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Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: From the groves and vineyards of Provence to the dry hills of California, the farms of Australia and the forests of Canada, Gilles de Chabaneix's stunning photographs capture the distinctive rural architecture, homely decorative schemes, awe-inspiring landscapes and rustic details that make country living universally desirable. In this comprehensive exploration of the pleasures of country living,…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Collecting is an art form, and our homes are the intimate museums where we display our treasures – and with them, aspects of ourselves. Stafford Cliff and Gilles de Chabaneix offer a fascinating compilation of images that celebrate the ways in which we integrate our favourite decorative objects into our homes. From the lavish display of expensive and cherished antiques to the imaginative use of…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 258 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 248) Аннотация: Drawing upon an impressive array of original sources, English Style and Decoration offers a cornucopia of design riches. Lavishly illustrated with page after page of original sketches and printed patterns for furniture, textiles, flooring, wallpaper, glass, ceramics and household utensils, from doorknobs to tableware and light fittings. Like its companion volume, French Style and Decoration, this…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 258 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 248) Аннотация: Drawing upon an impressive array of original sources, this profusely illustrated book offers sketches, engravings and printed patterns, representing French interior design and decoration from the Baroque, Rococo, Louis Seize and Empire periods through the 19th century to Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Modernism. Many of the designs have never been seen in published form before, making this sumptuous…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: This visually thrilling book showcases the telling use of colour, not only in interior design but also in natural and urban environments in a host of places and cultures. In monochromes, white, black and neutral shades of grey are used for their own qualities or as backgrounds for splashes of colour. In the blues, colours are used to create a particular ‘feel’, and, combined with white, express a…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Beyond and behind the life of the streets lie the private spaces – interiors and rooms where the tastes and aspirations of individuals are reflected in the design and arrangement of objects set among different colours, textures, materials and finishes. Cross-cultural comparisons and connections are made throughout this wonderful book, giving a truly international view of the city experience, and…