Living in Sri Lanka
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.67 (537 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500512876 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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Through the centuries, Muslim traders, the Portuguese, the Dutch, and the British were drawn to rule this magical tropical island just off the southeast coast of the Indian subcontinent.Today in Sri Lanka one finds buildings of simple elegance and universal charisma: conversions and developments proud of the past, sensitive to present desires, prepared for the future, and displaying the best of multi-ethnic decoration with statues of the Buddha, Christian tapestries, Islamic footstalls, and Hindu sculpture. Here are colonnaded verandas and wandering balconies, vast double doors, latticed paneling, and high ceilings.Engaging commentaries explore the dreams behind these homes and the impact they have had on modern architecture throughout the tropics. Since 1972, it has been Sri Lanka, the "auspicious" (Sri) island to which King Lanka eloped with Rama's beautiful wife in the 2000-year-old Hindu epic
Alison Young said Living in Sri Lanka. Lovely book, wonderful photography, my father in law now living in Australia but Sri Lankan born loved this as a gift.. Overpriced Although I enjoyed it I think the book was overpriced for a second hand book that was published a number of years back. I would not recommend it at this price.
(jamesfennell) TURTLE BUNBURY is a best-selling author and award-winning historical consultant, whose roles include international public speaking and frequent contributions to television, radio and print media. JAMES FENNELL is one of Ireland's leading photographers, and his work has been featured in Vogue Living, House & Garden, The Financial Times, and The Irish Times. (turtlebunbury)BUNBURY & FENNELL'S PUBLISHED BO
--The Essential Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom, April 2006We're anticipating glorious summer holidays with Living in Sri Lanka by Turtle Bunbury and James Fennell, a mix of elegant homes and stunning landscapes. Image Interiors (UK), April 2006.Ideal for those seeking a stylish retreat or design ideas from the Tropics a brilliant reference for those wanting to recreate a calm, harmonious and super-sophisticated scheme. --In Style (April 2006) . --House & Garden (April 2006) - Matthew Dennison's Noteworthy PublicationsMouth-watering photographs of exclusive residences and breath-taking landscapes a must for anyone wishing to recreate the colonial style at home. --Elle Decoration, April 2006 - Hot Summer ReadsLove rich, silk textiles and exotic mouth-watering interiors? Then Living in Sri Lanka will give you so many design ideas, you'll be c