Cambridge University Press - Villa and Palace in Venetian Renaissance

Explore the unique architectural history of the Villa Pisani at Montagnana in this scholarly work from Cambridge University Press. Designed by Andrea Palladio for the Venetian nobleman Francesco Pisani, this residence stands apart by combining elements of both villa and palace architecture. In this book, Johanna D. Heinrichs presents the first comprehensive study of the site. The text provides a critical analysis of Palladio's hybrid design and examines the original setting and uses of the building. By investigating the preoccupations of its patron, Heinrichs challenges the traditional view that a villa serves merely as a secondary location to an urban palace. This study offers a deep look into how the Villa Pisani functioned as a primary seat for an elite family during the Venetian Renaissance.