Книга: Owen Jones «Ornament and Design of the Alhambra»
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Производитель: "Dover Publications" Серия: "Dover Pictorial Archives" Amid the rugged natural beauty of southern Spain`s Sierra Nevada mountain range stands the Alhambra, one of the world`s great architectural gems. The grand medieval palace arose in the fourteenth century, and it remains a peerless example of Moorish art that developed in a European setting, apart from direct Byzantine influence. This splendid volume ventures inside the stone walls, gates, and towers for a lavishly illustrated survey of the castle`s hidden treasures-the majestic decorations within its grand halls, corridors, patios, and balconies. This unequaled collection was assembled by the influential Victorian artist and architect Owen Jones, who introduced his contemporaries to a thrilling range of interior designs from around the world. Jones` full-color plates expertly reproduce the intricate, elegant patterns of the palace`s windows, ceilings, wall panels, door arches, and porticos. Unique and affordable, this volume offers a magnificent source of inspiration for art and... ISBN:978-0-486-46524-1, 0-486-46524-1 Издательство: "Dover Publications" (2008)
ISBN: 978-0-486-46524-1 |
Owen Jones
Owen Jones may refer to:
- Owen Jones (antiquary) (1741–1814), Welsh antiquary
- Owen Jones (architect) (1809–1874), British architect, son of the antiquary
- Owen Jones (congressman) (1819–1878), American Congressman from Pennsylvania
- Owen Jones (footballer) (1871-1955), British football player
- Owen Jones (politician) (1890-1964), Canadian Member of Parliament
- Owen Jones (writer) (1984-), British writer
- Owen Glynne Jones (1867–1899), British rock-climber and mountaineer
- Owen Thomas Jones (1878-1967), British geologist
- Owen Wynne Jones (1828-1870), British clergyman
See also
- Owen Bennett-Jones, British journalist
- Owen Wansbrough-Jones (1906-1983), British chemist and soldier
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