Author: Beltramini, Guido (and) Howard Burns
Title: Palladio
Description: London, Royal Academy of Arts, 2008. Hardcover. White casebound book. There is a dust jacket with the title in white down a red spine. Pages: (17), 2-433. Profusely illustrated with both color and black-and-white images. "Five centuries after his birth Andrea palladio (1508-1580) remains the most significent figure in the history of Western architecture. His exceptional buildings encapsulate the legacy of Italian Renaissance architectural practice while his celebrated treatise I Quattro Libri dell'Architettura, in which he articulated his theory and understanding of architecture, has guaranteed his enduring influence. Written by the leading authorities on the architect, Guido Beltramini and Howard Burns, the emphasis is on his buildings, his ideas and the people who played a part in their development. Palladio's drawings are shown in colour, with enlargements, to enable readers to explore his way of working. This lavish catalogue has 300 illustrations. VG/VG: Exlibrary book. Sticker on the dust jacket at the base of the spine. Stamp on the front free end page. Stamp, sticker, and due date card on back pasted end page. Stamp on top text block.

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