French history abounds with artists and intellectuals, music and screen legends, philosophy, inventions, and, above all, chic. 'French Style' exports the country's best?innovations from universalism to the bikini, scientific and literary luminaries, gastronomic delights and Nouvelle Vague cinema. Juxtaposing concepts from haute couture and scientific advancements to pop stars and popular culture, French Style is as sophisticated as the nation it celebrates. This fun and informal yet surprisingly informative compendium brings to life the savoir faire and joie de vivre that is French style. AUTHOR: Berenice Vila Baudry was born in Argentina and raised in France. A graduate of the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris, where she studied French and Spanish literature, she received her doctorate from the University of Paris?Sorbonne. She currently resides in New York and teaches at Columbia University. ILLUSTRATIONS: 165 photos
