The Architectural History of Venice
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This book is the indispensable guide to the history of architecture in Venice, encompassing the city's fascinating variety of buildings from ancient times to the present day. Completely updated and filled with splendid new illustrations, this edition invites all visitors to Venice, armchair travelers, and students of Renaissance art and architecture to a fuller appreciation of the buildings of this uniquely beautiful city.
"The best concise introduction to Venetian architecture in English."--Times Literary Supplement
"Compact and manageable . . . an excellent introduction to the novice preparing for a first Venetian experience."--Society of Architectural Historians
"A hugely rewarding and accessible book."--Richard Cork, Modern Painters
Published with the assistance of the Getty Grant Program
"The best concise introduction to Venetian architecture in English."--Times Literary Supplement
"Compact and manageable . . . an excellent introduction to the novice preparing for a first Venetian experience."--Society of Architectural Historians
"A hugely rewarding and accessible book."--Richard Cork, Modern Painters
Published with the assistance of the Getty Grant Program
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0300090293
ISBN13:9780300090291
Release Date:May 2004
Publisher:Yale University Press
Length:346 Pages
Weight:2.04 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 8.9"
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Architecture Arts, Music & Photography Buildings Europe History Humanities Italy Reference RegionalCustomer Reviews
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The Architectural History of Venice: Revised and enlarged edition
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Excellent service, prompt delivery, excellent conditon as described, packaged well. Would use again.
Great Start Point
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Mrs. Howard not only describes "the stones" of this city , but illuminate the soul with details of great historic relevance.Beacuse of her I learned about the Ruskin's classic book on Venice and the influence of the Arabs on the West.This is a very good start point to explore in detail(with books and travel) the architectural treasures ofthis dream surounded by water.
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