Apr 30, 20 a splendid catalogue devoted to the work of an artist who was responsible for some of the most original glass artworks in art history. Oct 30, 20 carlo scarpa, incamiciati cinesi, designed for venini, 1940. The italian architect carlo scarpa 19061978 isnt widely known. Carlo scarpa june 2, 1906 november 28, 1978 is best known for his instinctive approach to craft and materials, with an eye for exquisite detailing. If you cant get enough of the works of carlo scarpa, here are 3 additional tips. Carlo scarpa was a virtuoso of light, a master of detail, and a connoisseur of materials. Tomb in san vito daltivole treviso, as well as his important glass designs. Large table made by carlo scarpa for the gritti series of 1970. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Au retour textile and surface design studio inspiration. So, why is phaidon publishing a book on carlo scarpa. Carlo scarpa was a virtuoso of light, a master of detail, and a connoisseur of.
Introducing the carlo scarpa monograph architecture. Other designers who worked for venini include fulvio bianconi, riccardo licata, and tobia scarpa. Carlo scarpa by francesco dal co and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Through around 300 works, documents, and original drawings from private collections and museums from all over the world, this important volume reconstructs the work and life of carlo scarpa from the very beginnings of his career when he. The venini company, is the adaptation for new york of the exhibition staged by the fondazione giorgio cini at the end of to a design by marino barovier, at. Cappellin glassworks and the young carlo scarpa tells an essential chapter in the history of murano glassmaking. He falls within the pantheon of 20th century modern masters. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Over his varied career, which isthe subject of this book on thecentenary of his birth. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Hes considered in the same breath of le corbusier, louis kahn, frank lloyd wright and alvar aalto, but perhaps is less well known outside of the architecture world than any of them.
Carlo scarpa 19061978 gritti dining table wood, leather and fabric edited by simon creation date circa 1970s. Carlo scarpa murano glass chandelier model 5334 a8 made by venini ca. Nov 07, 20 carlo scarpa would have been thrilled to learn that the works he designed for artglass manufacturer venini is now the subject of a major exhibition at new yorks metropolitan museum of art. You likely bought this book for your interest in glass, but i would also suggest you check out his career as an architect there are many books out there on his. From my observation, this is the highlights of his previous published works in combination with new unpublished materials. I would heartily recommend this book to anyone interested in carlo scarpas designs and glass pieces. Scarpa created a unique and multifaceted body of work in architecture and design. Radical and innovative the gorgeous glass of carlo scarpa architect carlo scarpa took the traditions of venetian glassblowing and created some of the 20th centurys most dazzling conceits. Buy venini vintage collectable glass products in our online shop.
Carlo scarpa 19061978 was an architect who worked primarily in the historic city of venice, the city he called home. Glassbook is a creative network of forward thinkers, inspired artists, and individuals who crave positive change. In 1925, giacomo cappellin 1887uo1968 broke with v. Architectureand designby guido beltraminiedited by italo zannierphotographs by gianantoniobattistella and vaclav sedythe 20th century italian mastercarlo scarpa 19061978 emergedfrom a venetian tradition thatmerged art, craft, intellect, and,especially in his case, architecture. Through his collaboration with venini, carlo scarpa designed numerous glass objects and lamps, that, to this date, routinely demand the attention of design enthusiast and museums. Venetian glass by carlo scarpa at the met the new york times. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the carlo scarpa, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. M cappellin glassworks and the young carlo scarpa 19251931 at le stanze del. Carlo scarpa, incamiciati cinesi, designed for venini, 1940. Carlo scarpa biography, furniture and designs casati gallery. It is an easy readyou dont have to speak architect to get itand it is full of nice photographs. Explore venice in the steps of carlo scarpa the venice insider. Cinesi chinese was the definition attributed to a series of incamiciati sleeved glass vases and bowls, with forms drawn from oriental porcelain.
Venetian glass by carlo scarpa was organized for the cini foundation in venice by marino borovier, an expert in 20thcentury venetian glass, and first seen at le stanze del vetro, a museum on the. Carlo scarpas venetian glassware for venini goes on show at. Jun 05, 2015 carlo scarpa drawing in his time as artistic director at the venini glass works archdaily 2012. Peer through the looking glass into history at the m. He studied in venice at the academy of fine arts and teached in 1926 at the higher institute of architecture. Carlo scarpa skip to main search results amazon prime. In 1927 a collaboration of carlo scarpa with murano glass masters began, was designer for the company cappellini and bc, where he experienced for four years the quality and creative possibilities of glass as a material. Jun 27, 2019 the italian architect carlo scarpa 19061978 isnt widely known.
The book provides the basics of his designs but does lack a lot of info about scarpa and his relations with the owners and actual masters who crafted his designs. Glass of an architect by marino barovier 1999, hardcover at the. Just like the venice biennale, the venetian architect carlo scarpa demonstrated how a city can be both antique and thoroughly uptodate. The venini company, 19321947 at the metropolitan museum of art is devoted to the work in glass of the influential italian architect carlo scarpa 19061978. Famed italian architect carlo scarpa, best known for his subtle use of materials and light, was also a glass and furniture designer. A murano artist and painter interested in the decorative arts, and particularly in glass, vittorio zecchin 18781947, from 1921 to 1925 and in accordance with a practice not seen in murano before, occupied the position of artistic director of the v. Oct 14, 20 overall, this is a great introduction to carlo scarpa.
Scarpa was also a glass and furniture designer of note. To mark the first centenary of scarpa s birth, all his works are presented here for the first time. Carlo scarpa 2 june 1906 28 november 1978 was an italian architect, influenced by the materials, landscape, and the history of venetian culture, and japan. We believe in media as a vehicle from which we can push culture and society forward, with the help of our exceptional contributors. Carlo scarpa art monographs and museum exhibition catalogs. The book contains great photographs of his work, clean images of his beautiful drawings, and historic photographs of his time.
This book covers the stretch of his career as a designer for the well known venini company glass works, it is a comprehensive compilation of this work during this period of his life. The beautiful book carlo scarpa has been published by robert mccarter and includes more than 350 photographs, sketches, and architectural plans. In carlo scarpa won the olivetti award for architecture and was consequently commissioned to design the olivetti store at the piazza san marco in venice. Rooms for glass interior, courtesy of selldorf architects the first exhibition on carlo scarpa will focus on the years between 1932 and 1947 when the venetian architect was creative director of. Casati gallery carlo scarpa main furniture and product designs. His exploration of the medium of glass began while he worked at mvm cappellin glassworks between 1926 and 1931. Glass of an architect marino barovier, carlo scarpa on. Find great deals on ebay for carlo scarpa and gio ponti. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The venini company, 19321947, a sublime exhibition at the met, can radically reshape your ideas about form, beauty and art for arts sake.
Venetian glass by carlo scarpa at the met the new york. This book gives us a comprehensive overview of scarpas work, covering his early glass works and exhibition pavilions, to the few standalone architecture projects hes renowned for. Glass of an architect by marino barovier 1999, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. This phaidon book is a comprehensive overview of scarpas work, from his early glass works and exhibition pavilions, to his individual. Designer carlo scarpa joined in 1932, and became artistic director in 1933. Venini 19321947 at rooms for glass, selldorf architects. Carlo scarpa by robert mccarter goodreads share book. A carlo scarpa guide to venice architecture agenda phaidon. The first catalogue raisonne and the entire index of the over four hundred artistic glass pieces executed by the great architect between 1927 and 1947 for the murano glassmaking firms of giacomo cappellin and paolo venini.
Best carlo scarpa monograph to datethis is the best carlo scarpa monograph to date. With subtle touches and elegant lines, carlo scarpa built his own legacy of modern design. Bringing together his love of materials and attention to detail, scarpas furniture designs are elegantly subtle and share the same characteristics as his architecture in both language and style. The book includes essays by leading architects and architecture critics. Nevertheless, i believe this is the best book about his works and design in glass that has been produced to date. Today he is known as a 20thcentury master of architecture. Carlo scarpa drawing in his time as artistic director at the venini glass works archdaily 2012.
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