Doris Duke's Shangri-La: A House in Paradise: Architecture, Landscape, and Islamic Art
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (922 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847838951 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. 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. Doris Duke’s Shangri La is sure to inspire both art and design lovers.. Archival photographs of Duke and friends as well as correspondence and drawings provide a view into a lifestyle defined by the highest sense of aesthetics. 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. This volume presents an exclusive tour of Shangri La’s breathtaking interiors and landscape, including the splendid furnishings and art
Tim Street-Porter is a widely published photographer and the author of numerous books. . Linda Komaroff is the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s curator of Islamic art. Thomas Mellins has organized exhibitions for many institutions and coauthored with Robert A.M. Donald Albrecht is the Museum of the
"Great book for research on thisimportant estate & collectionsvery informative" according to Raul Cremata. Great book for research on this important estatevery informativeExtensive information & pictures of the house & CollectionWell packed, shipped quicklyGreat seller.Thanks!!!. Could be better Some of this book is really nice, but there were many things that would have made it better.Sadly, photography is the main thing. The grounds could have been given more care. If you go online you'll see better photos of the grounds and dramatic vistas. I don't recall even 1 photo takendat night. Imagine the terraced fountain and swimming pool illuminated at night, glowing virtually next to the Playhouse and the Pacific. There are many photos taken of the estate at night that are also onl. A Long Life and A Great Passion "Doris Duke's Shangri La: A House in Paradise" brings us exquisite photographs, scholarly essays, and a lingering lovely visit to the Arabian fantasy Miss Duke (as she preferred to be called) somewhat improbably created on the Island of Oahu. Coupled with the small paperback guide to Shangri La and a good biography, this large format book would be an imaginative gift for someone visiting the Hawaiian Islands or, at an amazingly low price for a fine art book, for yourself.Shangri La began
"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