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"Venice Secrets" unveils the captivating story of Venice, exploring its political intricacies, artistic innovations, and maritime empire that shaped its unique destiny. Beyond the romantic facade, Venice was a powerhouse of trade, art, and social control. The book examines how its strategic location fostered a powerful trading empire, influencing Mediterranean commerce and connecting Europe to the East.
The narrative explores the evolution of Venetian art from Byzantine influences to Renaissance masterpieces by artists like Titian, reflecting and shaping Venetian identity. It also delves into the enigmatic world of Venetian carnivals, revealing their role as controlled social outlets and their elaborate masking traditions, maintaining social order through permitted transgression.
The book progresses through Venice's origins, its artistic development, and the history of its carnivals, providing a holistic view of this remarkable Italian city.
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Ebook: 20 February 2025
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