Leon Battista Alberti: Universal Man Of The Early Renaissance
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Author: Joan Gadol
Binding: Paperback
Published: The University of Chicago Press, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly biography, Leon Battista Alberti: Universal Man Of The Early Renaissance, chronicles the extraordinary life and multifaceted achievements of one of the Renaissance's most influential figures. It presents Alberti not merely as an architect, but as a profound humanist, artist, and theorist whose contributions spanned across art, science, and philosophy. The text uncovers his innovative ideas on perspective, urban planning, and the ideal citizen, illustrating his enduring impact on Western thought and culture. Gadol's meticulous research details the intellectual currents that shaped Alberti's universal genius, offering a comprehensive portrait of a pivotal historical personality. This academic work argues for Alberti's central role in defining the very essence of the Renaissance ideal.
Author: Joan Gadol
Binding: Paperback
Published: The University of Chicago Press, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly biography, Leon Battista Alberti: Universal Man Of The Early Renaissance, chronicles the extraordinary life and multifaceted achievements of one of the Renaissance's most influential figures. It presents Alberti not merely as an architect, but as a profound humanist, artist, and theorist whose contributions spanned across art, science, and philosophy. The text uncovers his innovative ideas on perspective, urban planning, and the ideal citizen, illustrating his enduring impact on Western thought and culture. Gadol's meticulous research details the intellectual currents that shaped Alberti's universal genius, offering a comprehensive portrait of a pivotal historical personality. This academic work argues for Alberti's central role in defining the very essence of the Renaissance ideal.