The lessons of a connoisseur
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The Villa I Tatti serves as a focal point in advanced studies in Italian Renaissance. Originally a private residence, it was bequeathed to Harvard University by owner Bernard Berenson, an American collector who is among the primary influences in American interest and appreciation of the Renaissance.
Publication Name: House & Garden
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9528
Year: 1993
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Every generation reinvents neoclassicism in its own image
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The ancient Greeks designed and lived their lives to embody their ideals. Down through the centuries, every generation has strived to capture this neoclassicism through architecture, styles of clothing and in every aspect of human life.
Publication Name: House & Garden
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9528
Year: 1993
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The heritage of housekeeping
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The history of housekeeping is a colorful and interesting subject. Numerous books on housekeeping show that time, climate, place and occasion influence the way a house is maintained.
Publication Name: House & Garden
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9528
Year: 1992
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