This enchanting photographic book, featuring nearly 200 rich color images, showcases the historic and endangered doors that are unique to Venice, Italy.
A visit to Venice, a city without cars, allows you to imagine yourself back in time, several hundred years ago, with traces of the city's canal history displayed all around you. However, the future of Venice is uncertain due to rising sea levels and overtourism. During a rare moment when tourism decreased due to the pandemic, photographer Greg Miller took advantage of the quiet streets of Venice to capture images that go beyond the expected views of the floating city.
Miller's large exhibition images focus on the doors of Venice, revealing the stories they tell about the city's former inhabitants and its disappearing culture. Readers can enjoy the intricate details of centuries-old doors captured in these pages. From the quality of the wood, to the patina and colors, to the old materials and ornate architectural elements, the wonders of these gateways from the past are on full display.
However, due to the modern challenges facing Venice, the doors themselves are under threat. As local Venetians leave the city and residences are quickly purchased by companies, these architectural gems are at risk of being replaced or modified for economic maintenance. This book serves as a visual preservation of these historic gateways, providing an opportunity to appreciate their beauty and significance before they potentially disappear forever.
Pages: 168, Dimensions: 30.5x30.5cm
