Notes: Renowned as one of the finest printmakers of the eighteenth century, Giovanni
Battista Piranesi is best know for his etched views of Rome and its antiquities,
as well as for his highly influential suite of drawings entitled Carceri, or
Imaginary Prisons. Trained as an architect, Piranesi revolutionized architecture
and design through his combination of decorative elements and ornamental motifs
from the Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman styles. Until
recently, his work as the designer of interiors and furnishings has been
largely uncelebrated. Published in conjunction with a major exhibition at the
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.
Softcover: 360pp:8.5"x11" more than 250 integrated illustrations
