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Bugler Caroline: The Bird in Art

Скачать книгу (размер 1 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 276) Аннотация: There has until now been no proper study of the bird in art, despite our fascination with birds, and despite the wealth of complex meanings associated with them in different cultures. A number of pagan gods are linked with birds, and dynasties and empires have adopted powerful birds as their symbols. Birds feature in numerous creation myths, and represent the human soul in many religions. We can…

Walker Harriet: Cult Shoes

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: While very few of us can boast a shoe collection to rival that of Imelda Marcos, it's difficult to deny the mood-enhancing effect of a shiny new pair of shoes. And when a woman goes shoe-shopping, whether for skyscraper heels or wear-with-anything ballet flats, she's spoilt for choice. Cult Shoes is a lavishly illustrated exploration of the world's top shoe brands and designers, from Manolo…

Philip Prodger: Man Ray Lee Miller: Partners in Surrealism

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: The first book to focus on the relationship between Man Ray and Lee Miller, a volatile love affair that helped shape the course of modern art. Presents rarely seen work by these two major Surrealists, as well as that of other renowned artists in their circle, such as Picasso, Roland Penrose, Dora Maar, and Alexander Calder.

Lewin Tony: The A-Z of 21st Century Cars

Скачать книгу (размер 2 747 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 540) Аннотация: The first years of the twenty-first century brought many changes and challenges for the automobile industry, from the development of environmentally responsible vehicles to the consolidation of numerous small companies as part of major manufacturing groups. Written by auto expert Tony Lewin and featuring over 1500 stunning photographs, this superb encyclopedia is the most comprehensive guide…

Young Robb: Power Dressing: First Ladies, Women Politicians and Fashion

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Some find the constant scrutiny an unwelcome intrusion; others use fashion as their secret weapon. Whatever their views, women in politics know they will be judged by how they dress more than their male counterparts. In Power Dressing, fashion journalist Robb Young offers an engaging perspective on the ability of style to influence the careers of women politicians and first ladies. Concise…

Bugler Caroline: The Cat: 3500 Years of the Cat in Art

Скачать книгу (размер 1 421 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 280) Аннотация: The cat's reputation and place in society have been subject to twists and turns of fate that are all reflected in art. While cats were deified by the ancient Egyptians, they were vilified by the medieval Church, before the Renaissance and Baroque periods saw their gradual rehabilitation. By the eighteenth century cats had become popular household pets worldwide. Generations of artists have…

Masters Christopher: Windows in Art

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: A window provides access to two of life's essentials, light and air, but it is more than just a means to an end. Windows also have symbolic, expressive and architectural qualities that have for centuries inspired some of the world's greatest artists. In this engaging new study, Christopher Masters celebrates the multiple roles of the window in art through five key themes, from the window as a…

Quinn Bradley: Design Futures

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Until recently, analysis of the future was left to forecasters and trend experts. Today, however, designers and architects are playing an increasingly important role, creating products and environments that will change the way we live. Design Futures is a thought-provoking exploration of the radical directions that the creative industries are taking. Design expert Bradley Quinn reveals how a new…

Mancoff Debra N.: The Garden in Art

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Rich in symbolism and metaphor, and blessed with its own varied and dramatic palette, the garden has proved to be an extremely fertile source of artistic inspiration. In The Garden in Art, acclaimed art historian Debra N. Mancoff reveals the many different ways in which artists from all periods of history — from ancient Egypt to the present day — have employed the motif of the garden. Featuring…

Kloth Michael: Shelter Cats

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: In this captivating book, photographer Michael Kloth makes a passionate appeal to animal lovers everywhere with over 80 endearing portraits of shelter cats.

Handley Neil: Cult Eyewear

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Selecting a pair of glasses can be a tricky business. With so many styles and labels available, the choice is as much about making a fashion statement as gaining perfect vision. Cult Eyewear is the first book to give an account of the world's top eyewear brands, from Ray-Ban to J.F. Rey, Persol to Polaroid, and from the 1780s to the present day. Neil Handley, an authority on the history of…

Sorrell Katherine: The Vintage/Modern Home

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: We'd all like a limitless budget for interior decoration, but few of us enjoy that luxury. We tend to fill our homes with a range of unrelated furnishings acquired over a number of years, and hope that somehow everything will work together. Tackling the tricky — and common — problem of combining furnishings of different styles and from various sources and periods, The Vintage/Modern Home…

Scott Traer: Shelter Dogs

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Photographer Traer Scotts portraits of dogs living in American shelters are endearing and heartrending, and make a passionate appeal to dog lovers everywhere. Some of the dogs subsequently found good homes; others were never adopted. The images reveal the strikingly intense emotion, dignity and even humor that Scott saw in each face, despite the dogs circumstances. By documenting the unique…

Lewin Angie: Angie Lewin

Скачать книгу (размер 968 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 191) Аннотация: This book presents more than 70 of Angie Lewins exquisite prints, wood engravings, linocuts, sketches, paintings and collages.

Baker Barbara: Dream Gardens of England: 100 Inspirational Gardens

Скачать книгу (размер 1 784 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 351) Аннотация: The perfect companion to Merrell's bestselling Dream Gardens (Sunday Times Gardening Book of the Year), Dream Gardens of England is a beautifully designed sourcebook of 100 gardens of all styles in all parts of the country. It presents a wonderful variety of garden-design ideas, ranging from modern sophistication to lush romanticism, and from small city plots to large gardens in breathtaking…

Chapman Tony: Architecture 10: RIBA Buildings of the Year

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Showcasing new projects of all types worldwide by both established and emerging practices, Architecture 10 is essential reading for anyone interested in recent developments in contemporary architecture. This authoritative book is the official guide to the work of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and all RIBA Awards presented in 2010. The featured awards include the prestigious…

Fukai Akiko: Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: This major new study of avant-garde Japanese fashion, from the early 1980s to the present day, features designers include such international masters as Rei Kawakubo,Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake and Jun Watanabe, as well as a new generation of radical designers, such as Jun Takahashi.

Pickeral Tamsin: The Dog: 5000 Years of the Dog in Art

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: For more than 5000 years, artists have created an extraordinary array of captivating images of the dog — the animal that has enjoyed the closest and most intriguing relationship with man. This beautiful book, available for the first time in an unabridged compact edition, features works from all over the world, ranging from the earliest African rock paintings to the groundbreaking work of…

Hawkes Jason: New York at Night

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Award-winning aerial photographer Jason Hawkes offers a dramatic, night-time perspective on one of the worlds most iconic locations. From the vantage point of a helicopter, Hawkes captures the magical, almost abstract quality of such familiar sights as the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the Empire State Building as seen after dark, as well as revealing some of New Yorks less well-known…

Newbury Stephen: The Car Design Yearbook 7: The Definitive Annual Guide to All New Concept and Production Cars Worldwide

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: This brand new title in the definitive Car Design Yearbook series features all the new cars launched worldwide from April 2007 to March 2008. Also included are profiles of the industry’s leading designers, a full technical glossary and a list of all the motor shows in the year ahead. For the seventh yearbook, Stephen Newbury and Tony Lewin consider ‘intelligent’ vehicle-sensing technologies that…