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Italian Splendor: Palaces, Castles, and Villas
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Description
This well-illustrated tour through 50 magnificent villas and palaces built by the Italian aristocracy, covers country retreats in Tuscany and the Vento, impressive residences in Rome and Sienna, fortress-like castles and grand
villas in Trieste and Sicily, and many more.
A tour some of the world’s grandest and most impeccably built homes. The book will appeal to architecture historians as well as those interested in the history and glamour of the most wealthy and well-known families in Italy.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 229 × 229 mm |
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| ISBN | 9780847847181 |
| Dimensions | 229 x 229 mm |
| Book Type | Hardback |
| Author | Jack Basehart |
| Author Bio | The late Roberto Schezen was a photographer of worldwide acclaim. His books include Newport Houses, Palaces of Rome, Visions of Ancient America, and the Splendor series. Many of his photographs are now included in the permanent collections of the Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal, and The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Jack Basehart lives in Milan and spent a year and a half traveling through Italy compiling information for the book and arranging access to the many properties covered. Ralph Toledano is a Paris-based writer and art authority. |
| Number of Pages | 420 |
