Borghese collections and the display of art in the age of the grand tour, the
Auteur :
Paul, Carole
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780754661344
Date de publication :
26 nov. 2008
Dimensions :
24,6 x 17,4 cm
Poids :
820 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The redecoration of the exhibition spaces at the Borghese palace and villa, undertaken together with the reinstallation of the family's vast art collections, was one of the most important events in the cultural life of 18th-century Rome. This study reconstructs the planning and execution of the project and explains its multifaceted significance.