Saving Michelangelo's Dome: How Three Mathematicians And A Pope Sparked An Architectural Revolution
Author: Wayne Kalayjian
ISBN: 978-1639365869
Price: Rs. 2299.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
In 1742, when the legendary dome atop St. Peters Basilicadesigned by Michelangelocracks and threatens to collapse, Pope Benedict XIV summons three mathematicians whose groundbreaking ideas spark a revolution in the world of architecture.
Browse this title within our Theory & Criticism collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 288 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-1639365869.
About the Author
Wayne Kalayjian is a civil and structural engineer who has designed bridges, buildings, tunnels, airports, pipelines, railroads, data centers, and power stations around the world. Kalayjian lectures at the University of Southern California and is an engineering expert for the California Department of Consumer Affairs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and art history from Tufts University, a master’s degree in structural engineering from Stanford University, and a master’s degree in management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This is his first book.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-1639365869
- Publisher
- Pegasus Books
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
In 1742, when the legendary dome atop St. Peters Basilicadesigned by Michelangelocracks and threatens to collapse, Pope Benedict XIV summons three mathematicians whose groundbreaking ideas spark a revolution in the world of architecture.
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Theory & Criticism and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Wayne Kalayjian.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love how this book turns a looming architectural disaster into a gripping intellectual drama. Blending history, mathematics, and design, it shows you how bold ideas and sharp minds saved one of the world’s greatest monuments—and changed architecture forever. Richly researched and deeply engaging, it reads like a story while delivering the depth of a premium reference. Perfect if you enjoy seeing how theory meets real-world brilliance.
- Published by Pegasus Books.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 288.
Catalog Description
In 1742, when the legendary dome atop St. Peters Basilicadesigned by Michelangelocracks and threatens to collapse, Pope Benedict XIV summons three mathematicians whose groundbreaking ideas spark a revolution in the world of architecture.
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