Il trattato di fortificazione nel Taccuino di disegni di Bartolomeo Ammannati, un trattato manoscritto del Cinquecento

The Taccuino of Bartolomeo Ammannati, housed in the Biblioteca Riccardiana in Florence, is a fragmentary manuscript that offers unique insights into the artistic and architectural preoccupations of the renowned XVI-century sculptor and architect. Comprising five distinct sections, the Taccuino covers a wide array of topics including geometry, architectural sketches, and reflections on military architecture. Notably, the third section presents early thoughts on fortification design, hinting at an incomplete treatise on military architecture. Ammannati’s notes suggest an interest in combining artistic creativity with technical precision, showcasing the interdisciplinary nature of Renaissance thought. Though incomplete, the treatise reflects Ammannati’s broader ambition to contribute to the theoretical discourse on architecture, particularly in a time when the defense of cities and the innovation of fortifications were of critical importance.