Versailles: A Private Invitation
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (607 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 2080200763 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Shed a new light on a much written about landmark This book really put Versailles in some of the most intimate point of view. I read and collected many books on Versailles, including the quintessential book of Versailles by Gerald van der Kemp, but much has change to the edifice since that publication. This book shows Versailles in present condition, including the restored Cour de Marbre. Although. "Gorgeous photos, (sometimes) clumsy translation" according to Children's Book Lover!. The photos in this beautiful volume are indeed exquisite, and are gorgeously captured. Many are of a more intimate scale than those taken with the expansive grandeur and wide framing we are used to from other books on Versailles. Although I agree with other reviewers that I had hoped to see at least some photos of the rarely-seen private areas -- p. Happy Reader said An Exquisite Book With Gorgeous Photos!. I LOVE the format of this book. Page after page of photographs, most full-page, alternating between close-ups and regular view. Text is nicely limited in quantity but outstanding in quality. This is not a "History of Versailles" book. Sure, you get a smattering of history here and there, but most of the text is either photo captions giving details
From the most renowned rooms to the gardens, passing through the Trianon or the Queen’s hamlet, Versailles contains many extraordinary details, transformed according to the light or the shadow. Whether it’s Marie-Antoinette’s boudoir, the wings of the Queen’s theater, or even the Orangerie on a beautiful wintery day, these singular photographs reveal the many facets of Versailles and offer readers unprecedented access to this historical treasure.. Exquisite photography of one of France’s most significant historical landmarks. While Versailles has been described in detail since the reign of Louis XIV, numerous apartments in the palace and their outbuildings are inaccessible to the public due to their fragility or state of preservation. The largest château in the world still holds a thousand and one hidden secrets
Béatrix Saule is chief curator and director of the research center at the Château de Versailles. Francis Hammond’s photographs have been published in Mariage Frères French Tea (2003) and Elegant Entertaining (2009) and in lifestyle magazines such as Elle Décor and Martha Stewart Living.
Béatrix Saule is chief curator and director of the research center at the Château de Versailles. . About the Author Francis Hammond’s photographs have been published in Mariage Frères French Tea (2003) and Elegant Entertaining (2009) and in lifestyle magazines such as Elle Décor and Martha Stewart Living