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Author | : Filippo Pedrocco |
Publisher | : Vendome Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2009-09-01 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9780865651999 |
visual narration of literary tales. In addition to these renowned artists, the book reveals the extraordinary achievements of many lesser-known painters, among them Giambattista Zelorri, Giovanni Antonio Fasolo, and Ludovico Pozzoserrato in the sixteenth century; Luca Ferrari da Reggio, Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini, and Nicolo Bambini in the seventeenth; and ]acopo Guarana, Antonio Balestra, and Giambattista Crosato in the eighteenth." "Distinguished Venetian art historians Filippo Pedrocco, Massimo Favilla, and Ruggero Rugolo skillfully interweave the explanation of the frescoes' iconography with a lively account of the families who commissioned these monumental art works. The Venetian nobility was inordinately proud of its distinguished lineage and frequently directed the artists to paint subject matter that exalted the family name, such as key episodes from Roman mythology, or alternatively incorporate sly visual digs at particular members of the family. Memorably, the patrons --
Author | : Alvise Zorzi |
Publisher | : Rizzoli International Publications |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Dwellings |
ISBN | : 9780847812004 |
Author | : Michael Levey |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 319 |
Release | : 1994-01-01 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0300060467 |
The full-length treatment in English of Tiepolo's life and career. Examining in detail the genesis and the achievement of Tiepolo's major accomplishments, and presenting a rich array of illustrations-some never before reproduced - Michael Levey presents the evidence for a deeper understanding and enjoyment of the great Italian artist.
Author | : Enrico Massetti |
Publisher | : Enrico Massetti Publishing |
Total Pages | : 92 |
Release | : 2016-05-20 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1365125564 |
This is a guide to Venice, to its lagoon and to nearby Veneto cities of Verona, Vicenza and Padua. There are extensive descriptions and color photos of the attractions. It is ideal for use on your smart phone, it contains active links to the web sites of train, navigation companies and museums, so you can with a click from the guide check the latest schedule and even buy the tickets. It has also listing of many reviews for the best recommended restaurants. There are active links to the review pages, you can use them if you have an active Internet connection, but, if you don’t, you have the basic information ready: the name, address and telephone number are included in the guide.
Author | : Brenda Birmingham |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 0756661323 |
Packed with up-to-date, reliable information on Venice and the Veneto every traveler needs, including extensive hotel and restaurant listings, this guide includes themed itineraries, lush photography, and numerous maps.
Author | : Mercedes Garberi |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 528 |
Release | : 1971 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Jennifer D. Milam |
Publisher | : Scarecrow Press |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 2011-04-18 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 0810879522 |
Historical Dictionary of Rococo Art covers all aspects of Rococo art history through a chronology, an introductory essay, a review of the literature, an extensive bibliography, and over 350 cross-referenced dictionary entries on prominent Rococo painters, sculptors, decorative artists, architects, patrons, theorists, and critics, as well as major centers of artistic production. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Rococo art.
Author | : Jayne Wrightsman |
Publisher | : Metropolitan Museum of Art |
Total Pages | : 454 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 1588391442 |
This lavish catalogue presents 150 European paintings, pastels, and drawings from the late fifteenth to the mid-nineteenth century that have been given to the Metropolitan Museum by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman or are still held in Mrs. Wrightsman's private collection. These notable works were collected over the past four decades, many of them with the Museum in mind; some were purchased by the Museum through the Wrightsman Fund. Highlights of the book include masterpieces by Vermeer, El Greco, Rubens, Van Dyck, Georges de La Tour, Jacques-Louis David, and Caspar David Friedrich as well as numerous paintings by the eighteenth-century Venetian artists Canaletto, Guardi, and the Tiepolos, father and son, plus a dozen remarkable portrait drawings by Ingres. Each work is reproduced in color and is accompanied by a short essay.
Author | : Jonathan Buckley |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 497 |
Release | : 2013-01-24 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1409366502 |
The Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto, long established as the most thorough and reliable guide to the city and its surroundings, has been completely redesigned and updated for this ninth edition. Unrivaled in its coverage of the Doge's Palace, the Basilica di San Marco and all the other major sights, the Rough Guide also reveals the treasures to be found in the districts that lie off the usual tourist trails - and has plenty of maps to make sure you find them easily. As well as being packed with stories that illuminate the city's history, the Rough Guide tells you more about the city as it is today than any other guidebook, with features on everything from flood-prevention projects to the travails of Venice's football team. It will tell you the best places to stay, eat and drink, in all price ranges, from backwater bars to gourmet restaurants, from homely B&Bs to spectacular Grand Canal hotels. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto. Now available in ePub format.
Author | : Rough Guides |
Publisher | : Rough Guides UK |
Total Pages | : 506 |
Release | : 2016-02-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 0241258472 |
Long established, The Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto is the most thorough and reliable guide to the city and its surroundings. With stunning photography to inspire you, in-depth coverage to guide you and clear maps to steer you, this guide will ensure you make the most of your time in Venice, whether you want to visit the big name sights of the Basilica di San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale, escape the crowds in one of the city's off-beat districts, or take a day-trip to the magnificent city of Verona. Fascinating stories illuminate the city's history, while on-the-pulse features on everything from cruise ship controversies and flood barrier scandals to the travail's of the city's football team tell you more about the city today than any other guidebook. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, drink and sleep with something for every budget, whether you plan to stay in luxury near the Piazza, picnic along the Sant'Elena waterfront, or enjoy the buzzing bars in Dorsoduro.