Vita Barocca (1904) - Corrado Ricci - Bog

Vita Barocca is a book written by Corrado Ricci and originally published in 1904. The title translates to ""Baroque Life"" in English, and the book explores the art and culture of the Baroque period in Italy. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Baroque life. Ricci discusses the architecture, sculpture, painting, and decorative arts of the period, as well as the social and political context in which these works were created. He also examines the lives and works of some of the most important Baroque artists, such as Bernini, Caravaggio, and Borromini. Throughout the book, Ricci emphasizes the importance of the Baroque style in Italian art and culture, and argues that it represents a unique and significant period in the country's history. He also discusses the ways in which the Baroque style influenced later artistic movements, both in Italy and around the world. Overall, Vita Barocca is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the Baroque period in Italy, and is considered a classic work of art history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.