Description |
151 pages : color illustrations, color map, plans ; 24 x 31 cm |
Summary |
"The Villas of Palladio is a collection of large-format pen-and-ink watercolor renderings of all of Palladio's villas. The meticulous paintings capture the timeless beauty of Palladian architecture and provide a detailed record of these masterpieces. Including a brief description of each villa, samples of artist Giovanni Giaconi's preparatory sketches, and Palladio's own woodcuts reproduced for comparison, this comprehensive book offers a deep understanding of Palladio and the splendors of his work."--BOOK JACKET |
Notes |
Coloured map on lining papers |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 151) |
Subject |
Giaconi, Giovanni.
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Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580.
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Architectural rendering -- Italy.
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Country homes -- Italy, Northern.
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Facades -- Italy, Northern.
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Author |
Giaconi, Giovanni.
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Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580.
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LC no. |
2002154589 |
ISBN |
1568983964 |
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