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Lombardy: 127 Destinations For Discovering Art, History, and Beauty
Hardback
Main Details
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Lombardy: 127 Destinations For Discovering Art, History, and Beauty
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Philippe Daverio
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:180 | Dimensions(mm): Height 206,Width 137 |
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Category/Genre | Travel writing |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780847849079
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Classifications | Dewey:914.520493 |
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Illustrations |
150 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Rizzoli International Publications
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Imprint |
Rizzoli International Publications
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Publication Date |
23 February 2016 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
An exceptional travel guide to discovering the beauty of Lombardy as Expo Milan 2015 brings a renewed interest in the area. A fascinating tour revealing the hidden art and architectural gems of the Lombardy region, as seen through the eyes of a renowned art critic.
Author Biography
Philippe Daverio was born in 1949 in the Alsatian town of Mulhouse, France. A Professor in the Department of Architecture at Palermo University, he also teaches at the Milan Politecnico, in the Department of Design. He is the editor-in-chief of the magazine Art e Dossier. He is the creator and host of the TV shows Passepartout, Emporio Daverio, and Il Capitale, and is the author of many books. Since 2014 Davrio has been the director of Milan's Museo del Duomo (Cathedral Museum).
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