{"title":"Paolo Galluzzi","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Paolo Galluzzi collection, where you'll find an enticing selection of works by the renowned historian of science. Paolo Galluzzi, an expert in the intersection of science and history, captivates readers with his meticulous research and engaging prose. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Italian Renaissance of Machines\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the transformative era of the Italian Renaissance, highlighting the groundbreaking innovations in engineering and technology that laid the foundations for modern machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating world of history and military advancements through Galluzzi's keen insights into the minds of Renaissance engineers and inventors. His books provide a comprehensive understanding of the historical developments that shaped our technological landscape. Ideal for history buffs and those intrigued by the captivating narrative of human ingenuity, the Paolo Galluzzi collection is a must-browse for anyone eager to learn more about this pivotal time in history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-italian-renaissance-of-machines-by-paolo-galluzzi-9780674984394","title":"The Italian Renaissance of Machines","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Renaissance was not just a rebirth of the mind. It was also a new dawn for the machine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we celebrate the achievements of the Renaissance, we instinctively refer, above all, to its artistic and literary masterpieces. During the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, however, the Italian peninsula was the stage of a no-less-impressive revival of technical knowledge and practice. In this rich and lavishly illustrated volume, Paolo Galluzzi guides readers through a singularly inventive period, capturing the fusion of artistry and engineering that spurred some of the Renaissance's greatest technological breakthroughs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGalluzzi traces the emergence of a new and important historical figure: the artist-engineer. In the medieval world, innovators remained anonymous. By the height of the fifteenth century, artist-engineers like Leonardo da Vinci were sought after by powerful patrons, generously remunerated, and exhibited in royal and noble courts. In an age that witnessed continuous wars, the robust expansion of trade and industry, and intense urbanisation, these practitioners—with their multiple skills refined in the laboratory that was the Renaissance workshop—became catalysts for change. Renaissance masters were not only astoundingly creative but also championed a new concept of learning, characterised by observation, technical know-how, growing mathematical competence, and prowess at the draftsman's table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Italian Renaissance of Machines\u003c\/em\u003e enriches our appreciation for Taccola, Giovanni Fontana, and other masters of the quattrocento and reveals how da Vinci's ambitious achievements paved the way for Galileo's revolutionary mathematical science of mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000789713132,"sku":"9780674984394","price":85.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8345823482428.jpg?v=1763305082"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/paolo-galluzzi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}