Patterns of Portugal
Author: Chitnis, Christine
ISBN: 9780593578193
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 16 Apr 2024
Pages: 288
Format: Hardback
Plt;bPgt;A vibrant tour of Portugal, featuring more than 200 photographs that bring to life one of the most beautiful countries in the world.Plt;/bPgt;
Plt;bPgt;NATIONAL BESTSELLER P#8226; A vibrant tour of Portugal, featuring more than 200 photographs that bring to life one of the most beautiful countries in the world.Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;In this gorgeous coffee table book, writer and photographer Christine Chitnis invites you to celebrate the unique, timeless beauty of Portugal through theP#160;spectacular designs and hues that define PortugalP#8217;s countryside, coast, small towns, and cosmopolitan cities.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;This stunningly giftable collection features over 200 photographs that illustrate the ways that color and pattern are woven into the very fabric of the countryP#8217;s culture, history, architecture, and traditions. Each section features insightful essays that explore the artistry of Plt;iPgt;azulejos,Plt;/iPgt; the colorful ceramic tiles covering much of PortugalP#39;s architecture; the intricately embroidered details of traditional Plt;iPgt;lavradeiraPlt;/iPgt; costumes; the rich flavors of Portuguese cuisine, and so much more.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Throughout these vibrant pages, youP#8217;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.
ISBN: 9780593578193
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 16 Apr 2024
Pages: 288
Format: Hardback
Plt;bPgt;A vibrant tour of Portugal, featuring more than 200 photographs that bring to life one of the most beautiful countries in the world.Plt;/bPgt;
Plt;bPgt;NATIONAL BESTSELLER P#8226; A vibrant tour of Portugal, featuring more than 200 photographs that bring to life one of the most beautiful countries in the world.Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;In this gorgeous coffee table book, writer and photographer Christine Chitnis invites you to celebrate the unique, timeless beauty of Portugal through theP#160;spectacular designs and hues that define PortugalP#8217;s countryside, coast, small towns, and cosmopolitan cities.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;This stunningly giftable collection features over 200 photographs that illustrate the ways that color and pattern are woven into the very fabric of the countryP#8217;s culture, history, architecture, and traditions. Each section features insightful essays that explore the artistry of Plt;iPgt;azulejos,Plt;/iPgt; the colorful ceramic tiles covering much of PortugalP#39;s architecture; the intricately embroidered details of traditional Plt;iPgt;lavradeiraPlt;/iPgt; costumes; the rich flavors of Portuguese cuisine, and so much more.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Throughout these vibrant pages, youP#8217;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.
