Fragments for the History of an Architecture: A Villa between Humanism and the Renaissance

This article presents a detailed study of the stately palace Villa Giusti-Puttini, building that, over centuries, has undergone repeated transformations since its construction in first half 15th century. For this palace, owned between and 17th centuries by one most important families city Verona (Italy), authors have followed methodology covering indirect sources (documentary bibliographical) as well direct ones (the constructive techniques, architectural decorative elements, murals, etc.). expands information available on expanding knowledge history architecture Veneto villa defining phenomenon 16th- 17th-century whose extensive influence was still felt 19th The compiled through research also contributes to renewed interpretation phenomenon, which is viewed process for transformation adaptation pre-existing fit needs any given period. methodology, could potentially facilitate similar buildings, combination documentary, material, constructive, decorative, cultural elements constitute an example historical reading buildings are not merely limited Renaissance buildings.