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- Data di uscita: 05-02-2000
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I figured it was about time I got into Palladio! A wonderful introduction to his works and a pretty comprehensive overview of his career. It sets the groundwork for further reading (probably especially The Four Books on Architecture -- hefty) which I will surely carry out sometime down the line.
I actually got really into this, and now I really like Palladio. The book lost me after like, chapter 3, but I still enjoyed learning about his weird architectural style. Guys, the Villa Rotunda is insane.
Combines socio-economic history with architectural observation. Ackerman is just as fresh and insightful as when I read it 30 years ago as a student - great architectural history: [Palladio] had he not existed he would have to have been invented. In a sense, he was invented. If the quasi-country gen Leggi tutto
Ackerman crafts a very compelling story out of the life and work of Palladio. You come away from reading this with a deep appreciation for this innovative architect and an understanding for why his impact has been so great. In particular the chapters on Palladio's villas in the Veneto are fascinatin Leggi tutto
Not for the general reader. Difficult to get through without background knowledge of architectural terms and theory.
I read this front to back to get a full feel for Palladio and his journey, but I was wrong for doing so. I got this book when I started working at a studio with the same name to get a background on Palladio. It covered some ground but left me wanting. This book doesn't read as a biography of Palladio Leggi tutto
More technical than I expected. I am ashamed to say I lost interest before finishing it.
Somewhat dull, as an account of Palladio's work and thinking.
A straightforward and well-paced look at Palladio's work in context. Ackerman's writing is clear enough for a lay reader like myself without sacrificing on detail. Historically informative and engaging.
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