Essays about: "Piranesi"

Found 3 essays containing the word Piranesi.

1. 1. Piranesi’s Opere at the Gothenburg Museum of Art

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

   Author : Ilja Östergren; [2022-07-05]
   Keywords : Gothenburg museum of art; Giovanni Battista Piranesi; Francesco Piranesi; collection survey methods; preservation of books and paper material;

   Abstract : The collection of the Gothenburg Museum of Art contains a set of 18 bindings described as being a near-complete edition of 18th century etcher Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s work, as a whole titled the Opere. Previous documentation is sparse. READ MORE

3. 2. An interpretation of the two Piranesi's, implanted with the monuments of Ulleråker

   University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

   Author : Lovisa Orebrand; [2022]
   Keywords : Piranesi; Ulleråker;

   Abstract : The fictional novel Piranesi set the basis for this speculation. Readings of the novel and the architect Giovanni Battista Piranesi that the novel refers to gave an outline, methods and tools for the following design. READ MORE

4. 3. Searching for the Grandiose

   University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

   Author : Johan Wallhammar; [2018]
   Keywords : architecture; architectural theory; architectural history; grandiose; monumental; monument; architectural fantasy; fantasy; imaginary; capriccio; Etienne-Louis Boullée; Piranesi; Bruno Taut; colossal; memorial; edifice; imaginary structure; imaginary architecture; sigfried giedion; large; BIGNESS; dream; scale; ornament; limitless;

   Abstract : This project is called “Searching for the Grandiose” and consequently dives into this both historical and contemporary field of architecture. With a basis in architectural history, architectural theory and popular culture the project aims to understand and create grandiose architecture. READ MORE