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Francesco Borromini The Complete Guide to his Architecture in Rome Hardcover – January 1, 2020

by Greg Pulles (Author)
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Francesco Borromini wrote his Opus Architectonicum c1650 describing his architecture at The Oratory of San Filippo Neri. I have used Borromini's style and provided a similar guide in this simulated autobiography/guide. Please review the photos provided which give you a sample of the format. The book is thoroughly researched. It is 6"x 9" and easily portable.
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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    Greg Pulles Book Publishing
  3. Publication date
    January 1, 2020
  4. ISBN-10
    0578619539
  5. ISBN-13
    978-0578619538
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greg Pulles Book Publishing (January 1, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0578619539
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0578619538
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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Gregory J. Pulles

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I am a retired attorney, now a writer and photographer. I love all things Italy! Especially its Churches, Artists and Architects, and History. I have written several books on these subjects, and I publish an email series Walks in Rome with Greg. I am currently working on a photographic journey with the Cosmati mosaicists of Rome, and a compendium of the works of the three masters of the Baroque--Bernini, Borromini, and Pietro da Cortona. I have been to Italy some 19 times and look forward to being there again this fall.

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Lex Lightning
5.0 out of 5 stars Great seller.
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023
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Great seller. Arrived on time and book was in great condition. They even included a tourist's map to Rome with my book on Roman architecture..
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Ellen D
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling narrative
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2021
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This book was very thorough and informative! The author gives a vivid portrayal into the life of Borromini, his complete works, and their impact on architectural and art history. The author seems to know everything about his life and he includes many interesting references. The book is full of rich narratives of Borromini’s relationships, influences, and philosophy, and give a compelling picture of his place in the history of architecture. In addition, the accompanying photos are rich, comprehensive, and align with the different phases of Borromini’s work described in the text. For me they were engrossing and made the beauty of his work soak into my imagination. I’m planning to use this book as a companion guide for my October trip to Rome!
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JPK Melton
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Descriptions and Concise Book
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2022
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I purchased this book for references to Borromini's architecture. It was affordable. It is presented in scale, 6x9 inches, as a travel guide. The text and photos are a little small for me to appreciate fully, but I found it professionally written and concise. I would recommend it. The photos and illustrations and quality of publication is good.
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Stewart Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT GUIDE TO GREAT BAROQUE ARCHITECT
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023
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A GRAT DETAILED GUIDE WRITTEN AS IF IN THE FIRST PERSON OF BORROMINI
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DJ
5.0 out of 5 stars The wonders of Borromini explored
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2022
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The magnificent San Carlino alle Quattro Fontana is my favorite building. The harmonious complexity stuns me every time I visit. Given the lack of documentation on Francesco Borromini, this is a great addition to understanding his genius. I like that the book is a deep exploration of the symbolism, history and plasticity of the highest execution of high baroque. The author, Mr. Pulles' extensive research is clearly explained. Every work of the architect completed in Rome is documented making it a great resource for a lover of Borromini's work.
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KC
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview of Borromini and Italian Architecture!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2022
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This novel taught me so much about Francesco Borromini. I chose this book because I have always had an interest in Italian architecture and this guide painted such a beautiful narrative around his life, artistry, and work. I especially highly recommend this book if you are traveling to Rome and would like to learn more about the architecture there — or even if you would like to feel like you’re traveling through Rome! I also enjoyed the images throughout as they gave a visual perspective to the author's narrative.
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George Brazil
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Book About Incredible Architect
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022
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I just received this book and am excited to dive in earnestly. What I have seen so far is a great overview and what seems like a traveler's diary. A great book for anyone interested in classical architecture, architectural/sacred geometry, planning their architectural trip to Rome, and even the armchair traveler.
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Michael R. Linton
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book, marvelous addition to Borromini literature
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022
In books about architecture, the pictures are everything, or almost everything. The way to see a building is to walk through it, to move through its spaces, but if you're not there in the building itself that kind of progress is impossible so it's the duty of the architecture book to, as much as possible, re-create that moving experience for the stationary reader. So, PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES -- and as much as possible, in color.
But compared to pages of text, pictures are expensive, and publishers of art books work hard to have as few as possible.
Here is where Pulles' book is a triumph. It's full of pictures and they are MARVELOUS. His decision to write the text in the first person, as if it's Borromini himself speaking, is odd and takes a while to get used to, but it doesn't distract from the book's value. It's well researched and fully footnoted. Of course there are other books Borromini lovers will want on their shelves, but this one certainly should be there too. AND, it would be THE book to take along on a walking tour of Borromini's buildings in Rome. When I'm next in Rome I will certainly have this book with me. Most highly recommended.
Mike Linton
Middle Tennessee State University
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