Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778): The Architect of DreamsGiovanni Battista Piranesi, born in Mogliano Veneto in 1720, wasn’t merely an artist; he was a transformative force within the artistic landscape of his era. He possessed an unparalleled understanding of architectural form and material—a sensibility nurtured by early exposure to stonemasonry and reinforced through instruction from his uncle, Matteo Lucchesi, a prominent arc…