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Agnelli Gardens at Villar Per Osa

Author : Marella Caracciolo,Paolo Peirone
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1998-10-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0810919796

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Villar Perosa, located at the feet of the Alps just north of Turin, dates back to the early 1700s, when it was first conceived as a royal hunting lodge; within a century, it came under the ownership of the Agnelli family. Since that time, succeeding generations of Agnelli matriarchs have shaped the surrounding grounds, marking them with their own distinctive personality. Most notable has been Marella Agnelli, who, since her marriage in 1953 to Giovanni Agnelli, has dedicated herself to transforming the gardens. Her decision in 1955 to commission famed English landscape and garden designer Russell Page in this enterprise has resulted in the showcase gardens that today comprise Villar Perosa. The Agnelli Gardens at Villar Perosa is an in-depth look at this stupendous villa and surrounding gardens.

English Garden Eccentrics

Author : Todd Longstaffe-Gowan
Publisher : Paul Mellon Centre
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1913107264

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English Garden Eccentrics by Todd Longstaffe-Gowan Pdf

A highly original examination of a series of unique gardens made by English eccentrics from the seventeenth to the early twentieth centuries In his new book, Todd Longstaffe-Gowan looks at a series of unique gardens made by English eccentrics in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Their unusual creators--from the superstitious antiquary William Stukeley (d.1765), to the pleasure-ground proprietor Jonathan Tyers (d.1767), and the bird-loving Lady Reade (d.1811)--built miniature mountains, shaped topiary, collected animals, excavated caves, and assembled architectural fragments to realize their gardens in a way that was, and sometimes still is, thought to be excessive. Bringing together garden and landscape history with cultural history and biography, English Garden Eccentrics examines what it is about the gardener and his or her creation that can be seen as eccentric and analyzes an area of garden history that has scarcely been previously explored: gardens seen as expressions of the singular character of their makers, and therefore functioning, in effect, as a form of autobiography. This lively and accessible book calls on gardeners today to learn from example and dare to be eccentric.

Gardens of the Italian Villas

Author : Marella Agnelli,Luca Pietromarchi,Federico Forquet
Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Gardening
ISBN : UOM:39015020433366

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Dhows to Deltas

Author : Renato Levi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Motorboat racing
ISBN : 0245599568

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The World of Federico Forquet

Author : Hamish Bowles
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780847868995

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The World of Federico Forquet by Hamish Bowles Pdf

A sweeping survey of the work of celebrated bon vivant Federico Forquet--whose decades-long design career has embraced couture fashion, elegant interiors, and imaginative gardens, reflecting both the best of Italian style and the dolce vita era of Rome. Through his long and crowded life, polyglot designer Federico Forquet has been by turns a couturier who learned his craft at Balenciaga's side and whose creations for his eponymous house clothed the best-dressed women of the day; a decorator of interiors of singular style and charm; a discriminating collector of rare and beautiful objects, furnishings, and pictures; and a creator of magical gardens. For the first time, the many worlds of this creative visionary are brought together in a richly illustrated celebration of style: from imagery of his lavish haute-couture gowns featured in 1960s and '70s Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and other fashionable publications and worn by trendsetters such as Marella Agnelli, Sophia Loren, and Diana Vreeland to picturesque scenes of verdant Tuscan gardens and opulent, old-world Roman villas and palazzos decorated by Forquet. Accompanied by insightful texts from the design world's authoritative voices, this inspiring and utterly enchanting tome will appeal to readers fascinated by fashion, social history, gardens, interior design, and Italian style.

The Interiors and Architecture of Renzo Mongiardino

Author : Martina Mondadori Sartogo,Editors of Cabana Magazine
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780847860296

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The Interiors and Architecture of Renzo Mongiardino by Martina Mondadori Sartogo,Editors of Cabana Magazine Pdf

A fresh look at the interiors of Renzo Mongiardino—considered one of the finest designers of the late twentieth century—that will both appeal to past devotees and introduce his work to a new generation of design enthusiasts. This book explores the sublime work of Renzo Mongiardino (1916–1998), reinforcing his place as a legend in the field. Mongiardino has a background as an acclaimed set designer for stage and film, which had an effect on his work—lush interiors with trompe l’oeil finishes, museum-quality antiques, sumptuous fabrics, and a bewitching theatricality. Clients included elite members of the worlds of fashion, art, and society: Agnelli, Rothschild, Peretti, Radziwill, and Onassis. Cabana, the au courant interiors magazine, investigates Mongiardino’s work with stunning new photography (many interiors are published here for the first time), thoughtful prose, and animated layouts. This is the most contemporary book on the creations of the modern master and will appeal to connoisseurs of beauty and interior design.

Postanarchism

Author : Saul Newman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780745688770

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What shape can radical politics take today in a time abandoned by the great revolutionary projects of the past? In light of recent uprisings around the world against the neoliberal capitalist order, Saul Newman argues that anarchism - or as he calls it postanarchism - forms our contemporary political horizon. In this book, Newman develops an original political theory of postanarchism; a form of anti-authoritarian politics which starts, rather than finishes, with anarchy. He does this by asking four central questions: who are we as subjects; how do we resist; what is our relationship to violence; and, why do we obey? By drawing on a range of heterodox thinkers including La Boétie, Sorel, Benjamin, Stirner and Foucault, the author not only investigates the current conditions for radical political thought and action, but proposes a new form of politics based on what he calls ontological anarchy and the desire for autonomous life. Rather than seeking revolutionary emancipation or political hegemony, we should affirm instead the non-existence of power and the ever-present possibilities of freedom. As the tectonic plates of our time are shifting, revealing the nihilism and emptiness of our political and economic order, postanarchism's disdain for power in all its forms offers us genuine emancipatory potential.

Trampled Lilies

Author : Lady Winifred Fortescue
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781787202221

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Trampled Lilies by Lady Winifred Fortescue Pdf

PERFUME FROM PROVENCE, which became an instant bestseller when it was first published in the 1930s, created a world that was both nostalgic and unique. Telling of Lady Fortescue’s home in Provence, it was followed by SUNSET HOUSE, the story of her reclamation of a smaller, old stone farmhouse where she lived after her husband’s death. It was from Sunset House, set in a little lost village perched on a peak of the Alpes Maritimes, that she watched the Mobilisation Générale at the beginning of WWII. Thousands of weary French soldiers, called from their homes at a moment’s notice, tramped past Sunset House. The French Army boarded many of the officers on her but, so concerned was she at the plight of the humble poilu, that she immediately set about finding food and shelter for them. With the help of her friend ‘Mademoiselle’, she began to set up foyers all over Provence where the mobilised men could rest and pass their leisure. Then, as the war advanced, as Calais fell to the Germans, Lady Fortescue realised she was about to be trapped in France as an enemy alien and so began her mad dash across the country to Brittany, only a little ahead of the German Army, to make her escape on one of the last boats to leave France.

Belgium and the Rhine

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1022160214

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Belgium and the Rhine by Anonymous Pdf

This detailed account of the political, economic, and cultural landscape of Belgium and the Rhine provides valuable insights into the history and development of this fascinating region. Drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the complex geopolitical dynamics that have shaped these lands over the course of centuries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Taj Mahal

Author : Amita Baig,Rahul Mehrotra
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Agra (India)
ISBN : 9383202025

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Grand Tour

Author : Laura Sartori Rimini,Roberto Peregalli
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780847862856

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Grand Tour by Laura Sartori Rimini,Roberto Peregalli Pdf

The masters of recreating period rooms, Studio Peregalli compiles ten of their very best and most important projects to date in their new book, Grand Tour. "Blending nostalgia for the past with curiosity for the present" is the essential design philosophy of Studio Peregalli's work. By infusing their work with deep historical research and an unprecedented level of craft, the designers are able to imbue each project with a unique sense of history and ambience. Grand Tour is a movable visual feast with remarkable photography of grand rooms contrasted with beautiful details and exquisite craftsmanship. Each house presented here is the fullest expression of the Studio Peregalli's design--compelling, spectacular, and unique. If Invention of the Past can be considered to be a taxonomy book of Studio Peregalli's design thinking, Grand Tour is a true monograph: project after gorgeous project from around the world: from Milan to Paris and London to exotic Tangier, St. Moritz, Tel Aviv, and New York. A must collect for all lovers of grand and exquisite architecture and interior design.

Roomscapes

Author : Renzo Mongiardino
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 8897737765

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* 115 new images and 175 images from the earlier volume completely digitally remastered* A total of 290 images as compared to 225 in the 1993 edition* A completely new layout* All new and expanded captions * A new section of 14 sketches, printed on special paper* An index for both houses and names* Edited by Francesca Simone, Mongiardino's niece * A preface by the renowned art historian, Giovanni Agosti ".....Mongiardino still elicits instant reverence. With his alchemic blurring of eras, the sheer scope and commitment of his massive projects and insistence on valuing ambiance above so-called authenticity, he attained mythic stature." - The New York Times Style Magazine, April 6, 2016 (from a sixteen-page full-color cover story.) The glorious, deft hand of design maestro and magician Renzo Mongiardino sparkles in this new edition of the 1993 classic Roomscape, now bought by collectors for hundreds of dollars. From elegant palazzo residences to magnificent city apartments, this edition is a surpassing revisit of Mongiardino's work as told by the architect himself, and will be much coveted by devotees and new admirers alike.

Living in Morocco. 40th Ed

Author : Barbara & René Stoeltie
Publisher : Taschen
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3836590034

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Living in Morocco. 40th Ed by Barbara & René Stoeltie Pdf

From fragrant, labyrinthine souks and delectable cuisine to breathtaking landscapes and welcoming people: Morocco might be a stone's throw from Spain, but it continues to inspire visions of an exotic haven. This edition brings together an eclectic selection of homes to showcase the best of Moroccan wonders, complete with exclusive, inspiring...

Dynasties

Author : David Landes
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780141930718

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Dynasties by David Landes Pdf

Rothschilds • Morgans • Fords • Toyoda • Agnellis • Rockefellers • Guggenheims Dynastic family businesses have everything: extraordinary success, bizarre eccentricity, bitter rivalry – as well as pots of money and power. Yet almost no one has looked closely enough to see what it is that really makes them tick. In Dynasties, award-winning author David Landes casts his eye over some of the most powerful family businesses in Europe, Japan and America. On the way, he provides thrilling histories of the characters who have made their mark on the world and passed on a legacy – sometimes benign and sometimes not – to their descendants.

The Gardener's Garden

Author : Toby Musgrave
Publisher : Phaidon Press
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-20
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1838664122

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The Gardener's Garden by Toby Musgrave Pdf

The ultimate celebration of the world's most gorgeous gardens - now with a fresh, new look This internationally bestselling inspirational resource for garden-lovers and designers sports a gorgeous new-color cover - bringing the book's winning blend of authority and visual appeal to a new audience. The Gardener's Garden spans seven centuries to spotlight more than 250 of the globe's finest permanent gardens by leading garden designers, horticulturalists, and landscape architects, and brings them to life via more than 1,000 sumptuous photographs and through descriptive texts by leading garden writers.