Terra Cotta of the Italian Renaissance

Terra Cotta of the Italian Renaissance is a book published by the National Terra Cotta Society that explores the use of terra cotta in Italian Renaissance architecture. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of terra cotta as a building material in Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries. It includes detailed descriptions and photographs of some of the most famous terra cotta works from this period, including the fa?????ade of the Palazzo della Ragione in Padua and the Ospedale degli Innocenti in Florence. The book also examines the techniques used to create these works of art, from the design and modeling process to the firing and glazing of the finished product. The National Terra Cotta Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of terra cotta architecture in the United States. This book is a valuable resource for architects, historians, and anyone interested in the history of Italian Renaissance architecture and the use of terra cotta as a building material.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.