Author: MONICELLI, FRANCESCO. GEROLIMETTO, CESARE (1939-)
Title: Ville Venete : the villa civilization in the Mainland Dominion / Francesco Monicelli ; photography, Cesare Gerolimetto
Description: San Giovanni Lupatoto ; [Great Britain] : Arsenale Editrice 2003 2005. Second Edition. Deluxe edition; fine in an equally fine dust wrapper; issued in a matching. decorated cloth clip-case. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 318 pages; Physical description; 318 p. : col. ill. map ; 32 cm. Summary; Through glorious color photography and illuminating text. Venetian Villas tells the stories behind these fascinating and fabulous estates. The buildings are placed in their historical context. beginning with the consolidation of Venetian power on the 'terra firma' of the island in the 15th century. Monuments to the genius of Italian artistry. these edifices were designed and built by such architects as Palladio. Sansovino and Baldassare Longhena. and decorated by famous artists. Paolo Veronese and Tiepolo among them. Perfect for architectural afficianados and armchair travelers alike. this book brings the reader inside these extraordinary villas. Francesco Monicelli has edited publications and articles for national and local publishers on topics concerning cultural heritage. art and architecture. He is also active as a lecturer for various university consortiums. Subjects; Mansions - Italy - Venice - History. Architecture. Domestic - Italy - Venice. Religious buildings ; Palaces. chateaux. country houses. Italy. ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Residential. ARCHITECTURE / History / General. Mansions ; Italy ; Venice ; History ; Architecture. Domestic.ISBN: 8877432853. Weight in Kg appr.:

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