Italian Architecture
From Michelangelo to Borromini
Andrew Hopkins
|
| ‘Absorbing. . . rich in practical insights. . . the photographs are magnificent’ | | – The Independent |
The years from 1520 to 1630 were crucial to the development of Western architecture, but to reduce the transition from Michelangelo's 'licentious' New Sacristy in Florence to Borromini's innovative S. Carlo alle Quattro Fontane to the label 'mannerist' is coming to seem simplistic.
In this freshly researched and original study, Andrew Hopkins stresses the variety of ideas being tried out at this time in response to the changing demands of function, patronage, politics and local traditions, exploring a wide range of Italian buildings (including those outside the major centres), and introducing dozens of neglected architects whose works will come as a revelation.
By 1630, a consensus had emerged and architecture took on a new dynamism that would soon conquer Italy, Europe and the New World: the Baroque.
Also of interest in the World of Art series:
The Architecture of the Italian Renaissance
|
|  |  | | | | ISBN 050020361X | | ISBN-13 978-0500203613 | | | | 21.0 x 15.0 cm | | Paperback | | 224pp | | 208 illustrations | | First published 2002 | | | | £9.95 | | | |  | | | | 
|
|
For news of our new and forthcoming
publications please click here |
