Tradition of Craftsmanship in Mexican Homes
Author | : Patricia W. O'Gorman |
Publisher | : Architectural Book Publishing |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2013-05-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781589798014 |
ISBN-13 | : 1589798015 |
Rating | : 4/5 (015 Downloads) |
Download or read book Tradition of Craftsmanship in Mexican Homes written by Patricia W. O'Gorman and published by Architectural Book Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-16 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mexican Colonial architecture is beautifully presented in Tradition of Craftsmanship in Mexican Homes, featuring photographs of homes, architectural details, and furniture. Relive the ambience of the old Spanish aristocracy, where every form of construction and all the furnishings of a home were made by artists and artisans with a knowledge of their handicrafts and a love of beautiful objects. From adobe designs, to terracotta and tiles, to ironwork, metals, and glass, this book will be an inspiration to the homeowner, decorator, architect, furniture maker, and craftsman