The World of Pleasure

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The World of Pleasure
The Grand Tour represents many of the greatest architectural achievements of all time. In these elegant volumes, the splendour and magnificence of each edifice is explored through spectacular, full-colour photographs and authoritative yet lively text. It spans thousands of years, from ancient civilizations to the twentieth century. Here are the creations in stone, wood, steel and glass that endure as the full realization of human genius. These volumes present a panorama of photographic art, adventure and history, an unforgettable journey through time and space. The World of Pleasure carries the reader to the Spanish Steps of Rome, the City of Petrodvorets, U.S.S.R.; The Palace of Sans Souci, Germany; Hampton Court Palace; Mirabell Castle, Austria; the Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau in the Loire valley and the Casino at Deauville, France.
Other titles in this series include the following: Homes of Kings
Versailles, France/The Forbidden City, People's Republic of... Tovább

Fülszöveg

The World of Pleasure
The Grand Tour represents many of the greatest architectural achievements of all time. In these elegant volumes, the splendour and magnificence of each edifice is explored through spectacular, full-colour photographs and authoritative yet lively text. It spans thousands of years, from ancient civilizations to the twentieth century. Here are the creations in stone, wood, steel and glass that endure as the full realization of human genius. These volumes present a panorama of photographic art, adventure and history, an unforgettable journey through time and space. The World of Pleasure carries the reader to the Spanish Steps of Rome, the City of Petrodvorets, U.S.S.R.; The Palace of Sans Souci, Germany; Hampton Court Palace; Mirabell Castle, Austria; the Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau in the Loire valley and the Casino at Deauville, France.
Other titles in this series include the following: Homes of Kings
Versailles, France/The Forbidden City, People's Republic of China/Persepolis, Iran/The Kremlin, U.S.S.R./Wawel Castle, Poland/The Tower of London, England/Palace of Knossos, Crete/ Hradcany Castle, Czechoslovakia
Shrines of Power
The Alhambra, Spain/The Roman Forum, Italy/ Heidelberg Castle, West Germany/ St. Peter's, Vatican City/The Temple of Amon, Egypt/The Imperial Palace, Japan/ The Binnenhof in The Netherlands/ Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Individual Creations
Chateau of Fontainebleau, France/The Escorial, Spain/The Taj Mahal, India/Sagrada Familia Church, Spain/The Belvedere, Austria/The Chapel at Ronchamp, France/Taivallahti Church, Finland/ Guggenheim Museum, New York Vissza