9780847838950-0847838951-Doris Duke's Shangri-La: A House in Paradise: Architecture, Landscape, and Islamic Art

Doris Duke's Shangri-La: A House in Paradise: Architecture, Landscape, and Islamic Art

ISBN-13: 9780847838950
ISBN-10: 0847838951
Edition: First Edition
Author: Donald Albrecht, Thomas Mellins
Publication date: 2012
Publisher: Skira Rizzoli Publications
Format: Hardcover 216 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780847838950
ISBN-10: 0847838951
Edition: First Edition
Author: Donald Albrecht, Thomas Mellins
Publication date: 2012
Publisher: Skira Rizzoli Publications
Format: Hardcover 216 pages

Summary

Doris Duke's Shangri-La: A House in Paradise: Architecture, Landscape, and Islamic Art (ISBN-13: 9780847838950 and ISBN-10: 0847838951), written by authors Donald Albrecht, Thomas Mellins, was published by Skira Rizzoli Publications in 2012. With an overall rating of 3.6 stars, it's a notable title among other Buildings (Interior Design, Architecture, Interior & Home Design, Decorative Arts & Design, Hawaiian, U.S. Cooking) books. You can easily purchase or rent Doris Duke's Shangri-La: A House in Paradise: Architecture, Landscape, and Islamic Art (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Buildings books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $4.25.

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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. 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. 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. This volume presents an exclusive tour of Shangri La’s breathtaking interiors and landscape, including the splendid furnishings and art. 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. Doris Duke’s Shangri La is sure to inspire both art and design lovers.

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