Ruins of Ancient Rome. The Drawings of French Architects Who Won the prix de Rome. 1786-1924
Ruins of Ancient Rome. The Drawings of French Architects Who Won the prix de Rome. 1786-1924
$125.00
Cassanelli, Roberto. and others.
Getty 2002
SKU S03496
The Prix de Rome or Grand Prix as a French scholarship for arts students, initially for painters and sculptors, that was established in 1663 during the reign of Louis XIV of France. Winners were awarded a bursary that allowed them to stay in Rome for three to five years at the expense of the state. The prize was extended to architecture in 1720, The prestigious award was abolished in 1968 by André Malraux, the Minister of Culture, following the May 68 riots fhroughout France.olio, [27.75cm/11inches], full gilt-embossed cloth with mylar-protected dust jacket, pp. , indexed. Illustrated with b-w halftones, colour plates &ct.
224 pps. with many illus.
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