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Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2000-04 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9780811826297 |
Takahashi leads a colorful architectural tour through Mexico, revealing the many ways tiles are used for function and decoration, adding color and interest to everyday surroundings. 130 color photos.
Author | : Masako Takahashi |
Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9780811833783 |
Whether its a hand-woven sarape, a festive square of oilcloth, or a delicate trimming of lace, Mexican textiles reflect passionate appreciation for color, pattern, and design. In the dazzling pages of Mexican Textiles, photographer and Mexican art aficionado Masako Takahashi shares her love of the form, taking readers on a journey through this sun-drenched land. She visits artisan workshops, weaving centers, lace makers, and family-owned rug manufacturers for an inside view of how traditional fabrics are designed, dyed, woven, and finished. Takahashi also takes her camera into scores of unique homes to show how new and antique woven treasures are used to advantage in modern dcor. In the text, readers discover insightful notes on regional differences, history, technique, and tips for identifying quality materials and craftsmanship. Overflowing with exuberance and creative ideas, and including a resource section listing the major textile markets and vendors throughout Mexico, Mexican Textiles is an indispensable resource book for appreciating and collecting artfully crafted Mexican fabrics.
Author | : Paul Van de Velde |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 1927 |
Genre | : Majolica |
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Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 702 |
Release | : 1927 |
Genre | : Mexico |
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Author | : Edwin Atlee Barber |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 1908 |
Genre | : Majolica |
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Author | : Barbara Hopkins |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 140 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Folk art |
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Author | : Peter Aprahamian |
Publisher | : Universe Publishing(NY) |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9780789304025 |
"The Mexican Style Source Boo"k explores the distinctive architecture of Mexico: from haciendas to columns and arches to palapas. Interiors focus on the textures and materials, including wood, metal, leather, paper, fiber, tiles, ceramics, silver, and stonework. Featured patterns include floral, pictorial, religious, symbolic, and stone relief.
Author | : Robin Farwell Gavin |
Publisher | : UNM Press |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9780826331021 |
By examining both historic and contemporary examples, the editors move discussion of the enameled earthenware known as mayolica beyond its stylistic merits in order to understand it in historic and cultural context. It places the ceramics in history and daily life, illustrating their place in trade and economics.
Author | : Vivien Lougheed |
Publisher | : Hunter Publishing, Inc |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2011-12-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1588435636 |
The Pacific coast of Mexico is a playground for active travelers. Warm waves and sunny skies attract the beach crowd with watersports, while volcanoes, mountains and jungles appeal to hikers, naturalists And The culturally curious. Visit a pearl farm in San Carlos, ride a train through Copper Canyon, go crocodile hunting on La Tovara River, surf the big waves at Playa Las Islitas, or visit the village of Ajejic, where DH Lawrence once got inspiration. We travel to grow ndash; our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise ndash; sometimes best done on foot, In a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable. All of the detailed information you need is here about the hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing. But we also lead you to new discoveries, turning corners you haven't turned before, helping you to interact with the world in new ways. That's what makes our Adventure Guides unique.
Author | : Marlena Spieler |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 411 |
Release | : 2010-08-02 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 0756674204 |
This lavishly illustrated and fully updated DK Eyewitness guide is the ultimate companion for a truly unforgettable trip to this vivacious country. Mexico is covered in exhaustive detail with cutaways, 3D aerial views and floor plans of all the major sights from the templar Mayor to the streets of Moreila. Whether you are enjoying the idyllic beaches of the Baja Peninsula or admiring the Sumidero Canyon, plans enable you to explore the country in depth, whilst walks, scenic routes and thematic tours will ensure you won’t miss a thing. Sink your teeth into the flavours of Mexico with a huge variety of restaurant listings and sections on local produce and classic dishes. With its abundance of sumptuous photographs, extensive accommodation listings and sights, markets, beaches and festivals listed town by town; the Eyewitness Travel Guide provides everything you need to ensure the perfect trip to Mexico