Customer Review: I very much enjoyed this book for the light reading that it is. The book is not one to be studied, but is quite interesting nonetheless. The book covers the main difficulties and innovations concerning the great dome in the cathedral in Florence. The project was ambitious in scope and posed... 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: This book has so much information its mind boggling. There are a lot of books that touch on the subjects of science and art and how they interact, but I haven't found another book that even comes close to the wealth of information this book has! It give detailed descriptions on different equasions... more info
Customer Review: The author says he stumbled upon the threads of this story by chance and the investigation and writing became a personal quest. It is not intended to be an academic tome but it is a gathering of silken threads which can take you in directions of your choice - or just provide a link in time that... more info
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