Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of Renaissance Architecture"" by Bruce Allsopp is a comprehensive guide to the architectural styles and techniques of the Renaissance period. The book explores the evolution of Renaissance architecture from its origins in Italy to its spread throughout Europe and the rest of the world. It covers the major architects and their works, including Filippo Brunelleschi, Leon Battista Alberti, Michelangelo, and Andrea Palladio, among others. The book also examines the cultural and historical context of Renaissance architecture, including the influence of humanism, the rise of the merchant class, and the political and religious upheavals of the time. With over 200 illustrations and photographs, ""A History of Renaissance Architecture"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of architecture or the Renaissance period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
