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Ross King

Mastering the Art of Engineering in Renaissance Florence

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Author: Ross King

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: 9780142000151

Language: English

Publish Date: 03/12/1999

Audiobook length: 31min

Brunelleschi's Dome Audiobook by Chapters

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Chapter 1: A More Beautiful and Honourable Temple

00:0020:41

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Chapter 2: The Goldsmith of San Giovanni

00:0018:43

Chapter 3: The Treasure Hunters

00:0020:37

Chapter 4: An Ass and a Babbler

00:0023:37

Chapter 5: The Rivals

00:0013:03

Chapter 6: Men without Name or Family

00:0012:40

Chapter 7: Some Unheard-of Machine

00:0023:12

Chapter 8: The Chain of Stone

00:0010:32

Chapter 9: The Tale of the Fat Carpenter

00:0012:45

Chapter 10: The Pointed Fifth

00:0017:51

Chapter 11: Bricks and Mortar

00:0019:21

Chapter 12: Circle By Circle

00:0012:42

Chapter 13: The Monster of the Arno

00:0019:44

Chapter 14: Debacle At Lucca

00:0021:18

Chapter 15: From Bad to Worse

00:0019:31

Chapter 16: Consecration

00:0007:35

Chapter 17: The Lantern

00:0023:04

Chapter 18: Magni Ingenii Viri Philippi Brunelleschi

00:0011:28

Chapter 19: The Nest of Delights

00:0015:16

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"Brunelleschi's Dome" by Ross King is an essential listen for anyone interested in art history, architecture, or the Renaissance period. This compelling audiobook delves into the life and innovations of Filippo Brunelleschi, the mastermind behind the iconic dome of Florence's Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. It’s perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture students, and casual listeners seeking to understand the complexities of engineering and artistry that defined a pivotal moment in European history. Whether you're a longtime fan of the Renaissance or a newcomer eager to learn, this audiobook offers a captivating narrative that combines biography, history, and the triumph of human ingenuity.

3 quotes from Brunelleschi's Dome

"The dome was not just an architectural feat; it was a testament to human creativity and ingenuity, revealing what one could achieve against all odds."
"Brunelleschi's vision was not merely to create a dome, but to redefine the relationship between art and science, demonstrating that they could coexist in harmony to produce greatness."
"In the shadows of the past, progress often emerges, and Brunelleschi's work paved the way for a new era of Renaissance thinking that transformed not just architecture, but the world itself."

Author : Ross King

Ross King, born on July 16, 1962, in Estevan, Saskatchewan, is a renowned Canadian novelist and non-fiction writer celebrated for his historical works. Initially launching his career with historical fiction in the 1990s, King later transitioned to non-fiction, achieving critical and commercial success with titles such as "Brunelleschi’s Dome" and "Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling," the latter earning a National Book Critics Circle Award nomination. Educated at the University of Regina, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Literature and a Master of Arts focused on T.S. Eliot, he later obtained a Ph.D. in eighteenth-century English literature from York University in Toronto. After moving to England for a post-doctoral fellowship at University College, London, he began writing and has since engaged audiences through lectures and guided tours of historical sites, including Florence's Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral and Rome's Sistine Chapel. King currently resides in Woodstock, England, with his wife, Melanie.

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