Architecture, painting and experience : the ceremonial staircases of Piacenza, 1680-1750

Author

Schaffer, Sally

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

EAR. Edinburgh architecture research. 1990, Vol. 17, 72-99, 27 ill.; plans

ISSN

0140-5039

Abstract (en)

Discusses staircases in palaces of local nobility from an essentially architectural viewpoint, and considers how, in terms of Baroque representation, a participatory order (of theatrical and perspective traditions) and experiential ground is established in the architecture and painting.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1400-1800 -- Architecture -- Italy
• Piacenza (ITA)
• Palaces
• Stairs
• Architecture
• Mural painting
• 1680-1750
• Italy
• Quadratura
• Illusionism
• Baroque

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1400-1800 -- Architecture -- Italie
• Piacenza (ITA)
• Palais
• Escalier
• Architecture
• Peinture murale
• 1680-1750
• Italie
• Quadratura
• Illusionnisme
• Baroque (art)

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19920401-00421284

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