Author: LATVIJAS NACIONALAIS MAKSLAS MUZEJS LATVIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART
Title: Dzovanni Batista Piranezi. Romas Antikvitates. Giovanni Batista Piranesi. Roman Antiquities
Description: Riga, Latvia: Latvian National Museum of Art, 2016. First Edition. Original decorated boards. ISBN: 9934538091. With plates & illustrations after Piranesi. Light shelfwear. Text in Latvian and English; This publication showcases the work of Giovanni Battista Piranesi, an influential 18th-century Italian artist known for his etchings of Rome and its ancient ruins. It is a collaboration between the Latvian National Museum of Art and other sponsors and presents a significant portion of Piranesi's work, focusing on the ancient Roman architecture and ruins that captivated him throughout his career. The book is a testament to Piranesi's extraordinary ability to blend art and archaeology, offering readers both a visual and scholarly exploration of Roman antiquities. Through 116 engravings, the publication illuminates the most crucial and intriguing aspects of Piranesi's legacy, providing insight into the artist's enduring fascination with Rome's architectural majesty. ; Quarto; 256 pages. Fine with no dust jacket .

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