Art Nouveau: Paris, Bruxelles, Barcelona (Hauffe Thomas)(Paperback)

Art Nouveau: Paris, Bruxelles, Barcelona (Hauffe Thomas)(Paperback)

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

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

Art Nouveau - Munchen, Wien, Praha - Hauffe

Between 1890 and the beginning of the First World War, a new international style developed in architecture and design. Following the example of the English Arts and Crafts movement, the representatives of Art Nouveau turned against the eclectic excesses of historicism and opposed them with organic

Treasury of Art Nouveau Design & Ornament (Grafton Carol Belanger)(Paperback)

Ornament is the essence of Art Nouveau. Throughout their two decades of dominance, Art Nouveau artists concentrated on the ornamental and decorative potential of the flowing line in painting, printing, wallpaper, and all other fine and applied arts. Hundreds of thousands of carefully wrought

Art Nouveau Ornamentation (Stoll Christian)(Paperback)

At the height of the Art Nouveau movement, Christian Stoll Studios were a leading and prolific source of graphic design. The Leipzig-based firm was active chiefly from 1900 to the beginning of World War I and renowned for their staff of creative artists. This collection presents more than 90

Masterworks of Art Nouveau Stained Glass (Lyongrun Arnold)(Paperback)

The organic, curvilinear designs of Art Nouveau influenced painting, architecture, and sculpture but made their most lasting impression on the decorative arts. This volume combines two rare and important early 20th-century portfolios to present nearly 200 full-color stained glass designs. Featuring

Art Nouveau Jewelry Designs (Beauclair Rene)(Paperback)

At the turn of the twentieth century, the Art Nouveau movement swept the world of decorative arts toward an excitingly modern direction. Inspired by both organic and geometric forms, the new trend abandoned historical styles in favor of flowing, natural forms accented by angular contours. Art

Creative Haven Art Nouveau Designs Coloring Book (Mucha Alphonse Maria)(Paperback)

This lush gallery of sensuous Art Nouveau designs spotlights the works of Alphonse Mucha. More than 30 full-page portraits to color depict strikingly beautiful women amid fantastic backdrops of stars, floral swirls, and exotic ornaments. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy

Henry van de Velde: The Artist as Designer - From Art Nouveau to Modernism (Hollis Richard)(Paperback / softback)

Creative Haven Art Nouveau Mandalas Coloring Book (Alves John)(Paperback)

This compilation of original illustrations to color combines two favorite themes, mandalas and Art Nouveau. Thirty-one designs incorporate the hypnotic magnetism of circular mandala patterns as well as the distinctive curvilinear forms of Art Nouveau and its characteristic vines, flowers, and other

Colloquium: Sound Art and Music (Gardner Thomas)(Paperback)

In 2012, Thomas Gardner and Salome Voegelin hosted a colloquium, entitled 'Music - Sound Art: Historical Continuum and Mimetic Fissures,' at the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London. This colloquium dealt with the current fervent debate concerning the relationship between

Gustav Klimt: Art Nouveau Visionary (Di Stefano Eva)(Paperback)

Gustav Klimt's decorative, seductive style, jewel-like colors, use of gold and pattern, and sensuous line, continue to captivate art lovers today. One of the masters of modern European painting, he helped found the popular Viennese Secession, or Art Nouveau, movement. This lushly illustrated volume

Toward a Geography of Art (Kaufmann Thomas Dacosta)(Paperback)

Art history traditionally classifies works of art by country as well as period, but often political borders and cultural boundaries are highly complex and fluid. Questions of identity, policy, and exchange make it difficult to determine the 'place' of art, and often the art itself results from

Nature of Dreams - England and the Formation of Art Nouveau (Greenhalgh Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Published to accompany a major new exhibition at the Sainsbury Centre, this book examines the spectacular and controversial vision of art practice that raged across the Western world from the end of the 19th century: Art

1001 Floral Motifs and Ornaments for Artists and Craftspeople (Grafton Carol Belanger)(Paperback)

Over 1,000 designs: roses, tulips, irises, lilies, more. Classical, Victorian, Art Nouveau, other

The Art Nouveau Style Book of Alphonse Mucha (Mucha Alphonse)(Paperback)

To the general public, Alphonse Maria Mucha (1860-1939) is perhaps best known for his posters of Sarah Bernhardt and magnificent decorative panels such as 'The Seasons' -- works that continue to grow in popularity and value as the resurgence of interest in Art Nouveau increases. Among graphic

Body Art (Thomas Nicholas)(Paperback)

This informed and accessible book explores the wide-ranging history of body art, from its expression of tribal affinities and cultural identity to its role in theatricality, criminality, and beautifying the body, as well as its influence on contemporary artists.Seven thematic chapters explore the

Oceanic Art (Thomas Nicholas)(Paperback)

The dazzling colors and patterns of the art of the Pacific Islands have long entranced Western audiences, including artists such as Paul Gauguin and Pablo Picasso. In Oceanic Art, Nicholas Thomas looks beyond the familiar, stunning surfaces of spears and shields, carved canoe prows and feather

Harry Potter Spiroglyphics (Pavitte Thomas)(Paperback)

With a swish and flick of your pen, create these Harry Potter works of art! Thomas Pavitte, best-selling author of the 1000 Dot-to-Dot and Querkles series, has created a new type of mind-bending graphic puzzle in Harry Potter Spiroglyphics. At first, all you see are simple spirals, but when you

Total Geek-Art (Olivri Thomas)(Paperback)

Geek art is the new pop art Characters from comics, movies, TV shows, and video games are a part of the collective imagination forever, so it's only natural that artists would begin integrating them into their work, giving birth to a new artistic movement: GEEK-ART. In Total Geek Art, the work of

DK Eyewitness Paris (Dk Eyewitness)(Paperback)

Discover Paris - a city synonymous with art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture. Whether you want to be awed by iconic landmarks, lose yourself in the Louvre, or shop till you drop, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Paris has to offer. Paris is a treasure trove of

Pop Art: Create Your Own Striking Wall Art (Bhler Thomas)(Paperback)

Pop Art is eye-catching, bold, recognisable and, best of all, its easy to reproduce making it fantastic for beginners. Thomas B hler explains all the fundamentals including materials, tools and the basic techniques as well as everything you need to know about this fashionable art form. The book is

V. (Pynchon Thomas)(Paperback / softback)

The quest for V. sweeps us through sixty years and a panorama of Alexandria, Paris, Malta, Florence, Africa and New York. as become a modern classic. This is the first novel by the author of Gravity's Rainbow, and a profoundly impressive and original work in its own

The Passenger: Paris (VV Aa)(Paperback)

Fully-illustrated, The Passenger collects the best new writing, photography, art and reportage from around the world. IN THIS VOLUME: Out of the Shadows by Tash Aw・Against the Stars by Tommaso Melilli・Afraid of Being Free by Samar Yazbek・plus: the Champs-Elys es between luxury and riots, the