Lush gardens, sunlit courtyards, amd artistic treasures are hidden behind the glorious palazzi that line the streets and squares of Florence. Palazzi are buildings that were erected to house the magistracies and all of the government officials; the palazzi, therefore, were public 'Palaces of Florence' documents the public importance of the palazzi and bringsthe history of Florence to life. The book presents three remarkable periods of the palazzi in astonishing detail and exhibits the remarkable art, architecture, furnishings, gardens and estates of some of the greatestfamilies in Florentine history. A chapter on the Patrician residencies is included, as is a full bibliography and glorious full colour photographs.
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Art Publications In 1977, the Associazione Dimore Storiche Italiane was founded to help preserve the the historic homes of Italy. nowhere are these historic homes more in evidence than in Florence. In 450 color photographs by Stefano Giraldi and text by Francesco Gurrieri and Patrizia Fabbri, Palaces of Florence showcases the evolution, design and importance of Florentine palazzi in general and 30 in particular. Famous buildings like the Palazzo Medici Riccardi or Palazzo Strozzi are here, but so are beautiful examples that are still in private hands, like the Palazzo Ginori and the Palazzo Antinori. In Secret Gardens in Venice, Cristiana Moldi-Ravenna and Tudy Sammartini, along with photographer Gianni Berengo Gardin, explore Venice for the (usually intimate) gardens carved out of small spaces between water and mortar. While some are perfectly tended, others are rougher and a little overgrown. Some have beautiful views of the canals; others look entirely inward, creating a little patch of earth divorced from the surrounding ocean. "This valentine for my husband seemed to pour right out of me, as if it flowed from my heart through my fingertips and onto the copper plates. My first book, it fell into place like a little rose--and a surprise to me!" "Me" is the artist Helen Frankenthaler, and her first book is Valentine for Mr. Wonderful, a slender slipcased volume of seven color prints dedicated to her husband.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Palaces of Florence (I piccoli di Arsenale series) (Paperback)
This pocket size book is fully illustrated by over 100 good quality photos mostly full page, some smaller, and some spreading over 2 pages. Unfortunately, not all photos have a description. 27 patrician residences and more public palaces are included, but they are not listed in the contents, so it is difficult to find them fast in the book. The short descriptions of the palaces are full of detailed historical information. They are well written and reflect deep knowledge of the author.
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