Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Giovanni Battista Piranesi is a book written by Benjamin Burges Moore, which provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of the famous Italian artist and architect, Giovanni Battista Piranesi. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Piranesi's life and career.The first chapter of the book provides an overview of Piranesi's early life and education, while the second chapter delves into his early career as an architect and designer. The third chapter explores Piranesi's interest in archaeology and his passion for ancient Roman art and architecture, which heavily influenced his later work.The fourth chapter of the book focuses on Piranesi's most famous works, the Carceri d'Invenzione, a series of etchings depicting imaginary prisons and dungeons. The fifth chapter discusses Piranesi's later career as a printmaker and his contributions to the field of architectural theory.Throughout the book, Moore provides a detailed analysis of Piranesi's artistic style and techniques, as well as his influence on subsequent generations of artists and architects. The book also includes numerous illustrations of Piranesi's works, providing readers with a visual representation of his artistic legacy.Overall, Giovanni Battista Piranesi is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this influential artist and architect, providing a comprehensive overview of his career and lasting impact on the world of art and architecture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.