The Villa in the Life of Renaissance Rome
| Author | : David R. Coffin |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 385 |
| Release | : 1988 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0691002797 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780691002798 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (798 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Villa in the Life of Renaissance Rome by : David R. Coffin
Download or read book The Villa in the Life of Renaissance Rome written by David R. Coffin and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
