La Basilica Di San Marco a Venezia. Ediz. Inglese
La Basilica Di San Marco a Venezia. Ediz. Inglese

Author: Ettore Vio

Publisher: Scala Group

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13:

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The church that the Venetians built to house the body of St. Mark, taken by them from Alexandria, is famous the world over. They spared no expense, and employed the most skilled artisans, to create a monument to their faith in their patron saint and to their commercial and artistic glory. Mosaics, marbles, pavements, sculptures, icons and decorations are unrivalled in their sumptuousness and as examples of Byzantine art at its apex. With 133 high-quality color photographs, including many details and many full-page illustrations, this book provides complete documentation of the history and decorative program of the Basilica. It will appeal to those who are interested in Venice, in Byzantine art, in mosaics, pavements, the decorative arts, and Church history.

The Treasures of Venice
The Treasures of Venice

Author: Antonio Manno

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 9788854400269

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Il volume, una guida agile e facile da maneggiare ma ricca di immagini di ottima qualità , suggerisce itinerari semplici ed esaurienti attraverso una delle città -museo più affascinanti del mondo. Testi e fotografie, corredati da carte planimetriche e da schede riassuntive, aiutano il lettore ad addentrarsi lungo le calli e all'interno degli edifici più belli di Venezia, alla scoperta degli estremi confini dell'arte. Edizione in lingua inglese. Annotation Supplied by Informazioni Editoriali

Venice is a Fish: A Cultural Guide
Venice is a Fish: A Cultural Guide

Author: Tiziano Scarpa

Publisher: Profile Books

Published: 2010-07-09

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1847651720

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'Every year, hundreds of books on the city are published, but none resembles this one' - Independent 'This gem of a book offers practical advice but in a distinctly lyrical tone. If you are lucky enough to be going there, take Venice is a Fish and you will want for nothing' - Sunday Telegraph Built on an inverted forest, paved with a tortoiseshell of boulders, Venice is a maze of tiny alleys, bridges and squares. Tiziano Scarpa wanders through the city, recounting the customs and secrets that only Venetians know. With everything from practical advice for aspiring Venetian lovers to hints at where to find the best bacaro, Scarpa waves the tourist in the right direction and, without naming a single restaurant, hotel or bar, relates the secret language needed to experience the real Venice. So ignore the street signs - why fight the labyrinth? Venice, the fish, is ready to swallow you whole.