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Title: Venice: Art & Architecture by Giandomenico Romanelli ISBN: 3-89508-593-6 Publisher: Konemann Pub. Date: June, 1999 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 2 List Price(USD): $99.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.83 (6 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Magnificent!
Comment: I concur with others who reviewed this book and give it top billing! The photos are exquisitely clear and are a good representation of what the city offers. The text is quite complete, although I, too, would have liked to have seen more on Venetian glass. Another fabulous collection for those who love the jewel of a city or for any lover of fine art and architecture.
Rating: 5
Summary: Venice Art & Architecture
Comment: I borrowed these books from a friend. I could not believe my eyes. They are most fantastic! I have ordered a set for myself. I recommend them highly!
Rating: 4
Summary: Slightly lacking on the art side of things
Comment: The book consists of two books in a slipcase, and given its unusually large format and high quality paper, it weighs a ton. The weight is however well substantiated by the contents! The progression is chronological, right from the beginnings of Venice in Volume I, to modern items at the end of Volume II. The architecture side of things is covered by hundreds of top quality photographs of buildings inside and outside, as well as drawings, old photographs, and building plans. As for the art, there are countless clear representations of the masterpieces of the city. Having been in the city a few times, this book adds so much value, firstly by showing me reminders of the places and objects I have seen, and secondly by exposing the interiors of buildings usually closed to the casual visitor.
The reason why I rated this four stars instead of five, is because the book does not give as much coverage to Venice's art museums as I feel it should. Sure, the contents of the art museums were in large part not manufactured by Venetian artists, but all this art now forms part of Venice on account of having been in its museums for decades. Understandably, however, that would probably require another two volumes! Another area that was perhaps not covered sufficiently is that of glass. After all, Venetian glass is world famous, and it deserved more than a short chapter.
Overall however, this is the sort of book one would expect to find in the reference section of a top class library, and yet the price makes it affordable for your own home. It is also very much a scholarly work, filled with details in the text section. It is thus perfect for both those who want to look at the stunning pictures, and those who want to really get into the story behind it all. You will not be disappointed, and I recommend this work without reservation.
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Title: Venice: Art & Architecture by Marion Kaminski, Konemann ISBN: 3829026676 Publisher: Konemann Pub. Date: August, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.98 |
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Title: Art in Venice by Stefano Zuffi ISBN: 0810981734 Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Pub. Date: 01 May, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.98 |
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Title: Treason : Liberal Treachery from the Cold War to the War on Terrorism by Ann Coulter ISBN: 1400050308 Publisher: Crown Forum Pub. Date: 24 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $26.95 |
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