Palladio Tapa dura - 2008

London: Royal Academy of Arts, 2008. The dust jacket is rather worn with a short tear in the front panel. Although the sixteenth-century Italian master-architect Andrea Palladio (1508–1580) designed many classically inspired buildings – among them a number of town palaces and other buildings in Vicenza, a series of villas in the Vicentine countryside, and three Venetian churches – his reputation was principally made by his Quattro Libri dell’Architettura (1570). The work remained influential for many years after its publication, and was eventually to lead to a revival of Palladian style in northern Europe and elsewhere two centuries later. Published to celebrate the quincentenary of his birth, this lavishly produced volume presents Palladio’s buildings in stunning photographs, revealing his ability to turn every project into a masterpiece of architectural form. Essays by leading authorities examine his life and achievement, and assess the enormous influence his work was to… Leer más

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2008. 320pp with 300 illustrations. Hardback 30x24.5cms. ISBN: 9781905711246. Published to celebrate the quincentenary of his birth this book illustrates Palladio's buildings in their full glory and examines his life, achievements, legacy and the ongoing influence of his 'Quattro Libri dell'Architettura' of 1570. Text in English.

Royal Academy of Arts 2009. Hardcover with dusjacket, 320 pages, Illustrated.black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white line drawings, colour line drawings, 239 x 290 x 38.1mm | 2,660g English. ISBN 9781905711246. Although the sixteenth-century Italian master-architect Andrea Palladio (1508-1580) designed many classically inspired buildings among them a number of town palaces and other buildings in Vicenza, a series of villas in the Vicentine countryside, and three Venetian churches his reputation was principally made by his Quattro Libri dellArchitettura (1570). The work remained influential for many years after its publication, and was eventually to lead to a revival of Palladian style in northern Europe and elsewhere two centuries later. Published to celebrate the quincentenary of his birth, this lavishly produced volume presents Palladio's buildings in stunning photographs, revealing his ability to turn every project into a masterpiece of architectural form.… Leer más

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Abrams (Distributor). New. 2008. Hardcover. 1905711247 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- Text in English. 320 pp. With 300 col. Ills. 30 x 24 cm. -- with a bonus offer-- .