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Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Interior design
A revelatory look at the residences of Adolf Hitler, illuminating
their powerful role in constructing and promoting the dictator's
private persona both within Germany and abroad Adolf Hitler's
makeover from rabble-rouser to statesman coincided with a series of
dramatic home renovations he undertook during the mid-1930s. This
provocative book exposes the dictator's preoccupation with his
private persona, which was shaped by the aesthetic and ideological
management of his domestic architecture. Hitler's bachelor life
stirred rumors, and the Nazi regime relied on the dictator's three
dwellings-the Old Chancellery in Berlin, his apartment in Munich,
and the Berghof, his mountain home on the Obersalzberg-to foster
the myth of the Fuhrer as a morally upstanding and refined man.
Author Despina Stratigakos also reveals the previously untold story
of Hitler's interior designer, Gerdy Troost, through newly
discovered archival sources. At the height of the Third Reich,
media outlets around the world showcased Hitler's homes to
audiences eager for behind-the-scenes stories. After the war,
fascination with Hitler's domestic life continued as soldiers and
journalists searched his dwellings for insights into his
psychology. The book's rich illustrations, many previously
unpublished, offer readers a rare glimpse into the decisions
involved in the making of Hitler's homes and into the sheer power
of the propaganda that influenced how the world saw him.
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Decor me
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Kulsoom Sultana, Jasra S, Faiz Ul Haque Zeya
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\\\"In the following pages the Author has placed before the reader
an account of the changes in the design of Decorative Furniture and
Woodwork, from the earliest period of which we have any reliable or
certain record until the present time. A careful selection of
illustrations has been made, and the representations of the
different interiors will convey an idea of the character and
disposition of the furniture of the periods to which they
refer.\\\" Contains chapters on Roman furniture, the Renaissance
Period and its variations throughout Europe, Asian furniture, and
many more. Originally released in 1892.
Filled with beautiful full-color photographs and detailed
illustrations, an irresistible collection profiling 150 of the
latest trends in contemporary loft design. The ultimate resource
for designing and decorating loft spaces, 150 Best of the Best Loft
Ideas presents 150 stunning lofts constructed and designed by
notable architects and designers from around the world. Made
popular in the nineteen fifties and sixties in New York City,
lofts-synonymous with a modern, avant-garde lifestyle-continue to
maintain their wide appeal. While loft living once meant converting
old industrial warehouses into a warm and inviting living
environment, today the style has evolved into an airy, open
approach for any modern living space. This compilation highlights
the diversity of current trends in loft design and is a source of
creative inspiration for architects, designers, and home owners
interested in staying current with the latest in contemporary
residential architecture.
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