Leon Battista Alberti was among the most famous figures of the Italian Renaissance. Biographical and Autobiographical Writings includes On the Advantages and... Læs mere
A collection of stories meant to be read while dining and drinking, the Dinner Pieces, or Intercenales, are among Alberti’s most innovative works. They constitute an important monument in... Læs mere
A collection of stories meant to be read while dining and drinking, the Dinner Pieces, or Intercenales, are among Alberti’s most innovative works. They constitute an important monument in... Læs mere
This English translation of Leon Battista Alberti’s Renaissance dialogue offers timeless reflections on fortune, adversity, aging, and conversation.