Download or read book Making a Prince s Museum written by Carole Paul and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1775 Prince Marcantonio Borghese IV and the architect Antonio Asprucci embarked upon a decorative renovation of the Villa Borghese. Initially their attention focused on the Casino, the principal building at the villa, which had always been a semi-public museum. By 1625 it housed much of the Borghese's outstanding collection of sculpture. Integrating this statuary with vast baroque ceiling paintings and richly ornamented surfaces, Asprucci created a dazzling and unified homage to the Borghese family, portraying its legendary ancestors as well as its newly born heir. In this book, Carole Paul reads the inventive decorative program as a set of exemplary scenes for the education of the ideal Borghese prince. Her wide-ranging essay also situates the Villa Borghese among the sumptuous palaces and suburban villas of Rome's collectors of antiquities and outlines the renovated Casino's pivotal role in the historic transition from the princely collection to the public museum. Rounding out this volume is a catalog of the Getty Research Institute's fifty-nine drawings for the refurbishing of the Villa Borghese and Alberta Campitelli's discussion of sketches for the short-lived Museo di Gabii, the Villa's other antiquities museum.
Download or read book City of the Soul written by John A. Pinto and published by University Press of New England. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: City of the Soul critically examines how an international cast of visitors fashioned Rome's image, visual and literary, in the century between 1770 and 1870 - from the era of the Grand Tour to the onset of mass tourism. The Eternal City emerges not only as an intensely physical place but also as a romantic idea onto which artists and writers projected their own imaginations and longings. The book will appeal to a wide audience of readers interested in the history of art, architecture, and photography, the Romantic poets, and other writers from Byron to Henry James. It will also attract the interest of historians of urbanism, landscape, and Italy. Nonspecialists and armchair travelers will enjoy the diverse literary and artistic responses to Rome.
Download or read book The Borghese Gallery written by Paolo Moreno and published by Touring Editore. This book was released on 2000 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rome's Galleria Borghese, home of the Borghese family, influential in the 17th and 19th centuries, now contains some of the greatest pieces of Western art. The home and museum features work by masters such as Raphael, Coanova, Bernini, and Caravaggio. This guidebook leads the reader room by room, describing each work of art along with its symbolism and cultural references. Also included are hundreds of color reproductions and commentary on each piece.
Download or read book Baroque Garden Cultures written by Michel Conan and published by Dumbarton Oaks. This book was released on 2005 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baroque Garden Cultures proposes a new approach to the study of baroque gardens, examining the social reception of gardens as a means to understand garden culture in general and exploring baroque gardens as a feature of baroque cultures in particular.
Download or read book Gardens in the Time of the Great Muslim Empires written by Petruccioli and published by BRILL. This book was released on 1997-04-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest in the Islamic garden has increased considerably in the past years, to such a point where a conference specifically on this subject was held at M.I.T. in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1994. This volume collects eight papers from the conference and two additional papers especially written for the book, to further and act as a basis for the attention given by scholars these days to Islamic landscape architecture.
Download or read book The Gardens of Italy written by Evelyn March Phillipps and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gift of Albert R. Martin.
Download or read book Rome written by Michael Brouse and published by Edizioni WhiteStar. This book was released on 2022-09-13T00:00:00+02:00 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspiring photography, insider tips, cultural interpretation, and expert advice are hallmarks of these bestselling travel guides, ensuring a more authentic, enriching experience of the destination. The Eternal City, with its almost three thousand years of history, bears witness to the genius, the tenacity, and the versatility of a people and a civilization. History and culture, monuments and curiosities, art and tradition. Thanks to a series of recommended itineraries, the reader will be able to explore even hidden corners of the city, taking advantage of the practical information provided. From Piazza di Spagna to the heights of the Palatino, the expert authors guide readers through this vibrantly historical city, offering all the tools needed for planning a trip to this fascinating capital. Starting with an introduction to the history and the culture of Rome, the book explores each and every district of the city, covering every corner in detail. The sites described include the Coliseum, the Arco di Costantino, the Foro Imperiale, the Foro Romano, the Trevi fountain, and the sublime ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums. Moreover, the guide presents six detailed guided walks through one of the most charming districts of the city.
Download or read book Not Built in a Day written by George H. Sullivan and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2009-04-28 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not Built in a Day: Exploring the Architecture of Rome is a unique, unconventional guide and a deeply felt homage to Rome and its extraordinary 2,500-year history. Moving beyond the names, dates, and statistics of ordinary guidebooks, George Sullivan's eye-opening essays celebrate the special character of Rome's buildings, fountains, piazzas, streets, and ruins. From the largest landmark down to the smallest hidden gem, Not Built in a Day explores the city in comprehensive detail, offering detailed visual and historical analyses that enable readers to see and understand exactly what makes the architecture of Rome so important, influential, and fascinating. Not Built in a Day is supported by a companion website (NotBuiltInADay.com) that offers, among other features, detailed illustrative photographs for readers who want to experience the book's walking tours at home and large printable maps for readers using small electronic devices on-site in Rome.
Download or read book The Borghese Collections and the Display of Art in the Age of the Grand Tour written by Carole Paul and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The redecoration of the exhibition spaces at the Borghese palace and villa, undertaken together with the reinstallation of the family's vast art collections, was one of the most important events in the cultural life of eighteenth-century Rome. In this comprehensive study, Carole Paul reconstructs the planning and execution of the project and explains its multifaceted significance: its place in the history of Italian art, architecture, and interior design at a complex moment of transition from baroque to neoclassical style, as well as its unrecognized but profound influence on the development of the modern art museum. The study shows how the installations and decorations worked together to evoke traditional themes in innovative ways. Addressed primarily to a new audience of tourists from abroad, the thematic content of the spaces celebrated the greatness of the Borghese family and of Roman tradition, while their stylistic diversity and sophistication made a case for the continued vitality - even modernity - of Roman art and culture. Designed for the exercise of a highly refined social performance, these sites helped to model the experience of art as a form of enlightened modern civility.
Download or read book Italy Handbook for Travellers written by Karl Baedeker (Firm) and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Pocket Rough Guide Rome written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best Rome has to offer - in your pocket. Pocket Rough Guide Rome is your essential guide to Italy's capital, with all the key sights, restaurants, shops, bars and places to stay, in an easy-to-use format. Now available in PDF format. Whether you have one day or a long weekend at your disposal, our itineraries help you plan your trip, and the Best of section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss - whether that means wandering the spectacular Roman Forum, admiring the panoramic city views from Janiculum Hill or browsing Monti's chic boutiques. Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guide's trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink and dance, from tucked-away trattorias to stylish aperitivo bars to kick off a night out. Make the most of your time on EarthTM with the Pocket Rough Guide Rome.
Download or read book Getty Research Journal Number 5 written by Thomas W. Gaehtgens and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Getty Research Journal publishes the original research underway at the Getty and seeks to foster an environment of collaborative scholarship among art historians, museum curators, and conservators. Articles explore the collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum and Research Institute, as well as the annual themes and ongoing research projects of the Research Institute. Shorter texts highlight new acquisitions and discoveries, and focus on the diverse tools for scholarship being developed at the Getty. This issue features essays on early modern alchemy; portraits of the Orsini family; a decorative design for a Borghese palace; the Eruditi Italiani archive; the collecting habits of Louis-Philippe, duc d'Orléans; Félix Bracquemond's sketches of the Paris Commune; the art dealer David Croal Thomson; the Russian avant-garde book Mirskontsa; Malvina Hoffman's Heads and Tales; and Yves Klein at Galerie Schmela. In a new section about tools of art historical scholarship, authors discuss the Spanish translation of the Art & Architecture Thesaurus® and the creative potential of digital architectural taxonomies. Short texts examine ancient Roman terracotta fragments, prints by Albrecht Dürer, designs for the Palacio Salvo in Montevideo, the textile collection of Ulrich Middeldorf, a New York "pottery happening," and the German writer Christa Wolf.
Download or read book Eyewitness Travel Family Guide Rome written by DK Publishing and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 1083 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in ePub format. Planning the ideal family vacation to Rome just got easier with this new Eyewitness Travel Family Guide, filled with family-friendly activities, itineraries, and accommodations for every budget. DK Eyewitness Travel: Family Guide Rome offers the best things to see and do on a family vacation in Rome--from visiting the ancient Roman sites of the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine to exploring medieval streets and Baroque piazzas in the heart of Rome. And, it brings the city sights alive for children with fun facts, quizzes, and cartoons. The book brims with insider knowledge and ideas for activities that will engage children, from hands-on science at the children's museum Explora to roller-skating around the Villa Borghese. The major sights are treated as "hub" destinations around which families can plan their itineraries, including nearby places of interest, dining and rest options, and opportunities for children to let off steam at parks or playgrounds. All the practical information parents need appears alongside each sight, including transportation information, budget tips, age range suitability, and where to eat. Meanwhile, the most family-friendly, best-value accommodation options have been chosen with family budgets and needs in mind. Full-color throughout, this family travel guide also includes detailed maps of the main sightseeing areas for easy navigation and all the practical information needed for a fun, stress-free family vacation to Rome.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Europe written by DK Travel and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2017-01-16 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Europe will lead you straight to the best this diverse continent has on offer. The fully updated ebook includes unique illustrated cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the must-see sights, plus street-by-street maps of cities and towns, from the majestic peaks of the Alps to the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Europe includes information on the culture, history, architecture, and art of the continent, in addition to the best of Europe's gardens, beaches, cathedrals, castles, and shopping. DK's insider travel tips and essential local information will help you discover Europe your way, whether you want to explore the luscious green landscape of Ireland, laze on a beach in Greece, or both! Winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017.
