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Renaissance virtuoso revolutionizing art and architecture.
If you're drawn to the ingenuity of the Renaissance, Alberti's story unfolds like a captivating blueprint of innovation. Grafton paints a vivid portrait that breathes life into Alberti's multifaceted genius, allowing you to witness the very pulse of creativity that orchestrated the cultural symphony of the time. This book isn't just for history buffs; it's a testament to human potential and intellectual bravery, revealing how one man's mind can indeed be the master builder of an era.
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ISBN: 9780809097524
Authors:
Anthony Grafton
Publisher: Hill and Wang
Date of Publication: 2000-09-30
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.48
(rated by 33 readers)
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A lucid biographical study of Leon Battista Alberti (1404-72), one of the most original and exciting figures of the Italian Renaissance. He wrote the first modern treatise on painting, the first modern manual of classical architecture, and a powerful set of "dialogues" about the princely families of Florence. Rediscovering the forgotten aesthetics of classical architecture, Alberti described the artistic revolution in Florence that initiated the Renaissance. This book offers a compelling portrait of Alberti, shedding light on his intellectual prowess and the cities and courts where he made his mark.
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Renaissance virtuoso revolutionizing art and architecture.
If you're drawn to the ingenuity of the Renaissance, Alberti's story unfolds like a captivating blueprint of innovation. Grafton paints a vivid portrait that breathes life into Alberti's multifaceted genius, allowing you to witness the very pulse of creativity that orchestrated the cultural symphony of the time. This book isn't just for history buffs; it's a testament to human potential and intellectual bravery, revealing how one man's mind can indeed be the master builder of an era.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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