Villa Albani Torlonia: The Cradle of Neoclassicism

Villa Albani Torlonia is a testament to the mid-eighteenth-century antiquarian taste that made Rome a favorite destination on the Grand Tour. The Torlonia family preserved the classicist dream of Cardinal Alessandro Albani, expanding the collection and gardens and restoring the most important cardinal residence of the eighteenth century. More than 300 images by Massimo Listri recount the history of this extraordinary cultural heritage.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2021
Publisher: Mondadori Electa

Villa Albani Torlonia, a magnificent testament to a distinctive antiquarian aesthetic that emerged in the mid-eighteenth century, is a captivating destination on the Grand Tour. The vision of Cardinal Alessandro Albani ({PHONE}) was meticulously preserved by the Torlonia family, who acquired the villa in 1866. They expanded the collection, gardens, and restored the most significant cardinal residence of the eighteenth century. More than 300 images by the renowned Italian master Massimo Listri, unveiled for the first time, chronicle the history of this extraordinary cultural heritage. An immersive journey takes readers through its vast collections of ancient masterpieces, nestled amidst the various buildings and gardens of the villa, creating a harmonious composition of environments, landscapes, and artistic wonders that await discovery.

Dimension: 381 x 279 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788891832146