In the first part of our new series on Piranesi we discussed his upbringing and background in Venice, his earliest travels to Rome and first work with Giuseppe Vasi and Tiepolo. We talked a little about the historical and cultural context of Piranesi’s work, before getting stuck into his Prima parte di Architettura e Prospettive (1743), Varie Vedute di Roma Antica e Moderna (1745) and Vedute di Roma (1748-78).
This is the first episode of a four part series about Piranesi, and there will be bonus episodes forthcoming on Patreon about his legacy and works of art and literature inspired by it.
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Edited by Matthew Lloyd Roberts. Mixing by Lewis Todd.
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