Rome Eternal City: Photographic Guide

Travel

Mafalda Montella, Emma

Europe

Scripta Maneant Editori

• With many previously unpublished images by Alfredo Foglia and his nephew Pio Foglia\n• Alfredo founded his photographic studio in 1921. He is the progenitor of a family of photographers that has spanned the entire century and Pio has achieved several specializations in photography, in Italy and abroad, collaborating with important organizations such as National Geographic\nAn expert in Pompeian studies and a qualified tourist guide since 2005, Professor De Albentiis has been Professor of Style, History of Art and Costume at the "Pietro Vannucci" Academy of Fine Arts, which in 2003 awarded him the title of Honorary Academician. In addition to his academic activity, which has also seen him involved as a visiting professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bilbao, Thessaloniki, Pontevedra, Córdoba Oporto and Nanjing, De Albentiis also stands out for his activity as a militant critic of contemporary art and as a promoter of sensitivity towards art and history, through his collaboration with various cultural bodies and associations. In this volume, he reconstructs the history of the discovery and excavation of Pompeii, immersing the reader in every aspect of Pompeian civilization. A journey to discover the main areas and spaces dedicated to public and private life in Pompeii before the terrible eruption of 79 AD, which fatally decreed both its destruction and its preservation. The magnificence of Pompeii's villas, temples and squares is brought to life in this volume, together with an exhaustive analysis of the religious, economic, social, residential and funerary life of its civilization. Text in English and Italian.

Pompeii: A Life Revealed

Arts & Photography

De Albentiis, Emidio

History & Criticism

• Highlights the creative genius of Ottavio Missoni, founder of the iconic fashion brand\n• A beautifully illustrated history of both the founder and the brand\n• Explores the synergy between fashion and art\n• Created in association with Luca Missoni, artistic director of the Missoni Archives\nPublished to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Missoni founder Ottavio Missoni, this beautifully illustrated book tells the story of one of the great Italian fashion houses, from the origins of the family business to its worldwide fame as an icon of “Made in Italy.” Creativity, ingenuity, and invention have been hallmarks of Italian art since the Renaissance. This book puts the Missoni fashion and décor brands in historical and artistic context, showing how Italian designers offer a vision of the present and the future through their understanding of the past, while creating a new creative language in the process. Edited by Massimiliano Capella and coordinated by Luca Missoni, artistic director of the Missoni Archives. Text in English and Italian.

Missoni

Capella, Massimiliano

Graphic Design

•Presents new photography of the Sistine Chapel, one of the most-visited places in the world The images in this volume are the result of the photo shoot carried out in the Sistine Chapel between December 2015 and January 2016. New technologies have made it possible to achieve spectacular results, ensuring a more faithful and accurate reproduction of the Sistine masterpieces. The use of innovative Gigapixel technology has allowed achievements in life-size reproductions of the frescoes and an until now unpublished reading of the entire decoration of the Sistine, restoring its clarity and original color. Text in English and Italian.

Sistine Chapel

Paolucci, Antonio

•Published to coincide with the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's death This volume represents an important tool for getting to know every aspect of Leonardo da Vinci's work: his pictorical tecnique, his scientific and technological investigation, his study on anatomy, his Codices, and every suggestion produced by his genius. All works and paintings are accompanied by descriptive and technical sheets, and ample space has been given to images and details, to the updated report on his most controversial works, to those of recent critical acceptance, and to the masterpieces that have animated the international debate such as The Encarnate Angel, the Salvator Mundi, and La Bella Principessa (Portrait of Bianca Sforza). The narrative captions reveal the most curious aspects of the history of each painting. Thanks to the direct contribution of collectors and museums the photographic reproductions of paintings and works reflect the last restorations. Text in English and French.

Leonardo 500

Kemp, Martin

Scaletti, Fabio

Individual Artists

Raphael

Originally published in 2016, and now available from ACC, Raphael is a beautifully illustrated volume on the life and works of the Italian painter, designer and architect, whose work conveys the most complete expression of the ideals of the High Renaissance. Although he died at 37, Raphael's influence remains. This important volume reflects that view and includes a number of rare and some previously unpublished images. Contents: Debut in the Urbino milieu; Young Raffaello, Painter of Religious Art; Arrival in Florence; Supreme Authority; The Deposition; The Triumph: the Stanza della Segnatura and the first masterpieces in Rome; Perfection of the shape; The King of painting; The Stanza di Eliodoro; Success in Italy and France; The Stanza dell incendio di Borgo Superintendent of Fine Arts; Master of the Masters; Raffaello Managing his own Glory; Bibliography.

Strinati, Claudio

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<li>Presenting, for the first time, the new photographs of one of the most visited place in the world</li>
<li>Every day up to 22,000 tourists visit the Sistine Chapel</li>
<li>This book is a coedition with the Vatican Museum</li>
</ul>
Published 2016 in collaboration with Edizioni Musei Vaticani, this book beautifully reproduces close-up views of Michelangelo's supreme work in new photography of the restored Sistine Chapel. 
Contents: Introduction; The Sistine Chapel; The Frescoes of the 15th Century; The Ceiling; The Last Judgement

The Sistine Chapel

Teatro Comunale di Bologna - The Comunale Theatre

This compact pocket edition showcases the splendor of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna through richly detailed images and comprehensive texts\nThe beautifully illustrated pocket edition is an editorial tribute to the history of the Comunale Theatre in Bologna, a city institution of international fame. With previously unpublished and richly detailed images and complementary texts by Professor Piero Mioli, this publication celebrates the theatre's great and unique story. Also included is a rich photographic array from the theatre's historical archives featuring posters, stage photos, sketches, drawings and figurine plates, which have been hidden from public view, until now.\nText in English and Italian.\nAuthor:\nProf. Piero Mioli is from Bologna and teaches history of music. He is Counsellor of the Accademia Filarmonica and President of the cappella dei Servi and writes for the newspaper Resto del Carlino. He has written essays and books on Padre Martini, Rossini, Gluck, Donizetti, Verdi, and on the Opera. He has also edited a manual on the history of music, several conference proceedings and complete editions of librettos by Verdi, Mozart, Bellini, Rossini and Wagner. Among his latest books, in addition to the reissue of the Dizionario di musica classica in two volumes (BUR), Il melodramma romantico (Mursia) and L'opera italiana del Novecento (Manzoni).\nIntroductions:\nVirginio Merola, Fulvio Macciardi, Raina Kabaivanska, Daniel Oren, Rolando Panerai, Cesare Sughi.\nPhotography:\nCarlo Vannini is one of the greatest Italian art photographers. His work has been published in volumes and magazines and he has collaborated with advertising agencies and other communication companies. Vannini is also a Professor of Photography for Cultural Heritage at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna.\nUnder the patronage of the Municipality of Bologna.\nIn collaboration with International Museum and Library of the Music in Bologna.

Mioli, Piero

Music

* An updated text by one of the greatest expert of history of Petra and a rich, comprehensive apparatus of images (photos, plans and maps) that help a reader to know one of the most important, fascinating ancient city of our civilizationThe ancient city of Petra, in what is now southwest Jordan, has long been a pilgrimage for adventurous travelers. Built over 2,000 years ago, the Rose City (it is famously carved from red sandstone) holds a unique place in the world of archeological wonders. This beautifully photographed book, a revised and expanded edition, is for tourists and armchair travelers alike. With an updated text and over 350 photographs, maps, drawings, and plans, the author discusses every aspect of Petra, illuminating both the history and splendor of this astonishing site.

Petra Revealed: History, Civilization and Monuments of the City carved into the Rock

History

BOURBON, FABIO

Ancient Civilizations

Showcases the splendor of Teatro Comunale di Bologna through richly detailed images and comprehensive textsThe beautifully illustrated volume is an editorial tribute to the history of the Comunale Theatre in Bologna, a city institution of international fame. With previously unpublished and richly detailed images and complementary texts by Professor Piero Mioli, this publication celebrates the theatre's great and unique story. Also included is a rich photographic array from the theatre's historical archives featuring posters, stage photos, sketches, drawings and figurine plates, which have been hidden from public view, until now. Text in English and Italian. Author:Prof. Piero Mioli is from Bologna and teaches history of music. He is Counsellor of the Accademia Filarmonica and President of the cappella dei Servi and writes for the newspaper Resto del Carlino. He has written essays and books on Padre Martini, Rossini, Gluck, Donizetti, Verdi, and on the Opera. He has also edited a manual on the history of music, several conference proceedings and complete editions of librettos by Verdi, Mozart, Bellini, Rossini and Wagner. Among his latest books, in addition to the reissue of the Dizionario di musica classica in two volumes (BUR), Il melodramma romantico (Mursia) and L'opera italiana del Novecento (Manzoni).Introductions: Virginio Merola, Fulvio Macciardi, Raina Kabaivanska, Daniel Oren, Rolando Panerai, Cesare Sughi.Photography:Carlo Vannini is one of the greatest Italian art photographers. His work has been published in volumes and magazines and he has collaborated with advertising agencies and other communication companies. Vannini is also a Professor of Photography for Cultural Heritage at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna.Under the patronage of the Municipality of Bologna. In collaboration with International Museum and Library of the Music in Bologna.

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Rome Eternal City: Photographic Guide

Pompeii: A Life Revealed

Missoni

Sistine Chapel

Leonardo 500

Raphael

The Sistine Chapel

Teatro Comunale di Bologna - The Comunale Theatre

Petra Revealed: History, Civilization and Monuments of the City carved into the Rock

Teatro Comunale di Bologna - The Comunale Theatre