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

Brunelleschi - (Dover Books on Architecture) by  Frank D Prager & Gustina Scaglia (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<br>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.<br>Of value to students of architecture and engineering, this volume will appeal to anyone with an interest in Renaissance studies.

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