Name: Oman off-Road | Explorer
Brand: EXPLORER PUBLISHING
SKU: bf80900ee10c2692fa9e7985660eed29
Price: 219 AED
Availability: InStock

Orientalism Style - Laurence Benaim

For centuries, the West has been fascinated by the mysterious allure of the Middle East and Asia, captivated by the curious customs, the exotic spices and colors of the bazaars, the romantic atmosphere of the graceful architecture and flowing garments. In the popular imagination, thoughts of the East evoke stories of travel, literature, paintings, decorative arts, fashion and films that have enchanted us for decades. As if viewing the world from a magic flying carpet, through the perspective of Orientalism the nostalgia for vanished civilizations developed into an idealized fantasy.More than a style, Orientalism is a way of seeing, of perceiving, of sharing emotions and palettes of colors, sensations. Historically, the wealth of the East's exuberant kaleidoscope of mysteries and perfumes was an antidote to the conservative establishment and ordered rational thinking. Orientalist painters were collectors of dreams, in the way lovers of objects transform their study into a cabinet of cur…

419.-

Tokyo Chic | Andrea Fazzari

From captivating movies and novels to avant-garde fashion and refined cuisine, Tokyo has been a source of inspiration for generations. Celebrating the beauty of everything the city has to offer, this edition is testament to the beauty of the Japanese capital and pays tribute to its eye-catching architecture, sought-after food scene and unmatched sense of style.Narrated and imagined by photographer Andrea Fazzari, this volume is the latest addition to Assouline's signature Chic Series. A Tokyo resident for years, she takes all travel enthusiasts on an imaginary itinerary through the city's eclectic neighborhoods, making us discover new and unexpected personalities along the way thanks to exclusive tips and testimonies.296 pagesover 200 illustrationsEnglish languageReleased in September 2023W 24.8 x L 33 x D 3.7 cmSilk hardcoverISBN: 97816498023619 kgABOUT THE AUTHORAndrea Fazzari is a Tokyo-based, James Beard Award-winning photographer, author, director and dining consultant specializin…

420.-

The Forbidden City - The Palace at the Heart of Chinese Culture (Impossible Collection) | Ian Johnson

For more than six centuries, the Forbidden City has awed all those who have travelled from near and far to explore its 900 golden-roofed buildings, set amid moats, gardens, and plazas, where thousands of people lived and worked in service of the world's largest and most sophisticated pre-modern empire. Marco Polo called it “the greatest Palace that ever was;” Simon Leys praised its architectural genius; and Franz Kafka viewed it as an impressive yet alarming symbol of power.In this compelling addition to Assouline's Ultimate Collection, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ian Johnson guides readers through the magnificent and storied palace built by China's Yongle Emperor to serve as the seat of the Ming dynasty. Weaving in history and events of the past six centuries and featuring more than 100 photographs, artworks, and historical artifacts, this luxury tome conjures life in this imperial sphere-a small city unto itself, in which soldiers, eunuchs, concubines, and merchants resided alongsi…

3,999.-