Name/Title
Patterns of Portugal : a journey through colors, history, tiles, & architectureEntry/Object ID
NK1463.C45 2024Description
"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 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." -- PUBLISHERLexicon
Search Terms
architecture--portugal, blue in art, decoration and ornament--portugal, textile fabrics--portugalBook Details
Author
Christine ChitnisPublisher
Clarkson PotterDate Published
2024ISBN
9780593578193Notes
Length: 285General Notes
Note Type
ContentsNote
Azul: azulejos: a brief history -- Sun bleached: the role of the church -- Bougainvillea: embroidery, weaving, and the clothing of Viana do Castelo -- Terra-cotta: Portuguese architecture -- Verde: cuisine: the influences and flavors.