Project Gutenberg 2019-03-31 Public domain in the USA. 228 Cust, Robert H. Hobart (Robert Henry Hobart) 1861 1940 Cust, Robert Henry Hobart The Pavement Masters of Siena (1369-1562) Handbooks of the great craftsmen Produced by deaurider, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive "The Pavement Masters of Siena (1369–1562)" by Robert H. Hobart Cust is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book presents a detailed examination of the intricate floor designs and the skilled artisans who created the remarkable pavement found in Siena's Duomo (Cathedral). It sheds light on the historical context and significance of the pavement, addressing the various artisans responsible for its designs and highlighting their contributions. The opening of the work establishes the premise by introducing the multifaceted nature of the Cathedral's pavement, countering the idea that the focus should solely be on the artisans themselves. Instead, it emphasizes the necessity of understanding the pavement as a central element of their legacy, offering appreciation for the artists, such as Pietro del Minella and Antonio Federighi, whose names may be less familiar to contemporary audiences. From the outset, the narrative intertwines documentation, artistic analysis, and anecdotal references to illustrate the rich tapestry of Sienese culture from the 14th to the 16th century, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of both the craftsmanship and the historical landmarks outlined in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Art -- Italy -- Siena Duomo di Siena Pavements, Mosaic NA Text Category: History - European Category: Art 369831 2025-06-23T13:37:33.152492 text/html 354522 2019-04-01T12:10:42 text/html 3216515 2025-06-23T13:37:44.702452 application/epub+zip 3216997 2025-06-23T13:37:36.097522 application/epub+zip 206109 2025-06-23T13:37:34.580469 application/epub+zip 3342701 2025-06-23T13:37:50.263408 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3309925 2025-06-23T13:37:43.119409 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 302956 2022-09-26T21:04:25.779137 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 268534 2025-06-23T13:37:31.795462 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 268818 2019-04-01T12:10:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18843 2025-06-23T13:37:50.440386 application/rdf+xml 23556 2025-06-23T13:37:34.746489 image/jpeg 3124 2025-06-23T13:37:34.661445 image/jpeg 96238 2019-04-01T12:10:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 2954277 2019-04-01T12:10:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 2957572 2025-06-23T13:37:33.261523 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog