Alessandro Antonelli 1798-1888 – Monograph Franco Rosso (Electa) – Book

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Discover the definitive monograph on Alessandro Antonelli (1798–1888), authored by architectural historian Franco Rosso and published by the prestigious house of Electa. This magnificent, pre-owned, hardcover art book—written in Italian (ISBN 9788843528486)—comes in its original publisher’s slipcase. It is an essential volume for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts of 19th-century Italian architecture, offering a detailed analysis of the plans and history behind iconic structures such as the Mole Antonelliana and the dome in Novara.

Book Details and Condition:
• Edition: Electa (1995)—the gold standard for this subject.
• Format: Large-format, hardcover art book, featuring a refined layout and an extensive collection of visual documentation.
• Presentation: Housed and protected within its original, rigid publisher’s slipcase.
• Overall Condition: Very good. The interior is pristine, fresh, and free of any annotations. The cloth-bound cover shows minor, natural signs of wear, which attest to its authenticity.

• Language: Italian.

Alessandro Antonelli (1798–1888) was a visionary 19th-century architect who transformed the Piedmontese landscape by pushing the technical boundaries of traditional masonry through unparalleled structural boldness. Blending the aesthetic rigor of Neoclassicism with avant-garde engineering genius, he distinguished himself through his absolute mastery of verticality—designing such iconic landmarks as the Mole Antonelliana in Turin and the dome of the Basilica of San Gaudenzio in Novara. Its innovative construction system—combining slender brick arches with iron tie rods—made it possible to dispense with thick load-bearing walls, creating monumental, functional interiors bathed in natural light, and thus marking a crucial transition toward modern architecture.

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