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Abstract:
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2008 marks the 500th anniversary of Palladio's birth. We might ask why Americans should
consider this to be a cause for celebration. Why should we be concerned about an Italian
architect who lived so long ago and far away? As we shall see, however, this architect, whom
the average American has never heard of, has had a profound impact on the architectural
image of our country, even the city of Baltimore. But before we investigate his influence we
should briefly explain what Palladio's career involved. |
