Customer Review: There must have been something in the water in Florence, Italy during the 13, 14, and 1500's... the amount of genius that city has produced continues to stagger the imagination: Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonerotti, ... and now (I discover) Brunelleschi. There's no denying the simple... more info
Customer Review: Although i knew this book, it always surprises me. One of the best issues about it is that, although based upon a deep research, the author does not goes around issuing theories and opinions: when he is not sure about something, just declares it. Great for people tired of ego-based theories, and... more info
Customer Review: The book is divided into two parts and in the middle are several very good photographs and drawings of the cupola both interior and exterior including the area between the two domes. The first part covers the history of the building, where the materials were gathered, how Brunelleschi came up... more info
Customer Review: Waiting for Filippo is a truly marvelous, informative book. Filippo, architect of the dome for Florence Cathedral (Italy), is brought to life. A beautifully conceived pop-up book, readers get to peek behind doors and into the dome itself. I'm an adult and this book holds a proud place on my shelf of... more info
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