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Скачать книгу (размер 1 437 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 283) Аннотация: Features more than 60 great homes from around the world.
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Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Hotels around the world will offer a 'Presidential Suite' or 'Royal Suite' for the use of VIP guests. Some of these wuites are larger than 1000 square meters, and some provide special security measures. In London, the famous Claridge s Hotel has a Royla Suite that s used by the British Royal Family so often that it s been given the nickname 'Buckingham Palace Annex'. During a two-week period when…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: This is no ordinary sketchfile with mundane illustrations. These are professional renderings of the most recent designs in window decorating, along with beautiful historical samples. This Sketchfile is all about custom designer window treatments — from a simply executed Roman shade to an over-the-top period style masterpiece. This book will kindle your creativity and stimulate your imagination.…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: The twentieth century offers the new collector a wide range of opportunities to build up a collection, from coffee sets, dinner wares, decorative plaques, egg cups and even chamber pots to a whole range of novelties that were manufactured by the pottery industry across Europe and America. The market for collectables has expanded greatly over the last twenty years with many people starting to buy…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: The final effect of any room scheme can often be spoilt by adding the wrong accessories or perhaps too few or too many. Trying to get the balance just right even for an interior designer can be difficult, so in this sketchbook we have added some room sets with & without accessories to illustrate what is the right balance. Ideas include: Chair Covers Trimmings Sofa Covers Stools Cushions Screens…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 727 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 536) Аннотация: 20 Years of Dolce & Gabbana is a collection of memories and iconic images that mark each step of their evolution. The book features images from photographers such as Steven Meisel, among others and models of the likes of Gisele, Linda Evangelista, and others.
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Скачать книгу (размер 1 258 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 248) Аннотация: This is the first biography of Marie Spartali Stillman and is based on full access to her family's archives. As much of her work can only be found in private collections, many of the works illustrated here have not been seen by the public since 1908.
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Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: This lavishly illustrated and beautifully produced book is intended for those interested in fashion and graphic design of the 60's and 70's from a creative and historical standpoint, plus the huge number of people who remember Biba from the period with much affection.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: Amassed over more than thirty-five years, the Werdelmann Collection is one of the most important netsuke collections in the world. It provides a unique survey of this Japanese art form which was at its height between the late 17th century and the early 20th century.
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Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: - A new addition to Images' high profile New Classicists series of books — William T. Baker is a name synonymous across North America with quality architecture and luxury living — One of America's great traditionalist architects — Architectural process at its best William T. Baker is an acclaimed designer of fine custom homes. For the past seventeen years he has distinguished himself with his…
Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: Frames fulfil a variety of functions, from the protective to the decorative; they can indicate ownership or they can assert the importance of the paintings they enclose. In their shape and ornamentation, frames are linked to architectural forms or to furniture and interior design, while many styles of decoration can be related to the work of goldsmiths and of sculptors. Few pictures survive in…
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Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: CA 1 continues The Images Publishing Group's commitment to an annual showcase of contemporary architecture. Previously published as the International Architecture Yearbook, this annual series presents a snapshot of current architectural trends. The projects collected in this book are outstanding examples of ingenuity, innovation, cultural sensitivity and ecological preservation. Ranging from the…