Thai style - Hardcover

Invernizzi, Luca

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ISBN 10: 9748206122 ISBN 13: 9789748206127

Publisher: Asia Books Co, 1988

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That special style that defines a culture is born of many elements. Thai style, so vividly revealed in its architecture and interiors, is the product of a distinctive landscape, a skillful use of varied influences, and a history unique among the peoples of Southeast Asia. It is a style that can be found in rustic country homes or chic Bangkok residences elegantly furnished with antiques and family heirlooms. It may be reflected in a number of unique and historic houses which preserve the best of the past, in unmistakably contemporary interiors where old and new sit comfortably side by side, in traditional structures revamped for modern living, and in lush tropical garden settings and seaside resorts.

The over 370 color photographs by Luca Invernizzi Tettoni present a luminous vision of this distinctive style. A concise introduction by author William Warren places Thai design in context and adds another dimension to our understanding of Thai culture. It is followed by a photographic essay which isolates elements of Thai style, from traditional objects and art forms to handicrafts and street art.

Architecture and interiors are treated in four chapters--Traditions, Traditions Adapted, Foreign Influences and Tropical Modern. Useful measured drawings are featured in the Architectural Notebook, a final section.

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About the Author:

William Warren was born in the United States and came to live in Thailand in 1960. He was a lecturer in English at Chulalongkorn University for 30 yeas and has written more than 40 books, among them Spiritual Abodes, Jim Thomspon: The Unsolved Mystery, The House on the Klong, Tropical Gardens and Heritage Homes of Thailand. Luca Invernizzi Tettoni was born in northern Italy and has spent nearly half his life in Asia. During the 80s, his long association with Thailand resulted in the publication of a number of ground-breaking books including The Arts of Thailand, and the best selling Thai Style. His ability to discover and record ancient traditions and immutable aspects of Asia has been instrumental in creating awareness of traditional styles and values of these fast-changing societies. More recently, his work has been featured in a number of coffee-table books on spas, resorts and contemporary architecture

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