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Exploring the intricate and dynamic connection between Renaissance architects and classical antiquity, this account delves into how these architects reinterpreted ancient principles to shape their designs. It highlights key figures and their innovative approaches, revealing the influence of historical styles on Renaissance architecture. The narrative offers insights into the cultural and intellectual currents of the time, showcasing the architects' quest for beauty and harmony while navigating the legacy of the past.
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Emulating Antiquity, David Hemsoll
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Emulating Antiquity
- Subtitle
- Renaissance Buildings from Brunelleschi to Michelangelo
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Hemsoll
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Publisher
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9780300225761
- Category
- Art / Culture, Architecture and Urbanism
- Description
- Exploring the intricate and dynamic connection between Renaissance architects and classical antiquity, this account delves into how these architects reinterpreted ancient principles to shape their designs. It highlights key figures and their innovative approaches, revealing the influence of historical styles on Renaissance architecture. The narrative offers insights into the cultural and intellectual currents of the time, showcasing the architects' quest for beauty and harmony while navigating the legacy of the past.