Art Deco Architecture: The Interwar Period (Hope Mike)(Pevná vazba)

Art Deco Architecture: The Interwar Period (Hope Mike)(Pevná vazba)

Art Deco burst upon the world for a brief but unforgettable existence during the 1920s and 1930s. It embraced new media, such as the cinema and radio, as well as new forms of transport and the associated buildings, and above all brought a sense of luxury, fun, and escapism to the world during some

San Francisco Art Deco (Crowe Michael F.)(Pevná vazba)

The famed period of architecture, design, and style known as Art Deco began in the mid1920s and lasted for a good 20 years. The movement left an indelible stamp all around the Bay Area but nowhere more so than in styleconscious San Francisco. The city's 1925 Diamond Jubilee, coinciding with the

Mesopotamia - Ancient Art and Architecture (Bahrani Zainab)(Pevná vazba)

The only comprehensive survey in print of the art and architecture of ancient

Tragedy and Hope (Quigley Carroll)(Pevná vazba)

TRAGEDY AND HOPE shows the years 1895-1950 as a period of transition from the world dominated by Europe in the nineteenth century to the world of three blocs in the twentieth century. With clarity, perspective, and cumulative impact, Professor Quigley examines the nature of that transition through

The Visual Guide to Islam: History, Philosophy, Traditions, Teachings, Art & Architecture (Bokhari Raana)(Pevná vazba)

Open Gaza: Architectures of Hope (Sorkin Michael)(Pevná vazba)

Cutting-edge analysis on how to improve life inside the Gaza Strip through architecture and design, illustrated in full-color The Gaza Strip is one of the most beleaguered environments on earth. Crammed into a space of 139 square miles (360 square kilometers), 1.8 million people live under an

The Routledge Companion to Art Deco (Elliott Bridget)(Pevná vazba)

Scholarly interest in Art Deco has grown rapidly over the past fifty years, spanning different academic disciplines. This volume provides a guide to the current state of the field of Art Deco research by highlighting past accomplishments and promising new directions. Chapters are presented in five

Art Deco City - The World's Most Beautiful Buildings (Schwartzman Arnold)(Pevná vazba)

Chiparus: Master of Art Deco (Shayo Alberto)(Pevná vazba)

- One of the most important sculptors of the Art Deco era, Dem tre Chiparus (1886-1947) was a Romanian sculptor who lived and worked in Paris, France. This book is a stunning monograph covering his work as both a sculptor and a painterOver 23 years ago the first publication of Chiparus: Master of

The Co(s)MIC Picture of Reality in the Art of Julia Curylo (Paneth Joanna)(Pevná vazba)

Art Deco Knits: Creating a Hand-Knit Wardrobe Inspired by the 1920s-1930s (Bicknell Jemima)(Pevná vazba)

Art Deco Knits aims to inspire the modern knitter to create a vintage-inspired wardrobe, or simply add a touch of Art Deco glamour to their knitting. Featuring valuable information on styles and silhouettes, fabrics and finishing techniques, this beautifully illustrated book celebrates the joy to

The Philippines: A Visual Journey (Reyes Elizabeth V.)(Pevná vazba)

This beautifully photographed travel pictorial captures the people, art, architecture, food and landscapes of the Philippines. The Philippine Archipelago with its 7,100 islands is culturally diverse and unique in Southeast Asia, and renowned for the splendor of its coastal beaches and terraced

Joseph Urban: Unlocking an Art Deco Bedroom (Dehan Amy M.)(Pevná vazba)

This volume, which accompanies the exhibition Unlocking an Art Deco Bedroom by Joseph Urban, examines the impact of Austrian-born architect and designer Joseph Urban (1872-1933), on the development and acceptance of American Modernism through the story of one of his last commissions. Designed in

Art Nouveau: Paris, Bruxelles, Barcelona (Hauffe Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

With Art Nouveau there developed a new, international style under various names in the architecture and handicrafts from the 1880s onwards that sought to replace the forms of historicism with plant ornamentation and functional construction. A comprehensive reform of the arts that produced rich

Tokyo Megacity (Simmons Ben)(Pevná vazba)

This photographic Tokyo travel guide explores the dynamic Japanese culture, art and architecture that make Tokyo a unique, world-class city. It has been said that 'every city has its high points, but Tokyo is all exclamation points!' The largest and most populous city in the world, Tokyo is best

Plaster Monuments: Architecture and the Power of Reproduction (Lending Mari)(Pevná vazba)

We are taught to believe in originals. In art and architecture in particular, original objects vouch for authenticity, value, and truth, and require our protection and preservation. The nineteenth century, however, saw this issue differently. In a culture of reproduction, plaster casts of building

Dreamscapes and Artificial Architecture: Imagined Interior Design in Digital Art (Gestalten)(Pevná vazba)

Coming Home: Flemish Art 1880-1930 (Van Cauteren Katharina)(Pevná vazba)

An overview of art created in Flanders between 1880-1930, coverinig the Flemish Belle Epoque period and post-WWI. Includes works by James Ensor, Constant Permeke and George

Historical Dictionary of Romantic Art and Architecture, Second Edition (Palmer Allison Lee)(Pevná vazba)

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Romantic Art and Architecture contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on major artists of the romantic era as well as entries on related art movements, styles,

Art and Making of Aquaman (Avila Mike)(Pevná vazba)

Immerse yourself in the art and making of Aquaman, the movie chronicling Arthur Curry's path to a future reign as King of the Seven

Art Nouveau Architecture (Anderson Anne)(Pevná vazba)

Distinguished by their lavish sculpture, metalwork or tile facades, Art Nouveau buildings certainly stand out. Art Nouveau buildings are unique, audacious and inspirational. Rejecting historic styles, considered inappropriate for an era driven by progress, architects and designers sought a new

Islamic Art: Architecture, Painting, Calligraphy, Ceramics, Glass, Carpets (Mozzati Luca)(Pevná vazba)

This gorgeous survey of art from the Islamic world covers three continents and fourteen centuries. From its birth in the seventh century through modern times, the Islamic religion has inspired glorious works of art. This stunning book includes more than four hundred reproductions of treasures of

Images of Europe Landscape, Architecture, People, Street Photography (Ho Daniel)(Pevná vazba)

A Europe Travel Photography Book: Landscape, Architecture, Art, Food, Recipes, People, Street

Elizabethan Architecture (Girouard Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Elizabethan and Jacobean architecture-- the uniquely strange and exciting buildings built by the great and powerful, ranging from huge houses to gem-like pavilions and lodges designed for feasting and hunting--is a phenomenon as remarkable as the literature that accompanied it, the literature of