Piranesi’s Views Of Rome Colouring Book

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Eighteenth-century Venetian etcher Giovanni Battista Piranesi thought of himself as an architect. Piranesison of a stonemason, nephew of an engineer, and brother of a Carthusian monkstudied stage design and perspective. As a young man he moved to Rome, apprenticed to etcher Giuseppe Vasi, and began making a living through his etchings of the citys ruins and other structures. These were, essentially, souvenirs for well-heeled tourists. Though he struggled to work as an architect, his knowledge of and facility with the subject lent authority to his art.

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For the colouring aficionado: Introduction about Giovanni Battista Piranesi. 50 original artworks to colour. Lay-flat binding and high-quality paper-easy to use with all your fine colouring tools. Thoughtfully conceived and engagingly intricate, Pomegranate’s coloring books combine stunning illustrations, high-quality paper, and sturdy construction to delight generations of coloring enthusiasts. With subjects ranging from fine art, nature, and architecture to history, the metaphysical, and more, Pomegranate’s coloring books offer something for everyone. Visit www.pomegranate.com to see our full selection.

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Weight 0,585 kg
Dimensions 21,6 × 28,4 × 1,3 cm
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108

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English

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General – Trade / Code: K

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