The Last Grand Tour philosophy and continue to be built

and continue to be built today

acclaimed historian Katja Hoyer offers a kaleidoscopic new vision of this vanished country

Ruby Hoette documents items of clothing found in public spaces

presents in-depth studies of both historical and contemporary examples of the transposition of means and strategies from architecture to art

or that the noblest purple comes from a predatory sea snail

The Last Grand Tour philosophy and continue to be builtSince antiquity, Italy has been the origin of key themes of Western architecture and culture, many of which have evolved in exemplary and universally valid ways. Many of these continue to provide an inspiring frame of reference even today. Emulating the tradition and itinerary of the classic Grand Tour followed by European aristocrats, this comprehensive and visually appealing book takes a nuanced look at Italy today. Using the aspect of housing as a