable achievements, among them masonry techniques for building the cupola; construction concepts, including the use of stone and wood chains; machines he devised and built (a reversible hoist and elevated cranes); and other inventions.
Of value to students of architecture and engineering, this volume will appeal to anyone with an interest in Renaissance studies.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.22 Inches (H) x 6.52 Inches (W) x .48 Inches (D)

Weight: .7 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 152

Genre: Science

Sub-Genre: History

Series Title: Dover Architecture

Publisher: Dover Publications

Format: Paperback

Author: Frank D Prager & Gustina Scaglia

Language: English

Street Date: September 2, 2004

TCIN: 77730123

UPC: 9780486434643

Item Number (DPCI): 247-60-9383

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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