Bali Style

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A celebration of Bali style with over 330 photographs that present a magnificent vision
of the architecture, interiors and objects that are the essence of this fascinating and beautiful island.
CONTENTS
• Introduction • Balinese Traditions
• Forms of Bali • Bamboo Culture
• Bali Time • Gardens, Courtyards and Gateways • Architectural
Notebook


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BALI STYLE
Rio Helmi • Barbara Walker
Bali possesses one of the world's most sophisticated cultures. For many decades the island has experienced a cultural efflorescence whose effects are still strongly felt today. This unique and vibrant culture — the cynosure of many writers and artists — is reflected in the arts and crafts, the architecture and music, and even in the flowing contours of its sculpted sawah landscape.
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Fülszöveg

A celebration of Bali style with over 330 photographs that present a magnificent vision
of the architecture, interiors and objects that are the essence of this fascinating and beautiful island.
CONTENTS
• Introduction • Balinese Traditions
• Forms of Bali • Bamboo Culture
• Bali Time • Gardens, Courtyards and Gateways • Architectural
Notebook


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BALI STYLE
Rio Helmi • Barbara Walker
Bali possesses one of the world's most sophisticated cultures. For many decades the island has experienced a cultural efflorescence whose effects are still strongly felt today. This unique and vibrant culture — the cynosure of many writers and artists — is reflected in the arts and crafts, the architecture and music, and even in the flowing contours of its sculpted sawah landscape.
In this sumptuous book, more than 330 color photographs and an illuminating text present an outstanding survey of Bali's distinctive style. From picturesque bamboo dwellings to contemporary Bali homes, from traditional objects and art forms to handicrafts, the essence of Bali's fascinating culture is revealed. Here are traditional dwellings which preserve the best of the past, traditional structures reinterpreted for modern living and lush tropical garden settings, pools and courtyards. Here also are the pura, temples that dot the Balinese landscape, adorned with a host of imaginary animals, gods and sorcerers, in the midst of floral arabesques and baroque motifs; puri or palaces embellished with elaborate carvings and gilded woodwork; and a profusion of decorative and monumental wood and stone sculptures and accessories that point to the Balinese innate sense of artistry and aesthetics and their abounding energy in creating beautiful things. Whether in the temple, village or community, Balinese style, as embodied in the all-pervading artistry of the Balinese people, predominates. Vissza