Tradition of Craftsmanship in Mexican Homes (eBook)

Patricia W. O'Gorman (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2013
272 Seiten
Architectural Book Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-58979-801-4 (ISBN)

Infos

This book of more than four hundred photographs shows the detailed work of Mexican homes, including adobe; stone; brick and masonry; plaster and stucco; wood; terracotta and tiles; iron, metals, and glass; and paint. It is the perfect reference for those looking for authentic Mexican accents to use in their home.

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Mexican Colonial architecture is beautifully presented in Tradition of Craftsmanship in Mexican Homes, featuring photographs of homes, architectural details, and furniture. Relive the ambience of the old Spanish aristocracy, where every form of construction and all the furnishings of a home were made by artists and artisans with a knowledge of their handicrafts and a love of beautiful objects. From adobe designs, to terracotta and tiles, to ironwork, metals, and glass, this book will be an inspiration to the homeowner, decorator, architect, furniture maker, and craftsman

Autor

Patricia W. O’Gorman was born in Mexico City and lived in San Miguel Allende for over twelve years. Bob Schalkwijk was born in Holland and lived in Mexico for more than twenty years.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.5.2013
• Illustrationen: Bob Schalkwijk
• Zusatzinfo: 440 Illustrations including: - 27 Black & White Illustrations; - 413 Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs.
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Heimwerken / Do it yourself
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Kreatives Gestalten
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Architektur
• Schlagworte: Mexican decoration • Mexican ornamentation
• ISBN-10: 1-58979-801-5 / 1589798015
• ISBN-13: 978-1-58979-801-4 / 9781589798014