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Massimo Listri. Die schönsten Bibliotheken der Welt

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Exceptional access to the world's finest libraries reveals humanity's long-standing relationship with these temples of knowledge. From the ancient halls of Alexandria to a camel bookmobile on the Kenyan-Somali border, libraries represent a realm of discovery filled with infinite possibilities. Each faded manuscript or clothbound tome has the potential to unveil new ideas, fantasies, and beliefs. In this photographic journey, Massimo Listri explores some of the oldest and most remarkable libraries, showcasing their architectural and historical wonders. He guides us through private, public, educational, and monastic libraries dating back to 766, where medieval, classical, baroque, rococo, and 19th-century institutions house precious records of human thought and deed in various formats. Listri's images capture the unique atmosphere of each library, highlighting their prized holdings and design details. Featured locations include the Vatican Apostolic Library, Trinity College Library with its Book of Kells, and the Laurentian Library in Florence, designed by Michelangelo. Accompanying descriptions reveal the libraries' astonishing collections and their often tumultuous histories, such as Altenburg Abbey's destruction during religious wars and the Franciscan monastery in Lima housing Inquisition documents. This work serves as a cultural-historical pilgrimage to the heart of learning, celebrating the stories told through printed mat

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2018
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Titolo
Massimo Listri. Die schönsten Bibliotheken der Welt
Sottotitolo
Mehrsprachige Ausgabe
Lingua
Inglese
Editore
Taschen
Pubblicato
2018
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
560
ISBN10
3836573911
ISBN13
9783836573917
Serie
Descrizione
Exceptional access to the world's finest libraries reveals humanity's long-standing relationship with these temples of knowledge. From the ancient halls of Alexandria to a camel bookmobile on the Kenyan-Somali border, libraries represent a realm of discovery filled with infinite possibilities. Each faded manuscript or clothbound tome has the potential to unveil new ideas, fantasies, and beliefs. In this photographic journey, Massimo Listri explores some of the oldest and most remarkable libraries, showcasing their architectural and historical wonders. He guides us through private, public, educational, and monastic libraries dating back to 766, where medieval, classical, baroque, rococo, and 19th-century institutions house precious records of human thought and deed in various formats. Listri's images capture the unique atmosphere of each library, highlighting their prized holdings and design details. Featured locations include the Vatican Apostolic Library, Trinity College Library with its Book of Kells, and the Laurentian Library in Florence, designed by Michelangelo. Accompanying descriptions reveal the libraries' astonishing collections and their often tumultuous histories, such as Altenburg Abbey's destruction during religious wars and the Franciscan monastery in Lima housing Inquisition documents. This work serves as a cultural-historical pilgrimage to the heart of learning, celebrating the stories told through printed mat