Palladio

This book, written by Professor Lionello Puppi - one of the leading experts in the field - presents a chronological discussion of the major works of Andrea Palladio. More than thirty monuments are examined, each dealing with a Palladian work and an impressive introduction by Professor Puppi. Their history and current status of conservation are discussed, and are illustrated by high quality duotone photographs. This technical approach highlights the style and beauty of the architectural structures, even over and above the current status of conservation of the buildings: it thereby ensures an even better perception of the essential attributes of the art of Palladio that facilitates an understanding of his architectural language and conception of space. Palladio's drawings are also shown, from projects, plans, and adaptations of projects by other architects, to surveys and imaginary reconstructions of ancient buildings in order to ensure an in-depth approach to the theories he expressed in his Four Books of Architecture. The interiors of the villas - especially those that are most interesting in terms of prestigious furnishings or their other art treasures, such as the halls in Villa Barbaro with frescoes by Paolo Veronese - are illustrated by large format color photographs. Text in Italian.Puppi, Lionello is the author of 'Palladio', published 2007 under ISBN 9788877433039 and ISBN 8877433035.