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 | | "These rare treasures showed the diversity of decorative arts materials from the National Design Library, ranging from 16th-century architecture manuals to pop-up books from the 1930s," said Stephen Van Dyk, head librarian responsible for selecting the books that will be on view. |
| | This is the first Italian version of Alberti's 15th treatise on architectural styles and building construction. |
| | Collection strengths are concentrated in architecture, graphic design, interior design, ornamental patterns, furniture, wall coverings, textiles, metalwork, glass, ceramics and jewelry. |
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