Trattati di architettura ingegneria e arte militare

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Title: Trattati di architettura ingegneria e arte militare
Creator: Martini, Francesco di Giorgio, 1439-1502
Published / Created: s. XVI^^in [early 16th century]
Publication Place: Italy
Abstract: Manuscript on paper (sturdy) of what is probably the first version of the treatise, finished ca. 1476-77. The order of contents is as follows: fortresses; temples, churches and theaters; columns and other architectural details; plans for palaces; aqueducts; measuring and surveying; instruments of war. and MS 491 is a witness to the first version of the treatise which was probably finished ca. 1476-77; The order of contents is as follows: fortresses; temples, churches and theaters; columns and other architectural details; plans for palaces; aqueducts; measuring and surveying; instruments of war.
Description: No chapter divisions.
Written in italic script by a single scribe who left blank spaces for illuminated initials.
Extent: 410 x 260 (260 x 165) mm.
ff. ii, 57, iii
hand colored illustrations
Extent of Digitization: Completely digitized
Language: Italian

Format: mixed material
Genre: Architectural drawings
Hand coloring
Illustrations
Manuscripts
Treatises
Resource Type: Archives or Manuscripts
Subject (Name): Martini, Francesco di Giorgio,--1439-1502
Subject (Topic): Architecture --Early works to 1800
City planning--Early works to 1870
City walls --Design and construction --Early works to 1800
Mechanical engineering --Early works to 1800
Military architecture

Access: Public
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Citation: Francesco di Giorgio Martini, Trattati di Archittetura Ingegneria e Arte Militare. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University. and Shailor, B. Catalogue of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, MS 491.

Orbis Record: 9664855
OID: 2047311
More Information: https://pre1600ms.beinecke.library.yale.edu/docs/pre1600.ms491.htm