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Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'View of the Quirinal Palace Square'

In this video, Colin Holden suggests that classical and 18th-century worlds are compared in this print by Piranesi.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:56

Colin Holden on Printmaking in Piranesi's time

Colin Holden outlines the skill and artistry Giovanni Battista Piranesi brought to his printmaking.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 12:22

3D Great Hall reconstruction from the 1866 intercolonial exhibition

Take an imaginary stroll inside 1866 Great Hall and Rotunda, on the site of today’s Domed Reading Room at State Library Victoria.

5 Jun 2013 Duration: 3:56

Evolution of the State Library Victoria site

Watch the fascinating evolution of the Library site from 1856 to 2013 in this virtual 3D reconstruction.

6 May 2013 Duration: 05:46

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