New Moroccan Style: The Art of Sensual Living
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (629 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0609610457 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Orientalism reigns in a villa in a date palm grove and an old stone house outside of Essaouira has been transformed into a sensually rustic retreat. Each represents a different aesthetic—whether it be the clean, elegant lines of Minimalism or the mingling, sinuous Asian and Islamic notes in Fusion—yet all are distinctly Moroccan. And as new waves of travelers succumb to Morocco’s charms and make it their home, they have added their own styles to the mix, respecting the roots of Moroccan design, yet altering it in subtle ways.In New Moroccan Style, author Susan Sully reveals four emerging trends in this world of design: Delirium, Fusion, Minimalism, and Repose. With its intoxicating mix of Berber, Arab, Spanish, and French Art Deco styles influencing and informing both homes and hotels, this country may be the birthplace of fusion. Perched atop the African continent where East meets West, Morocco has been a destination for Europeans and Americans since before the turn of the last century. Complementing the various houses are twenty-five recipes and tips for entertaining Moroccan-style, as well as a comprehensive source guide for travelers and shoppers. In chapters replete with gorgeous photographs by Jean Cazals, Sully takes readers on an unprecedented tour through private homes, stylish resorts, and intimate guest houses—many never before published.We visit Dar Tamsna, outside Marrakech, the epitome
She lives in Charleston, South Carolina.JEAN CAZALS has contributed to more than thirty cookbooks and his work has appeared regularly in Elle, Food Illustrated, GQ, Vogue Entertainment and Travel, and many other publications.MERYANNE LOUM-MARTIN is the proprietor of several resort properties and a home design boutique, gallery, and restaurant in Marrakech. . SUSAN SULLY is the author of Savannah Sty
Keira said Good, but not great. I confess that I was a bit disappointed by this book. I was hoping for a book about sumptuous Moroccan decorating and living the Moroccan lifestyle. This book really only barely touches on that. The actual focus of the book is concentrated on a few hote. Nothing to capture my interest-- Glad I took it out of the library & didn't purchase it, as it is reeeeaaally disappointing. The cover is not at ALL indicative of the inside contents. The cover photo looks rather contemporary/hip and is quite colorful. But inside, the entire book is fi. Five Stars An amazing book--excellent. Great service.
And Sully's text explains how each location exemplifies or modifies the Morocco's characteristic mix of Berber, Arab, Spanish and French Art Deco styles. Though the country's architectural and cultural traditions have influenced Europeans and Americans since the late 19th century, Sully points out that "new Moroccan style" is different from its predecessors in that the "revival is finding explosive expression and avid consumption right on Moroccan soil." Thus, almost all of Cazals' full-color photographs are shot in Marrakech, Fez and Essaouira. . Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. Overall, this is a lovely book-a good choice for anyone interested in learning more about the history and application of a complex design tradition. Smaller sections describe new tren