Brunelleschi's Dome: The Story of the Great Cathedral in Florence | Paperback

Released on 07 April 2005

Author: Ross King | Format: Paperback

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Even in an age of soaring skyscrapers and cavernous sports stadiums, the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, with its immense, terracotta-tiled cupola, still retains a rare power to astonish. Yet the elegance of the building belies the tremendous labour, technical ingenuity and bitter personal strife involved in its creation. For over a century after work on the cathedral began in 1296, the proposed dome was regarded as all but impossible to build because of its enormous size. The greatest architectural puzzle of its age, when finally completed in 1436 the dome was hailed as one of the great wonders of the world. To this day, it remains the highest and widest masonry dome ever built. This book tells the extraordinary story of how the cupola was raised, from its conception to its consecration. Also told is the story of the dome's architect, the brilliant and volatile Filippo Brunelleschi. Denounced as a madman at the start of his labours, he was celebrated at their end as a great genius.His life was one of ambition, ingenuity, rivalry and intrigue - a human drama set against the plagues, wars, political feuds and intellectual ferments of Renaissance Florence, the glorious era for which the dome remains the most compelling symbol.

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Okay so it may not sound like the most exciting of topics to start with but Ross King's writing is highly enjoyable. His great ability is in interpreting primary sources into a vivid, lively picture of a real Florence and its people. Highly recommended.

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AuthorRoss King
PublisherVintage (UK)
Year2005
ISBN9781844138272
Formatpaperback - 192 Pages
Illustrations8 Colour Illustrations