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A classic guide to one of the most pivotal periods in art and architectural history, The Architecture of the Italian Renaissance remains the most lucid and comprehensive volume available. From Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, Palladio, and Brunelleschi to St. Peter's in Rome, the palaces of Venice, and the Medici Chapel in Florence, Peter Murray's lavishly illustrated book tells readers everything they need to know about the architectural life of Italy from the thirteenth through the sixteenth centuries.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. xxxv, 283 pages, illustrated, plans, bibliography, introduction by Peter Murray, index of personal names, index of place names, ex library with front endpaper and title/copyright page removed. Seller Inventory # 169747
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. ~With dustwrapper. Dustwrapper price-clipped but unfaded. Very faint foxing to page edges. No ownership marks. ~Robust packaging. All UK orders with tracking, overseas tracking available on request. Size: xxxv, 283pp., 351 illus. 4to: 21.5 x 28.5cm. Binding sound, text unmarked. Seller Inventory # HH5489
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Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
1st edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxxv, 283 pages : illustrations, plans ; 29 cm. Notes: Translation of: Geschichte der Renaissance in Italien. Includes bibliographical references (pxix-xxix) and index. Contents: Introduction / Peter Murray -- Book one: Architecture. The monumental temper of Italian architecture -- Patrons, dilettanti and master builders -- Proto-Renaissance and Gothic -- The study of antique buildings and of Vitruvius -- The theorists -- Treatment of form in the early Renaissance -- Treatment of form in the sixteenth century -- The architectural model -- The design of churches -- Monasteries and buildings of religious orders -- The architectural character of the palazzo -- Hospitals, fortresses and bridges -- Improvements and town-planning -- Villas -- Gardens. -- Book two: Decoration. The nature of Renaissance decoration -- Decorative sculpture in stone -- Decoration in bronze -- Works in wood -- Pavements, calligraphy -- Painting of façades -- Interior painting and stucco-work -- Goldsmiths' work, ceramics and related crafts -- Temporary decorations. Subjects: Architecture Italy History; Architecture, Renaissance Italy. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 390345
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Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
1st edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxxv, 283 pages : illustrations, plans ; 29 cm. Notes: Translation of: Geschichte der Renaissance in Italien. Includes bibliographical references (pxix-xxix) and index. Contents: Introduction / Peter Murray -- Book one: Architecture. The monumental temper of Italian architecture -- Patrons, dilettanti and master builders -- Proto-Renaissance and Gothic -- The study of antique buildings and of Vitruvius -- The theorists -- Treatment of form in the early Renaissance -- Treatment of form in the sixteenth century -- The architectural model -- The design of churches -- Monasteries and buildings of religious orders -- The architectural character of the palazzo -- Hospitals, fortresses and bridges -- Improvements and town-planning -- Villas -- Gardens. -- Book two: Decoration. The nature of Renaissance decoration -- Decorative sculpture in stone -- Decoration in bronze -- Works in wood -- Pavements, calligraphy -- Painting of façades -- Interior painting and stucco-work -- Goldsmiths' work, ceramics and related crafts -- Temporary decorations. Subjects: Architecture Italy History; Architecture, Renaissance Italy. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 390345
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Seller: Ted Kottler, Bookseller, Redondo Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. xxxv, 283 pp; 351 illus. Original cloth, 4to. Near Fine, in near fine dust jacket (unclipped). [DF4]. Seller Inventory # 18711
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