Leon Battista Alberti: The Chameleon's Eye

Leon Battista Alberti was a Renaissance author and architect who employed irony, satire, and playful allusion in his written works and developed a sophisticated approach to architecture that combined the ancient and modern. Despite his disadvantages, he became an acute analyst of the social institutions of his time and a profoundly existential writer interested in the human condition.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books

Leon Battista Alberti, a Renaissance author and architect, left a lasting impact on various fields, including engineering, surveying, cryptography, poetry, humor, political commentary, and more. His works showcased his wit, satire, and playful allusions, and he developed a unique architectural style that blended ancient and modern elements. Despite being born into the Florentine elite, Alberti faced challenges due to exile and illegitimacy, which led him to become a keen observer of social institutions and a deeply existential writer. This new account delves into Alberti's life and works, highlighting how his personal and intellectual interests continually drove him to engage with the diverse aspects of Renaissance culture.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789145212