Andrea Palladio (Big Series Art)

by Manfred Wundram (Author), Paolo Marton (Photographer), Thomas Pape (Author)

Series:Taschen : Basic Architecture

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The classical Roman revivalist With this introduction to the work of Andrea Palladio (1508-1580), TASCHEN's Basic Architecture series shines its spotlight on one of the most influential figures in the history of Western architecture. Palladio's "Villa Rotonda" in Vicenza became the most famous building of its kind; it influenced many later designs and remains an important source of inspiration for today's architects. The Palladian style, distinguished by the typical Serlian windows, show more pillared fa#65533;ades resembling Roman temples, symmetrical floor plans, and elevations, was imported to other European countries and became widely known; in Great Britain it was one the important roots of 17th and 18th century architecture. In the 19th century, American architecture heavily referred to the style, as seen in, for example, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello home. About the Series: Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Architecture Series features: an introduction to the life and work of the architect the major works in chronological order information about the clients, architectural preconditions as well as construction problems and resolutions a list of all the selected works and a map indicating the locations of the best and most famous buildings approximately 120 illustrations (photographs, sketches, drafts and plans) show less

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erikscheffers 770 reviews

"Palladio" biedt een overzicht van het werk van Andrea Palladio, een Italiaanse architecht die geleefd heeft van 1508-1580. Mooie foto's, maar de tekst is een beetje saai. Gestopt met lezen op blz 53 van 244 blz.

Aug 12, 2009Dutch