Carlo Scarpa

Name: Carlo Scarpa
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SKU: 9781838662929
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By Robert McCarter

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Carlo Scarpa by Robert McCarter explores the life and works of the renowned Italian architect Carlo Scarpa. The book delves into Scarpa's approach to architecture and design, highlighting his meticulous attention to detail and his unique fusion of modernist aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. Through an extensive examination of his most significant projects, the book reveals Scarpa's profound impact on the architectural world.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an appreciation for architectural ingenuity and a love for design that fuses traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. It delves into the work of a master architect, providing insights into his unique approach to materials and space, making it perfect for those fascinated by the intersection of art, architecture, and culture.

The acclaimed survey of the life and works of the celebrated Italian modernist master, Carlo Scarpa, from the highly-regarded architectural author, Robert McCarter

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The acclaimed survey of the life and works of the celebrated Italian modernist master, available again in a classic format.

The work of Carlo Scarpa challenged, and continues to challenge, accepted notions of modern architecture. While several books have been published on his work, none has approached the breadth and depth of this monograph by Robert McCarter, who is celebrated for his meticulously researched, experientially based, and jargon-free accounts of key figures in modern architecture.

Carlo Scarpa is the definitive study of Scarpa's many accomplishments, including such works as the Canova Museum, the Castelvecchio Museum, and the Brion Cemetery, among others.

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Robert McCarter's work on Carlo Scarpa has been praised for its thorough research and comprehensive detailing of Scarpa's career and architectural projects. The book is noted for its engaging narratives and includes an impressive collection of sketches, plans, and photographs, capturing the essence of Scarpa's dramatic modernism. Reviewers highlight McCarter's meticulous and jargon-free account as a definitive study, offering both broad and detailed insights into Scarpa's achievements.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838662929

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Edition: Classic Format

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 2040g

Pages: 288

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Robert McCarter

About the Author

Robert McCarter is an architect and has been Ruth and Norman Moore Professor of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis since 2007. He taught at the University of Florida, where he was Director of the School of Architecture, and Columbia University, among other schools. He has written widely, including seven acclaimed books with Phaidon.

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