Morocco: Courtyards and Gardens

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		Morocco: Courtyards and Gardens
		Morocco: Courtyards and Gardens

基本信息·出版社：Monacelli Press
·页码：240 页
·出版日期：2007年12月
·ISBN：1580931944
·条形码：9781580931946
·装帧：精装
·正文语种：英语
·外文书名：摩洛哥: 庭院和花园

内容简介 In the North African land of Morocco, every dar-dwelling, religious institution, or commercial building-is organized around an interior, walled courtyard that provides privacy from the bustle of urban streets and an outdoor space for social interaction and tranquil meditation. Over the course of centuries, ornamental schemes have evolved to incorporate not only native plant life but also intricate water features and patterned tile work known as zellij, all of central significance to the Moroccan culture and climate.

Vitally important for providing shade and catching breezes in an arid landscape, Moroccan gardens are designed and cultivated with vibrant color and aromatic plants. Author Achva Benzinberg Stein explores the three main types of gardens, the simple and elegant paved patio form of the ouest ed-dar, the more elaborately planted riyad, and the agdal, an open, cultivated landscape. Striking color photographs, including numerous aerial views, show gardens and courtyards in Marrakech, Fez, and elsewhere.

编辑推荐 Review
"Beautifully illustrated" and "lovely"-"serves as a primer for any designer on the elements necessary to achieve a successful courtyard..." -- Garden Design Online, January, 2008

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