{"product_id":"massimo-listri-italian-palaces","title":"Massimo Listri. Italian Palaces","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-information__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact us for delivery options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll across Italy, magnificent palaces dominate the cityscapes,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etheir grandeur redolent of power, intrigue, wealth, and culture. \u003c\/span\u003eThis book opens the imposing doors of the best of them,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etaking readers on a mesmerizing journey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethrough their architectural glories and vivid histories. Step inside, wonder at their splendor, and explore their secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__description--content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose your eyes and recall an Italian cityscape to mind and it’s most likely that a grand palazzo will dominate the view.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Milan in the north to Palermo in the south, these majestic buildings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave forever formed such an important\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epart of the architectural and cultural spirit of the cities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethey grace. And this book is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyour ticket inside those imposing walls to enjoy the opulence and mysteries therein.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"keyword-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/en\/collection\/massimo-listri\/\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"\/en\/collection\/massimo-listri\/\"\u003eMassimo Listri\u003c\/a\u003e, whose previous work took us through the great wooden portals, spiral staircases and shelf-lined corridors of the world's most famous libraries, now invites us into the most magnificent and significant of Italy’s palaces.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach of these beautifully designed and crafted private palaces exudes its own stories of power, wealth, art and culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– and you can explore their glorious corridors and uncover every secret of their colorful past. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese stunning palaces cover a range of architectural styles, from the fortified Medieval walls right through to the ornate baroque and rococo designs of the late 18th-century. With an important introduction by Robert Stalla, the scholarly historian of Italian architecture, \u003cspan\u003eListri's perfectly poised images capture not only the architectural grandeur of each palace, but also the unique atmosphere created in each over time \u003c\/span\u003eby the lives and tastes of their occupants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeander at your leisure though\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003erichly-storied pasts, via\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003emeticulous descriptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the palazzo Te a Mantua, palazzo Medici Riccardi and palazzo Pitti in Florence, palazzo Barberini, palazzo Farnese, palazzo Qurinale and others in Rome, as well as Palermo's unforgettable palazzo Butera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual and narrative power of this journey is simply testament to the ever-enduring allure of these timeless spaces, where past and present converge in a celebration of art and architecture, history and heritage, beauty and knowledge. In short,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eit’s a magical journey through styles and stories that make this collection a joy to experience – one that’s impossible to forget\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography--biographies\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography--wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"read-more__biography--title\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography--item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography--text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca class=\"keyword-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/en\/collection\/massimo-listri\/\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"\/en\/collection\/massimo-listri\/\"\u003eMassimo Listri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Florence native, is a photographer renowned for his masterful architectural and interior compositions. Known for capturing the opulence and rich histories of palaces, libraries, and museums, his work has been featured in design magazines and, in collaboration with international publishers, been collated into over 70 books. 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