Uniform Title
Delle cose notabili che sono in Venetia. English
Title
Sansovino's Venice : a translation of Francesco Tatti da Sansovino's guidebook to Venice of 1561 / by Vaughan Hart and Peter Hicks.
Publication
New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, [2017]
Copyright Notice Date
©2017
Physical Description
xxiii, 366 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Notes
Translated from the Italian.
Summary
"This is the first English translation of Francesco Sansovino's (1521-1586) celebrated guide to Venice, which was first published in 1561. One of the earliest books to describe the monuments of Venice for inquisitive travelers, Sansovino's guide was written at a time when St. Mark's Piazza was in the process of taking the form we see today. With in-depth descriptions of the buildings created by the author's father, noted sculptor and architect Jacopo Sansovino (1486-1570), including the Mint, Library, and Loggetta, the volume presents a vivid portrait of Venice during a particularly rich moment in the city's history. An engaging introduction and scholarly annotations to the original text provide the modern reader with an appreciation of the history of this great city as well as a practical guide for seeking out and enjoying its Renaissance treasures"-- Provided by publisher.
Variant and related titles
Translation of Francesco Tatti da Sansovino's guidebook to Venice of 1561
Added to Catalog
December 18, 2017
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-352) and index.
Genre/Form
Biographies.
Early works.
Biographies.