num_pages: 799
description: Ficacci (curator of the National Institute of Graphic Arts in Rome) presents the complete copperplate etchings of Piranesi one of the greatest draftsmen of architectural spaces both real and imagined. The works provide exquisitely detailed views of ancient and modern Rome's prisons churches bridges arches temples gardens piazzas villas tombs ornamental letters and architectural details. Each of the 31 sections is introduced by text in English German and French. The book contains 1030 illustrations. Annotation c. Book News Inc. Portland OR (booknews.com)
language: English
title: Piranesi the Complete Etchings
publisher: TASCHEN