The Architectural History of Venice

by Deborah Howard

Book Overview

This book is the indispensable guide to the history of architecture in Venice, encompassing the city's fascinating variety of buildings from ancient times to the present day. Completely updated and filled with splendid new illustrations, this edition invites all visitors to Venice, armchair travelers, and students of Renaissance art and architecture to a fuller appreciation of the buildings of this uniquely beautiful city.
"The best concise introduction...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300090293
• ISBN13: 9780300090291
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 2.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

The Architectural History of Venice: Revised and enlarged edition

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Great Start Point

Mrs. Howard not only describes "the stones" of this city , but illuminate the soul with details of great historic relevance.Beacuse of her I learned about the Ruskin's classic book on Venice and the influence of the Arabs on the West.This is a very good start point to explore in detail(with books and travel) the architectural treasures ofthis dream surounded by water.