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Lisbon Travel Guide
Welcome to Lisbon, a vibrant and bustling city on the western coast of Portugal. Known for its diverse communities, rich history, and an abundance of cultural and recreational activities, Lisbon is not just a city but a thriving hub of creativity, tolerance, and tradition. This eBook serves as a preface to a series exploring the many facets of Lisbon, from its historical roots to its modern-day allure. Lisbon is uniquely characterized by its iconic cobblestone streets, historic trams, and the magnificent Belém Tower. It's a city that effortlessly combines old-world charm with contemporary energy. Events like the Lisbon Festas and the Lisbon Book Fair are testament to its dynamic cultural scene, drawing visitors and artists from around the globe. The city's progressive spirit is also evident in its approach to community and inclusivity, making it a welcoming place for all. Whether you're interested in arts, food, history, or nightlife, Lisbon offers a little something for everyone. As we delve deeper into the specifics in the upcoming pages, you'll discover just what makes Lisbon a cherished gem in Portugal's crown.
Persian Pottery in the First Global Age
Persian Pottery in the First Global Age: the Sixteenth and Seventeeth Centuries studies the ceramic industry of Iran in the Safavid period (1501–1732) and the impact which the influx of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, heightened by the activities of the English and Dutch East Indies Companies after c. 1700, had on local production. The multidisciplinary approach of the authors (Lisa Golombek, Robert B. Mason, Patricia Proctor, Eileen Reilly) leads to a reconstruction of the narrative about Safavid pottery and revises commonly accepted notions. The book includes easily accessible reference charts to assist in dating and provenancing Safavid pottery on the basis of diagnostic motifs, potters’ marks, petrofabrics, shapes, and Chinese models.
Chinese Export Porcelain
Catalogue of over 160 items providing technical information and placing each item in the wider context of the development of the technique, iconography and aesthetics of Chinese porcelain over six centuries
Art as a Pathway to God
This book integrates history, theology, and art and analyzes the Jesuits’ cross-cultural mission in late imperial China. Readers will find a rich collection of resources from historical sites, museums, manuscripts, and archival materials, including previous unpublished works of art. The production and circulation of art from different historical periods and categories show the artistic, theological, and missional values of Christian art. It highlights European Jesuits, Asian Christians, transnationalism, and gives voice to Chinese Christian women and their patronage of art in the seventeenth century. It offers a rare systematic study of the relation between art and mission history.
Entertaining Lisbon
Entertaining Lisbon explores Portuguese entertainment as a form of negotiation between local, national, and transnational influences on identity. Connecting gender, class, ethnicity, and technology with theatrical repertoires, street sounds, and domestic music making, author João Silva investigates popular entertainment in Portugal and its connections with modern life and the rise of nationalism. An essential contribution to the literature on Portuguese music written in the English language, Entertaining Lisbon is a critical study for scholars and students of musicology interested in Portugal, and popular and theatrical musics, as well as historical ethnomusicologists, cultural historians, and urban planning researchers interested in the development of material culture.
The Rough Guide to Lisbon
Lisbon's gentle pace and almost provincial feeling belie its position as one of Europe's most Cosmopolitan cities. This guide begins by showing the reader the traditional life of the city's historic neighbourhoods, then goes on to review the most contemporary bars and nightspots.
The Rough Guide to Portugal
Now in its 9th edition, this guide just keeps getting better. The Rough Guide to Portugal features exhaustive listings on all ranges of accommodation, from basic pensiones to luxury hotels, and up-to-date facts on sightseeing, shopping, day trips, dining, and more. As always, we also give you the inside scoop on secluded beaches, fado joints, and port-tasting sessions on the banks of the Porto.
The Portuguese-Speaking Diaspora
The imperial diaspora -- The Lusophone African diaspora -- Oriental imaginings and travel at the turn of the twentieth century -- Into the wilderness : the race for Africa and the promise of Brazil -- The Casa dos Estudantes do Império and mensagem -- A Lusotropicalist tourist and soldiers, East Indians, and Cape Verdeans on the move -- War in Africa and the global economy : leaving home and returning -- Epilogue : the Portuguese-speaking diaspora and "Lusofonia
Portugal
National Geographic Traveler guidebooks contain must-know travel information, inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice you won’t find on the internet for bucket-list destinations around the world. One of the oldest nations in Europe, Portugal is a must for every travel enthusiast. This newly updated guidebook, part of a best-selling series, provides everything you need to know to plan an unforgettable experience in this fascinating country. Whether you’re in search of natural wonders—like the endless beaches that beckon the world’s best surfers or the rugged mountains of the Serra da Estrela—or want to explore the extraordinary legacy of Portugal’s ancient tradition...
Fodor's Inside Lisbon
Hip, innovative, and affordable, Lisbon is a hub for cosmopolitan, design-minded makers and shakers, who are breathing new life into the Portugal’s food, nightlife, and arts scenes. Fodor’s brand-new guidebook, Inside Lisbon, touches on top tourist sights, including Tram 28, St. George's Castle, and Jerónimos Monastery, but also delves deep into the best under-the-radar places that only insiders from Lisbon know about. The Fodor's Inside series is designed for travelers looking for authentic, hyperlocal experiences. Perfectly sized to fit in your bag or pocket, these guides are designed with an artistic bent and are easy to use, look good, and don't make you feel like a tourist. Written...
