French Island Elegance by Michael Connors Csc
The French-speaking islands of Martinique, Guadaloupe, Marie-Galante and Saint Martin exist in two worlds; they are both French but also very much Caribbean. Politically provinces of France, they are not merely colonial relics of their mother country's past, but vital parts of France today. Nevertheless, they breathe with a Creole style of life all their own. This lavishly illustrated volume offers a view of these islands unseen by most visitors, the opulent world of the French Creole aristocracy of the colonial period, which has continued to influence French Island taste and cultural life to this day. Emphasising the palatial homes and elegant furnishings of the island's enormously rich sugar, cotton and tobacco barons, French Island Elegance relates the social, cultural, architectural and interior design history of these islands. With an engaging text and gorgeous photographs taken especially for this book, French Island Elegance is a fresh perspective on an intriguing and beautiful part of the world.
Michael Connors received his Ph.D. in decorative arts from New York University, where he now teaches. He has published widely in art journals and lifestyle magazines such as The Magazine, Antiques, Architectural Digest and Art & Antiques. He lives in New York City and Ste. Croix. Bruce Buck is a New York City-based photographer. His work has appeared in magazines such as Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful and Metropolitan Home.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780810958418 |
| ISBN 10 | 0810958414 |
| Title | French Island Elegance |
| Author | Michael Connors Csc |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Abrams |
| Year published | 2006-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 175 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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