Carlo Scarpa: Theory, Design, Projects
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (873 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0262031175 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 262 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
There follows in logical and appropriate temporal sequence the development of the courtyard garden, the interior of the museum proper, the detailing of the access stairs and doors, the final placement of the major sculptural pieces including the key, almost mythic, equestrian Cangrande figure, which is the centerpiece of the entire complex." - Kenneth Frampton. "Carlo Scarpa was the leading architect in details of modern times and could make poetry out of the smallest rod or piece of stone. The reader is first introduced to the general project and the outline
Carlo Scarpa (1902-1978) belongs to the generation of Italian architects working in a period when political conditions placed severe restrictions on architectural expression. Maria Antonietta Crippa teaches drawing and the restoration at the Milan Politecnico, and the History of Architecture at the Milan Institute of Design.. Over 360 black and white and full color drawings and photographs of Scarpa's built works are integrated with plans and process drawings in a way that provides an experiential as well as formal understanding of the projects. It closely follows Scarpa's complex, multidimensional personality, covering the vicissitudes of his career, his ideas and their relationship to those of the modern masters, his cultural milieu, and his unique architectural contribution, which is imbued with a profound feeling for craft. This book considers the full spectrum of S
Excellent book! Filomena Daleandro A scholarly tome! Spectacular photography and design! Excellent book!!!