Filipino Style - Couverture souple

Javellana, Rene

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9814155241 ISBN 13 : 9789814155243

Editeur : Archipelago Press,Singapore, 2005

Synopsis

; A sumptuously illustrated history of architectural fusion; Filipino Style delves deep to describe the roots of traditional Filipino buildings and interiors - from their pre-Hispanic origins, through the cultural influences of Spain, China, and the Americas Filipino Style highlights in text and fabulous photography the elements of history, fusion, fantasy and fashion that are at the heart of the Philippines. The ever-versatile Filipinos have taken diverse architectural influences originating in Europe, the Americas, and Southeast Asia, and married these forms with indigenous architecture to create a truly unique style that is not only stunning to behold, but can also cope with the demands of a tropical environment.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Rene Javellana is an author and art historian. Fernando Zialcita is Professor of Anthropology at Ateneo University, Manila. Elizabeth Reyes is a travel book author and lifestyle magazine editor. Acclaimed photographers Luca Tettoni and Tara Sosrowardoyo are renowned for their images of Asian art and archaeology, and fashion and portraiture respectively.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Archipelago Press,Singapore
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9814155241
• ISBN 13: 9789814155243
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 232
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible