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TFS's architectural language shows a love of symmetry and perspective effects, a care in balancing and imposing purpose on the volumes of his creations and the elements of decoration. It also shows an ability to move without contradiction, from a tribute to Piranesi in a Rome palazzo to the modernist but cultured
Reviews many famous shops and workshops around Venice, as well as many that remain virtual ly unknown, seeking out the Venice that remains behind the tourist-trap fa ade and highlighting craft workers and expert trades people who keep the old traditions alive.
Andrea Palladio (1508-1580) was one of the most influential architects of the western world. This volume presents his artistic career in relation to the last thirty years of his life, concentrating mainly on his activity in the city of the Lagoon. His ef
Concerning architecture and the city, built, imagined and narrated, this book focuses on Manhattan and Venice, but considers architecture as an intellectual and spatial process rather than a product. A critical look at the making of Manhattan and Venice provides a background to addressing the dynamic redefinition and making of space today. The gradual processes of adjustment, the making of a constantly changing dense space, the emphasis on forming rather than on figure, the incorporation of new forms and languages through their adaptation and transformation, make both Manhattan and Venice, in different ways, the ideal places to contextualize and address the issue of an architecture of the dynamic.
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology is a brand new, beautifully illustrated anatomy and physiology textbook program written and designed for high school students. The text includes thorough, accurate coverage of all the body systems in an inviting, accessible format that chunks chapter information into manageable lessons for the beginning anatomy and physiology student. An abundance of study aids, such as learning objectives, lesson summaries, vocabulary-building exercises, hands-on activities, real-world applications, and extensive assessment opportunities increase students' ability to succeed in this challenging course. An outstanding supplement package that includes a robust companion website, ExamView Assessment Suite CD, PowerPoint lecture slides, detailed lesson plans, and a variety of enrichment labs and activities, will minimize your preparation time.
I Love Ferrari brings together the unique, fascinating story of the Ferrari myth and the emotion of its fans
In this illustrated work, Rosa Barovier Mentasti and Norbert Heyl tell the complete history of the island of Murano in relation to the glass factories and their development.
A collection of three historical novels by Donna Russo Morin, now available in one volume! Gilded Summers: Pearl and Ginevra's lives couldn't be more different - one living a life of luxury while the other works as a servant. But a shared passion for art ignites an unlikely friendship that must be kept hidden from Pearl's controlling mother. As they navigate their way through a society that seeks to suppress them, the girls must decide who they want to be and what they're willing to do to break free - even if it means resorting to murder. The Courtier of Versailles: Set in the dazzling world of Louis XIV's court at Versailles in 1682, "The Courtier of Versailles" follows the story of Jeanne ...
Giotto di Bondone is best known for the frescoes he painted in the Arena Chapel, Padua, his best preserved work. In this exquisite, magnificently illustrated volume, Claudio Bellinati's texts help the reader to discover the literal, poetic and artistic significance of every scene.
Looks at the origins, symbols, and designs of interior and exterior decorative floors found in Venice, Italy.