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
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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