The Renaissance was a diverse phenomenon, marked by innovation and economic expansion, the rise of powerful rulers, religious reforms, and social change. Encomp

Guides the reader from the earliest revivals of Roman style to the villas of Palladio and Vignola. Each of the great architects is clearly and sensitively discu

This is the first study of Renaissance architecture as an immersive, multisensory experience that combines historical analysis with the evidence of first-hand a

"This volume features the Renaissance period's most important architects, buildings and cities, interior and exterior photographs, detailed images, drawings and

Analyses 100 important buildings of the Italian Renaissance, focusing on each building's outstanding characteristics, and the origin and evolution of its design