In her book; Villa Deacute;cor; Betty Lou Phillips discusses how to mix styles; furnishings; inspirations; and colors from different eras and locations to create the looks for which the French and Italian people are known-wisps of elegance; hints of regal color; textures that delight and inspire. Villa Deacute;cor illustrates the mastery of the fabled French way of melding the past with the present so each is seen in the best possible light; as well as the uncanny Italian knack of linking rooms effortlessly with patterns and palettes without detracting from the furnishings or objets dart; capturing a trend in American decorating. Betty Lou Phillips demonstrates how to virtuously juxtapose various periods and styles in widely diverse; satisfying rooms that are never dull or predictable. Quiet French elegance; Italian romance; and the simplicity of sweet life-la dolce vita. Author of Provencal Interiors; French Influences; and French by Design; Betty Lou Phillips is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers. Her design work has appeared in such publications as Southern Accents; Bedroom Bath; Window Wall; and Decorating; and has also graced many magazine covers. Her design talents have been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show and the Christopher Lowell Show. She lives in Dallas; Texas.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Carrier on KraussBy SteveThis slim volume is- like everything Carrier writes- elegant and readable. The main advantage of the study is that Carrier puts Krauss lengthy career into focus. and shows that despite her variety of theoretical methods. there is a consistent set of themes that unify her oeuvre. Further. Carrier writes in away that presents his subject clearly to an audience that would be either unfamiliar with Krauss. or find some of her writing opaque or obscure (this applies to analytic philosophers. but also to a few art historians- ha!)However. the studys main strength is also its main weakness. Although it is admirable that Carrier provides a clear overview in little over 100 pages. he doesnt really get to grips with the complexity of Rosalind Krausss writing. Carrier himself thinks little of Lacan. Bataille and so on. which is fair enough. but Krauss relies on these writers. and any attempt to grapple with her must take them on. Its not really enough to dismiss them with a one-liner. At times. Carriers brevity can border on glibness. Carrier writes from a standpoint outside of Krauss theoretical methods. and outside of the political academic debates she is involved in. While this gives Carrier the advantage of distance. it also prevents him from getting into the finer grain of her writings. This brings us on to another problem.It is surprising that no-one has yet written a fuller account of Krauss. and the reasons for this are suggested in the preface. Krauss is not quoted extensively for copyright reasons. and it is suggested that some editors did not want to publish the manuscript because of the power Krauss and her allies wield. So we still need a more thorough study of Krauss writing. but I guess it may not appear while Krauss is still alive. In the meantime. Carriers study will be useful as an opening gambit.8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A Short Book with Enormous ContentBy John Adkins RichardsonThis very brief book gives one a clear understanding of major critical positions in art from the 1950s to the present while arguing that Rosalind Krauss is "our greatest philosophical art critic." Prof. Carrier is tolerant and understanding of every school of thought and gives all their due. If you are a person who is familiar with the major movements in modern art and keeps abreast of such magazines as "Artforum." the book is your cup of tea. It is not. however. for the beginner; this is criticism of criticism at its intellectual best.Carrier surveys a wide range of opinions by major figures and does so with great economy and directness. His commentary is a demonstration of the way in which an open minded scholar can assess and discriminate among contesting views with candor but without prejudice.
