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Explore the profound impact of Pliny the Elder's Naturalis historia on the development of Renaissance architecture. This Cambridge University Press publication examines how Renaissance scholars, artists, and architects utilized Pliny's texts to access details of ancient architectural practices and long-lost wonders that were unavailable in other classical literature. Through detailed descriptions of dimensions, unusual construction materials, and ornament, Pliny provided a unique resource for builders and designers. This book offers the first description of how these passages were interpreted between 1430 and 1580, covering the influential period from Alberti to Palladio. The content is organized chronologically within three interrelated sections, making it an essential resource for students and historians of architectural history.

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This Cambridge University Press book examines the influence of Pliny the Elder's Naturalis historia on Renaissance architecture.

Learn how scholars used Pliny's descriptions of dimensions and construction materials to reconstruct ancient architectural wonders.

The text covers the period from 1430 to 1580, tracing interpretations from Alberti to Palladio.

Chapters are organized chronologically within three interrelated sections for clear historical study.

Gain insights into how long-lost architectural details and ornaments were recovered through classical literature.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
04 March 2016
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01 April 2015

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