UID:
kobvindex_INT0004953
Format:
471 pages
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illustrations (colour)
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20.5 x 15 cm
Edition:
Reprint
ISBN:
9783836572880
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3836572885
Series Statement:
Bibliotheca universalis / Taschen
Content:
"Tuscan Treasures. A collection of gorgeous homes in the Italian countryside. Under the burning Tuscan sun roll marvelous hills, vineyards, and olive groves-all postcard-perfect landscapes nestling centuries-old towns, rural villas, and contadino farmhouses. We've tracked down the best examples of such havens to paint a warm-hued picture of the look and feel of Tuscan living. Follow in Michelangelo's footsteps to the Eremo Santa Maria Maddalena, a medieval hermitage nestled in the steep Arezzo hillside. Take a dip in the California-style pool of Roberto Budini Gattai, the architect who turned a modest winegrower's house into a dazzling homage to David Hockney. Cool down in the tiled bedrooms of the Villa Villoresi, where, legend has it, Dante's wife took refuge during the poet's exile in the early 14th century. This collection gathers the region's most remarkable homes and interiors, complete with insightful captions and enthralling double spreads. Across contemporary architecture and traditional craftsmanship, minimal earthenware and decadent furniture, we discover all the natural tones and sun-kissed textures of Tuscany."
Note:
EDITORIAL NOTE: previous edition: 2005
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LANGUAGE NOTE: text in English, French and German
Language:
English
Keywords:
Case studies
;
Photobooks
