A Sketch of Venetian History

A Sketch of Venetian History

Author: Sarah Pierroz

Publisher: Mosaic Press

Published: 2022-02-22

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1771615869

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A beautifully illustrated book exploring a unique take on Venice for curious travellers, lovers of history, art, architecture and the environmentally sensitive. This book also conveys a pervasive message of deep environmental and climactic concerns and the tragedy of how a Renaissance Empire has been turned into a contemporary amusement park. A Sketch of Venetian History will enchant, educate and challenge readers.Venice remains one of the jewels of Italy, of Europe, of the world. It is universally recognized as part of the artistic and architectural patrimony of humanity and in 1987 was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It receives over 22 million visitors each year!Since the fall of the Venetian Republic in 1797, Venezia has held an unrivalled place in the world's imagination and has inspired writers of prose and poetry, artists of all sorts, photographers, film makers, tourists and more. Yet, most people do not know the story of Venice. This book offers a unique portrait of Venice and weaves together many diverse subjects &– art, ecology, travel, history, all enriched by original line drawings of a unique style found on every page.A Sketch of Venetian History illuminates the Venetian Republic's history through six major eras &– from its early ecological formations, through its modest beginnings, to the height and potency of the Grand Republic, to its collapse and to its modern day challenges posed by environmentalism and massive tourism.


Murano Magic

Murano Magic

Author: Carl I. Gable

Publisher: Schiffer Art Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764319464

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The islands of Murano, in the lagoon of Venice, have been a sheltered community of glass artists for at least 700 years. With 250 stunning color photographs of Murano glass art and a detailed text that includes historical informaltion and family trees, this book is original in its comprehensive presentation of the artists, both past and present.


Venetian Colour

Venetian Colour

Author: Paul Hills

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 0300081359

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Discusses the relation of Venetian color to social, cultural, and environmental factors


Playful Pictures

Playful Pictures

Author: Chriscinda Henry

Publisher: Penn State University Press

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780271089119

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"Examines the intersection of private art collecting, domestic social life, and recreational practices in Renaissance Venice"--