Contents
Introduction by Peter Murray
Bibliography
List of Illustrations
Credits
Book One: Architecture
Chapter One: The Monumental Temper of Italian Architecture
Chapter Two: Patrons, Dilettanti and Master Builders
Chapter Three: Proto-Renaissance and Gothic
Chapter Four: The Study of Antique Buildings and of Vitruvius
Chapter Five: The Theorists
Chapter Six: Treatment of Form in the Early Renaissance
Chapter Seven: Treatment of Form in the Sixteenth Century
Chapter Eight: The Architectural Model
Chapter Nine: The Design of Churches
Chapter Ten: Monasteries and Buildings of Religious Orders
Chapter Eleven: The Architectural Character of the Palazzo
Chapter Twelve: Hospitals, Fortresses and Bridges
Chapter Thirteen: Improvements and Town-Planning
Chapter Fourteen: Villas
Chapter Fifteen: Gardens
Book Two: Decoration
Chapter One: The Nature of Renaissance Decoration
Chapter Two: Decorative Sculpture in Stone
Chapter Three: Decoration in Bronze
Chapter Four: Works in Wood
Chapter Five: Pavements, Calligraphy
Chapter Six: Painting of Façades
Chapter Seven: Interior Painting and Stucco-Work
Chapter Eight: Goldsmiths' Works, Ceramics and Related Crafts
Chapter Nine: Temporary Decorations
Index of Personal Names
Index of Place Names