Gardens and Homes of Mexico
Title | Gardens and Homes of Mexico PDF eBook |
Author | Ralph D. Cornell |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 1946 |
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Gardens and Homes of Mexico
Title | Gardens and Homes of Mexico PDF eBook |
Author | Cora Maud Oneal |
Publisher | |
Pages | 246 |
Release | 1945 |
Genre | Architecture, Domestic |
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In a Mexican Garden
Title | In a Mexican Garden PDF eBook |
Author | Gina Hyams |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Pages | 184 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Gardens |
ISBN | 9780811841306 |
Packed with colour photos, In a Mexican Garden captures Mexico's courtyard gardens, loggias, patios and swimming pools. An introduction highlights historical influences and folk art traditions of the distinctive Mexican style.
Patios and Gardens of Mexico
Title | Patios and Gardens of Mexico PDF eBook |
Author | Patricia W. O'Gorman |
Publisher | Architectural Book Publishing |
Pages | 273 |
Release | 2012-12-19 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 158979768X |
An arched stone gate, a millstone path, a blue-and-white tiled pool with a quiet fountain, brilliant marigolds, stone sculptures of playful angels, and stately lions—the Mexican garden is a serene oasis that displays a diversity and ingenuity that is truly astonishing. Mexico’s temperate climate, conducive to outdoor living, combined with its Indian and Spanish heritage have resulted in a unique style of design and architecture. Through more than four hundred magnificent photographs and detailed text, Patios and Gardens of Mexico displays the amazing sense of variety and originality characteristic of the Mexican garden.
Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications
Title | Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 120 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Cooking, Mexican |
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Houses of Mexico
Title | Houses of Mexico PDF eBook |
Author | Verna Cook Shipway |
Publisher | Taylor Trade Publishing |
Pages | 438 |
Release | 2012-02-16 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 1589796446 |
Houses of Mexico delves into the roots of the bold yet elegant Mexican style, illustrated with many photographs from Spain and Portugal reflecting the Moorish influence. In addition to extensive coverage of the architecture of the houses, the book shows other spatial and decorative elements, including iron gates and grilles that give an atmosphere of seclusion; stairways that seem to grow out of the walls without any support; and old paintings, combs, ceramics, and character figures used in festivals, as well as ancient pre-Columbian figurines.
Mexican Cooking
Title | Mexican Cooking PDF eBook |
Author | Roger Hicks |
Publisher | |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Cookery, Mexican |
ISBN | 9781840922547 |
This title presents over 100 authentic recipes, representing the best of Mexican cooking, and an information text on Mexican culinary traditions, habits and tastes.