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Contarini (kōntärē`nē), ancient Venetian family, including eight doges, a cardinal, and several artists. The most celebrated member was Andrea Contarini, 1300?–1382. He was doge (1368–82) at the time of the War of Chioggia Chioggia (kyôd`jä), city (1991 pop. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Burdett biennale was not about architectural invention as usually understood, and this prompted some outspoken criticism, particularly at the late-night crits organised by the AR and architectural impresario Robert White, in the Palazzo Contarini. Monica Chojnacka's solid book shifts the focus from the freewheeling and sexually aggressive young nobles of the Contarini and Dandolo lineages, well known from other works, to the female underclass that so often fell victim to their predatory ways. Giustiniani and Contarini have received extensive scholarly attention. |
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