Palazzi di Genova

Herbert W. Rott

ISBN 10: 1872501338 / ISBN 13: 9781872501338

Published by Brepols Publishers Okt 2002, 2002

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Neuware - In 1622 Rubens published a splendid volume on Genoese Renaissance architecture, with precise engravings depicting facades and plans of a dozen villas and palaces. In publishing famous examples of 'modern' architecture, Rubens intended to trace the development of architecture in his own country and all over Europe. He believed that the true principles of good building, both aesthetically and functionally, were discovered by the Ancients and rediscovered in Renaissance Italy. In publishing his book at the height of his fame, Rubens succeeded in presenting himself not only as a great painter but also as a connoisseur and authoritative teacher in the field of architecture. This two-volume part of the Corpus Rubenianum explains the history of Rubens's book, analyses in detail his comments and interpretations of the original plans and reproduces all drawings.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Palazzi di Genova
• Publisher: Brepols Publishers Okt 2002
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1872501338
• ISBN 13: 9781872501338
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 270W x 184H x 49D millimeters 270 millimeters width by 184 millimeters height by 49 millimeters depth
• Weight: 2236 grams

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In 1622 Rubens published a splendid volume on Genoese Renaissance architecture, with precise engravings depicting facades and plans of a dozen villas and palaces. In publishing famous examples of 'modern' architecture, Rubens intended to trace the development of architecture in his own country and all over Europe. He believed that the true principles of good building, both aesthetically and functionally, were discovered by the Ancients and rediscovered in Renaissance Italy. In publishing his book at the height of his fame, Rubens succeeded in presenting himself not only as a great painter but also as a connoisseur and authoritative teacher in the field of architecture. This two-volume part of the Corpus Rubenianum explains the history of Rubens's book, analyses in detail his comments and interpretations of the original plans and reproduces all drawings.