Carlo Scarpa: Architecture and Design
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Carlo Scarpa was a virtuoso of light, a master of detail, and a connoisseur of materials. Today he is known as a 20th-century master of architecture. To mark the first centenary of Scarpa's birth, all his works are presented here for the first time. The 250 illustrations cover all 58 of his structures, including the Castelvecchio Museum (Verona), the Olivetti showroom (Venice), and the Brion Tomb in San Vito d'Altivole (Treviso), as well as his important glass designs. The book includes essays by leading architects and architecture critics, offering an extensive overview of Scarpa's life as well as interpretations of his architecture. Known as the "Frank Lloyd Wright of Italy," Scarpa's decorative style has become a model for architects wishing to revive craft and luscious materials in the contemporary manner. Review: Overlooked genius - A different kind of monograph on the great maestro. Unique views of his masterpieces and quotes revealing his humility. Review: Scarpa architecture and more - this is a beautiful book and a thorough account of Scarpa's work. I think it's indispensable for a Scarpa lover.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 114 Reviews |
M**N
Overlooked genius
A different kind of monograph on the great maestro. Unique views of his masterpieces and quotes revealing his humility.
B**G
Scarpa architecture and more
this is a beautiful book and a thorough account of Scarpa's work. I think it's indispensable for a Scarpa lover.
A**R
Historical architectural significance
Reference Library
R**A
Four Stars
the legend!
R**R
I recently was exposed to his work and was amazed how ahead of his time he was
I recently was exposed to his work and was amazed how ahead of his time he was. A brilliant designer and his attention to detail. A beautifully photographed book.
D**N
catalog of all the works but....
Catalog of all the works but.... photos of Gavina showroom, Olivetti showroom and the Venezuela Pavilion in the Giardini are quite poor. I assume that when preparing this book these projects were not in their best state (some functioning as silly stores for silly merchandise). Now these buildings have been restored and emptied out and mainly functioning as museum/exhibiton spaces, so in other more recent books you will find better photos.
P**O
SCARPA!
Beautiful book on one of the most poetic architects of the 20th century. Scarpa's genius and grace is show with grace and dignity.
A**R
Five Stars
good
D**X
Interesting
Great book
U**N
Alles bestens
Alles bestens
T**T
A truly great book!
A beautiful book on an amazing architect. A real joy to have bought!
J**V
Not the best
Not the best pictures, a lot of churches. Not what I expected.
A**O
Llego en el tiempo esperado
Espereba mas contenido en cuanto a fografia sobre la obra del maestro pero no fue asi aun asi es un libro que trae algunos detalles para consulta.
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