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Author Williams, Kim, 1956-

Title The villas of Palladio / watercolors by Giovanni Giaconi ; text by Kim Williams
Edition First edition
Published New York, N.Y. : Princeton Architectural Press, 2003

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Description 151 pages : color illustrations, color map, plans ; 24 x 31 cm
Summary "The Villas of Palladio is a collection of large-format pen-and-ink watercolor renderings of all of Palladio's villas. The meticulous paintings capture the timeless beauty of Palladian architecture and provide a detailed record of these masterpieces. Including a brief description of each villa, samples of artist Giovanni Giaconi's preparatory sketches, and Palladio's own woodcuts reproduced for comparison, this comprehensive book offers a deep understanding of Palladio and the splendors of his work."--BOOK JACKET
Notes Coloured map on lining papers
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 151)
Subject Giaconi, Giovanni.
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580.
Architectural rendering -- Italy.
Country homes -- Italy, Northern.
Facades -- Italy, Northern.
Author Giaconi, Giovanni.
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580.
LC no. 2002154589
ISBN 1568983964