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Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: • New research on this very popular part of the National Gallery of Scotland s collection, including informative commentaries on each of the works • Accompanies an exhibition of to be held in January 2007 in the National Gallery of Scotland J. M.W.Turner (1775-1851) was perhaps the most prolific and innovative of all British artists. His outstanding watercolours in the collection of the National…

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: With the death of Aubrey Beardsley in 1898, the world of the illustrated book underwent a dramatic and exciting change. The age of decadent black and white images of scandal and deviance was softened and coloured to delight rather than shock. A pastel toned world of childish delights and an innocent exoticism unfolded in the pages of familiar fables, classic tales and those children's stories…

Скачать книгу (размер 860 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 170) Аннотация: An international selection of distinctive enviromental displays and products from the world's hippest interior designers and architects.

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Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Fantastic ideas for retailers, merchandisers, interior designers and architects. This new addition to the 'International Spaces' series presents exciting retail projects from aroun the world. The role that architecture plays in branding, marketing, and the ultimate success or failure of retail ventures cannot be underestimated; indeed, the relationship between the architecture of retail stores…

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