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Since its very founding, Rome has been the seat of kings and popes, politics and intrigue, prelates and infamous aristocracy-- and the remarkable palaces of the Eternal City testify to its magnificent history. Built by the greatest architects of the Renaissance and Baroque, decorated by the most important artists of Italy with frescoes that are landmarks in the history of art, and filled with masterpieces of painting and decorative arts, Roman palaces are astonishing in their grandeur.
Palaces of Rome presents 24 of Rome's greatest buildings, many of which are published here for the first time. From the Palazzo Farnese, designed by Michelangelo, where Tosca stabbed Scarpia, to the Palazzo Quirinale, once the residence of Italy's kings, and now headquarters of the President of the Republic, this is a tour of Rome's most prized possessions. Hundreds of full-color photographs show galleries filled with paintings, soaring ceilings, rooms of state, priceless furniture set against Renaissance brocade and silk, and the text relates the fascinating history of each architectural masterpiece, each leading family and chosen architect.
Photographer Roberto Schezen spent two years obtaining permission to explore these palaces, then captured their most exciting features on film. Palaces of Rome offers an unprecedented look at the city's richest treasures, many of which are inaccessible to visitors. This is a book for everybody touched by the splendor of Italy, by its long history and incessant creativity, and will be cherished by architects and designers, museum-goers and travelers alike.
Palaces of Rome presents 24 of Rome's greatest buildings, many of which are published here for the first time. From the Palazzo Farnese, designed by Michelangelo, where Tosca stabbed Scarpia, to the Palazzo Quirinale, once the residence of Italy's kings, and now headquarters of the President of the Republic, this is a tour of Rome's most prized possessions. Hundreds of full-color photographs show galleries filled with paintings, soaring ceilings, rooms of state, priceless furniture set against Renaissance brocade and silk, and the text relates the fascinating history of each architectural masterpiece, each leading family and chosen architect.
Photographer Roberto Schezen spent two years obtaining permission to explore these palaces, then captured their most exciting features on film. Palaces of Rome offers an unprecedented look at the city's richest treasures, many of which are inaccessible to visitors. This is a book for everybody touched by the splendor of Italy, by its long history and incessant creativity, and will be cherished by architects and designers, museum-goers and travelers alike.
Since its very founding, Rome has been the seat of kings and popes, politics and intrigue, prelates and infamous aristocracy-- and the remarkable palaces of the Eternal City testify to its magnificent history. Built by the greatest architects of the Renaissance and Baroque, decorated by the most important artists of Italy with frescoes that are landmarks in the history of art, and filled with masterpieces of painting and decorative arts, Roman palaces are astonishing in their grandeur.
Palaces of Rome presents 24 of Rome's greatest buildings, many of which are published here for the first time. From the Palazzo Farnese, designed by Michelangelo, where Tosca stabbed Scarpia, to the Palazzo Quirinale, once the residence of Italy's kings, and now headquarters of the President of the Republic, this is a tour of Rome's most prized possessions. Hundreds of full-color photographs show galleries filled with paintings, soaring ceilings, rooms of state, priceless furniture set against Renaissance brocade and silk, and the text relates the fascinating history of each architectural masterpiece, each leading family and chosen architect.
Photographer Roberto Schezen spent two years obtaining permission to explore these palaces, then captured their most exciting features on film. Palaces of Rome offers an unprecedented look at the city's richest treasures, many of which are inaccessible to visitors. This is a book for everybody touched by the splendor of Italy, by its long history and incessant creativity, and will be cherished by architects and designers, museum-goers and travelers alike.
Palaces of Rome presents 24 of Rome's greatest buildings, many of which are published here for the first time. From the Palazzo Farnese, designed by Michelangelo, where Tosca stabbed Scarpia, to the Palazzo Quirinale, once the residence of Italy's kings, and now headquarters of the President of the Republic, this is a tour of Rome's most prized possessions. Hundreds of full-color photographs show galleries filled with paintings, soaring ceilings, rooms of state, priceless furniture set against Renaissance brocade and silk, and the text relates the fascinating history of each architectural masterpiece, each leading family and chosen architect.
Photographer Roberto Schezen spent two years obtaining permission to explore these palaces, then captured their most exciting features on film. Palaces of Rome offers an unprecedented look at the city's richest treasures, many of which are inaccessible to visitors. This is a book for everybody touched by the splendor of Italy, by its long history and incessant creativity, and will be cherished by architects and designers, museum-goers and travelers alike.
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About the Author
Fabio Benzi holds degrees in the history of art and architecture. He specializes in Renaissance architecture and the painting of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Caroline Vincenti lives in Rome, and is an expert on eighteenth-century sculpture. She writes articles for many Italian art magazines and exhibition catalogues.
Roberto Schezen is a well-known photographer and architect who brings a unique understanding to the photography of great houses. Among his previously published books are Italian Splendor (Rizzoli 1990), Splendor of France (Rizzoli 1991), and Spanish Splendor (Rizzoli 1992), featuring the palaces, castles, villas, and statuary of these countries. He has homes in Rome and New York.
Caroline Vincenti lives in Rome, and is an expert on eighteenth-century sculpture. She writes articles for many Italian art magazines and exhibition catalogues.
Roberto Schezen is a well-known photographer and architect who brings a unique understanding to the photography of great houses. Among his previously published books are Italian Splendor (Rizzoli 1990), Splendor of France (Rizzoli 1991), and Spanish Splendor (Rizzoli 1992), featuring the palaces, castles, villas, and statuary of these countries. He has homes in Rome and New York.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine(-). First American edition. Folio in black color illus DJ, 323 pages, color illustrations, 33 cm. Contents: Palaces and villas in Rome from the Renaissance to the late Baroque -- Palaces of the Renaissance: Palazzo della Cancellertia. Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne. Palazzo Farnese. Palazzo Orsini Savelli. Castel Sant'Angelo. Palazzo Spada. Palazzo dei Conservatori. Palazzo Sacchetti. Palazzo Pecci Blunt -- Palaces from Baroque to Neoclassicism: Palazzo Ruspoli Rucellai. The Quirinal. Palazzo Pallavicini Rospigliosi. Casino dell'Aurora. Palazzo Chigi Odescalchi. Palazzo Altieri. Palazzo Doria Pamphili. Palazzo Rondinini. Palazzo Orsini Taverna -- The Villas: Villa Chigi, known as La Farnesina. Villa Madama. Villa Giulia. Villa Medici. Villa Borghese. Casino Boncompagni Ludovisi. Villa Albani. Palaces -- Italy -- Rome. Extremely mild rubbing to spine foot, light soiling to fore-edges, exceedingly gentle rubbing to rear corners, extremely mild bumping to top corners, bright pages in tight binding, exceedingly gentle rubbing to DJ spine head and foot, very mild rubbing to top edge to rear DJ, extremely gentle rubbing to DJ corners, else Near Fine(+) in Near Fine(-) DJ. in near fine dust-jacket. Seller Inventory # 92022
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