This item: Brunelleschi's Dome: The Story of the Great Cathedral in Florence by Dr Ross King Paperback £7.89. Unable to add item to List. Please try again. Skyscraper Facades of the Gilded Age: Fifty-One Extravagant Designs, 1875-1910, The Night Portrait: A Novel of World War II and da Vinci's Italy, Shenzhen Superstars – How China’s smartest city is challenging Silicon Valley. That it survives is incredible. The book that I read was Brunelleschi's Dome by Ross King. 4.6 out of 5 stars 486 ratings. If you have an interest in the Renaissance and the science of architecture and engineering this book will satisfy your curiosity. Completed in 1436, the fact that this symbol of the city still stands tall over the Duomo more than 600 years later is testament to Brunelleschi’s mastery. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2018. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. One comes away from reading King's book with a deep and broad understanding of this era and all that is embodied therein. 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. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. Little Free Library discussed Ross King's book [Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture], published by Walker… the economics the rivalries and the competition that drove the great works of this era, Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2016. Like the poetry of Petrarch or the artistry of Giotto, the architecture of Filippo Brunelleschi radiates the talent of a Renaissance genius. 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. The French Invasion of Italy in 1494: The History and Legacy of the Conflict that S... To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The Rise and Fall of the House of Medici by Christopher Hibbert Paperback £10.49. Whatever the reason, I found the book both beautiful and fascinating. by Ross King. Paperback 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. Anyone familiar with Ross King’s writing knows that he has an astonishing knowledge of European cultural history. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Does this book contain inappropriate content? 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. 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. I purchased this after having read the same author's books on the Sistine Chapel and Leonardo's Last Supper fresco. His ambition, ingenuity and rivalries are set in the context of the plagues, wars and political feuds of Renaissance Florence. Kindle ... Brunelleschi's Dome and a Letter by Alberti. Please try your request again later. The science and architecture that went into the construction of the dome is astonishing. Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture - Kindle edition by King, Ross. $7.30 $ 7. Ghiberti was discharged and Brunelleschi became officially the head master. This one fact renders the accomplishment even more stunning. I loved this book. To this day, it remains the largest masonry dome ever constructed. Brunelleschi's Dome was chosen "The 2000 Book Sense Nonfiction Book of the Year" and a Book Sense 76 top ten selection. I loved this book. brunelleschis dome how a renaissance genius reinvented architecture Nov 14, 2020 Posted By EL James Media TEXT ID c6787345 Online PDF Ebook Epub Library marvel at today award winning bestselling author ross king weaves this drama amid a background of the plagues wars political brunelleschis dome how a renaissance King has already established himself as an accomplished novelist, author of Domino, Ex-Libris, and the story of both dome and architect offer him plenty of rich material. 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. Both dome and architect offer King plenty of rich material. 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. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2018. 30 Kindle Edition. Did they fret about their population size given that Florence was a small republic. Anyone familiar with Ross King's writing knows that he has an astonishing knowledge of European cultural history. 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. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 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. Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2017. Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2018. Please try again. Other masterpieces are known by specific names. The creation of the Pentagon in seventeen whirlwind months during World War II is one of the great construction feats in American history, involving a tremendous mobilization of manpower, resources, and minds. 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. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Learn more. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. 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." Attention AEC professionals! Ross King's work brings to light the genius of Brunelleschi and the obstacles he faced. (Oct. 23), 4 1.5-hour cassettes Its span of more than 140 feet exceeds St Paul's in London and St Peter's in Rome, and even outdoes the Capitol in Washington, D.C., making it the largest dome ever constructed using bricks and mortar. As Ross King and narrator Richard Matthews make clear, however, Filippo Brunelleschi was also a fascinating genius. The years of the construction of the dome accelerated the technological development of Florence and its handicrafts. Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC. 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. "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 * 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. 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. If you don’t have anybody buying your construction services, it doesn’t matter if you do it well. Arts & Photography Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. 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. Baroque Marketing: Is Your Construction Marketing Broke? 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. It balances solid scholarship and erudite explanations of architectural structures with an extremely readable style and spinning a great narrative. King does an excellent job of imbuing a story of inventive engineering with the history, culture, and personalities of the time. 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. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Whatever the reason, I found the book both beautiful and fascinating. 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. Explores how the architecture of advanced nanoscience labs affects the way scientists think, conduct experiments, interact and collaborate. That the dome was built at all is amazing. Yet, for more than a century after work began on the cathedral in 1296, the proposed dome was regarded as impossible to build. Marketing is important! Please try again. Buy now with 1-Click ® Get it TODAY, Sep 9. Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC. Please try your request again later. I have traveled to Florence and have visited the dome. 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 House Of Medici: Its Rise and Fall Jul 17, 2012 | … This item: Brunelleschi's Dome: The Story of the Great Cathedral in Florence by Ross King Paperback CDN$19.52. 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. Read … Free with Audible trial. Denounced at first as a madman, Brunelleschi was celebrated at the end as a genius. 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.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. Fillipo Brunelleschi designed, engineered and built the dome on the top of the cathedral and finished the job in 1436. The proposed dome was regarded far and wide as all but impossible to build: not only would it be enormous, but its original and sacrosanct design shunned the flying buttresses that supported cathedrals all over Europe. Something went wrong. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture, Bloomsbury USA; 1st edition (August 13, 2013), Previous page of related Sponsored Products. "Among books dealing with seemingly impossible engineering feats, this easily ranks with David McCullough’s The Great Bridge and The Path Between the Seas, as well as Ross King’s Brunelleschi’s Dome." Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2018. Florence: The Paintings & Frescoes, 1250-1743, The Judgment of Paris: The Revolutionary Decade That Gave the World Impressionism, Queen Eleanor: Independent Spirit of the Medieval World, In the Beginning: The Story of the King James Bible and How It Changed a Nation, a Language, and a Culture. He reads with a rhythm and inflection that enliven the interesting, though dialogue-free, nonfiction. --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. 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." Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. 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. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Please try again. 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. 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. 00 $17.49 $17.49. That the dome was built at all is amazing. Oil and Marble: A Novel of Leonardo and Michelangelo, Shared Walls: Seattle Apartment Buildings, 1900-1939, William Van Alen, Fred T. Ley and the Chrysler Building. This book feels miles away from its actual characters, lacking the kind of dramatic flourish that would bring it fully to life. The best marker of this book is that upon its completion you will have an ever greater apprecation for the Dome and Brunellschi. Building the Italian Renaissance: Brunelleschi's Dome and the Florence Cathedral 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. King details how Filippo waged and won his 28-year battle to raise the magnificent structure, surmounting every technical, political, and artistic obstacle. 4.6 out of 5 stars 620. Also told is the story of the dome's architect, the brilliant and volatile Filippo Brunelleschi. King lives near Oxford, England, in the historic town of Woodstock, the site of Blenheim Palace. I will say simply that this text is a revelation. She didn't. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Other masterpieces are known by specific names. 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. If you want to read about how he did it, I can recommend a book, Brunelleschi’s Dome by Ross King, which you can get on Amazon, here, or borrow from your local library or from the Internet Open Library and read on 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 brief, secondary source-based account is clearly aimed at the same lay science-cum-adventure readership. If you have an interest in the Renaissance and the science of architecture and engineering this book will satisfy your curiosity. This book traces the political intrigue and fighting that led to French intervention in Italy, and all the ramifications it had on the Italian states. 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. Luckily, Brunelleschi had just the solution. This item has a maximum order quantity limit. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Don't forget the mind behind the masterpiece. 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. Denounced at first as a madman, Brunelleschi was celebrated at the end as a genius. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Unsurpassed by St. Peter's in Rome or St. Paul's in London, Filippo's sublime dome required an imaginative leap in its conception and a stubborn relentlessness in its execution. However, it had already been under construction for a century when, in 1418, a contest was announced for designs to be submitted for the construction of a dome … 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. The Third Tuesday Book Discussion group of the Saxton B. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. 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. 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. An incredible achievement well chronicled, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2020. Most illuminating of all, perhaps, it is a guide to the customs and preoccupations of the French, past and present, whom Thad Carhart writes about with humor, insight, and obvious affection.”—Ross King, author of Brunelleschi’s Dome 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. 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. There was a problem loading your book clubs. I had no real concept of the enormity of Brunelleschi's accomplishment. Brunelleschi’s Dome was chosen "The 2000 Book Sense Nonfiction Book of the Year" and a Book Sense 76 top ten selection. Ross King tells the full story of how the cupola was raised, from its conception to its consecration. The ceiling at St. Peter's catherdral, the Mona Lisa, the sculpture of David. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. I am reviewing the Kindle version, although the book remains clear and worthwhile the illustrations in the Kindle version are somewhat perfunctory. Begun in the medieval era, in 1296, the Florence cathedral is mostly Gothic, with pointed arches and angular vertical spaces. Ships from and sold by Amazon.ca. 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. Born and raised in Canada, Ross King has lived in England since 1992. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine--, Filippo Brunelleschi's design for the dome of the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence remains one of the most towering achievements of Renaissance architecture. The best marker of this book is that upon its completion you will have an ever greater apprecation for the Dome and Brunellschi. Brunelleschi’s Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture The proposed dome was regarded far and wide as all but impossible to … Mary Colter claimed she designed landmarks at Grand Canyon. That it survives is incredible. The Dome of Florence is a masterpiece that amazes and seemingly defies logic more than 500 years since its completion. Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture, Bloomsbury USA; Illustrated edition (August 13, 2013). 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. Climb to the top for some of the best views over Florence. There was a problem loading your book clubs. 4.6 out of 5 stars 625. Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2017. by Christine Smith | Jan 1, 1988. Completed in 1436, the dome remains a remarkable feat of design and engineering. His pleasant voice is also warmed by an inviting humor that dramatizes the operatic complexities of Florentine life. This book summarized the story of how Filippo Brunelleschi was a genius in architecture during the Renaissance and the mastermind behind creation and completion of the dome in the Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral. Brunelleschi's Dome: The Story of the Great Cathedral in Florence Kindle Edition by Ross King (Author) Format: Kindle Edition. the economics the rivalries and the competition that drove the great works of this era, Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2016. 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. Born and raised in Canada, Ross King has lived in England since 1992. by Ross King. This one fact renders the accomplishment even more stunning. 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. 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. I am reviewing the Kindle version, although the book remains clear and worthwhile the illustrations in the Kindle version are somewhat perfunctory. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2017. Amazon Price New from Used from Kindle "Please retry" $14.99 — … --This text refers to an alternate, New Architecture Of Science, The: Learning From Graphene. Unable to add item to List. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. Brunelleschi's Innovative Idea. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Illustrated with 26 b&w period prints, the book contains 19 chapters, some very brief. On 1 st August 1436 it was blessed by the pope Eugene IV. I had no real concept of the enormity of Brunelleschi's accomplishment. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Michelangelo and The Pope's Ceiling by Ross King Paperback CDN$26.72. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. He is a devoted cyclist and hikes regularly in both the Pyrenees and the Canadian Rockies. 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. 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. Perhaps there could have been more detail about this - for example the author cites that many senior male figures in Florence were bachelors. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. The ceiling at St. Peter's catherdral, the Mona Lisa, the sculpture of David. I will say simply that this text is a revelation. The book is the result of forty years of research on the secret technique with which Brunelleschi built the Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence. Don't forget the mind behind the masterpiece. Denounced at first as a madman, Brunelleschi was celebrated at the end as a genius. Did they fret about their population size given that Florence was a small republic. This is a really remarkable thing. Completed in 1436, the dome remains a remarkable feat of design and engineering. I am not accustomed to writing book reviews. Towering above Florence, Filippo Brunelleschi’s dome (Cupola del Brunelleschi) is an important engineering and architectural feat. 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. Award-winning, bestselling author Ross King weaves this drama amid a background of the plagues, wars, political feuds, and the intellectual ferments of Renaissance Florence to bring the dome's creation to life in a fifteenth-century chronicle with twenty-first-century resonance. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Brunelleschi's Dome: The Story of the Great Cathedral in Florence eBook: King, Ross: Amazon.in: Kindle Store Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture Aug 13, 2013 | Kindle eBook. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2017. 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. An incredible achievement well chronicled, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2020. To get around the issue, the contest contender proposed building two domes instead of one — one nested inside the other. "The inner dome was built with four horizontal stone and chain hoops which reinforced the octagonal dome and resisted the outward spreading force that is common to domes, eliminating the … I am not accustomed to writing book reviews. 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