Brunelleschi Studies of His Technology and Inventions
Prager, Frank D. & Scaglia, Gustina
Language: English
Published by Dover, Mineola NY, 2004
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Brunelleschi, a pioneer of Italian Renaissance architecture, is most famous for his daring and original ideas. Covers masonry techniques, construction concepts, machines he devised and built, and other inventions. 28 photos and 18 line illustrations, 152 pages.; 6 1/2 x 9 1/4 ".
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- Title
- Brunelleschi Studies of His Technology and Inventions
- Author
- Prager, Frank D. & Scaglia, Gustina
- Publisher
- Dover, Mineola NY
- Publication year
- 2004
- Condition
- As New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0486434648
- ISBN 13
- 9780486434643
- Edition
- Reprint of 1970 Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Architecture
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.
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