Portrait of Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola

Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola books in order

Italian architect

Lived
1507–1573
Country
Papal States
Books
1

Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Five Orders of Architecture (1562).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola

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  1. The Five Orders of Architecture (1562)

    72 pages

About Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola

Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola, often simply called Vignola, was one of the great Italian architects of 16th-century Mannerism. His two great masterpieces are the Villa Farnese at Caprarola and the Jesuits' Church of the Gesù in Rome. The three architects who spread the Italian Renaissance style throughout Western Europe are Vignola, Serlio and Palladio. He is often considered the most important architect in Rome in the Mannerist era.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola FAQ

How many books has Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola written?
Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Five Orders of Architecture.
What is Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola's last book?
The Five Orders of Architecture (1562).
What is Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola's most famous book?
The Five Orders of Architecture (1562) is Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.