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OverviewFrom the magical, ambitious charm of Portmeirion in North-West Wales, to the marvellous eccentricity of La Scarzuola of Montegabbione, Umbria, with its musical staircase and transparent pyramid, this book explores follies, extravagant structures erected for amusement or diversion - and occasionally for the residence - of inspired patrons and artists throughout Europe. Chosen by photographer Nic Barlow, this selection has been assembled not only to demonstrate their charm, diversity and invention, but also to celebrate those that are unexpected, overlooked or little known. A comprehensive introductory text by Tim Knox brings together many themes - style, genres, politics, social history, the personality of the architects - and examines the national differences between follies. In addition to stunning colour photographs, entries for each folly are accompanied by fascinating descriptive texts which include historical and architectural details. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Caroline Holmes , Nicholas Barlow , Tim KnoxPublisher: ACC Art Books Imprint: Garden Art Press Dimensions: Width: 25.50cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 29.50cm Weight: 1.828kg ISBN: 9781870673563ISBN 10: 1870673565 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 01 May 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"""A highly readable and truly enjoyable book."" Gardens and People, March 2010" A highly readable and truly enjoyable book. Gardens and People, March 2010 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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