Ross King

Brunelleschi's Dome

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ISBN 13:
9781620401934
author:
Ross King
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
194
Dimensions:
14.22 x 1.52 x 20.83 centimetres
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 6 working days
£13.28

Description

Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture In 1418, a competition was announced for Florence's new cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore. The proposed dome was considered impossible to build due to its enormous size and unconventional design. Filippo Brunelleschi, a goldsmith and clockmaker, submitted a daring solution that would revolutionize the field of architecture. Brunelleschi spent 28 years solving the puzzles of the dome's construction, defying critics who said it would collapse. He engineered innovative solutions, including ingenious hoists and cranes, to carry massive loads into the air. His careful design ensured the safety of his workers, with only one fatality during decades of construction. This book tells the story of Brunelleschi's remarkable achievement, a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance.

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