Patterns of India
- 288 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
With Patterns of India, take a textile-based tour of colorful Rajasthan, India, with historical and cultural insights alongside 350 bright photographs depicting the vibrancy of everyday life.--
Christine Chitnisová je matkou, spisovatelkou, fotografkou a cestovatelkou, jejíž tvorba čerpá inspiraci z přírodních krás Rhode Islandu. Její literární a fotografické dílo se zaměřuje na propojení člověka s přírodou a na zachycení jedinečných vzorců a textur světa kolem nás. S citem pro detail a s hlubokým porozuměním pro pomíjivost okamžiku přibližuje čtenářům krásy každodenního života a přírodního světa. Její přístup je založen na vnímavosti a lásce k přírodě, která ji provází od dětství.


With Patterns of India, take a textile-based tour of colorful Rajasthan, India, with historical and cultural insights alongside 350 bright photographs depicting the vibrancy of everyday life.--
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.