Splendid palaces, soaring towers, elaborate garden pavilions, verdant parks filled with elegant statuary - all reflect the taste of the wealthy, aristocratic, and artistic elite of Germany and Austria that comprised the driving force behind the architectural expressions illustrated in this book, embodying not only the flamboyance of Baroque ожайф and the grace of Rococo, but the clear articulation of Art Nouveau as well From Frederick the Great's evocative Sans Souci Palace and Orangery in Potsdam to the maze of theaters, groves, alcoves, and fountains that enriched the country estate and park of Archbishop Marcus Sitiicns at Hellbrunn outside Salzburg, the reader will find a series of visual delights on every page, and a wealth of anecdotes that bring to life a predominantly royal retinue of energetic, enthusiastic (if sometimes eccentric) men and women who once lived-and often frolicked-amid these delightful follies and fantasies Follies and Fantasies: Germain and Austria is an inspired and cooperative creation Nic Barlow, a photographer whose magnificent pictures have enhanced many publications in the United States and Europe, worked closely with Sally Sample Aall, co-author of Abrams' Follies and Pleasure Pavilions: England-Ireland-Scotland-Wales (and head of a foundation that specializes in the reconstruction of historically valuable buildings all over the world), to identify the most intriguing follies and fantasies throughout Germany and Austria Sally Aall's commentaries describe the origin of each structure and setting, while introducing the owners, architects, and craftsmen associated with them Dale Harris, a teacher, lecturer, and prolific writer, provides a lively introduction that presents all of these places and people within an illuminating historical perspective Формат: 24 см х 23 см Иллюстрации Автор Sally Sample Aall.  Книга раскрываетИздательство: Harry N Abrams, 1994 г Суперобложка, 128 стр ISBN 0-8109-3323-3 Язык: Английский Мелованная бумага, Цветные иллюстрации.