Caribbean Houses
History, Style, and Architecture
(Sprache: Englisch)
Caribbean Houses: Architecture, History, and Style is an in-depth look at the greatest palacios and mansions in the Caribbean. The book is divided into five chapters, one for each European colonizing nation: the Spanish Antilles, the Dutch Leewards, the...
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Caribbean Houses: Architecture, History, and Style is an in-depth look at the greatest palacios and mansions in the Caribbean. The book is divided into five chapters, one for each European colonizing nation: the Spanish Antilles, the Dutch Leewards, the English Islands, the French Lesser Antilles, and the Danish Virgin Islands. The book is not meant to be a complete account of West Indian great houses and urban mansions, but the beginning of an investigative analysis of historically important houses and how designs developed stylistically over time. Along with 220 photographs in color, an authoritative text by Michael Connors sheds light on the area's rich architectural and interior design history and gives the reader a unique view of houses that combine the tradition of European styles with the vernacular island forms and decorative motifs.
The palatial homes were built with double arcades, upper galleries, balconies, and patios. And common to all were exotic tropical hardwoods, mostly mahogany, and indigenous stone, ranging from soft coral limestone to hard volcanic rock.
The palatial homes were built with double arcades, upper galleries, balconies, and patios. And common to all were exotic tropical hardwoods, mostly mahogany, and indigenous stone, ranging from soft coral limestone to hard volcanic rock.
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Caribbean Houses is a lavishly illustrated account of the development of historically significant houses in the West Indies. Author Michael Connors, a West Indian decorative arts scholar, examines venerable houses that remain as a testimony to the rich history and vibrant lifestyle that was, and continues to be, an important part of Caribbean culture. The book is divided into five chapters, one for each European heritage: the Spanish Antilles, the Dutch Leewards, the English Islands, the French Lesser Antilles, and the Danish Virgin Islands. An authoritative text sheds light on the area s rich architectural and interior design history and gives the reader a unique view of houses that combine the tradition of European styles with the vernacular island forms and decorative motifs. The lavish new photography captures the stunning exteriors and provides a rare look into the interiors of these historic houses, with exotic tropical hardwoods, indigenous stone, and a blending of local crafts and handiwork with antiques and contemporary furnishings. With the disappearance of so much of the Caribbean s historic domestic architecture, the colonial residences that still exist represent an important historical record of the Caribbean s material culture.
Autoren-Porträt von Michael Connors
Michael Connors is a contributor to numerous trade journals, including Art & Antiques and The Magazine Antiques, and he has written many books, including Caribbean Elegance, French Island Elegance, and Cuban Elegance. He lives in New York City, St. Croix, and Deer Isle, Maine.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Michael Connors
- 2009, 272 Seiten, 260 farbige Abbildungen, Masse: 24,5 x 28,4 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Rizzoli US
- ISBN-10: 0847832139
- ISBN-13: 9780847832132
- Erscheinungsdatum: 28.11.2017
Sprache:
Englisch
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"A rare look into the interiors of these historic houses, complete with exotic tropical hardwoods, indigenous stone, local crafts and contemporary furnishings, Caribbean Houses is one for the bookshelf." ~AlltheBestBlog.com"The photographs are glorious... this makes an excellent coffee-table book..." ~ Caribbean Beat
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