Borromini

Over two volumes, Joesph Connors outlines Borromini's life and buildings, from his youth and early Roman work, his early maturity, his rise to fame and mature work, under the patronage of a succession of powerful popes. Connors considers the early biographies of Borromini, the fate of his drawings, reactions to his work and revivals in his reputation. Themes of the architect and society in 17th century Rome are organized around the architect's collections of drawings, models, books, natural wonders, antiquities, and his friendships. This elegant and scholarly monograph will form the fundamental basis of all future scholarship in the field. Thoroughly illustrated with archive material and new photography, the book also includes specially commissioned photography by Edward Burtynsky, widely recognized as one of the world's leading photographers and honoured as Master of Photography at Photo London in 2018, and awarded in 2022 the Outstanding Contribution to Photography by the World Photography Organisation.