Carlo Scarpa
Scarpa, Carlo • 1979 • Hatje Cantz
- Author
- Scarpa, Carlo
- First published
- 1979
- Publisher
- Hatje Cantz
- Genres
- Art · History
- Subjects
- Architectural drawing · Buildings, structures · Buildings · Santa Caterina (Church : Treviso, Italy)
- ISBN
- 9783775702140
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Published in 1979 by Hatje Cantz, this monograph serves as a seminal examination of the life and work of Carlo Scarpa, the revered Venetian architect and master of detail. Released shortly after his passing, the volume documents his unique approach to architectural preservation and his meticulous synthesis of traditional craft with modernist sensibilities, particularly focusing on his iconic interventions in historic structures like the Castelvecchio Museum.
The book is regarded as a vital reference for students and scholars of twentieth-century architecture. It explores Scarpa's philosophy of 'layered' design, where the history of a building site is carefully revealed rather than erased. Through archival drawings and professional photography, the editors aimed to capture the tactile nature of his materials—concrete, stone, glass, and metal—which helped solidify his reputation as an architect who viewed construction as an art form.
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