Facade Of The Duomo Of Florence: Its Past History And Present Appearance (1883)

The Facade Of The Duomo Of Florence: Its Past History And Present Appearance is a book written by H. G. Huntington and published in 1883. The book focuses on the history and appearance of the facade of the Duomo of Florence, which is one of the most iconic buildings in Italy. The author provides a detailed account of the construction of the facade, which was completed in the 19th century after centuries of debate and controversy. Huntington also describes the various architectural styles that influenced the design of the facade, including Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings that provide a visual representation of the facade and its features. Overall, The Facade Of The Duomo Of Florence: Its Past History And Present Appearance is a comprehensive and informative study of one of the most important architectural landmarks in Italy.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.