Carlo Scarpa: Classic Format (Phaidon, 2021) examines the mid-century architect’s accomplishments – including the Canova Museum, Castelvecchio Museum, and Brion Cemetery – which merged modernism with Italian artisanal traditions. Professor Robert McCarter structures the book as a series of “walk-throughs” rather than a chronological survey, using plans, sketches, and construction details to illustrate Scarpa’s approach. Additionally, it features a complete list of works, including his renowned interiors and glassware.
Carlo Scarpa: Classic Format (Phaidon, 2021) examines the mid-century architect’s accomplishments – including the Canova Museum, Castelvecchio Museum, and Brion Cemetery – which merged modernism with Italian artisanal traditions. Professor Robert McCarter structures the book as a series of “walk-throughs” rather than a chronological survey, using plans, sketches, and construction details to illustrate Scarpa’s approach. Additionally, it features a complete list of works, including his renowned interiors and glassware.