Ross king is the highly praised author of mad enchantment, leonardo and the last supper, brunelleschis dome the book sense nonfiction book of the year. Denounced at first as a madman, brunelleschi was celebrated at the end as a genius. Among his books are brunelleschis dome 2000, michelangelo and the popes ceiling 2002, the judgment of paris governor generals award, 2006, and leonardo and the last supper governor general s award, 2012. Work began on the cathedral in 1296, but no one could figure out how to construct and position a dome for the roof. Ross kings brunellschis dome is short, easy to read and filled with. Brunelleschi singlehandedly devised a solution, completing the dome in 1436. Brunelleschis dome was voted nonfiction book of the year by american independent booksellers.
Kings first novel, domino, 1995, tells the story of a castrato singer seen through the experience of an aspiring painter in the. He began his career by writing two works of historical fiction in the 1990s, later turning to nonfiction, and has since written several critically acclaimed and bestselling historical works. About the author 20 ross king is the highly praised author of mad enchantment, leonardo and the last supper, brunelleschis dom e the book sense nonfiction book of the year in 2000. Brunelleschis dome by ross king book cover, description, publication history. Anyone familiar with ross kings writing knows that he has an astonishing knowledge of european cultural history. Philosopher of power, and two novels, ex libris and domino. Having read the book, i knew we had to visit florence and climb up to the top of il duomo. His life was one of ambition, ingenuity, rivalry and intrigue a human drama set against the plagues, wars, political feuds and intellectual ferments of renaissance florence, the glorious era for which the dome remains the most compelling symbol. Ross king is the bestselling author of books on italian, french and canadian art and history. Brunelleschis dome is the story of how a renaissance man bent men, materials, and the very forces of nature to build an architectural wonder. How a renaissance genius reinvented architecture paperback by ross king author on august 19, 1418. Ross king born july 16, 1962 is a canadian novelist and nonfiction writer. Ross king has a knack for explaining complicated processes in a manner that is not only. Filippo brunelleschis design for the dome of the cathedral of santa maria del.
As with a previous title, brunelleschis dome 2000, his scrupulous. The story of the great cathedral in florence by dr ross king isbn. Ross king reveals the painting in a light that is novel and fascinating yet also scholarly. Brunelleschis dome tells the story of how one man, filippo brunelleschi, completed the cathedral of santa maria del fiore. Lezard on ross kings marvel of architecture, brunelleschis dome. Ross king author jump to navigation jump to search. Brunelleschis dome marked kings transition from novelist to writer of art histories and biographies. Ross king is the highly praised author of mad enchantment, leonardo and the last supper, brunelleschis dome the book sense nonfiction book of the year in 2000, michelangelo and the popes ceiling, the judgment of paris, machiavelli. Brunelleschis dome was chosen the 2000 book sense nonfiction book of the year and a book sense 76 top ten selection. Towering over the streets of florence visible, on clear days, up to 16 miles away the dome of santa maria del fiore is one of the greatest manmade wonders of the world. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2. Not a master mason or carpenter, filippo brunelleschi was a goldsmith and clock maker.
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