The Italian Legacy in Washington D. C.

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From the neoclassicism of Thomas Jefferson's design of Monticello and sketches of the White House, to "al'italiana" gardens and parks, to the strong Roman classicism of the Jefferson Memorial, to Constantino Brumidi's frescoes in Congress and the National Library, to the striking composition of Luigi Moretti's Watergate Complex--America's capital is infused with the influences of a culture that laid the foundations of Western society. Extensively illustrated with both archival black and white photos, drawings, and sketches, as well as new photographs by Max Mackenzie, this book is an homage to this strong and still alive relationship and essential reading for all those interested in architecture and the visual arts.

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Italy-Washington: A Complex Talep. 21Jefferson & Cop. 25Palladianism in the United States of Americap. 37Monticello Estate, Charlottesvillep. 44Governor Barbour Residence, Barboursvillep. 52From Palladianism to Eclecticismp. 61Interview with Giuseppe Cecchip. 75Watergate Complex, Washingtonp. 80The Italian Chancery: An Interview with Piero Sartogop. 87The Italian Chancery: An Interview with Leo A. Dalyp. 97The New Italian Chancery, Washingtonp. 102Washington and (Ancient) Romep. 111The Jefferson Memorial, Washingtonp. 122Italy's Presence in the United States Capitolp. 131The Frescoes by Constantino Brumidi in the U.S. Capitolp. 138Italia and America at the National Gallery of Artp. 145Romanticizing the Other?p. 157Furnishing the Italian Chancery as a National Design Collectionp. 163"Italian Imprints"p. 171The Holy Rosary Church (And the Casa Italiana), Washingtonp. 180Villa Firenze, Washingtonp. 190Equestrian Statues, Washingtonp. 204Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved.