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The Architectural History of Venice

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The Architectural History of Venice by Deborah Howard is the essential guide to the rich and diverse architecture of Venice, tracing its development from ancient times to the present day. Now fully updated and richly illustrated with new full-colour images, this book invites readersβ€”whether visiting in person, exploring from afar, or studying art and architectureβ€”to appreciate the unique buildings that define one of the world's most beautiful cities.
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This book is perfect for students of art and architecture, travellers interested in Venice beyond the usual sightseeing, and anyone fascinated by historic buildings and cultural heritage.

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This book is the indispensable guide to the history of architecture in Venice, encompassing the city's fascinating variety of buildings from ancient times to the present day.

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This book is the indispensable guide to the history of architecture in Venice, encompassing the city's fascinating variety of buildings from ancient times to the present day.

Completely updated, this edition of Deborah Howard's classic volume (first published in 1980) is filled with splendid illustrations, most of them new and reproduced in full colour.

Howard writes in a highly accessible style, inviting those who visit Venice in person, armchair travellers, and all students of Venetian art and architecture to look more closely at the unique architecture of one of the world's most beautiful cities.

The Architectural History of Venice offers readers a deeper understanding and appreciation of the city through its architectural landmarks.

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Praised for its accessible prose and stunning illustrations, the book is described as a richly rewarding and ideal companion for both armchair travellers and actual visitors. Reviewers highlight its well-documented content and superb visuals, confirming it as the definitive work on Venetian architecture. Leonard R. N. Ashley recommends savouring the book slowly, while Modern Painters calls it a perfect alternative to the typical tourist experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300090291

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 February 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 70 b-w + 100 color illus.

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 903g

Pages: 366

About the Author

Deborah Howard is Professor of Architectural History at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge. She has also published with Yale University Press Venice and the East: The Impact of the Islamic World on Venetian Architecture (0 300 08504 4, [pound]45.00 ) and Jacopo Sansovino: Architecture and Patronage in Renaissance Venice.

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