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Baroque Architecture of Sicily by Melo Minnella and Maria Giuffre (2008, Hardcover)

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PublisherThames & Hudson

ISBN-100500342393

ISBN-139780500342398

eBay Product ID (ePID)63906997

Product Key Features

Book TitleBaroque Architecture of Sicily

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicGeneral, Regional, History / Baroque & Rococo

Publication Year2008

IllustratorYes

GenreArchitecture

AuthorMelo Minnella, Maria Giuffre

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight20 oz

Item Length13.2 in

Item Width11 in

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SynopsisThis is a commanding and richly illustrated exploration of one of the most captivating architectural styles in the world. The authors explain the cultural background of the era and explore the particular characteristics that distinguish Sicilian baroque., 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., The marvels of Sicilian Baroque--the dramatic power of its architecture and the emotional power of its decorative art - are well known. Numerous studies have been made, ranging from a focus on the major Sicilian towns or on architectural themes like churches and villas to an examination of its chronology, but none of these gives a comprehensive view. This book looks at the subject from a difference perspective, defining what makes the Baroque of Sicily distinctive. How does it differ from the Baroque in other countries and in other Italian regions, such as Rome and Piedmont? How was it possible to impose that particular character upon churches and palaces, sculpture and painting? What was the role of cities such as Palermo and Catania, and smaller towns like Noto? To what extent did it absorb styles from abroad? How decisive a factor in change and renewal was the Sicilian earthquake? All these questions go to the heart of an architecture that was open to the world of European Baroque and yet stubbornly protective of its own unique identity. 272 color illustrations.

LC Classification NumberNA1119