Bibliograph

The Spanish style house, from enchanted Andalusia to the California dream, text by Rubén G. Mendoza ; photography by Melba Levick

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The Spanish style house, from enchanted Andalusia to the California dream, text by Rubén G. Mendoza ; photography by Melba Levick

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Spanish style house

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1143615933

Responsibility statement

text by Rubén G. Mendoza ; photography by Melba Levick

Sub title

from enchanted Andalusia to the California dream

Summary

"The great appeal of Spanish Style homes lies in their aura of romance and drama, a sense of story, of magic, as well as in their very comfortable and engaging proportions and the great livability of the interior spaces. Deep shadow, arched doorways, trickling courtyard fountains, climbing bougainvillea on wrought-iron window grilles, wood-beamed ceilings, and white plaster walls are all hallmarks of the style. Here, through a celebration of contemporary and historic homes in Southern California, as well as existing historic precedents in Andalusia, Spain--most notably the intricately detailed Casa de Pilatos in Seville and the Alhambra of Granada--The Spanish Style House presents the definitive picture of the style as it exists today."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Al-Andaluz and the Arab lands -- Part One: Andalusian expressions ; Elements ; Palacios/Estates -- Part Two: Spanish style homes in California ; Historic remodels ; New builds/designs

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