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Italian Architecture: From Michelangelo to Borromini
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Italian Architecture: From Michelangelo to Borromini
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Andrew Hopkins
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| Series | World of Art |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:224 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 150 |
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| Category/Genre | Art and design styles - c 1600 to c 1800
Architecture |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780500203613
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| Classifications | Dewey:720.945 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | General | |
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| Illustrations |
208 Illustrations, black and white
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Imprint |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Publication Date |
19 August 2002 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The years from 1520 to 1630 were crucial to the development of Western architecture, but to reduce the transition from Michelangelo's 'licentious' New Sacristy in Florence to Borromini's innovative S. Carlo alle Quattro Fontane to the label 'mannerist' is coming to seem simplistic. In this freshly researched and original study, Andrew Hopkins stresses the variety of ideas being tried out at this time in response to the changing demands of function, patronage, politics and local traditions, exploring a wide range of Italian buildings (including those outside the major centres), and introducing dozens of neglected architects whose works will come as a revelation. By 1630, a consensus had emerged and architecture took on a new dynamism that would soon conquer Italy, Europe and the New World: the Baroque.
Author Biography
Andrew Hopkins has been associate professor of architectural history at the University of L'Aquila since 2004.
Reviews'Absorbing ... rich in practical insights ... the photographs are magnificent' - Independent
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