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Patterns of Portugal

A Journey Through Colors, History, Tiles, and Architecture

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  • 288pages
  • 11 heures de lecture

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A vibrant tour of Portugal, featuring more than 200 photographs that bring to life one of the most beautiful countries in the world. In this gorgeous coffee table book, writer and photographer Christine Chitnis invites you to celebrate the unique, timeless beauty of Portugal through the spectacular designs and hues that define Portugal’s countryside, coast, small towns, and cosmopolitan cities. This stunningly giftable collection features over 200 photographs that illustrate the ways that color and pattern are woven into the very fabric of the country’s culture, history, architecture, and traditions. Each section features insightful essays that explore the artistry of azulejos, the colorful ceramic tiles covering much of Portugal's architecture; the intricately embroidered details of traditional lavradeira costumes; the rich flavors of Portuguese cuisine, and so much more. Throughout these vibrant pages, you’ll discover the vivid stories behind each color and pattern, transporting you to the gorgeous fields of Alentejo, the sparkling waters of the Algarve, the busy streets of Lisbon, the lush valleys of the Douro, and beyond.

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Patterns of Portugal, Christine Chitnis, M.C. Maran

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2024
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Titre
Patterns of Portugal
Sous-titre
A Journey Through Colors, History, Tiles, and Architecture
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2024
Format
rigide
Pages
288
ISBN10
0593578198
ISBN13
9780593578193
Séries
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A vibrant tour of Portugal, featuring more than 200 photographs that bring to life one of the most beautiful countries in the world. In this gorgeous coffee table book, writer and photographer Christine Chitnis invites you to celebrate the unique, timeless beauty of Portugal through the spectacular designs and hues that define Portugal’s countryside, coast, small towns, and cosmopolitan cities. This stunningly giftable collection features over 200 photographs that illustrate the ways that color and pattern are woven into the very fabric of the country’s culture, history, architecture, and traditions. Each section features insightful essays that explore the artistry of azulejos, the colorful ceramic tiles covering much of Portugal's architecture; the intricately embroidered details of traditional lavradeira costumes; the rich flavors of Portuguese cuisine, and so much more. Throughout these vibrant pages, you’ll discover the vivid stories behind each color and pattern, transporting you to the gorgeous fields of Alentejo, the sparkling waters of the Algarve, the busy streets of Lisbon, the lush valleys of the Douro, and beyond.