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Contemporary book design panel discussion

Watch our lively panel discussion on the most interesting and challenging aspects of contemporary book design.

13 May 2015 Duration: 53:04

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 Giovanni Battista Piranesi's Portrait

Colin Holden notes how this portrait of Piranesi as an ancient Roman reflected Piranesi's values.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:07

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

Colin Holden on Piranesi's 'View of two churches near Trajan's Column'

Colin Holden highlights details from everyday life in this print from Piranesi's Vedute di Roma.

23 Mar 2014 Duration: 03:21

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

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