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Snyder Jeffrey B.: Showhouses 2: A Decorators' Tour

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: The recent works of talented interior designers at twenty Decorator Showhouse events around the country revealed in 330 striking color photos. Interior designers, assisted by avid volunteers, transform rooms at historical houses into works of art. Created to astound the public and contribute to charitable causes, these designers create masterworks of interior design. In this volume, you will tour…

Kahr Joan: Art Deco Ironwork

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: A premier metalsmith in the early 20th century in France, Edgar Brandt (1880-1960) designed and fabricated some of the most beautiful architectural and decorative ironwork of his age. This elegant book recounts his life and work with scholarly text and photographs. Lyrical gates, doors, and tables, including his most famous screen, L'Oasis, appeared at the seminal 1925 Exposition des Arts…

Kerr Ann: Rosenthal — Excellence for All Times

Скачать книгу (размер 1 034 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 204) Аннотация: This detailed study of the history and works of Rosenthal porcelain, silverware, and glassware is presented in relation to the evolution of Modernism in Europe and America. Over 450 photographs, many from company archives, demonstrate examples of Rosenthal porcelain dinnerware, silver cutlery, glassware, accessories, figurines, and limited edition art, and biographies introduce artists who design…

Rontgen R.E.: Marks on German, Bohemian and Austrian Porcelain: 1710 to the Present

Скачать книгу (размер 3 334 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 655) Аннотация: The source book for identifying marks used by porcelain manufacturers, factories, and decorators in Germany, Bohemia and Austria from the beginning to the present. This comprehensive volume includes more than 3,300 marks. Over 1,300 porcelain products, producers, and decorators are identified, including marks which American importers had applied. A special chapter shows more than 650 marks of…

Parfitt Ginny: Bridal Flowers: Bouquets — Boutonnieres — Corsages

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Enjoy an enormous collection of bouquets for brides and their maids, along with boutonnire designs for the gentlemen, and something for every other special member of the wedding party. There are corsages, hairpieces, baskets, ring pillows, and pomanders for the big day. This is a wonderful guide to the latest styles in floral adornment, organized by color, favorite flowers, and themes to help you…

Somers Johan: Imperial Russian Field Uniforms and Equipment 1907-1917

Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: This book provides a detailed look into the wide range of uniforms, weapons, and field equipment used by the Imperial Russian Army between 1907 and 1917. Information on Russian uniforms and equipment is scarce, and many valuable sources are only available in Russian or other foreign languages. This book sheds light on the many interesting Russian field uniforms and items of equipment that were in…

Campbell David: Stone in Traditional Architecture

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: A sweeping overview of traditional stone architecture that graces the landscapes of many nations. Over 350 vivid color photos show buildings ranging from simple stone homes and practical farm buildings to imposing town halls and vaulting cathedrals. The extensive text explains the history, styles, and techniques of the stone cutters' and masons' arts. Also included is a practical, instructional…

Snyder Jeffrey: Wood Art Today 2

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: This survey of current trends in international woodworking explores the artists inspirations and techniques. Veteran wood artists and newcomers are featured in hundreds of striking color photos. Includes carvers, turners, and sculptors of free standing and wall mounted sculptures, installation pieces, furniture, vessels, jars, vases, bowls, boxes, teapots, and much more. This useful and beautiful…

Berger Guy: Mata Ortiz Pottery Today

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: This distinctive pottery, made for use and for show at the village of Mata Ortiz, Mexico, evolved from Juan Quezada's first efforts in 1974 into a business that involves the village and now employs around 350 potters. Six distinct styles are presented: black, polychrome, sgraffito (etched), colored, miniature, and special shapes. Bowls, plates, vessels, and delightful figural pieces have…

Bush Bryan: Haunted Battlefields of the South

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: These true tales include chilling firsthand accounts of encounters with Civil War ghosts. The spirits of dead soldiers from both Union and Confederate armies walk into re-enactor camps, march in a ghostly night fog, call us to the line, and ask for help.

Von Berger Frank: Swimming Ponds: Natural Pleasure In Your Garden

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: A swimming pond is beautiful all year round, for it lives and changes with the seasons. Plants, animals, and the water make it an experience for young and old. A swimming pond has practical advantages: it is easy to care for and needs no expensive technology or chemicals. The swimming-pond ecosystem regenerates itself. This book is a source of inspiration for all who dream of having a swimming…

Lang Damon: Sustainable Landscaping: 10 projects with water efficiency and recycled materials

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: 528 beautiful color photos detail 10 projects that are diverse in style and taste. Each incorporates recycled materials and principles of water efficiency. A valuable resource for homeowners, landscape designers, contractors, and architects, this idea book will help you transform your yard into a personal and ecologically responsible paradise.

Heritage Robert J.: Royal Copenhagen Porcelain: Animals and Figurines

Скачать книгу (размер 1 034 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 204) Аннотация: Here is the first comprehensive reference guide to twentieth century porcelain models of animals and figurines by Royal Copenhagen. An invaluable reference for collectors and dealers, it includes all the well-known pieces together with many others which are rarely seen. Nearly 400 color plates are used to identify more than 500 separate models, among which only about one hundred are in…

Pope Caroline: A Comprehensive Guide to Royal Copenhagen Porcelain

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: This extensive reference identifies and describes over 2,400 pieces, including 800 figurines. These Scandinavian porcelain figurines were produced by Royal Copenhagen of Denmark from c. 1910 through 2000. Among the 976 beautiful color photographs are related shop signs, dishes, bowls, and vases. The text provides a brief history of the firm, established in 1775, explains the companys marks, and…

Skinner Tina: Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Early 1960s

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Hundreds of photos reveal the pleats, embroidery, shirring, and fur that were among some of the big fashion must-haves. Women's clothes were cut for a slim and trim look and men's suits were styled in the Clean-Cut, very popular Sports Back, and Classic styles.

Kipling Carol: Hollywood Bachelor Pads

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: From living rooms with stripper poles to showers with commanding views of the city, Los Angeles's wealthy bachelor rock stars, actors, producers, and financiers have established a slightly different and eclectically exciting bar for the designers who serve 26 of them. For instance, the bedroom can be a very, um, significant feature. Rock star Dave Navarro has been quoted as saying he «wanted…

Lees Daniel: Artistic Leather of the Arts and Crafts ERA

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: The rich beauty and craftsmanship of leather objects dating from 1900-1929 is captured here in 540 beautiful color photos. These items include fine leather accessories, such as: billfolds blotters bookends boxes cigar cases document cases glove cases mats napkin rings paperweights purses and wastebaskets They were made to enhance American interiors with Stickley furniture, Van Erp lamps, and…

Skinner Tina: Esherick, Maloof, and Nakashima: Homes of the Master Wood Artisans

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: A rich collection of imagery explores the actual homes of three of the most esteemed wood artist/craftsmen of the modern era: Wharton Esherick, Sam Maloof, and George Nakashima. Tour the private homes of these masters and compare their innovations and vision through the medium of their own homes, gardens, and work areas. Step into their environments, where aesthetics are most accurately realized.…

Congdon-Martin Douglas: Old Stained Glass for the Home

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Stained glass has long been a part of domestic architecture, but in the late 1800s its popularity soared. In part, this was due to new manufacturing techniques and distribution networks, but also it caught the imagination of Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Arts and Crafts designers around the world. Here over 350 examples of architectural stained glass span several countries and many years. The…

Weber Edith: Art Nouveau and Art Deco Fashion Postcards

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: Although familiar with the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, most people may never have seen the fabulous and diversified women's fashion postcard sets that were designed by famous European artists and are featured in this book. Alphonse Mucha, Henri Meunier, Umberto Brunelleschi, and Xavier Sager are among the twenty distinguished artists whose work is featured. Take a magical tour through time…