Architecture of the Renaissance. Italy. Lisovsky V.G.

The book of the famous St. Petersburg art historian, an expert in architecture, doctor of art history V. G. Lisovsky is the first and so far the only publication in Russian, where the history of Italian architecture from the pre -realization period to the late Renaissance is systematically stated. The reader presented the widest panorama of architecture of Italy XIV - XVI centuries: the description and stylistic analysis of hundreds of monuments are given, their urban planning role and connection with significant historical events and personalities are described, the work of the great masters - Brunelleska, Alberti, Rafael, Michelangelo, Vinoli, Palladio.

The author speaks in its own way about the legacy of the great era, whose traditions remain alive today. The book is addressed to both specialists and art lovers. It can be useful as a textbook and as a guide on trips to Italy.