Palazzi of Sicily by Angheli Zalapi Hardcover Book, Italy

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Palazzi of Sicily by Angheli Zalapi Hardcover.
This book is the first to trace the evolution in style of the … Read more Palazzi of Sicily by Angheli Zalapi Hardcover.
This book is the first to trace the evolution in style of the fabulous homes that have been built on the island of Sicily, from feudal castles to city mansions and country villas.
Hardcover, 324 pages.
Fabulous pictures, illustrations of the treasures in artwork in the Palace.
Following the success of Portrait of Venice and Palaces of Rome, this beautiful book tours the palaces, villas, and castles of Sicily. From the ancient Roman villa of Piazza Armerina through the Arab castles, baroque masterpieces such as Villa Pallagonia, to the art-nouveau Villa Bordonaro alle Croci- these pages reveal 30 public and private dwellings built and furnished by Italy's greatest architects and artists over the centuries. Luxuriant gardens full of flowers and statues, antique tapestries, glorious frescoed, and priceless furniture appear in hundreds of full-color photographs. History, art and anecdote intertwine in the text for an enchanting view of Sicily's great heritage
This is a beautiful coffee table or library book.
Title Palaces of Sicily Author Zalapi, Angheli
Format/Binding Hardcover First Edition 1998. See less