- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Chronicle Books (17 Feb 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0811818934
- ISBN-13: 978-0811818933
- Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 24.4 x 1.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 883,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The theme that runs through Mexicolor is one of celebration. The author, artist and photographer who cre ated this book offer a resource to anyone looking for inspir ation on colour as they reveal the sights of Mexico and the vibrant colours found there. '
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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COLOUR TO BLOW YOUR MIND,
By A Customer
This review is from: Mexicolor (Paperback)
At first I thought this was maybe not the book for me, but sitting down with a cup of coffee, I began to be transported into such a cacophany of colours and textures. I needed ideas for the "Mexican" kitchen that I am wanting to create and was just blown away by the clear and vibrant colours in this book.If you want background information on the styles it gives that too but for me the sheer delight of the colours and the real in your face tiles and pottery just transported me to Mexico itself.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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A colourful inspiration,
By A Customer
This review is from: Mexicolor (Paperback)
This book shows what beautiful effects are possible using bright, bold colours in these Mexican interiors. If you are a fan of using bright colours in interior decoration, this book will delight you. If you are not a fan of bold colours, you may well be converted. A refreshing antidote to all the 'safe', neutral and muted tones that so many of us stick to for safety's sake. I use this book to browse through for pleasure, and to inspire me when I am tempted to 'play it safe' in my interior design...
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4.7 out of 5 stars (23 customer reviews) 39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
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absolutely gorgeous !,
By Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mexicolor (Paperback)
This is perhaps the most lavishly beautiful book of artifacts and design I've seen in recent years. It has 21 chapters, starting with "The Painted Wall". Chapter 2 is the simply awesome "Tiles", followed by "La Cocina", with more exquisite tiles and fabulous cookware. I love the kitchen sink with the retablos and crosses on the wall above it !Among the many chapters, there's one on "Textiles", "Folk Art", "Ceramics", "Wood" (masks that are works of art and the whimsical carvings from Oaxaca). "Metal": The loveliest door knockers you'll ever see, and my favorite of all (I have a small but glorious collection), the marvelous milagros. There are also chapters on inns, homes along the coasts, the homes of 4 artists (to die for !), etc., and one on patios and gardens. The photographs by Melba Levick are as good as it gets, a short (you wouldn't want any more...the focus is on the photography) but excellent text by Tony Cohan, which gives a brief history and description of the items shown, and the creative direction was done by Masako Takahashi. It's a good size soft cover at 10" x 9 1/2 and the quality is great. It's a book you can browse through over and over and discover new little details, and the beauty of it will gladden your heart and inspire you to add more color to your home, especially Mexican color, which is so full of life and soul. 30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
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Mexico lindo/Beautiful Mexico,
By Enrique Torres "Rico" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mexicolor (Paperback)
Having travelled through most of the states of Mexico, witnessing the enchanting colorful culture firsthand I can say this book captures the essence and beauty of Mexico lindo. It reminds the viewer of the places and people of Mexico in all their colorful splendor. What traveler through Mexico can forget the mercado (outdoor maketplace)experiece with the aromas and color blending for an intoxicating mixture that stays with you for a lifetime? It is all captured here in this brilliantly colored book. An inspirational book for the artist as well, the splashes of color jump from the pages into one's imagination for new ideas based on centuries old traditions. Although the fantastic color photographs are the highlight of this magnificnet book, the text is equally as good and highly informative. Little known tidbits abound. Take for example the centuies old technique of hanging cactus upside down to attract cochineal bugs. The bugs are then crushed to extract a wonderful red dye for wool rugs. Nothing is wasted, the bugs are sun dried or toasted on a griddle and mixed with lime after being crushed to a powder. The 21 chapters cover all aspects of Mexican life and each deserves the utmost attention since the detail given to each is exquisite. Nearly half of the chapters are dedicated to some aspect of the home, whether the garden, renovated haciendas or charming homes away from home for the traveler, the peeks into the places of rest are magnificent. The section featuring four artists homes is fabulous. There is one particular chapter that I love most, it is simply entitled wood. Here one will find marvelous wood creations, including masks and furniture as well as the famous wood carvers from Oaxaca, who create whimsical, colorful animals that defy conventional conceptions. There are other places to find wood creations as they are featured throughout the book in one form or another. This book demands to viewed over and over. This is one not to be shelved but to be kept handy for reference or inspiration. I would highly recommened this book to anyone who loves the old world culture that is Mexico. It is one of my favorite books that I cherish, a special gift that I view often, colorful memories rekindled and brought to life again and again.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
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Sunglasses Required!,
By Scott Knudsen - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mexicolor (Paperback)
Put your sunglasses on (make sure there prescription, the font is really small) and get ready to feast your eyes on 176 pages of brilliant, intense colours. The book covers most aspects of the Mexican lifestyle and shows how colour is integrated into every part of their lives.I had thought that the pictures where the leftovers from the authors other book, Mexicasa: The Enchanting Inns and Haciendas of Mexico, but this book seems to have been published first. If you buy either one of these books, make sure you check out the binding really good, and keep your receipt. The bindings seem to be very poor and may totally fail before your half way through the book. |
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