Giuliano da Sangallo and the Ruins of Rome

Giuliano da Sangallo (1443–1516) was an architect who drew the ruins and artifacts of ancient Rome in a systematic way, which transformed the broken fragments of Rome's past into the image of a city made whole. His inventive approach infused the architect's craft with the sensibilities of a poet and painter, and his drawings form the basis for a reevaluation of the meaning and method of the Renaissance study of ancient artifacts. This book provides an incomparable lens through which to explore essential questions about the aesthetic value, significance, and uses of the past for today's architects.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 25 January 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press

Giuliano da Sangallo (1443–1516) was a pioneering architect who played a significant role in the Renaissance's revival of antiquity. Through his meticulous and systematic drawings of ancient Roman ruins and artifacts, he helped to shape the enduring image of Rome. In his book, Cammy Brothers explores the life and work of Giuliano, highlighting his contribution to the recovery of antiquity.

Brothers demonstrates how Giuliano devoted immense energy to representing ruins, and how his studies of Rome formed an integral part of his work as a designer. She argues that his inventive approach, often mischaracterized as fantastical or naive, infused his craft with the sensibilities of a poet and painter.

Through his drawings, Giuliano challenged the traditional methods of Renaissance study of ancient artifacts and sought to appreciate them as objects of aesthetic contemplation. His work laid the foundation for a reevaluation of the meaning and method of the Renaissance's approach to ancient art.

The book features a wealth of Giuliano's magnificent drawings, providing a unique lens through which to explore essential questions about the aesthetic value, significance, and uses of the past for today's architects. Giuliano da Sangallo's innovative drawings of ruins transformed the enduring image of ancient Rome, showcasing his crucial role in the Renaissance's recovery of antiquity. His systematic approach to drawing ruins and artifacts of ancient Rome has been widely recognized, and his work has had a lasting impact on the field of architecture.

In his book, Cammy Brothers explores Giuliano's life and work, highlighting his inventive approach and his contribution to the Renaissance's revival of antiquity. Through his drawings, Giuliano challenged the traditional methods of Renaissance study and sought to appreciate ancient artifacts as objects of aesthetic contemplation. His work laid the foundation for a reevaluation of the meaning and method of the Renaissance's approach to ancient art, and his magnificent drawings provide a valuable insight into the aesthetic value and significance of the past.

Giuliano da Sangallo's innovative drawings of ruins have left a lasting legacy, shaping the way we perceive and appreciate ancient civilizations. His systematic approach to drawing and his dedication to representing the fragments of Rome's past have contributed to our understanding of the Renaissance and its impact on the world of architecture. This compelling book provides an invaluable perspective on Giuliano's life and work, and its rich illustrations offer a glimpse into the transformative power of art and architecture.

Weight: 1552g
Dimension: 231 x 289 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691193793