num_pages: 418
description: This monograph discusses the career of Carlo Maderno (1556-1629), best known today as the architect who designed and built St. Peter's great nave and facade. In addition to the informative text, which is an ideal introduction to the Roman cultural and artistic scene, there is a comprehensive catalogue of works based on newly discovered drawings and documents. This is the only book on Maderno in English and the definitive treatment in any language of the Roman architecture of his time.
language: English
title: Carlo Maderno and Roman Architecture, 1580-1630.
titlecomplete: Carlo Maderno and Roman Architecture, 1580-1630.
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Pennsylvania State Univ Pr