The subject matter of the ceiling decorations by Prospero Fontana and Taddeo Zuccaro in the casino of the Villa Giulia, Rome
The Villa Giulia was erected between 1551 and 1555 as a suburban retreat for Pope.Julius III. Designed by Vignola, Ammannati, and Vasari it was of great importance in the development of mannerist architecture. From contemporary descriptions it is known that the buildings were elaborately ornamented...
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| Language: | English |
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2010
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/18894 |