Villa Albani Torlonia - The cradle of neoclassicism

A photographic journey through the villa’s emotional and artistic landscapes.

This beautifully illustrated volume presents the Villa Albani Torlonia as a cultural treasure and cornerstone of neoclassical taste. With more than 300 photographs by Massimo Listri, the book reveals the harmony of art, architecture, and landscape envisioned by Cardinal Albani and preserved by the Torlonia family. Accompanying texts by leading historians provide insight into the villa's influence on the Grand Tour and European collecting.

Credit Line: © Fondazione Torlonia
Authors: Massimo Listri (photography), Raniero Gnoli, Carlo Gasparri, Alvar González-Palacios
Publication Date: November 9, 2021
Publisher: Rizzoli
Format: Hardcover, 336 pages, 11 x 15 inches

About The Author
Massimo Listri is a photographer who has published more than 70 books and has exhibited his work at numerous solo exhibitions throughout the world. Carlo Gasparri is emeritus professor at the University of Naples Federico II and has authored several books about archaeology and Greek and Roman art. Raniero Gnoli is an Orientalist and historian of religions. Alvar González-Palacios is an author and art historian and former collaborator of FMR magazine.

Book-attributes

Publish Date: November 09, 2021

Format: Hardcover

Category: Art - Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - Permanent Collections

Publisher: Rizzoli

Trim Size: 11 x 15

Pages: 336