NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A vibrant tour of Portugal, featuring more than 200 photographs that bring to life one of the most beautiful countries in the world. In this gorgeous coffee table book, writer and photographer Christine Chitnis invites you to celebrate the unique, timeless beauty of Portugal through the spectacular designs and hues that define Portugal’s countryside, coast, small towns, and cosmopolitan cities. This stunningly giftable collection features over 200 photographs that illustrate the ways that color and pattern are woven into the very fabric of the country’s culture, history, architecture, and traditions. Each section features insightful essays that explore the artistry of azulejos, the colorful ceramic tiles covering much of Portugal's architecture; the intricately embroidered details of traditional lavradeira costumes; the rich flavors of Portuguese cuisine, and so much more. Throughout these vibrant pages, you’ll discover the vivid stories behind each color and pattern, transporting you to the gorgeous fields of Alentejo, the sparkling waters of the Algarve, the busy streets of Lisbon, the lush valleys of the Douro, and beyond.
Christine Chitnis Orden de los libros
Christine Chitnis es una escritora y fotógrafa cuya obra se inspira profundamente en el mundo natural, en particular en las tierras de cultivo y las costas de su hogar adoptivo. Su producción creativa explora los intrincados patrones y texturas que se encuentran en la naturaleza, reflejando una apreciación de toda la vida por el medio ambiente. A través de su lente distintiva, captura la esencia de su entorno, ofreciendo a los lectores una perspectiva única sobre la belleza de lo cotidiano. Su enfoque se caracteriza por una aguda habilidad de observación y una profunda conexión con los paisajes naturales que han dado forma a su visión artística.


- 2024
- 2020
Patterns of India
- 288 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
With Patterns of India, take a textile-based tour of colorful Rajasthan, India, with historical and cultural insights alongside 350 bright photographs depicting the vibrancy of everyday life.--