Palaces of Glass : Their History and Development "Orangeries, palaces of glass built to house exotic organge trees, were a defining feature of baroque palaces and formal parks. In 283 illustrations, including paintings, engravings and architects plans, this book presents the finest orangeries of France, Germany and England in all their former glory."--Back cover. Forlag: Taschen America Llc Udgivelsesår: 1998 Sider: 215 Sprog: Engelsk
: Paperback
Enter the gates of France's most beautiful public and private gardens in every season of the year. Through roses, poppies, santolinas, and lavender, from classical French palace gardens to quaint domestic beds, this is a gorgeous source book for all garden and nature lovers, and for any travellers to France. Udgivelsesår: 2015 Sprog: Ukendt
Pashas, Khedives, and Kings Egypt's romantic allure does not end with the age of the pharaohs. This lavishly illustrated book offers a look inside the opulent estates of the pashas, khedives, and great ladies of 19th-century Egypt, and the princes and kings of the early 20th century. Here in all its cosmopolitan splendor is the world of unparalleled prosperity that attracted adventurers the world over, from the Belle Époque through the Roaring Twenties.--From publisher description. Forlag: ABRAMS Sider: 216 Sprog: Engelsk
Viking Press, 1955 - 341 sider "The fascination of the middle ages has run in a strong current of interest from Sir Walter Scott through Henry Adams to the best historical writers of today. Now, using Norte-Dame of Paris as Adams used Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres, Allan Temko gives us the story of the full flowering of medieval art and craftsmanship. Norte-Dame, perhaps the greatest single survivor among the magnificent works of that age, is reconstructed in this book, not as an architectural specimen, not as an historic monument, but as the embodiment of an age and a way of life. The story of its building and of the men and women who built it is one of the great sagas of group achievement. More than that, as an expression of human spirit it has undying meaning for civilized man. Visitors of Europe, if asked what single sight impressed them most, are likely to name the great cathedral
The splendour of Rajasthan's richly appointed palaces, majestic forts andraditional mansions is revealed in this lavishly illustrated book. Georgeichell explores the fascinating royal architecture of this desert state ofndia from the 15th to the 20th century, focusing on the major capitals ofajput power - Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Bikaner - as well as otherentres such as Bundi, Kota, Jaisalmer, Alwar and Shekhawati. Also featuredre the Jat states of Bharatpur and Dholpur. Antonio Martinelli's stunninghotographs survey architectural developments in Rajasthan over a period ofore than five hundred years, providing a detailed visual record ofagnificent facades and opulent interiors. His photographs evoke the grandeurf Rajput courtly life at its height, be it imposing darbar halls whereaharajas held formal audience, or mirrored apartments where they enjoyedore private entertainments. Thoug
Forfattere: Lucien Bély, Jean-Paul Gisserot Sprog: Fransk (Standard) Antal sider: 141 Udgivelsesår: 1993 Il entre, dans la mythologie parisienne, à la fois des éléments graves - un lieu de liberté -, sérieux - le cœur de la création intellectuelle et artistique -, libertins - le conservatoire de tous les plaisirs. Mais surtout Paris se gonfle des cœurs gonflés, d'ambition ou de chagrin. Quand le provincial ou l'étranger arrivent à Paris, ils se sentent déracinés ; quand le Parisien, de naissance ou d'adoption, quitte sa ville, il se sent exilé. Le déracinement frappe l'arbre qui vit en tout homme, c'est la nature qui souffre. L'exil, lui, punit le citoyen d'une démocratie aimée : c'est aussi l'âme qui est blessée. Voilà pourquoi les chants d'exil sont les chants les plus beaux. Titel: Paris Forfatter: Lucien Bély Genre: Rejseguide Forlag: Editions Jean-Paul Gisserot Sammendrag: Il entre,
