Ackerman, James S.
Palladio (Penguin Art & Architecture)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140135008
- author:
- Ackerman, James S.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 208
- Genre:
- Individual architects
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Palladio is a study of the life and work of Andrea Palladio, a 16th-century architect known for his innovative use of classical elements. Professor Ackerman sets Palladio's work in the context of the Humanist era, examining his villas, churches, and palaces to understand the essence of his style.
The book explores both Palladio's theoretical writings and the visual qualities of his buildings, revealing a "magician of light and colour" who was as skilled in visual alchemy as any Venetian painter of his time. With photographs that bring his work to life, this study aims to penetrate the heart of the Palladian miracle.
By examining Palladio's work on its own terms, rather than through the lens of his imitators, this book sheds new light on a figure who has had a permanent place in the making of architecture. A valuable resource for anyone interested in architecture and art, Palladio is a thought-provoking study that reveals the enduring power of classical design.
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