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AUTHOR TALK: Wayne Kalayjian on Art, Architecture & the Birth of Engineering
In 1742, when the legendary dome atop St. Peter’s Basilica—designed by artist and architect Michelangelo—cracks and threatens to collapse, its fate is left in the hands of Pope Benedict XIV and three mathematicians. How did their controversial use of science and mathematics lead to the birth of modern engineering? Which of their pioneering ideas keep our buildings safe today?
Copies of Wayne’s new book, Saving Michelangelo’s Dome, will be available for purchase at the event or can be ordered in advance here: https://www.adasbooks.com/book/9781639365869
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All Ages
Free to attend
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