{"title":"Wayne Kalayjian","description":"\u003cp\u003eWayne Kalayjian is a distinguished author whose works dive deep into the rich and intricate world of historical events, with a particular focus on art and architecture. His writing uniquely blends detailed historical research with engaging storytelling, bringing the past to life for readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout books in Kalayjian's collection is \u003cem\u003eSaving Michelangelo's Dome\u003c\/em\u003e. This compelling work explores the intricate history of one of the most renowned architectural feats of the Renaissance—Michelangelo's contribution to the Dome of St. Peter's Basilica. Kalayjian meticulously unpacks the challenges faced by Michelangelo, including the technical difficulties and the turbulent political climate of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or someone with a keen interest in military strategies and architectural triumphs, Wayne Kalayjian's books offer an insightful and educational journey. They not only provide a narrative woven with historical facts but also invite readers to appreciate the art and history that have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saving-michelangelos-dome-by-wayne-kalayjian-9781639365869","title":"Saving Michelangelo's Dome","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn 1742, when the legendary dome atop St. Peter’s Basilica—designed by Michelangelo—cracks and threatens to collapse, Pope Benedict XIV summons three mathematicians whose groundbreaking ideas spark a revolution in the world of architecture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe famous dome atop Saint Peter’s Basilica, designed by Michelangelo, is fractured and threatened with collapse. The dome is the pride of Italy and the largest of its kind anywhere in the world. And no one knows how to fix it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis engaging and colourful narrative tells the overlooked story of how Michelangelo’s Dome was saved from disaster by three mathematicians and Pope Benedict XIV, who had asked them for help. It is a gripping story of decisive leadership, crisis management, and scientific innovation, and the resistance that was faced when sailing into the headwinds of conventional thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSaving Michelangelo's Dome\u003c\/em\u003e, Stanford-trained engineer Wayne Kalayjian illustrates how new ideas in science and mathematics established an entirely new way of looking at the world—as well as solving its complex problems. In the end, readers will appreciate that in saving Michelangelo’s Dome from collapse, these three mathematicians and one determined pope unknowingly invented the profession of engineering as we practice it today. With it, they transformed the architectural world and ushered in generations of future buildings and structures that, otherwise, would never have been built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46655794708716,"sku":"9781639365869","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18734603482771.jpg?v=1752473981"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/wayne-kalayjian.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}