This two-part volume offers an innovative analysis and interpretation of Brunelleschi's masterpiece. Part One, which is richly illustrated with iconographic material, traces the design and construction phases of this magnificent building and explores its impact on figurative and literary culture down the ages. With the aid of original charts and diagrams, Part Two provides a thorough analysis of the structure, construction and static equilibrium of the Cupola, including a description and assessment of the current state of ...
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This two-part volume offers an innovative analysis and interpretation of Brunelleschi's masterpiece. Part One, which is richly illustrated with iconographic material, traces the design and construction phases of this magnificent building and explores its impact on figurative and literary culture down the ages. With the aid of original charts and diagrams, Part Two provides a thorough analysis of the structure, construction and static equilibrium of the Cupola, including a description and assessment of the current state of the cracks. This provides a solid basis for predicting the likely future behaviour of the monument and for suggesting possible conservation measures.
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Very Good. Size: 6x0x9; The binding is clean and tight with minor shelf wear, a small crease to bottom corner of front panel. Text and images unmarked. 287pp.
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VG- Book A heavy item: non-U.S. shipping may require extra fees; please inquire first. Not ex-lib. Softcover in stiff black wraps with color photo spanning spine and front, large 8vo. 2044 printing. 287ppp. Bibliography, endnotes, glossary. Color and b/w plates; other figures throughout text. VG-. Moderate spine slant/cocking (stronger toward lower end) and strong reader's crease--but no tendency toward cracking--to spine with no effect on very stiff binding. Light wear to corners of very stiff wraps and impressions as from unopened pen to rear wraps. Wraps otherwise clean and brightly colored. Pencilled underlining erased from throughout, now all clean though traces remain against glossy stock. Pages and plates overall clean and bright.
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New. 8885957919. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--228 pages; 300 color illustrations. Description: "This two-part volume offers an innovative analysis and interpretation of Brunelleschi's masterpiece. Part One, which is richly illustrated with iconographic material, traces the design and construction phases of this magnificent building and explores its impact on figurative and literary culture down the ages. With the aid of original charts and diagrams, Part Two provides a thorough analysis of the structure, construction and static equilibrium of the Cupola, including a description and assessment of the current state of the cracks. This provides a solid basis for predicting the likely future behaviour of the monument and for suggesting possible conservation measures."--with a bonus offer--
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Very Good+ 8885957919. Stiff clean book, unmarked but for name to front endpaper; in card covers with slight shelfwear.; 9.4 X 6.5 X 0.8 inches; 288 pages.