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Palladian Days by Sally Gable
A chronicle of an influential villa by Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio that brings a sense of discovery to the Italian countryside and its larger national history. - If a vacation in Italy this summer just isn't going to make the cut, this book might be the next best thing. --Chicago Tribune In 1552, in the countryside outside Venice, the great Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio built Villa Cornaro. In 1989, Sally and Carl Gable became its bemused new owners. Called by Town & Country one of the ten most influential buildings in the world, the villa is the centerpiece of the Gables' enchanting journey into the life of a place that transformed their own. From the villa's history and its architectural pleasures, to the lives of its former inhabitants, to the charms of the little town that surrounds it, this loving account delivers generosity, humor, and a sense of discovery. Palladian Days is nothing short of wonderful-part adventure, mystery, history, diary, and even cookbook. The Gables' lively account captures the excitement of their acquisition and restoration of one of the greatest houses in Italy. Beguiled by Palladio and the town of Piombino Dese, they trace the history of the Villa Cornaro and their absorption of Italian life. Bravo --Susan R. Stein, Gilder Curator and Vice President of Museum Programs, MonticelloCarl I. Gable is an American who splits his time between Atlanta, Georgia, and Piombino Dese, Italy's Veneto area. Villa Cornaro, his Italian house, was built in 1551 by Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. He and his wife have been visiting Murano on a regular basis for about 20 years. Gable is the author of several popular blogs on Italian culture and history (www.boglewood.com), as well as a Harvard College and Harvard Law School graduate.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781400078738 |
| ISBN 10 | 1400078733 |
| Title | Palladian Days |
| Author | Sally Gable |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2006-06-06 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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