Sansovino's Venice (Hardcover)

This is the first English translation of Francesco Sansovino's (1521-1586) celebrated guide to Venice, which was first published in 1561. One of the earliest books to describe the monuments of Venice for inquisitive travelers, Sansovino's guide was written at a time when St. Mark's Piazza was in the process of taking the form we see today. With in-depth descriptions of the buildings created by the author's father, noted sculptor and architect Jacopo Sansovino (1486-1570), including the Mint, Library, and Loggetta, the volume presents a vivid portrait of Venice during a particularly rich moment in the city's history. An engaging introduction and scholarly annotations to the original text provide the modern reader with an appreciation of the history of this great city as well as a practical guide for seeking out and enjoying its Renaissance treasures.

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2017
Authors:	Vaughan Hart • Peter Hicks
Dimensions:	216 x 121 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	392
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-17506-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial, etc > Memorials, monuments Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel & holiday guides > General Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > 1400 to 1600 > Renaissance art > General Books > Travel > Travel & holiday guides > General Promotions
LSN:	0-300-17506-X
Barcode:	9780300175066

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