Leon Battista Alberti: Master Builder of the Italian Renaissance

by Anthony Grafton

Book Overview

Leon Battista Alberti (1404-1472) was one of the most exciting figures of the Italian Renaissance. He wrote the first modern treatise on painting, the first modern manual of classical architecture,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809097524
• ISBN13: 9780809097524
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Hill & Wang
• Length: 417 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A review by a decendant

My surname is Alberti (52 years old), I am a direct decendant of Leon Battista Alberti (1404-72). It was a very personal experience to read Mr. Graftons book. How often in this fast paced world do we forget our roots and our heritage. Since my father is still living there are 4 generations of Alberti's all residing in the United States. I appreciated Mr. Graftons style of brining to life the man behind the ledgend. Thank you Mr. Grafton, you have added much to the completion of the history of my family and ancestory.