The baroque architecture of Sicily
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The baroque architecture of Sicily
Thames & Hudson, 2008
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Barocco in Sicilia
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Original edition: Arsenale Editrice , c2006
"First published in the U.K. in 2007"--T.p. verso
"First published in 2008 in hardcover in the U.S"--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references (p. 281) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The style of Sicilian Baroque is recognizable not only by its typical Baroque curves and flourishes, but also by its grinning masks and putti, and a particular flamboyance that has given Sicily a unique architectural identity. This magisterial volume is generously illustrated throughout with breathtaking photographs and original drawings and plans, bringing into vivid relief the fruits of an extraordinary flowering of architectural genius.
Table of Contents
A Journey Through Sicilian Baroque * The Places: Pre-existing and New Plans * The Protagonists: Master Architects * The Works: Tradition and Revolution * Theory and Practice * The Thousand Faces of Baroque * Bibliography
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