Lombardy: 127 Destinations For Discovering Art, History, and Beauty

Hardback

Main Details

Title Lombardy: 127 Destinations For Discovering Art, History, and Beauty
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Philippe Daverio
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:180
Dimensions(mm): Height 206,Width 137
Category/GenreTravel writing
ISBN/Barcode 9780847849079
ClassificationsDewey:914.520493
Audience
General
Illustrations 150 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Publishing Details

Publisher Rizzoli International Publications
Imprint Rizzoli International Publications
Publication Date 23 February 2016
Publication Country United States

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).