Andrea Palladio was one of the most influential figures that the field of architecture has ever produced. For classical architects, the term Palladian stands for a vocabulary of architectural forms embodying perfection and beauty. This special issue of the A+U celebrates 450 years of Palladian architecture in and around the Italian city Vicenza and introduces readers to its rich history.

– Contents: Andrea Palladio in Vicenza Essay: A Silkworm, a Construction Kit, a Ruined Temple and a Book: Clues to the Reasons for Palladio’s Success Guido Beltramini Villa Godi Palazzo Thiene Villa Saraceno Villa Poiana Logge del the Palazzo della Ragione “Basilica” Palazzo Chiercati Villa Cornaro Villa Badoer Villa Emo Villa Foscari “La Malcontenta” Interview: History of Villa Foscari Antonio Foscari, the owner of Villa Foscari Palazzo Valmarana Loggia del Capitaniato Villa Almerico Capra “La Rotonda”Essay: Valmarana Family and “La Rotonda” Nicolò Valmarana, the son of the owner of “La Rotonda” Palazzo Barbaran da Porto Teatro Olimpico Palazzo Volpe Project Map Chronological List of the Works of Palladio, 1531–1595

Veste editoriale: Brossura
Formato: 22×29
Pagine: 208
Lingua: J-GB
Anno: 2011
 
ISSN: 03899160-494