Rice, Matthew
Venice: A Sketchbook Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241464830
- author:
- Rice, Matthew
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Particular Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.5 x 2 centimeters (0.3
- Genre:
- Travel, Europe, Italy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Venice: A Sketchbook Guide by Matthew Rice is a unique guide to this captivating Italian city. Through his sketchbook format, Matthew shares his passion for Venice's architecture, history, and culture. The book features an illustrated guide to the main building styles of Venice, including Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Modern, as well as examples of its iconic landmarks like balconies, bridges, and campaniles. Additionally, it explores the city's six residential quarters, its rich history, art, festivals, wildlife, and local cuisine. With enchanting watercolour illustrations and a witty text, this book promises to provide an engaging and informative experience for all visitors to Venice, whether they are armchair travellers or actual tourists.