Filippo
Brunelleschi is at once the most famous and most misunderstood architect of
the Renaissance. The founding architect of the movement that led the way to
modernity, his originality was not expressed in words or theory but rather in
the materials he used, the scenography of space he engineered, the ingenuity
of his designs, the exquisite workmanship of his detailing, and the
strikingly creative reworking of classical elements that make up his
buildings. Marvin Trachtenberg offers a new view of Brunelleschi’s brilliant
career as well as his life, guiding the reader through his most iconic works
in Florence. In the process, this book sheds light on the driven, competitive
culture of Renaissance Italy. This is an original, lively account of a key
Renaissance figure.