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Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Badain Jaran is a desert, more than 19,000 square miles of endless openness, with innumerable sand dunes up to 1,600 feet tall and mysterious salt-water lakes. It is part of the Alashan desert, south-west to the Gobi in the Inner Mogolia province of China. A place that has been discovered by American scientists on satellite images in the 1980s only that miraculously has been kept hidden to most…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: 'Amsterdam: A Metropolitan Village' is a photographic tribute to a city one can be proud of. A city with a unique geographical character, thanks to the wonderful rhythmic play between water and land. And where else can a 15 minute bike ride take you from the heart of the city into a countryside landscape that would not look out of place in the masterpieces of Vermeer? For a whole year,…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Zoos work to preserve nature, protecting animals from the encroaching human presence in their native environments. Cages and glass — these barriers exist to protect both the animals and the visitors. Photographer Boza Ivanovic, however, artfully transforms this dynamic in his latest book, 'Out of the Wild: Zoo Portraits'. His photographs pull viewers past protective boundaries, reinstating a…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Actors fascinate us in part because they live out the truths we cannot — or do not — want to live out ourselves. In his latest book, acclaimed photographer Howard Schatz develops upon his well-received monthly feature for 'Vanity Fair','In Character.' Schatz' mastery of his craft is demonstrated as he himself acts, taking on the role of a director and giving his subjects detailed situations to…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 279 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 252) Аннотация: Fernando Botero's distinctive exaggerated forms perfectly complement the exaggerated atmosphere of the circus. The esteemed artist uses bright colours and unexpected movement to artfully manifest the poetry of the circus, inviting the viewer to participate in a circus with Botero as the artful ringmaster. In the tradition of great painters also inspired by circus fantasy — Renoir, Picasso,…

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: The transition from the 356 to the 901 has never before been documented as precisely as this — it is the purpose of this book to shed more light on this exceptional period, to describe the genesis of the 901. It goes to the very heart of the Porsche brand — to the creation of the 901, which rapidly transformed into the 911. Over the last 20 years, author Jurgen Lewandowski — whose personal…

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Photographer Paul Nathan has documented New York's best-dressed dogs, their owners, and the couturiers who design their made-to-order outfits. While socialising with the four-legged, Nathan attended 'pawties', 'puptials,' and 'barkmitzvahs'. He photographed married dogs who get around in yellow cabs wearing matching outfits and visited the homes of doggie moms and dads with walk-in closets for…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: Paradise for Growth-Kindergarten Design welcomes you into an environment of colour, providing an environment for expression and imagination the fundamental elements of a happy childhood; this is a collection of beautifully designed interiors that feel warm, bold and uncluttered leaving space to grow and develop. The designs seem intuitive, themselves playful and unrestrained; spaces where stories…

Скачать книгу (размер 932 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 184) Аннотация: Capture the unique Laduree style in your home in this special book created to celebrate Laduree's 150th anniversary.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Lush, beautiful close-up photography A valuable resource for architects, interior designers, builders and home decorators Featuring a foreword by renowned interior designer David EastonIn The Art of Classical Details, classically trained architect Phillip Dodd takes a close-up look at some of the finest examples of neo-classical architecture in the world today. Covering the fundamentals of…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 013 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 200) Аннотация: Manju netsuke have never been the subject of a book on netsuke. Many books ignore them completely and it is hoped that this catalogue will throw light on the differences between the manju and other better-known types of netsuke. Dr. Barnett was one of a handful of collectors of one particular type of netsuke, the manju. These were not widely appreciated until about ten years ago when interest…

Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: The fresco The School of Athens in the Vatican stages a scene with 58 characters, among whom, grouped around the central figures, Plato and Aristole, the ancient world's most famous thinkers can be identfied. Raphael masterfully synthesises the history of thought and human wisdom, not only in the space he creates (a virtual 'temple of philosophy', humanistically speaking), but also in time,…

Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: What makes The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck one of the best-known and reproduced works of art in the world? Exactly what mystery do we happen upon when we tiptoe into a houses's most private room, the bridal chamber? One by one, we stumble across hidden, unexpected details, meticulously reproduced thanks to the sensational realism of the painter's lens. Within the modest dimensions of an…

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: This new series examines several highly regarded masterpieces in an attempt to unravel the mysteries that surround them. Through an innovative concept and a fresh approach, Art Mysteries, edited by Carminati and Stefano Zuffi, presents an up to date and spectacular reading of famous paintings, investigating key clues that suggest previously unknown background information. Velazquez's 'Las…

Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: Inspired by the story of Christ's first miracle as recounted in the Gospel of St. John, Paolo Veronese's dazzling, monumental painting The Wedding at Cana was comissioned to be hung in the refectory of the Benedictine monastery of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. The artist stages a sumptuous banquet for the wedding guests at Cana, packed with intriguing details: a seemingly endless parade of…

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: Witches & Wicked Bodies provides an innovative, rich survey of images of European witchcraft covering from the sixteenth century to the present day. It focuses on the representation of female witches and the enduring stereotypes they embody, ranging from hideous old crones to beautiful young seductresses. Such imagery has ancient precedents and has been repeatedly re-invented by artists over the…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 921 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 574) Аннотация: • A sourcebook of typographic inspiration that explores the custom lettering of the 60s and 70s «A labour of loving typographic archaeology byt he type designer and illustrator Rian Hughes» Eye, Winter 2010/2011 Custom Lettering of the 60s & 70s is a celebration of the beautiful and stylistically diverse hand-drawn lettering that was a unique feature of headline type before the advent of Letraset…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: »This volume, based on rarely seen Russian archives, traces the history of the silent film poster in Russia, starting with a poster designed by Paul Assaturov («Stenka Razin», 1908) in the style of ancient naïve Russian imagery to the latest advertise- ment for a silent movie by Yuri Pimenov from 1934. Full-page reproductions of 161 Russian silent film posters are presented here in…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: »Wearable Vintage Fashion presents desirable, affordable and accessible vintage clothing and accessories in a new and fun format. Covering the looks of the twentieth century from the 20s to the 80s, this insider's guide will feature the clothing, accessories and styling to recreate the looks of each decade. By presenting timeless, classic vintage pieces, the items will always be stylish…

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: Philippe Starck is one of the world's most prolific and famous designers. Well known for his luxurious hotels and restaurants, he is equally celebrated for his inspirational reworkings of everyday household items. Whether it be his iconic lemon squeezer, dubbed the 'Juicy Salif', or his colourful stylized toothbrushes, Stark's works are some of the earliest examples of 'democratic design'. This…