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This volume forms part of the 2 volume facimile Architecture of the Renaissance. This set considers the effect of the new artistic culture on the changes that took place in the fifteenth century Italian cities and then throughout Europe.
This volume forms part of the 2 volume facsimile Architecture of the Renaissance. This set considers the effect of the new artistic culture on the changes that took place in the fifteenth century Italian cities and then throughout Europe.
The latest volume in the popular Icons series spans the European continent to present a new look at one of the most exciting periods in architectural history. This delightful European tour examines humanity's embrace of renaissance ideals while celebrating the ability to synthesize and create anew.
In "Character of Renaissance Architecture," Charles Herbert Moore provides a profound exploration of the architectural innovations that defined the Renaissance period. Through meticulous analysis, Moore delves into the aesthetic principles, structural advancements, and cultural significance that characterized this transformative era. His eloquent prose and critical eye highlight the interplay between art and science, presenting not only a historical account but also an examination of the philosophical underpinnings of Renaissance thought, particularly how they influenced architectural design. This work stands as a meticulous scholarly text, emblematic of its time and context, as it bridges t...
Guides the reader from the earliest revivals of Roman style to the villas of Palladio and Vignola. Each of the great architects is clearly and sensitively discussed. 202 illustrations.
A completely new approach to the history of Renaissance architecture, encompassing the entire continent and dealing with the work of well-known architects such as Michelangelo and Andrea Palladio alongside lesser known though no less innovative designers such as Juan Guas in Portugal and Benedikt Ried in Prague and Eastern Europe.
The period known as the Renaissance brought about sweeping changes in all areas of European culture. This book looks at innovations in architecture of the time. 400 illustrations, 230 in color.
The author uses a range of published and unpublished sources, and covers Italy, France, Britain, Spain, Germany and The Netherlands to explore the ethics, aesthetics and vanities of ambitious building.