Description
This Czech-language book covers Prague’s history from the Battle of White Mountain through the Enlightenment, from 1620 to the 1780s. Art historian Vít Vlnas presents the city’s material and spiritual transformations as a unified cultural phenomenon whose traces remain visible in Prague today, with Baroque shaping much of the city’s genius loci. As an informed guide, he follows a walk through the city from Prague Castle to Vyšehrad, via Hradčany, Malá Strana, the Old Town and the New Town, while a separate section covers Baroque monuments outside the historic centre. Historical documentary images and photographs of exteriors accompany the text, along with maps featuring a location index and an overview of notable figures.
Information
Author: Vlnas Vít
Language: Czech
Publication date: December 4, 2017
Manufacturer: Nakladatelství Karolinum
Genres: Technique, Art and architecture, Books, Specialized and technical literature
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 328
ISBN/EAN: 9788024636108