Colors of Provence - Hardcover

Biehn, Michel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1556706197 ISBN 13: 9781556706196

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 1997

Synopsis

Rich earth tones, bountiful harvests and bri ght vegetable stalls make Provence one of the most celebrate d and adored regions in the world. Biehn captures the vibran t colours of the area and reveals the many elements that mak e up its authentic palette. '

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Review:

Artists have long been attracted to Provence for the quality of the light and for the dramatic color; now Colors of Provence demonstrates just what Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and others found there. Divided into chapters entitled "Red," "Orange," "Yellow," "Green," "Blue," and "White, Black, & Gray," the book is a feast of photographs celebrating the vermillion walls of a small French village, the shades of green in a Provençal herb garden, the cerulean blue of lavender spindles. In and around these luscious photos Michel Biehn weaves a net of words describing the culture and customs of Provence, with a few recipes thrown in for good measure. The Colors of Provence is a book made for dreaming over, ideal for those who have seen Provence for themselves, and those who hope to one day.

About the Author:

Michel Biehn, an internationally recognized expert of Provencal traditions, is an antique dealer and decorator who lives in the village of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1556706197
• ISBN 13: 9781556706196
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176