L' Architettura Civile

Purple boards are clean and bright with gilt printing to spine. Beautiful paper snd type face for this reprinting of a book originally published in Parma in 1711. The author, Da Bibiena, was theatre architect to Ranuccio Farnese, Duke of Parma, and traveled throughout Spain and Italy designing churches and theatres, as well as grand sets for temporary use. He eschewed conservative symmetry which is what he discusses in the five sections of this treatise . Beatuiful drawings, both technical and decorative throughout. Book measures 10-1/4"x13-3/4" and has 159 pages.

Product Info

Publisher: Benjamin Blom Inc.

Year: 1971

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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