Brunelleschi: studies of his technology and inventions / Frank D. Prager and Gustina Scaglia

- Preface. - Works frequently cited. - Measures and values. - Note on technical manuscripts influenced by Brunelleschi. 1. BEGINNINGS OF BRUNELLESCHIAN CONCEPTS. - Background. - Early studies. - The tambour. 2. BRUNELLESCHI'S "MASONRY WORK". - After the Tambour. - The Masonry Model. - The Structural Plan. - The Planned External Shapes. The Methods. - Building the Cupola. - Later Designs. 3. THE NEW CONCEPTS FOR CONSTRUCTION. - Vaulting without Armature. - Confluence of Classic and Gothic. - The Wood Chain. - The Stone Chains. - Brunelleschi as Structural Engineer. 4. DRAWINGS OF BRUNELLESCHIAND MACHINES. - Ghiberti's Zibaldone. A Secret Hoist. - A Reversible HOist. - Elevated Cranes. - Elevated Load Positioners. - Other Devices. 5. HISTORY OF BRUNELLESCHI'S MACHINES. - The Origins. - Buildings the Machines. - Workd of the Machines. - Later Machines. - Oblivion of Brunelleschian Machines. - Brunelleschi as Inventor of Machines. 6. BRUNELLESCHI AS PATENTEE AND CONTRACTOR. 7. BRUNELLESCHI ON INVENTION AND BUILDING. - Conclusions. - Documents. - Brunelleschi's Influence.