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OverviewThe award-winning author of A Clearing in the Distance focuses on the designs, constructions, and writings of the Italian Renaissance architect, noting the influence of his works on such structures as the White House. Reprint. 25,000 first printing. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Witold RybczynskiPublisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd Imprint: Scribner Dimensions: Width: 13.70cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 21.30cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9780743205870ISBN 10: 0743205871 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 01 December 2003 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThe New York Times Evocative, compelling, charming, The Perfect House is the perfect traveling companion. Los Angeles Times Rybczynski's clear description of what he sees and his lucid explanations of Palladio's ideas and methods enable the reader to see and understand the essence of this architect's accomplishments. The New York Times Evocative, compelling, charming, The Perfect House is the perfect traveling companion. The Philadelphia Inquirer Rybczynski has applied all his usual grace, style, and curiosity to explore an important chapter of domestic history. Ross King author of Brunelleschi's Dome [A] wonderfully informative and evocative guide to both the elegant rooms of Palladio's villas and the fascinating history of how a humble stonemason from Padua became one of the most influential architects of all time. Ross King<p>author of Brunelleschi's Dome <p>[A] wonderfully informative and evocative guide to both the elegant rooms of Palladio's villas and the fascinating history of how a humble stonemason from Padua became one of the most influential architects of all time.<p> <i>The New York Times</i> Evocative, compelling, charming, <i>The Perfect House</i> is the perfect traveling companion. Author InformationWitold Rybczynski has written about architecture and urbanism for The New York Times, Time, The Atlantic, and The New Yorker. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book Home and the award-winning A Clearing in the Distance, as well as The Biography of a Building, The Mysteries of the Mall, and Now I Sit Me Down. The recipient of the National Building Museum's 2007 Vincent Scully Prize, he lives with his wife in Philadelphia, where he is emeritus professor of architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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