Puppi, Lionello,

The stones of Venice / by Lionello Puppi ; photographs Mark E. Smith. - 175 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 31 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

In the beginning were the waters -- The stones that we tread -- Surrounded by stone -- Enchanted stones.

The Venetians were great craftsmen and artists, and their use of stone is unparalleled in any other city. This specially photographed book on Venice is a thesis on the texture, colour, shape and endless uses of stone in the hands of sensitive artists.



0865652457 9780865652453

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Building stones--Italy--Venice--Pictorial works
Architectural photography--Italy--Venice


Venice (Italy)--Pictorial works

TA426 / .P8613 2002

721.0441094531