Completely updated, this new edition is in full colour, with photographs, plans and illustrations, as well as detailed and accurate maps of the labyrinthine streets and canals. There is also a section of practical tips, ideas on food and wine, and how to navigate the transportation system.The depth of information and quality of research make this book the very best guide for the independent cultural traveler, as well as for all students of art history, architecture, and Italian culture. Ideal as an on-site guide or as a desk resource.
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Art historian Alta Macadam is a resident of Fiesole, on the hillside above Florence.
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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Fully revised 10th edition of this accessible, detailed guide to Venice.Completely updated, this is an essential handbook for any traveller who wants to fully understand the existence and future challenges of this unique and extraordinary city, as well as its history, art, architecture, cuisine and culture and its all-important relationship to the sea. Each of the six sestieri, or city districts, is covered in full, with major sights such as St Mark?s, the Doge?s Palace, the Accademia Art Gallery, the Guggenheim Museum given detailed treatment alongside a wealth of other museums, palaces, churches and monuments.Blue Guides are the best-presented, best-researched cultural guidebooks in the English language. Some key features of Blue Guide Venice:In full colour, with photographs, plans and illustrations, as well as detailed and accurate maps of the labyrinthine streets and canalsIllustrations that inform as well as decorate. Each photo is chosen to explain a key point of history, architecture or to give examples of the work of a major artist or sculptorFind out not just what you are looking at, but why: the Blue Guide contains a wealth of background detail, explaining how things are interconnectedUnderstand the part Venice played in Italian history, as an independent city state, powerhouse of Mediterranean trade, centre of art and learningLearn to recognise the work of some of the key artists who left their mark not just on Venice but on the world: Bellini, Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto, PalladioGuided walks around some of the most atmospheric corners of the city, for a visit that truly invites you to immerse yourselfAlongside in-depth coverage of the main districts, there are also extensive chapters on the Giudecca, the Lido?home of the film festival?and the other islands of the lagoonEven when the Biennale is not in season, its site is worth a visit for the architecture and decoration of its pavilionsDetailed glossaries covering specialist terms, and key artistsBeautifully printed and laid out, a book that is a pleasure to own, and perfect either for use on the street or for armchair research at home.See more, understand more, and enjoy more of Venice with the Blue Guide. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers CIN1905131941G
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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Fully revised 10th edition of this accessible, detailed guide to Venice.Completely updated, this is an essential handbook for any traveller who wants to fully understand the existence and future challenges of this unique and extraordinary city, as well as its history, art, architecture, cuisine and culture and its all-important relationship to the sea. Each of the six sestieri, or city districts, is covered in full, with major sights such as St Mark?s, the Doge?s Palace, the Accademia Art Gallery, the Guggenheim Museum given detailed treatment alongside a wealth of other museums, palaces, churches and monuments.Blue Guides are the best-presented, best-researched cultural guidebooks in the English language. Some key features of Blue Guide Venice:In full colour, with photographs, plans and illustrations, as well as detailed and accurate maps of the labyrinthine streets and canalsIllustrations that inform as well as decorate. Each photo is chosen to explain a key point of history, architecture or to give examples of the work of a major artist or sculptorFind out not just what you are looking at, but why: the Blue Guide contains a wealth of background detail, explaining how things are interconnectedUnderstand the part Venice played in Italian history, as an independent city state, powerhouse of Mediterranean trade, centre of art and learningLearn to recognise the work of some of the key artists who left their mark not just on Venice but on the world: Bellini, Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto, PalladioGuided walks around some of the most atmospheric corners of the city, for a visit that truly invites you to immerse yourselfAlongside in-depth coverage of the main districts, there are also extensive chapters on the Giudecca, the Lido?home of the film festival?and the other islands of the lagoonEven when the Biennale is not in season, its site is worth a visit for the architecture and decoration of its pavilionsDetailed glossaries covering specialist terms, and key artistsBeautifully printed and laid out, a book that is a pleasure to own, and perfect either for use on the street or for armchair research at home.See more, understand more, and enjoy more of Venice with the Blue Guide. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers CIN1905131941G
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Paperback. Zustand: New. The 10th edition of this accessible, detailed guide to the unique city of Venice is an essential handbook for any traveller who wants to fully understand the existence and future challenges of this extraordinary place, as well as its history, art, architecture, cuisine and culture.Completely updated, this new edition is in full colour, with photographs, superb plans and illustrations, detailed and accurate maps of the labyrinthine streets and canals. There is also a section of practical tips, ideas on food and wine and how to navigate the transport system.The depth of information and quality of research make this book the best guide for the independent cultural traveller as well as for all students of art history, architecture and Italian culture. Ideal as an on-site guide as well as a desk resource. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9781905131945
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Paperback. Zustand: New. The 10th edition of this accessible, detailed guide to the unique city of Venice is an essential handbook for any traveller who wants to fully understand the existence and future challenges of this extraordinary place, as well as its history, art, architecture, cuisine and culture.Completely updated, this new edition is in full colour, with photographs, superb plans and illustrations, detailed and accurate maps of the labyrinthine streets and canals. There is also a section of practical tips, ideas on food and wine and how to navigate the transport system.The depth of information and quality of research make this book the best guide for the independent cultural traveller as well as for all students of art history, architecture and Italian culture. Ideal as an on-site guide as well as a desk resource. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9781905131945
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The 10th edition of this accessible, detailed guide to the unique city of Venice is an essential handbook for any traveller who wants to fully understand the existence and future challenges of this extraordinary place, as well as its history, art, architecture, cuisine and culture.Completely updated, this new edition is in full colour, with photographs, superb plans and illustrations, detailed and accurate maps of the labyrinthine streets and canals. There is also a section of practical tips, ideas on food and wine and how to navigate the transport system.The depth of information and quality of research make this book the best guide for the independent cultural traveller as well as for all students of art history, architecture and Italian culture. Ideal as an on-site guide as well as a desk resource. Completely updated, new edition in full colour, with photographs, superb plans and illustrations, detailed and accurate maps of the labyrinthine streets and canals, all with the Blue Guides usual depth of information and quality of research. Includes a section of practicalities, ideas on food and wine and how to navigate the transport system. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781905131945