Venetian Villas [Hardcover]

Paolo Marton (Photographer)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3895082422 | ISBN-13: 978-3895082429 | Publication Date: June 1998

A meticulously detailed sruvey of nearly 80 superb villas in the Italian province of the Veneto. 463 illustrations, 438 in color.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Muraro, formerly director of the Soprintendenza ai Monumenti di Venezia, drew international attention to the Venetian villa through exhibits in the 1950s. With over 400 lavish color photographs by Martin, Venetian Villas continues that picture-and-caption approach. In introductory chapters, Muraro reviews the cultural and economic factors that fostered the building of villas on the Venetian-controlled mainland in the 16th century. The remainder of the hefty volume is a chronologically arranged, pictorial tour of 80 spectacular residences. The text is marred by a somewhat awkward translation and a lack of scholarly helps. Recommended only for libraries that can afford such Venetian luxury. Annette Melville, Bay Area Lib. & Information Sys., Oakland, Cal.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 360 pages
• Publisher: Konemann (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3895082422
• ISBN-13: 978-3895082429
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #546,922 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Visually stunning and a fascinating, well researched survey, June 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Venetian Villas (Hardcover)

One of the best books I own! Incredible survey of the villas in their historical, stylistic and architectural context. Interesting relationships with literature, philosophical thought, artists and identities of the day are discussed. The best point is the comprehensive internal shots of each villa - instead of the purely external profiles you normally see - particularly of the interiors of the Villa Capra which I have never seen before. Beautifull format and excellent visuals.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a monumental work, June 19, 2002

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Rosengarten (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Venetian Villas (Hardcover)

This coffee table book is a monumental work, which covers 80 of the most important villas in Veneto, the hinterland of Venice. These Villas were built by wealthy Venetian merchants about 500 years ago for the time when the summer heat in Venice made Italian merchants and gentlemen long for the fresh air of the country. For the ones in the know: many Villas were built by Andrea Palladio, the master architect from Vicenca. The photographer of the book, Paolo Marton, took 2 whole years to take the very best pictures of the different palaces, villas, country houses and mansions, and his effort has been worthwhile. The text gives readers the right background about how these beautiful residences came into being and why they are renovated and lived in by families such as the Benettons.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have!, January 4, 2004

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Patricia Buzo (Saint Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Venetian Villas (Hardcover)

This book is one of the most interesting I have ever read on the subject. It is filled with historical works of art, frescos, murals, architecture. The photographs are stunning, all large full page spreads in color.