Ciao, Carpaccio!

An infatuation

(Autor) Jan Morris
Formato: Hardcover
£17,99 Precio: £14,69 (18% off)
In Stock
(Limited availability – contact us to confirm)
Generally dispatched in 1 to 2 days

  • Jan Morris on her favorite artist and her favorite city. An enchanting text, richly illustrated "After a good dinner one evening, with excellent company and a bottle of wine, I settled by my fire with a volume of paintings by the 15th century Venetian painter Vittore Carpaccio. For much of my life I have been under the spell of this artist. I am no connoisseur, cultural scholar or art historian. I know nothing about painterly techniques, chromatic gradations or artistic affinities, and my infatuation with him is largely affectionate fancy. I feel I know him personally, and I often sense that I am directly in touch with him across the centuries, across the continents, as one might be in touch with a living friend..." So starts Jan Morris's latest book, which she has said will also be her last: a genial, witty, and touching journey through the endlessly evocative art of Carpaccio. Saluting the painter whose pictures remain some of the most enchanting ever made of Venice, Jan Morris makes her own last journey to a city she has written about like no other. Richly illustrated with complete paintings and eye-catching details, this book is a fitting swansong by a great writer to her favorite painter.

Information
Editorial:
Pallas Athene Publishers
Formato:
Hardcover
Número de páginas:
None
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9781843682288
Año de publicación:
2024
Fecha publicación:
25 de Noviembre de 2024

Jan Morris

Jan Morris was a Welsh historian, travel writer, and author known for their groundbreaking work, "Conundrum." Their writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, lyrical prose, and keen insight into human nature. Morris's contributions to literature include challenging societal norms and expanding the conversation around gender identity.

Reviews

Leave a review

Please login to leave a review.

Be the first to review this product

Other related

A Venetian Bestiary

A Venetian Bestiary

Jan Morris
Hardcover
Publicada: 2025
Battleship Yamato

Battleship Yamato

Of War, Beauty and Irony

Jan Morris
Hardcover
Publicada: 2025
Allegorizings

Allegorizings

Jan Morris
Paperback
Publicada: 2022
Thinking Again

Thinking Again

Jan Morris
Paperback
Publicada: 2021
In My Mind's Eye

In My Mind's Eye

A Thought Diary

Jan Morris
Paperback
Publicada: 2019
Conundrum

Conundrum

Jan Morris
Paperback
Publicada: 2018
The Story of Art without Men

The Story of Art without Men

An illustrated guide to amazing women artists

Katy Hessel
Hardcover
Publicada: 2026
The Art of Death Stranding 2

The Art of Death Stranding 2

On the Beach

Kojima Productions
Hardcover
Publicada: 2026
A Little Bird Told Me

A Little Bird Told Me

An Illustrated Compendium of Bird Phrases

Matt Sewell
Hardcover
Publicada: 2026
LOVE MAGIC POWER DANGER BLISS

LOVE MAGIC POWER DANGER BLISS

Yoko Ono and the Avant-Garde Diaspora

Paul Morley
Hardcover
Publicada: 2026
Disney How to Draw Classic Characters

Disney How to Draw Classic Characters

DK
Paperback
Publicada: 2026
Art Cure

Art Cure

The science of how the arts transform our health

Daisy Fancourt
Hardcover
Publicada: 2026