{"product_id":"the-faades-of-paris-isbn-9780847871605","title":"The Façades of Paris","description":"\u003cb\u003eLively watercolors and ink drawings of refined facades draw a compelling portrait of Paris, where each building is accompanied by its delightful ornamental details.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis elegant book invites readers to lift up their eyes while strolling throughout Paris’s streets and boulevards to pause, discover, and appreciate the facades of  its  buildings  and  the  delicate  artworks  that  are their  windows,  doors,  and  balconies.  Innumerable motifs   ornament   the   architecture   of   the   French capital—each a minor masterpiece of fine design and ironwork artistry. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Exquisite,     never-before-published     watercolors and  ink  drawings  by  French  illustrator  Dominique Mathez  bring  each  building’s  beautiful  exterior  to life.  Away  from  the  over-celebrated  monuments  and landmarks,  the  city’s  true,  subtle  charm  emerges, distilled  in  a  striking  invitation  to  take  a  new  look and   rediscover   its   architecture   through   the   ages. Complete  with  an  informative  text  by  one  of  today’s most  renowned  design  experts,  Olivier  Gabet,  this sophisticated volume is the ideal gift for Francophiles and Paris lovers everywhere.\u003cb\u003eDominique Mathez\u003c\/b\u003e is a French medical doctor and clinical researcher known for her pioneering contributions to the knowledge and treatment of HIV and AIDS. This is the first publication of her work as a passionate illustrator. \u003cb\u003eJoël Orgiazzi\u003c\/b\u003e is a French ironmaster. He has been awarded the prestigious title Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 1986.","brand":"Rizzoli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303356059877,"sku":"NP9780847871605","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780847871605.jpg?v=1767739265","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-faades-of-paris-isbn-9780847871605","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}