Patterns of Portugal: A Journey Through Colors, History, Tiles, and Architecture
Penguin Random House, Inc.
$30
DESCRIPTION
In this gorgeous book, writer and photographer Christine Chitnis invites you to celebrate the unique, timeless beauty of Portugal through the stunning designs and hues that define Portugal’s countryside, coast, small towns, and cosmopolitan cities.
This collection features over 200 stunning 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 ofazulejos, the colorful ceramic tiles covering much of Portugal's architecture; the intricately embroidered details of traditionallavradeira 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.
- 288 Pages
- 9.6 x 3.3 x 12.1 inches
- Hardcover
- By Christine Chitnis
SKU: 2602-8193
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