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Optimum Practice in Architectural Photogrammetry Surveys
Publication of recommended standards for photogrammetrical surveying of historic architecture as agreed by the International Committee for Architectural Photogrammetry (CIPA) following their Symposium held in Paris in 1980 under the auspices of UNESCO.
Un Progetto per Piero della Francesca: Indagini Diagnostico-Conoscitive per la Conservazione della Leggenda della Vera Croce e della Madonna del Parto – [Conservation of The Legend of the True Cross and of The Madonna del Parto by Piero della Francesca]
A massive survey of the work and techniques deployed to conserve one of Piero della Francesca's greatest works, that of the huge sequence of frescoes depicting the Story of the True Cross in the late medieval basilica of San Francesco at Arezzo, as well as his lesser known Madonna del Parto fresc
Antichi Colori sul Muro. Esperienze nel Restauro - [Ancient Wall Colourings. Restoration Experiences]
A personal reflection on the restoration projects undertaken by the author to damaged or deteriorating church frescoes in Florence, Pisa, Padua, Naples, Prato and Siena as well as at the ancient Mayan site of Bonampak in Mexico. Many close-up photographs accompany the text and as do appendi
Giardino e Paesaggio: Conoscenza, Conservazione, Progetto [Garden and Landscape: Expertise, Conservation, Design]
A large number of case studies covering the history, design, architecture, archaeology and restoration of C18th Italian villa gardens and country parks. Each is described in detail with accompanying archive illustrations and garden plans. Large format paperback. 160 pages.
Palazzo Chigi a San Quirico: Un Restauro in Corso [Palazzo Chigi in San Quirico: A Restoration in Progress]
Large format beautifully designed history of a restoration project to bring back to life a large decorated C16th Italian villa. 78 pages, 108 illustrations depicting all aspects of the process and techniques employed. Text in Italian. Soft back. Good condition. Cat No 985.