Italian Architecture by Andrew Hopkins
The years from 1520 to 1630 were crucial to the development of Western architecture, but to reduce the transition from Michelangelo's 'licentious' New Sacristy in Florence to Borromini's innovative S. Carlo alle Quattro Fontane to the label 'mannerist' is coming to seem simplistic. In this freshly researched and original study, Andrew Hopkins stresses the variety of ideas being tried out at this time in response to the changing demands of function, patronage, politics and local traditions, exploring a wide range of Italian buildings (including those outside the major centres), and introducing dozens of neglected architects whose works will come as a revelation. By 1630, a consensus had emerged and architecture took on a new dynamism that would soon conquer Italy, Europe and the New World: the Baroque.
'Absorbing … rich in practical insights … the photographs are magnificent' - Independent
Andrew Hopkins has been associate professor of architectural history at the University of L'Aquila since 2004.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500203613 |
| ISBN 10 | 050020361X |
| Title | Italian Architecture |
| Author | Andrew Hopkins |
| Series | World Of Art |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-08-19 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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