The acclaimed account of the life and work of the famous Italian modernist master, Carlo Scarpa, by the highly esteemed architectural writer, Robert McCarter. Carlo Scarpa's work challenged and continues to challenge accepted notions of modern architecture. While several books have been published on his work, none approaches the scope and depth of this classic monograph by Robert McCarter, who is known for his meticulously researched, empirical, and jargon-free accounts of key figures in modern architecture. This book is the definitive study of Scarpa's many achievements, including projects such as the Canova Museum, Castelvecchio Museum, and Brion Cemetery, among others. It includes in-depth 'tours' of selected major works by Scarpa, embracing his approach to empirically based design and presenting insights and architectural plans, along with a complete list of projects, realized and unrealized, including his favorite interiors and glassworks, as well as those buildings.