The Villa in the Life of Renaissance Rome
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| Author | : David R. Coffin |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 385 |
| Release | : 1988 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0691002797 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780691002798 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Villa in the Life of Renaissance Rome by : David R. Coffin
Book excerpt: The tradition of villeggiatura, or withdrawal to a country residence, was a central feature of Italian life in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries after urban centers had risen to political prominence, fostering the development of a leisured class. Tracing the history of the Roman villa during this time, the author, presents an extensively illustrated text.
