Vietnam Style - Hardcover

Hartingh, Bertrand De; Craven-Smith-Milnes, Anna

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0794600182 ISBN 13: 9780794600181

Publisher: Periplus Editions, 2007

Synopsis

Vietnam has long captured the imagination of travelers, both real and armchair. It is an appealing country, filled with natural beauty, tranquil village life and fascinating cities. Vietnam also has an inimitable architectural and interior design style, the product of its rich cultural heritage and the various influences of Chinese, French and other Western colonialism.

Vietnam Style is an exploration of the balancing act between traditional vernacular design and architecture and the outside influences of colonialism. The unusual and striking new design styles created by melding these elements are a true cultural kaleidoscope of Vietnam today. Chinese-style shophouses, temples with Indian influences, Thai-style palaces, French Colonial civic and domestic buildings, and the variety of tribal and native wooden houses present in Vietnam Style offer an intimate look into the vibrant, yet virtually unknown world of modern Vietnamese architecture and design.

About this title

About the Author:

Bertrand de Hartingh holds a Ph.D. in Vietnamese history from the Sorbonne University, Paris, and is a recognized authority on the art, architecture and history of the region.

Anna Craven-Smith-Milne has lived in Vietnam on and off since 1989. Her fascination with Vietnamese architecture and design led her to build her own business, Mekong Merchant.

Review:

"...the true heart of Vietnam style, as described in the fine photos and thoughtful text, still emanates from the ancient aesthetic and traditions of the Vietnamese people."—Los Angeles Times

"A work of impressive detail and seminal accomplishment, Vietnam Style is very highly recommended."—Midwest Book Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Periplus Editions
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0794600182
• ISBN 13: 9780794600181
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208