Meek, H. A. 1922-

Guarino Guarini and his architecture : txt H.A. Meek - viii, 194 p. ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. book

Includes index.

Includes bibliography: p. 185-189.

Contents:
1 Introduction 1 --
2 Early days 5 --
3 Spain and Portugal 12 --
4 Sicily 19 --
5 Paris 27 --
6 Turin 41 --
7 San Lorenzo 45 --
8 Santissima Sindone 61 --
9 Palaces 80 --
10 Other Works 119 --
11 Other Writings 144 --
12 Guarini’s legacy 154 --
13 Notes to the Text 173 --
14 Bibliography 185 --
15 Index 191 --




Guarino Guarini (1624- 1683) was one of the outstanding architects of the late Italian Baroque, whose work in Sicily and Turin was later to be profoundly influential in Austria, southern Germany and Bohemia. This book -- the first about Guarini in English -- examines his life and architectural achievements --

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Guarini, Guarino 1624-1683 --Criticism and interpretation.


Architecture, Baroque--Italy.
Architects--Italy--17th century

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