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Product Identifiers
PublisherRizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100847838951
ISBN-139780847838950
eBay Product ID (ePID)121447276
Product Key Features
Book TitleDoris Duke's Shangri-La : a House in Paradise: Architecture, Landscape, and Islamic Art
Number of Pages216 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicRich & Famous, Middle Eastern, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / Permanent Collections, Decorating, Buildings / Religious, American / General
Publication Year2012
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Architecture, House & Home, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorThomas Mellins, Donald Albrecht
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight64.1 Oz
Item Length12.3 in
Item Width9.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Preface byPope, Deborah
LCCN2012-938804
Reviews "...a process beautifully documented.." ~ Wall Street Journal "...a vibrant reference ideal for holiday giving or as a splurge that transports you Into a world of artful design." ~ WAG
Dewey Edition23
Photographed byStreet-Porter, Tim
Dewey Decimal720.9969/31
SynopsisThis 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.