The Humanistic Ideal City: Considerations on the Evolution of Patterns from 1422 to Late 16th Century

A study identifies distinct evolutionary patterns in the design of humanistic ideal cities from 1422 to the late 16th century, particularly highlighting Sabbioneta (founded 1554) as a pivotal example. It distinguishes between 'ideal cities' and high-quality architectural projects, posing methodological questions about innovation versus urban invention. The research employs chronological and typological seriation alongside methodological criteria to differentiate this phase from later developments in the second half of the 16th century.

Spiriti, A. (2021). The Humanistic Ideal City: Considerations on the Evolution of Patterns from 1422 to Late 16th Century. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Architecture: Heritage, Traditions and Innovations (AHTI 2021). https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.211125.196