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The design of world-class libraries

Scandinavian architect Morten Schmidt discusses how contemporary design can transform modern libraries into social hubs.

25 Aug 2016 Duration: 49:03

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle on the Melbourne story

Listen to the Redmond Barry lecture 2015, delivered by Lord Mayor Robert Doyle on the Melbourne story: How we shape cities and cities shape us.

8 Jul 2015 Duration: 32:16

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'View of the Spanish Steps'

Colin Holden describes the aristocrats and Grand Tourists in Piranesi's print from Vedute di Roma.

23 Jan 2015 Duration: 03:23

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'View of Cardinal Albani's Villa'

Colin Holden reveals why Piranesi included ground staff amongst the well-to-do visitors in this print.

27 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:19

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'Ruins in a Villa of Domitian'

Colin Holden discusses how the ruined villa in this print by Piranesi represents the folly of unrestrained power.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 02:51

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'View of the Customs House'

Colin Holden provides insights into the activities of the people portrayed in this Piranesi print.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:27

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'View of St Paul Outside-the-Walls'

Colin Holden points out the visitors Piranesi brings to life in his print of this pilgrimage church.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:51

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'Temple of Antoninus and Faustina'

Colin Holden contrasts the Grand Tourists and beggars seen in this print by Piranesi.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:36

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'Outlet of Lake Albano'

Colin Holden explains how Piranesi’s exaggerated scale celebrates the ancient Romans’ engineering work.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:01

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