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A beautifully illustrated history of these quirky ornamental buildings in gardens across the globe. Are they frivolous or practical? Follies are buildings constructed primarily for decoration, but they suggest another purpose through their appearance. In this visually stunning book, Celia Fisher describes follies in their historical and architectural context, looks at their social and political significance, and highlights their relevance today. She explores follies built in protest, follies in Oriental and Gothic styles, animal-related follies, waterside follies and grottoes, and, finally, follies in glass and steel. Featuring many fine illustrations, from historical paintings to contemporary photographs and prints, and taking in follies from Great Britain to Ireland, throughout Europe, and beyond, The Story of Follies is an amusing and informative guide to fanciful, charming buildings.
★★★★★ "Paljon mystisiä tapauksia odottaa jälleen lukijaa. Kuten aina, nautin siitä todella paljon. Kaikki, joita aihe kiinnostaa, saavat näistä kirjoista paljon irti. [...] Tämä ilmiö on niin jännittävä, mystinen ja joskus uskomaton, että lukemista ei voi lopettaa." ★★★★★ Pelottava "Pelottava kirja, täynnä outoja tapauksia. [...] Raportteja, joille ei ole loogista selitystä. [...] koskaan ei ole silminnäkijöitä. Hyökkäyksiä ilmasta? Mutta kenen?" ★★★★★ Todella jännittävä "Kaikki kirjat ovat hyvin jännittäviä ja pelottavia samalla, kun ajattelee, että ne perustuvat tositapahtumiin!" Lista niistä kadonneista ihmisistä, joita tässä t...
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This book offers an astonishing glimpse beyond the garden walls of some of today's most innovative art spaces around the world--sculpture parks and art situated in nature. As large-scale works grow in popularity, these collections--built and designed by entrepreneurs, landscape architects, environmentalists, artists, and garden experts--demonstrate the endless possibilities of displaying art in nature's realm. Lovers of art, landscape design, and travel will treasure this enchanting excursion into the world's most impressive outdoor museums.
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Nachdruck des Originals von 1889.
Unveränderter Nachdruck der Originalausgabe von 1889.