Often called one of the most influential architects of all time, Andrea Palladio created some of the most stunning, graceful, and awe-inspiring country villas in the Italian Veneto region during the Renaissance. Often imitated but never duplicated, his style continues to inspire homes across Europe and America to this day.
1. The Four Books Of Architecture
From the master himself, "The Four Books Of Architecture," or "I quattro libri dell'architettura," is perhaps the most successful architectural treatise of the Renaissance. First published in Venice in 1570, this beautiful, hardcover edition was the first English translation of Palladio in over 250 years. The 320 page book contains 217 illustrations.
2. The Perfect House: A Journey With Renaissance Master Andrea Palladio
Renown architecture writer Witold Rybczynski takes us on a provocative tour through ten Palladian villas and explains why these simple, elegant homes became an ideal architects would follow for centuries. You won't find lush color photographs of Palladio's villas here; enjoy the book for its probing history and unique insights.3. The Palladian Ideal
Joseph Rykwert and Roberto Schezen not only document Andrea Palladio's most significant country villas, but also works that carry on the Palladian tradition. Among the 21 structures in this hardcover book are Thomas Jefferson's Rotunda, Lord Burlington's Chiswick House, and Colen Campbell's Mereworth Castle, all splendidly captured in full color and dramatic black and white.4. Palladian Style
Author Steven Parissien takes us on a 40-year journey through the growth of the Palladian style in 18th century England. Not only a visual feast for its exquisite exteriors, the book also takes us inside the home and explores even the most minute of details, from decorative fittings to spectacular wallpapers.5. Andrea Palladio: The Complete Illustrated Works
For purists, an exceptional record of 66 bodies of work that can be truly attributed to Palladio himself -- those designed and completed during his lifetime. Over 250 specially commissioned photographs from Pino Guidolotti, accompanied by captions that place the structures in historical context, complete this compendium that is a must for any historian or architectural enthusiast.6. Palladio's Architecture and Its Influence: A Photographic Guide
A great starting point for those just beginning their discovery of Andrea Palladio. Authors Joseph C. Farber and Henry Hope Reed divide Palladio's works into three categories in this oversized paperback book: villas, palaces and churches. Here, not only are we treated to the lush beauty of Palladio's ouvre, but 37 British and American structures that embody the Palladian heritage.7. Andrea Palladio: The Architect In His Time
Exceptional photographs highlight this exhilarating journey into the work of Palladio, from the soaring majesty that exemplifies his villas, churches, bridges, to the quiet, peaceful world of his spacious, airy interiors. The 320-page paperback also includes replicas of the original floor plans, maps showing the locations of Palladio's structures, and a chronology. ISBN: 0789203006