Thomas Mellins, Donald Albrecht

Doris Duke's Shangri-La: A House in Paradise: Architecture, Landscape, and Islamic Art

Mitarbeit:Pope, Deborah; Komaroff, Linda;Fotos:Street-Porter, Tim

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Produktbeschreibung

This inspiring book accompanies the first traveling exhibition about Doris Duke s estate Shangri La and its influential synthesis of modernist architecture and Islamic art and design. Situated on five acres of terraced gardens and pools overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Honolulu s Diamond Head, Shangri La was the idyllic paradise of philanthropist Doris Duke, reflecting her personal passion for the art, architecture, and design of the Islamic world. The estate incorporates unique architectural features, such as carved marble doorways, jalis, and floral ceramic tiles, and the decor includes artifacts, such as silk textiles, jewel-toned chandeliers, and gilt and coffered ceilings, many collected during her travels. This volume presents an exclusive tour of Shangri La s breathtaking interiors and landscape, including the splendid furnishings and art. Archival photographs of Duke and friends as well as correspondence and drawings provide a view into a lifestyle defined by the highestsense of aesthetics. Doris Duke s Shangri La is sure to inspire both art and design lovers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rizzoli Electa / Rizzoli US
• New
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. September 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 322mm x 253mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 1814g
• ISBN-13: 9780847838950
• ISBN-10: 0847838951
• Artikelnr.: 35429736

Autorenporträt

Curated by Donald Albrecht and Thomas Mellins. Preface by Deborah Pope. Photography by Tim Street-Porter. Essays by Linda Komaroff, Keelan Overton.

Rezensionen

"...a process beautifully documented.." ~Wall Street Journal

"...a vibrant reference ideal for holiday giving or as a splurge that transports you Into a world of artful design." ~WAG