Santa Fe: Houses and Gardens
InSanta Fe,a brief, readable history of the region by art historian Lucy Lippard remarks on the "land of contrasts" and the vitality of the local culture. The authors' selection of Santa Fe homes finds the recurring themes in an eclectic blend of residences. Included are austere, simple adobes and Mexican-influenced interiors marked by wild patterns and vibrant colors. The rooms prominently feature the region's arts-and-crafts rugs, pottery, etc. In both titles, the expert blend of sharp close-ups and long-range photographs that place the homes in their surroundings as well as the insightful commentary combine to make beautiful introductions to both regions' decorative traditions.Gillian EngbergCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved