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Experience the allure of Italian printmaker Giovanni Battista Piranesi with 'The Piranesi Effect.' This beautifully illustrated book serves as both a homage and a scholarly analysis of Piranesi's incredible influence on art, architecture, and design. It features a collection of insightful essays from leading Australian and international artists, curators, and art historians who delve into Piranesi's creative legacy. Discover how this 18th-century visionary continues to inspire contemporary artists like Bill Henson and Ron McBurnie. With contributions from experts who explore Piranesi's world and its relevance to modern art practices, the book offers readers a rich understanding of artistic connections that span centuries. Perfect for anyone interested in art history, 'The Piranesi Effect' is a must-have addition to your collection. Enhance your knowledge of artistic inspiration across time and place. Plus, enjoy free shipping on this item, with delivery estimated within six weeks. Please note that once an order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Own a piece of art history and let the Piranesi Effect ignite your creative spark today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742234267
Year: 2015
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
The work of Italian printmaker Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778) has captivated artists, architects and designers for centuries. Although contemporary Australia is a long way from eighteenth-century Rome, it is home to substantial collections of his works, the largest being at the State Library of Victoria and the University of Melbourne.
The Piranesi Effect is a collection of exquisitely illustrated essays on the impact of Piranesi's work throughout the years. The book brings together Australian and international experts who investigate Piranesi's world and its connections to the study of art and the practice of artists today. From curators and art historians, to contemporary artists like Bill Henson and Ron McBurnie, the contributors each bring their own passion and insight into the work of Piranesi, illuminating what it is about his work that still inspires such wonder.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742234267
Year: 2015
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
The work of Italian printmaker Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778) has captivated artists, architects and designers for centuries. Although contemporary Australia is a long way from eighteenth-century Rome, it is home to substantial collections of his works, the largest being at the State Library of Victoria and the University of Melbourne.
The Piranesi Effect is a collection of exquisitely illustrated essays on the impact of Piranesi's work throughout the years. The book brings together Australian and international experts who investigate Piranesi's world and its connections to the study of art and the practice of artists today. From curators and art historians, to contemporary artists like Bill Henson and Ron McBurnie, the contributors each bring their own passion and insight into the work of Piranesi, illuminating what it is about his work that still inspires such wonder.