Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Completed in 1436, the dome remains a remarkable feat of design and engineering. In this extraordinary book, he presents a magnificent tapestry of day-to-day life of the ingenious Sistine scaffolding and outside in the upheaval of early 16th century Rome. It balances solid scholarship and erudite explanations of architectural structures with an extremely readable style and spinning a great narrative. That it’s still the largest masonry dome is astounding and that we still don’t really understand how he did it is just... well. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. Don't forget the mind behind the masterpiece. She didn't. It became the greatest architectural puzzle of the age, and when finally complete in 1436, was hailed as one of the wonders of the world. Mary Colter claimed she designed landmarks at Grand Canyon. Please try again. The National Geographic Traveler, Florence & Tuscany. In 2002―03, two books of his were published in the United States, Domino, about the world of masquerades and opera in 18th century London and the New York Times bestselling Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling.Nominated for a National Book Critics Circle Award in 2003 in the category of critisicm, in Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling King tells the story of the four years―1508-1512.―Michelangelo spent painting the ceiling of the newly restored Sistine chapel. This was a reading group selection and having admired the cathedral and dome 3 times in person, this book gives an excellent account of its construction. On August 19, 1418, Filippo Brunelleschi was awarded the contract to build the dome that would enclose the Florence cathedral Santa Maria de Fiore. New York: Walker & Co. Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide) King, Ross, 1962-, Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture. Perhaps there could have been more detail about this - for example the author cites that many senior male figures in Florence were bachelors. Chapters paint a lively portrait of the man, his times, and the architectural design which would change the world. Florence: The Paintings & Frescoes, 1250-1743, Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture, The Judgment of Paris: The Revolutionary Decade That Gave the World Impressionism, Queen Eleanor: Independent Spirit of the Medieval World. Free shipping for many products! Also told is the story of the dome's architect, the brilliant and volatile Filippo Brunelleschi. Bloomsbury USA; Illustrated edition (August 13, 2013). Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2018. This was a reading group selection and having admired the cathedral and dome 3 times in person, this book gives an excellent account of its construction. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Explores how the architecture of advanced nanoscience labs affects the way scientists think, conduct experiments, interact and collaborate. The ceiling at St. Peter's catherdral, the Mona Lisa, the sculpture of David. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The focus of Brunelleschi's Dome is on Renaissance genius Brunelleschi, whose 1400 design revolutionized architecture, tells of a madman determined to achieve his controversial plan. In the process, he reinvented the field of architecture.Brunelleschi's Dome is the story of how a Renaissance genius bent men, materials, and the very forces of nature to build an architectural wonder we continue to marvel at today. One learns that the designer{s} of the cathedral went ahead with construction without any idea that the dome could actually be built at all. If you have an interest in the Renaissance and the science of architecture and engineering this book will satisfy your curiosity. Award-winning, bestselling author Ross King weaves this drama amid a background of the plagues, wars, political feuds, and the intellectual ferments of … How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture. In the Beginning: The Story of the King James Bible and How It Changed a Nation, a Language, and a Culture, The Judgment of Paris: The Revolutionary Decade that Gave the World Impressionism, The First Thanksgiving: What the Real Story Tells Us About Loving God and Learning from History, New Architecture Of Science, The: Learning From Graphene, Louise Blanchard Bethune: America's First Female Professional Architect. New York: Walker & Co, 2000. Walker, $24. There would be confusion if we referred to them as "the ceiling", the "painting of a woman", or the "sculpture of a young man" yet there is no confusion to what we are referring when we speak of the Dome or Duomo. The New York Times bestselling, award winning story of the construction of the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence and the Renaissance genius who reinvented architecture to build it.On August 19, 1418, a competition concerning Florence's magnificent new cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore was announced: "Whoever desires to make any model or design for the vaulting of the main Dome....shall do so before the end of the month of September." Anyone familiar with Ross King’s writing knows that he has an astonishing knowledge of European cultural history. Please try your request again later. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The Dome of Florence is a masterpiece that amazes and seemingly defies logic more than 500 years since its completion. These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Brunelleschi’s Cupola: Past and Present of an Architectural Masterpiece, Giovanni Fanelli and Michele Fanelli, Mandragora, 2004. Flabbergasting. Brunelleschi's Dome is the story of how a Renaissance genius bent men, materials, and the very forces of nature to build an architectural wonder we continue to marvel at today. Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture, Previous page of related Sponsored Products. There's a problem loading this menu right now. An incredible achievement well chronicled, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2020. By Ross King. He originally planned a career in academia, earning his Ph.D. in English Literature and moving to England to assume a research position at the University of London. Bloomsbury USA; 1st edition (August 13, 2013). The best marker of this book is that upon its completion you will have an ever greater apprecation for the Dome and Brunellschi. One comes away from reading King's book with a deep and broad understanding of this era and all that is embodied therein. That it survives is incredible. The science and architecture that went into the construction of the dome is astonishing. German: How to Get Really Good at German: Learn German to Fluency and Beyond (3rd E... 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How a clockmaker built the magnificent dome of Santa Maria del Fiore's Cathedral with no scaffolding, Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020. Jepson, Tim (2001). Yet, for more than a century after work began on the cathedral in 1296, the proposed dome was regarded as impossible to build. I always wonder, “how the hell did they do that amazing thing (fill in the blank) way back then.” This book is all about that. King illuminates the mysterious sources of inspiration and the secretive methods of this architectural genius in a fascinating chronicle of the building of his masterwork, the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore. The Dome of Florence is a masterpiece that amazes and seemingly defies logic more than 500 years since its completion. An incredible achievement well chronicled, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2020. King demonstrates a remarkable range, explaining everything from how Filippo engineered the hoists for raising stone to why the masons working on the dome drank diluted wine, but he always brings us back to the one incandescent mind performing the one matchless feat that would forever transform architecture from a mechanical craft into a creative art. This one fact renders the accomplishment even more stunning. Both dome and architect offer King plenty of rich material. Designed for students looking for a well-organised notebook, or anyone interested in history who wants a short, easy-to-understand reference book. Find out about architectural history's greatest fraud. If you have an interest in the Renaissance and the science of architecture and engineering this book will satisfy your curiosity. And just as his dome created a visual focus for the city of Florence, his exploits in building it wove together numerous strands of municipal history--war, disease, intrigue, commerce--making one glorious narrative cord. Please try again. That it survives is incredible. London: Chatto & Windus. Although the result is fast moving and accessible, King overdoes the simplicity to the point that the book appears unwittingly as if it was intended for young adults. The story of the dome goes back to 1296, when work began on the cathedral, but it was only in 1420, when Brunelleschi won a competition over his bitter rival Lorenzo Ghiberti to design the daunting cupola, that work began in earnest. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Read honest and … --This text refers to an alternate, Even in an age of skyscrapers and sports stadiums, the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, with its immense terracotta-tiled dome, retains a rare power to astonish. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. This is a really remarkable thing. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Brunelleschi's Dome How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture at the best online prices at … Brunelleschi's Dome was chosen "The 2000 Book Sense Nonfiction Book of the Year" and a Book Sense 76 top ten selection. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. Something went wrong. the economics the rivalries and the competition that drove the great works of this era, Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2016. Whatever the reason, I found the book both beautiful and fascinating. Receiving widespread praise from critics, King has been commended for making a complex subject accessible to lay readers. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. It was offered not by a master mason or carpenter, but by a goldsmith and clockmaker named Filippo Brunelleschi, then forty-one, who would dedicate the next twenty-eight years to solving the puzzles of the dome's construction. Skyscraper Facades of the Gilded Age: Fifty-One Extravagant Designs, 1875-1910. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2017. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? As Ross King and narrator Richard Matthews make clear, however, Filippo Brunelleschi was also a fascinating genius. Brunelleschi's Dome is the story of how a Renaissance genius bent men, materials, and the very forces of nature to build an architectural wonder we continue to marvel at today. I loved this book. There's a problem loading this menu right now. the economics the rivalries and the competition that drove the great works of this era, Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2016. Something went wrong. I purchased this after having read the same author's books on the Sistine Chapel and Leonardo's Last Supper fresco. Ross King's work brings to light the genius of Brunelleschi and the obstacles he faced. Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture was a fascinating look at the personal struggles and brilliance of Brunelleschi in his engineering, design and erection of the dome over the beautiful new cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore in the heart of Florence. Denounced at first as a madman, Brunelleschi was celebrated at the end as a genius. AbeBooks.com: Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture (9781620401934) by King, Ross and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. Brunelleschi’s Dome was chosen "The 2000 Book Sense Nonfiction Book of the Year" and a Book Sense 76 top ten selection. Through splendid story telling we learn not only of the physical hardships in erecting a dome with 4 million bricks and 37,000 tons of building material, but also of the intrigue and rivalries we would expect to take place in 15th century Florence. This one fact renders the accomplishment even more stunning. Please try again. The dome would literally need to be erected over thin air.Of the many plans submitted, one stood out--a daring and unorthodox solution to vaulting what is still the largest dome in the world. Illustrated with 26 b&w period prints, the book contains 19 chapters, some very brief. Brunelleschi's Dome is the story of how a Renaissance genius bent men, materials, and the very forces of nature to build an architectural wonder we continue to marvel at today. The ceiling at St. Peter's catherdral, the Mona Lisa, the sculpture of David. I loved this book. King argues that it was Brunelleschi's improvised brilliance in solving the problem of suspending the enormous cupola in bricks and mortar (painstakingly detailed with precise illustrations) that led him to "succeed in performing an engineering feat whose structural daring was without parallel." Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Perhaps there could have been more detail about this - for example the author cites that many senior male figures in Florence were bachelors. He tells a compelling, informed story, ranging from discussions of the construction of the bricks, mortar, and marble that made up the dome, to its subsequent use as a scientific instrument by the Florentine astronomer Paolo Toscanelli. Flabbergasting. In his architectural nonfiction Brunelleschi’s Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture (2000), Ross King describes how a man reinvented architecture when he constructed a new style of the dome. Other masterpieces are known by specific names. By Stas Margaronis. Kings & Queens of England: ...and how they got there... To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Brunelleschi's Dome is the story of how a Renaissance genius bent men, materials, and the very forces of nature to build an architectural wonder we continue to marvel at today. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Unable to add item to List. Italian Renaissance Architecture: from Brunelleschi to Michelangelo. King does an excellent job of imbuing a story of inventive engineering with the history, culture, and personalities of the time. However, it had already been under construction for a century when, in 1418, a contest was … King’s highly acclaimed Brunelleschi’s Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture, was an instant hit in the U.S., landing on the New York Times, Boston Globe and San Francisco Chronicle bestseller lists and becoming a handselling favorite among booksellers. Perhaps because I love Florence, have stood spellbound looking up at the dome of the church of Santa Maria del Fiore or perhaps because the story of how a man's dream of building a dome without buttresses or wooden centering (wooden support posts) actually came to pass. King weaves an engrossing tale from the political intrigue, personal jealousies, dramatic setbacks, and sheer inventive brilliance that led to the paranoid Filippo, "who was so proud of his inventions and so fearful of plagiarism," finally seeing his dome completed only months before his death. It did not disappoint and maintains th standard of the other books. The best marker of this book is that upon its completion you will have an ever greater apprecation for the Dome and Brunellschi. It balances solid scholarship and erudite explanations of architectural structures with an extremely readable style and spinning a great narrative. MLA Citation (style guide) King, Ross. Back then during the Renaissance, the city officials made decisions sort of backasswards. --This text refers to an alternate, No-Nonsense Electrodynamics: A Student Friendly Introduction, No-Nonsense Quantum Mechanics: A Student-Friendly Introduction, Second Edition. King details how Filippo waged and won his 28-year battle to raise the magnificent structure, surmounting every technical, political, and artistic obstacle. Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2017. I simply did not understand the time, the people, the culture, the politics,the economics the rivalries and the competition that drove the great works of this era. Perhaps because I love Florence, have stood spellbound looking up at the dome of the church of Santa Maria del Fiore or perhaps because the story of how a man's dream of building a dome without buttresses or wooden centering (wooden support posts) actually came to pass. This brief, secondary source-based account is clearly aimed at the same lay science-cum-adventure readership. I am not accustomed to writing book reviews. Brunelleschi's Dome is the story of how a Renaissance genius bent men, materials, and the very forces of nature to build an architectural wonder we continue to marvel at today. Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2020, Having visited the Duomo many times I was slightly disappointed with the book, it is fairly, A highly accessible account about one of Italy's great buildings, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2017. His ambition, ingenuity and rivalries are set in the context of the plagues, wars and political feuds of Renaissance Florence. His pleasant voice is also warmed by an inviting humor that dramatizes the operatic complexities of Florentine life. Filippo Brunelleschi (/ ˌ b r uː n ə ˈ l ɛ s k i / BROO-nə-LESK-ee, Italian: [fiˈlippo brunelˈleski], also known as Pippo; 1377 – 15 April 1446), considered to be a founding father of Renaissance architecture, was an Italian architect and designer, and is now recognized to be the first modern engineer, planner, and sole construction supervisor. Filppo Brunelleschi, Engenio Battisti, Elicta Architecture, 2002 King's highly acclaimed Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture, was an instant hit in the U.S., landing on the New York Times, Boston Globe and San Francisco Chronicle bestseller lists and becoming a handselling favorite among booksellers. Brunelleschi’s Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture, Ross King, Penguin Books, 2000. I simply did not understand the time, the people, the culture, the politics,the economics the rivalries and the competition that drove the great works of this era. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. National Geographic Society. (Donatello, Leonardo and Michelangelo, for example, "took a dim view of marriage and women.") That the dome was built at all is amazing. Like the poetry of Petrarch or the artistry of Giotto, the architecture of Filippo Brunelleschi radiates the talent of a Renaissance genius. Through splendid story telling we learn not only of the physical hardships in erecting a dome with 4 million bricks and 37,000 tons of building material, but also of the intrigue and rivalries we would expect to take place in 15th century Florence. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2017. Whatever the reason, I found the book both beautiful and fascinating. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine--, 4 1.5-hour cassettes I purchased this after having read the same author's books on the Sistine Chapel and Leonardo's Last Supper fresco. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. It did not disappoint and maintains th standard of the other books. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2020, Having visited the Duomo many times I was slightly disappointed with the book, it is fairly, A highly accessible account about one of Italy's great buildings, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2017. There would be confusion if we referred to them as "the ceiling", the "painting of a woman", or the "sculpture of a young man" yet there is no confusion to what we are referring when we speak of the Dome or Duomo. This is the true story of how Filippo Brunelleschi, a goldsmith and clockmaker, not an architect, built one of the greatest architectural achievements in all of human history, the main dome on top of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence, Italy. Please try again. I had no real concept of the enormity of Brunelleschi's accomplishment. About For Books Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture Complete ISBN 978-90-215-9720-1. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold. Despite direct quotes from letters and period accounts, the "would have," "may have" and "must have" sentences pile up. In the process, he did nothing less than reinvent the field of architecture. Born and raised in Canada, Ross King has lived in England since 1992. That it’s still the largest masonry dome is astounding and that we still don’t really understand how he did it is just... well. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Did they fret about their population size given that Florence was a small republic. King lives near Oxford, England, in the historic town of Woodstock, the site of Blenheim Palace. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Still, the focus on the dome, its attendant social and architectural problems, and the solutions improvised by Brunelleschi provide enough inherent tension to carry readers along. Ross King tells the full story of how the cupola was raised, from its conception to its consecration. He originally planned a career in academia, earning his Ph.D. in English Literature and moving to England to assume a research position at the University of London. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. When the structure was ready, a competition for designs was held. I will say simply that this text is a revelation. Learn more. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2018. It covers the huge difficulties in its construction and also gives a very good account of the social history of the times in which it was built. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. In 2002―03, two books of his were published in the United States, Domino, about the world of masquerades and opera in 18th century London and the New York Times bestselling Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling. He is a devoted cyclist and hikes regularly in both the Pyrenees and the Canadian Rockies. The science and architecture that went into the construction of the dome is astonishing. They started with a ‘vision’ of how the church dome would go. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. British novelist King (previously unpublished in the U.S.) compiles an elementary introduction to the story of how and why Renaissance Italian architect Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446) designed and oversaw the construction of the enormous dome of Florence's Santa Maria del Fiore cathedralAdesigning its curves so that they needed no supporting framework during construction: a major Renaissance architectural innovation. I have traveled to Florence and have visited the dome. Denounced at first as a madman, Brunelleschi was celebrated at the end as a genius. I am reviewing the Kindle version, although the book remains clear and worthwhile the illustrations in the Kindle version are somewhat perfunctory. ISBN 9781620401941. Illustrations & halftones throughout. --This text refers to an alternate, "Compelling... professional jealousy, committee intrigue, feats of bluff and fascinating scraps of obsolete lore... Where Longitude had ocean wastes, Brunelleschi's Dome has vertigo" * Spectator * "As each novel feat of genius engineering flowers high above the ground, details of scandals and pranks blow up from the city streets to create an altogether enchanting tale" -- Dava Sobel, author of Longitude "An adventure yarn set on the wild frontiers of human knowledge... abounding with excellent stories" * Financial Times * "A wonderfully vivid little book" * Daily Telegraph * --Jerry Brotton, Amazon.co.uk A national bestseller, "Brunelleschi's Dome" recounts how one genius bent men, materials, and the very forces of nature to engineer the impossible--the construction of a dome over the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in 1418. Please try again. How a clockmaker built the magnificent dome of Santa Maria del Fiore's Cathedral with no scaffolding, Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020. In the process, he did nothing less than reinvent the field of architecture according to King. Please try your request again later. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Brunelleschi's Dome : How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture by Ross King (2001, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! There was a problem loading your book clubs. Does this book contain inappropriate content? This item has a maximum order quantity limit. Matthews builds on this with a thoughtfully paced, involved narration. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Brunelleschi's Dome : How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture by Ross King (2013, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! In the process, he reinvented the field of architecture. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. An ALA Notable Book of the Year. 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