The first catalogue raisonne and the entire index of the over four hundred artistic glass pieces executed by the great architect between 1927 and 1947 for the murano glassmaking firms of giacomo cappellin and paolo venini. To mark the first centenary of scarpa s birth, all his works are presented here for the first time. Carlo scarpa started collaborating with venini in 1932, while still studying at the academy, and later became its artistic director until 1947, developing a new modernist approach with glass artisans and artists away from their traditional ornate chandeliers and designs by embracing a contemporary vocabulary that included streamlined shapes and saturated colors. Its ideal to browse at home before or after your trip to venice. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs light blue murano pulegoso sommerso glass bowl acid signed venini murano. New listing signed vintage venini murano corroso carlo scarpa italian art glass bowl. The venice of carlo scarpa is a continuous discovery of his mastery. Carlo scarpas most popular book is villa ottolenghi. So, why is phaidon publishing a book on carlo scarpa. Over his varied career, which isthe subject of this book on thecentenary of his birth. Discover the hidden venice with carlo scarpa venezia da. Carlo scarpa murano glass chandelier model 5334 a8 made by venini ca. Cappellin left in 1925 to create his own company, and venini created a new.
Scarpa created a unique and multifaceted body of work in architecture and design. Carlo scarpa was an italian architect and designer whose enigmatic works combined the influences of venetian architecture, japanese aesthetics, and modernism. Carlo scarpa was a virtuoso of light, a master of detail, and a connoisseur of materials. The book contains great photographs of his work, clean images of his beautiful drawings, and historic photographs of his time. The beautiful book carlo scarpa has been published by robert mccarter and includes more than 350 photographs, sketches, and architectural plans. To celebrate the publishing of carlo scarpa, phaidon has kindly agreed to give away a copy of the monograph to one of disegnos readers. Hes considered in the same breath of le corbusier, louis kahn, frank lloyd wright and alvar aalto, but perhaps is less well known outside of the architecture world than any of them. Oct 14, 20 overall, this is a great introduction to carlo scarpa.
He worked as a glass designer for cappellin and then venini and remained lead designer for 20plus years in fact, you can still buy his glasswork today. French artnouveau glass and ceramics, german and viennese applied arts, bauhausdesign and modernism, muranoglass of the fifties. His son tobia designed the successful occhi series for venini and continues as a wellknown furniture designer. Biography of carlo scarpa 19061978 italian architect born in venice on june 2, 1906 and died on november 28, 1978, son of antonio, school teacher, and emma novello. Through his collaboration with venini, carlo scarpa designed numerous glass objects and lamps, that, to this date, routinely demand the attention of design enthusiast and museums.
Venini 1932 1947 a cura di marino barovier 29 agosto 2012 6 gennaio 20 le stanze del vetro, isola di san giorgio maggiore, venezia. Carlo scarpas architecture of experience disegnodaily. Museum querini stampalia foundation by carlo scarpa. Reducing the chain this chandelier can be put near the ceiling and became a plafonier. Books by carlo scarpa author of banca popolare di verona. However, this book is not about his architectural work. Through around 300 works, documents, and original drawings from private collections and museums from all over the world, this important volume reconstructs the work and life of carlo scarpa from the very beginnings of his career when he worked as artistic director for the venini glassworks, between 1932 and 1947. You can find more information in my post the venice glass week triggers many exciting glass events. It is an easy readyou dont have to speak architect to get itand it is full of nice photographs.
A splendid catalogue devoted to the work of an artist who was. The venini company, 1932 1947, the metropolitan museum of art in new york has been helped by the precious collaboration of venetian masters. Just like the venice biennale, the venetian architect carlo scarpa demonstrated how a city can be both antique and thoroughly uptodate. Venini 19321947, a collection of over 300 glassworks by architect carlo scarpa. If you cant get enough of the works of carlo scarpa, here are 3 additional tips. The first exhibit to inaugurate the space will be carlo scarpa.
Scarpa translated his interests in history, regionalism, invention, and the techniques of the artist and craftsman into ingenious glass and furniture design. Glass designs, murano, 192647, vasi battuti, 19406. This book covers the stretch of his career as a designer for the well known venini company glass works, it is a comprehensive compilation of. Carlo scarpa by francesco dal co and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He falls within the pantheon of 20th century modern masters. Roman murrine, 1936 by carlo scarpa via selldorf architects. Alongside paolo venini, who often participated in the design of glass, carlo scarpa experimented with the vast potential of glass, using and innovating many traditional techniques, by which he created extraordinary modern pieces. This book is the definitive study of scarpas many accomplishments, including such. Buy carlo scarpa architecture generale 01 by robert mccarter. The exhibit will run until november 29, 2012, after which rooms for glass will continue showcasing the art of. Carlo scarpa 19061978 was one of the most influential architects in the 20thcentury italy, who skillfully interpreted venices traditional architecture from a modern perspective. From my observation, this is the highlights of his previous published works in combination with new unpublished materials. The material on show includes prototypes, oneoff items, original drawings and designs, plus period photographs and archive documents.
Best carlo scarpa monograph to datethis is the best carlo scarpa monograph to date. Carlo scarpa by robert mccarter goodreads share book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Gorgeous book, beautiful quality pictures with little repetition. Today he is known as a 20thcentury master of architecture. Scarpa translated his interests in history, regionalism, invention, and the techniques of the artist and. Carlo scarpa by robert mccarter this phaidon book is a definitive monograph on a key figure in modernism, from one of the leading voices in architectural writing. Oct 30, 20 the exhibition is an adaptation of carlo scarpa. The 20 th century italian architect was, writes robert mccarter our book s introduction, deeply embedded in the archaic and anachronistic culture of venice, while also transforming the ancient city by weaving the most modern of spatial conceptions into.
Carlo scarpa, guido beltramini 9780847829118 boeken. Venetian glass by carlo scarpa the metropolitan museum of art. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. In 1932, he started working for venini and was the artistic director of the brand until 1946. Carlo scarpas venetian glassware for venini goes on show. Choose from 373 authentic venini vases and vessels for sale on 1stdibs. This site uses cookies in order to provide users with the best possible service. Carlo scarpa biography, furniture and designs casati gallery.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Casati gallery carlo scarpa main furniture and product designs. Glass of an architect marino barovier, carlo scarpa on. Architectureand designby guido beltraminiedited by italo zannierphotographs by gianantoniobattistella and vaclav sedythe 20th century italian mastercarlo scarpa 19061978 emergedfrom a venetian tradition thatmerged art, craft, intellect, and,especially in his case, architecture. After all these years, carlo scarpa left an indelible mark on the world of the fornace kiln, due to his design of models that went down in history and his constant search for the most sophisticated techniques. Carlo scarpa art in venice venice, italy gray line. I am an architect and also happen to be an accomplished glassblower, so carlo scarpa is without a doubt my hero. Italia carlo scarpa venezia 1906 giappone sendai per venini carlo scarpa for venini source by uwehuxholl quittenbaum art auctions in munich regularly holds sales dedicated to century decorative arts.
Published on october 28, 2014 december 24, 2016 by luca onniboni. Reference venini book by franco deboni allemandi ed. Carlo scarpa 2 june 1906 28 november 1978 was an italian architect, influenced by the materials, landscape, and the history of venetian culture, and japan. Introducing the carlo scarpa monograph architecture. Carlo scarpa would have been thrilled to learn that the works he designed for artglass manufacturer venini is now the subject of a major exhibition at new yorks metropolitan museum of art. Guide to buying venini glass antique collecting magazine. Venini 19321947 drops mention of scarpas cappelin oeuvre previously illuminated in glass of an architect, in favor of his more technically accomplished, more wildly colorful and dramatically patterned venini glass works.
The querini stampalia foundation is a cultural foundation of venice commissioned in 1868 by giovanni querini stampalia. Midcentury poliedri italian murano glass chandelier or plafoniere designed by carlo scarpa at the end of the 1950s and axecuted by venini murano venice. In order to learn more or refuse the use of cookies please visit this page. Concurrently, he designed factories and administrative buildings and houses for the owners. Venini glass identification guide glass encyclopedia.
However, it was scarpas next post at venini where he redefined the parameters of glassblowing in terms of aesthetics and technical innovation. A splendid catalogue devoted to the work of an artist who was responsible for some of the most original glass artworks in art history. Carlo scarpa art monographs and museum exhibition catalogs. Graduated from the accademia di belle arti in venice, carlo scarpa dedicated. Carlo scarpa 19061978 and paolo venini 18951959, a rare murrine romane vase, circa 1936.
Venini 19321947, organized by the fondazione giorgio cini, venice, and pentagram stiftung for presentation at le stanze del vetro, venice, in 2012. This book considers the full spectrum of scarpas work, concentrating especially on his museum projects. On this occasion, paolo venini met the ceramist tyra lundgren, whom he. Get the best deals on carlo scarpa italian art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. Venini arrived at the xx biennale darte in venice and at the vi triennale in milan, where it obtained the gran premio with its new glassworks. Since his early career, as artistic designer for cappellin and venini glass makers in murano, carlo scarpa began to explore the vast potential of glass. Phaidons carlo scarpa is published on 14 october in the uk and can be purchased here. Following the finding of some of scarpa s sketches and drawings, on august 2012 the exhibition carlo scarpa. Venetian glass by carlo scarpa at the met the new york. Carlo scarpa, incamiciati cinesi, designed for venini, 1940. Carlo scarpa has 12 books on goodreads with 47 ratings. Oct 09, 20 phaidons carlo scarpa is published on 14 october in the uk and can be purchased here.
Explore venice in the steps of carlo scarpa the venice. Carlo scarpa for venini midcentury murano glass poliedri. Carlo scarpa june 2, 1906 november 28, 1978 is best known for his instinctive approach to craft and materials, with an eye for exquisite detailing. I would rather, on the whole, build museums than skyscrapers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Cinesi chinese was the definition attributed to a series of incamiciati sleeved glass vases and bowls, with forms drawn from oriental porcelain. Explore venice in the steps of carlo scarpa the venice insider. Carlo scarpas venetian glassware for venini goes on show at. Oct 15, 2015 scarpa is considered the brand name in investment quality collectable glass. Visions in glass 19261962 a european private collection on 4 may 2017, at christies in new york. Yet scarpas achievements surpassed anything else being done in italy between the wars and exemplified the best work. Font is huge and wide spaced great if you need that, but seemed to me to be a way to make the book bigger than it needed to be. Scarpas glass designs for venini coming to the metropolitan museum of art reveal. Overall, this is a great introduction to carlo scarpa. Venini 19321947 at rooms for glass selldorf architects. The venini company, 19321947, a sublime exhibition at the met, can radically reshape your ideas about form, beauty and art for arts sake. Through around 300 works, documents, and original drawings from private collections and museums from all over the world, this important volume reconstructs the work and life of carlo scarpa from the very beginnings of his career when he worked as artistic director for. Glass of an architect marino barovier, carlo scarpa on amazon. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids.