Covering a period of more than a millennium, Assouline's coffee-table book "Venice: La Serenissima" describes the centuries-long existence of a city shaped by water, power and imagination.
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Covering a period of more than a millennium, Assouline's coffee-table book "Venice: La Serenissima" chronicles the centuries of a city shaped by water, power and imagination. Venice: La Serenissima paints a comprehensive portrait of one of the world's most extraordinary cities, revealing Venice as a place where history, culture, architecture and spirituality converge.
Written by Venetian historian Alberto Toso Fei and introduced by renowned architect Peter Marino, the book approaches the city from a profound historical and anthropological perspective and captures the timeless spirit of Venice beyond its famous landmarks. Iconic photographs by Helmut Newton and Cecil Beaton appear alongside artworks from rare books, archives, institutions and private collections, creating a visual record as rich as the story itself.
"Venice. To visit is to be strongly jostled between fantasy and very real architectural splendor." - Peter Marino, American Architect
Built around approximately sixty defining moments, the narrative unfolds chronologically, beginning with the fabled founding of Venice in 421 AD and continuing through more than a millennium of history. From the wooden piles supporting the city's foundations and the powerful rule of the doges, to Venice's maritime dominance and artistic flowering, the book traces the rise of the Venetian Republic and the cultural forces that shaped it. The journey extends to modern Venice, covering figures such as Peggy Guggenheim and the ongoing cultural vitality of the Venice Biennale, while also highlighting efforts to preserve the fragile city for future generations.
Specifications
Title: Venice: La Serenissima
Author: Alberto Toso Fei, Peter Marino
Publisher: Assouline
Size: 410 x 480 x 90 mm
Size: 248 pages
Weight: 9.9 Kg
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781649806161
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