The precursors : Alberti, Bramante, Sangallo and Palladio's "soft harmony" | p. 21 |
From stonemason to Serenissima's architect : Palladio's progress toward his Venetian destiny | p. 35 |
Palladio's relationship with the Serenissima's ruling class and his initial professional defeats : the project for the Rialto bridge and the Ducal Palace | p. 47 |
Palladio's remarkable friendship with the exalted brothers Daniele and Marcantonio Barbaro : the initial breakthrough : S. Pietro di Castello | p. 65 |
Palladio's trio of masterpieces : San Francisco della Vigna, San Giorgio Maggiore, the Redentore | p. 85 |
Appreciating Palladio's Venetian facades | p. 109 |
Counter-reformation and classical architecture : Palladio's last religious work : the Tempietto at Maser | p. 121 |
Palladio's Venetian followers | p. 127 |
Palladio's intellectual achievement : "the four books of architecture" | p. 140 |
Venetian works by Palladio and his followers (map) | p. 152 |
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