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Living in Morocco: Design from Casablanca to Marrakesh
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Living in Morocco: Design from Casablanca to Marrakesh
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:252 | Dimensions(mm): Height 250,Width 250 |
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Category/Genre | Art History |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780500282649
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Classifications | Dewey:709.64 |
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Edition |
Revised Edition
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Illustrations |
346 Illustrations, color
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Imprint |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Publication Date |
21 May 2001 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Living in Morocco celebrates the arts of a country at the height of a cultural renaissance, a land where an ancient tradition of craftsmanship has been sustained and recently reinvigorated. Lavishly illustrated chapters on decorative and folk arts alternate with chapters on Moroccan life today. We visit Chaouen in the Rif mountains, where the town's smooth, undulating surfaces are painted a bone-chilling blue-tinted white. We take in the shady blue-and-pink world of the Majorelle Gardens, and explore the stories behind the famous hotel La Mamounia. Most importantly, we see Morocco's arts brought to life in its homes - from former harems to traditional Hispano-Moorish houses. A host of glorious photographs make this a book to relish, and the detailed documentation of Morocco's houses, arts and crafts make it an invaluable resource for anyone involved in interiors or design.
Author Biography
Lisl Dennis is a well respected travel and lifestyle photographer and has often worked alongside Landt Dennis producing images to compliment his travel writing. Landt Dennis is an American freelance journalist who specializes in travel and lifestyle magazines particularly focused in Morocco and North Africa.
Reviews'A great resource for the designer and a ticket to ride for the armchair traveller' - Antiques Magazine
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