La Villa

Author : Marion True,Jorge Silvetti
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Art museum architecture
ISBN : 0892368411

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The Getty Villa by Marion True,Jorge Silvetti Pdf

The original Getty Museum, housed in a replica of a Roman Villa on a site overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is one of Los Angeles's most treasured landmarks. Closed for almost ten years while renovations were made to the building and the site itself was transformed into a center for the study of antiquities and conservation, the Getty Villa is now set to open late in 2005. The Getty Villa is a lively history of the Getty Museum, its renowned antiquities collections, and its growth from a small museum in a ranch house in Malibu to its first home in a building designed to replicate what we know of the Villa dei Papiri, an ancient Roman villa partially uncovered in Herculaneum. Most engagingly, this book records the ten-year adventure in reconfiguring a beautiful, but topographically challenging, site into one that could continue to accommodate the splendid Museum building and also provide for an outdoor theater, laboratories for conservation work and research, offices for staff and visiting scholars, and an education program for adults and children. This is a story of architectural imagination, geographical challenges, and legal hurdles, all of which have resulted in a truly unique and beautiful site. The story is an enlightening and rewarding one for anyone interested in architecture and in the difficulties posed by building on a grand scale in the twenty-first century. Beautifully illustrated throughout, the book includes 250 reproductions of works of art, photographs of both the old and the new Getty Museum, site plans, and architectural elevations.

Author : Bartolomeo Taegio
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-21
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780812203806

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La Villa by Bartolomeo Taegio Pdf

Published in 1559 and appearing here for the first time in English, La Villa is a rare source of Renaissance landscape theory. Written by Bartolomeo Taegio, a Milanese jurist and man of letters, after his banishment (possibly for murder, Thomas E. Beck speculates), the text takes the form of a dialogue between two gentlemen, one a proponent of the country, the other of the city. While it is not a gardening treatise, La Villa reflects an aesthetic appreciation of the land in the Renaissance, reveals the symbolic and metaphorical significance of sixteenth-century gardens for their owners, and articulates a specific philosophy about the interaction of nature and culture in the garden. This edition of the original Italian text and Beck's English translation is augmented with notes in which Beck identifies numerous references to literary sources in La Villa and more than 280 people and places mentioned in the dialogue. The introduction illuminates Taegio's life and intellectual activity, his obligations to his sources, the cultural context, and the place of La Villa in Renaissance villa literature. It also demonstrates the enduring relevance of La Villa for architecture and landscape architecture. La Villa makes a valuable contribution to the body of literature about place-making, precisely because it treats the villa as an idea and not as a building type.

Author : Prof Saenz Ramirez
Publisher : Palibrio
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781463313326

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Los Protocolos de La Villa de Nuestra Senora Santa Anna de Camargo. 1762-1809. by Prof Saenz Ramirez Pdf

Author : Juan de VERÁSTEGUI
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1620
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0022812760

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Por Don P. de Berástegui, cuya es la villa de Alpera en el Reyno de Murcia. Contra la villa de Almansa, y consortes. Sobre la juridicion privativa de la dicha villa de Alpera by Juan de VERÁSTEGUI Pdf

Author : Nico F. Declercq
Publisher : Nico F. Declercq
Page : 2090 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9789083176949

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The Desclergues of la Villa Ducal de Montblanc, Second Edition Omnibus by Nico F. Declercq Pdf

The Desclergues of la Villa Ducal de Montblanc (2nd edition) is a comprehensive ancestral chronicle, meticulously tracing the Desclergues family lineage from the Greek era through the Villa Ducal de Montblanc in Tarragona to the present in Belgium. This omnibus edition compiles the entire acclaimed series, offering an exhaustive account of the Desclergues of Montblanc alongside the author's other ancestral lines, including de Patin, de Patin de Langemark, Lesage, Benoit, Den Dauw, 't Kint, Surmont, de Croock, Ardan, Lammens, Decaestecker, and de Silva of Uduwara in Sri Lanka. This scholarly work is enriched by a comprehensive DNA analysis, providing genetic depth to the historical narrative. Each family line is intricately contextualized within its historical setting, with facsimile images of archival records offering tangible evidence of the past. This beautifully illustrated book presents a visually engaging experience, enhancing historical insights and making it an invaluable resource for students, historians, and anyone passionate about genealogical studies. Nico Felicien Declercq, a full professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is a distinguished scholar. With a Ph.D. from Ghent University and an MSc from the Catholic University of Leuven, his prolific academic career encompasses numerous published works. His passion for history and genealogy led him to meticulously document his ancestral lineage, culminating in this comprehensive work. Professor Declercq's interdisciplinary approach and dedication to rigorous research have earned him a reputation for excellence in the scientific community and among genealogical enthusiasts. He is also the author of several philosophical novels published under a pseudonym.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1659
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0021078977

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Relacion del viage, que desde la villa de Madrid ha hecho a la de Yrun, el excelentissimo señor Don Luys Mendez de Haro y Sotomayor ... por mandado del Rey Don Felipe Quarto ... a tratar los ajustamientos de la paz con el señor Cardenal Iulio Mazarino ... y el estado que tiene esta paz, hasta el dia primero de agosto deste año de 1659 by Anonim Pdf

Author : James S. Ackerman
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-17
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780691252322

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The Villa by James S. Ackerman Pdf

A classic account of the villa—from ancient Rome to the twentieth century—by “the preeminent American scholar of Italian Renaissance architecture” (Architect’s Newspaper) In The Villa, James Ackerman explores villa building in the West from ancient Rome to twentieth-century France and America. In this wide-ranging book, he illuminates such topics as the early villas of the Medici, the rise of the Palladian villa in England, and the modern villas of Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier. Ackerman uses the phenomenon of the “country place” as a focus for examining the relationships between urban and rural life, between building and the natural environment, and between architectural design and social, cultural, economic, and political forces. “The villa,” he reminds us, “accommodates a fantasy which is impervious to reality.” As city dwellers idealized country life, the villa, unlike the farmhouse, became associated with pleasure and asserted its modernity and status as a product of the architect’s imagination.

Author : Mantha Zarmakoupi
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Art
ISBN : 9783110203882

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The Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum by Mantha Zarmakoupi Pdf

The Villa of the Papyri is a unique archaeological site and has been very influential in the field of classical studies. The papyri (the only intact library to survive from Greco-Roman antiquity) and bronze sculptures found in the villa have contributed to our knowledge of the ancient world and the villa has become for us the "ideal model" of Roman luxury villa culture. This volume brings together papers delivered by experts in various fields addressing the cultural significance of this ancient site in its contemporary Roman context as well as its cultural reception from its discovery over two hundred and fifty years ago to the most recent excavations in the late twentieth century. They also explore the ways in which digital archaeology can assist our efforts to understand and investigate ancient sites. Topics treated include the Villa's architecture, decoration, and content (i.e., wall-paintings, sculptures, and papyri); their reception since the 18th century; and the current state of knowledge based on the recent partial excavations in the Villa, presented here in English for the first time. Furthermore, the use of digital models of the Villa that incorporate the data from the new excavations and a discussion on the ways in which such models may be used for educational and research purposes are also presented.

Author : Carol C. Mattusch,Henry Lie
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Art
ISBN : 0892367229

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The Villa Dei Papiri at Herculaneum by Carol C. Mattusch,Henry Lie Pdf

The Villa dei Papiri at Herculaneum-buried during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79, then rediscovered in 1750-contained a large collection of bronze and marble statuary and busts. Before they were published or exhibited, the sculptures were restored so as to appear whole: it is thus that they helped to shape early modern tastes in classical sculpture. The book describes the nature of the ancient sculptures and their impact on the modern public. Their chance discovery affected the interpretation of the statues-their styles and subjects-over the course of the next 250 years. The ancient sculptures were copied extensively in reproductions of various sizes and patinas. The author traces the popularity of these copies in Europe and America. Also presented in the book is a technical study of the production techniques and materials of the sculptures, as well as of their modern restoration history. Scientific analyses and detailed photographs reveal both how the pieces were cast and pieced together in antiquity and how they were restored in the eighteenth century. Even though this collection has been known for two and a half centuries, this book covers for the first time the eclectic nature of the sculptures, their acutual condition, and their quality, pointing in some cases to mass production.

Author : Jacques Sbriglio
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-24
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9783035603064

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Le Corbusier – Les Villas La Roche-Jeanneret / The Villas La Roche-Jeanneret by Jacques Sbriglio Pdf

le Corbusier: "La Roche, when one owns such a splendid art collection as yours, one must construct a house that does it honour." - La Roche: "Very well then, build this house for me." This was the genesis of the Villa La Roche (1923-1925), a brilliant synthesis of residence and private gallery, as recounted by the Swiss banker and collector of Cubist art, Raoul la Roche. The developmental leap which Le Corbusier made in his architecture and the liberty of expression in his use of colour, light and spatial organisation which he discovered during the final stages of this project inaugurated his rise to one of the giants of 20th century architecture. This guide leads the reader through both the Villa La Roche and the attached Villa Jeanneret, which houses the Fondation Le Corbusier.

Author : Rosemary Sullivan
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 749 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780061856891

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Villa Air-Bel by Rosemary Sullivan Pdf

“Rosemary Sullivan goes beyond the confines of Air-Bel to tell a fuller story of France during the tense years from 1933 to 1941. . . . A moving tale of great sacrifice in tumultuous times.” — Publishers Weekly Paris 1940. Andre Breton, Max Ernst, Marc Chagall, Consuelo de Saint-Exupery, and scores of other cultural elite denounced as enemies of the conquering Third Reich, live in daily fear of arrest, deportation, and death. Their only salvation is the Villa Air-Bel, a chateau outside Marseille where a group of young people, financed by a private American relief organization, will go to extraordinary lengths to keep them alive. In Villa Air-Bel, Rosemary Sullivan sheds light on this suspenseful, dramatic, and intriguing story, introducing the brave men and women who use every means possible to stave off the Nazis and the Vichy officials, and goes inside the chateau’s walls to uncover the private worlds and the web of relationships its remarkable inhabitants developed.

Author : Museo nazionale di Villa Giulia
Publisher : L'ERMA di BRETSCHNEIDER
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 888265012X

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The Villa Giulia National Etruscan Museum by Museo nazionale di Villa Giulia Pdf

Author : Cristina Acidini Luchinat,Gilberto Bedini
Publisher : Images Publishing
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 192074472X

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The Villas Of Lucca by Cristina Acidini Luchinat,Gilberto Bedini Pdf

Not only a photographic revelation of the residential treasures of Lucca, but an exploration of the artistic and cultural heritage of the region.

Author : Jacques Sbriglio
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-24
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9783035603958

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Le Corbusier. The Villa Savoye by Jacques Sbriglio Pdf

With its uncompromising and clear construction, theVilla Savoye, completed in 1931, establishedLe Corbusier s reputation as an undisputed masterof twentieth-century architecture. André Malraux placed it on the historic register in 1964. In this guide, historic documents and new photographs providean in-depth presentationboth to visitors to the site and to interested readers at home.

Author : Jesus de la Villa,Max Illingworth
Publisher : New In Chess
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-13
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9789056917531

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Dismantling the Sicilian by Jesus de la Villa,Max Illingworth Pdf

This a completely new edition, updated and extended from the original 2009 publication. It includes important changes in the basic framework of the repertoire and presents lots of new ideas and hundreds of novelties. The Sicilian Defence is the most widely played chess opening, both at club level as well as among top grandmasters. Since Black gets dynamic play in almost all variations, Black players of all levels will probably continue to play the Sicilian for a long time to come. It has been difficult for White to obtain any advantage in Sicilian sidelines, and this book therefore presents a complete repertoire for White in the most important main lines: the Open Sicilians with 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3. Each variation is presented with its main ideas, its typical tactics and strategies, and with instructive games. The authors always summarize the most important features.