Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: In questo volume, destinato a suscitare dibattito e a rilanciare la discussione teologica, l'Autore analizza i testi dei Vangeli e invita il lettore a porsi domande cruciali: È vero ciò che è stato detto? Riguarda proprio me? E, se mi riguarda, in che modo?. Sono le domande con le quali si apre il libro, che rimandano a quella di Pilato: Tu, da dove vieni?. La domanda che…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: The seminal volume on body painting and adornment by the world's preeminent photographers of African culture. Following the international masterpiece Africa Adorned, Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher have focused on the traditions of body painting spanning the vastly unique cultures of the African continent. In a contemporary world so fascinated with tattoos and piercings, Beckwith and Fisher…
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: Following on the runaway success of This is New York, Universe is thrilled to reissue two more titles from M. Sasek's beloved children's travel series: This is London and This is Paris. Like This is New York and This is San Francisco, This is London and This is Paris are facsimile editions of Sasek's original titles. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain…
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: Continuing the success of the runaway best sellers This is New York and This is London comes the latest title from M. Sasek's beloved and nostalgic children's travel series. Sasek's This is Washington, D.C. is a facsimile edition of his original book, which was first published in 1969. The brilliant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, with the facts updated for the twenty-first…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 278 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 448) Аннотация: The glamour and excitement of the world of haute jewelry is explored in Jewelry International. The world's most famous jewelers come together, presenting their most luscious pieces for your delectation. Jewelry International, the only book of its kind, features the world's most exquisite jewels and the companies that craft them.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: »Nostalgia in Vogue» celebrates the popular and poignant coming-of-age memoir columns that have been enchanting Vogue readers since 2000. This elegant volume collects a wonderful selection of Vogue's famous «Nostalgia» columns and the stunning photographs that accompanied them. Writers, designers, models, and celebrities share coming-of-age stories based on a rich range of themes from fashion to…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: For those who love boldness in design, Los Angeles-based interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard demonstrates his mastery of dramatic environments for a clientele of celebrities. Drawn to glamour, Martyn Lawrence Bullard moved from London to Los Angeles to pursue acting but became a star decorator instead. His designs balance the contemporary with the traditional, the Occidental with the…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Dior is one of the most revered names in fashion, the archetype of the Parisian couture house. Famous for launching the New Look, Christian Dior's landmark first collection that marked a sea change in women's dress after the Second World War, Dior is known today for its exquisite couture line of dramatic dresses. This book comprises a portfolio of portraits of over one hundred incredible gowns…
Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: Philip Johnson designed some of America’s greatest modern architectural landmarks—most notably the Glass House. This new publication, with a foreword by Paul Goldberger and essay by Philip Johnson, presents an exclusive tour of the Glass House, its grounds, treasures, and patrons, and honors the legacy of one of modern architecture’s most famous creations. Johnson’s private residence on…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Drawn from the archives of Italo Zannier, the «grand old man» of Italian photography, a teacher, collector and photographer himself, the over 260 images in this volume document the history of the «marvelous invention» from its beginnings to the tendencies of the present day, from the daguerreotypes of the late 19th century to the Italian neorealism of the thirties and forties, from the years of…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: The newest book from acclaimed designer Michael S. Smith showcases his exceptional take on kitchens and baths, the busiest yet most personal rooms in a home. Legendary designer Michael S. Smith has stories to tell about kitchens and bathrooms-those he has designed himself, and those that inspire him. In this fascinating and inspirational book, Smith, who has his own line of kitchen and bath…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Exuberant interior designer Muriel Brandolini presents the broad scope of her whimsical style, combining the contemporary with classic elegance. Muriel Brandolini's exceptional taste and unconventional aesthetic have made her a celebrated international interior designer. Her multicultural background-Vietnam, the Caribbean, and France-has influenced her unusual style, which is a mix of exoticism,…
Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: In 1946, the tabloid photographer known as Weegee relocated from New York City to Los Angeles. Abandoning the grisly crime scenes for which he was best known, Weegee trained his camera instead on Hollywood celebrities, starlets, autograph seekers, and shop-window mannequins, sometimes distorted through trick lenses and multiple exposures. Now I could really photograph the subjects I liked, said…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Featuring some of the most important contemporary tattoo artists who are making cutting-edge graphics, typography, and customized artistic masterpieces. Tatt Book: Visionaries of Tattoo is a unique collection of the designs of the most creative contemporary tattoo artists from around the world. These contemporary tattooists are, first and foremost, artists creating tattoo designs inked on the…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: From acclaimed French interior designer and decorative arts historian Florence de Dampierre comes an inspiring collection of the best decorative wall treatments. Throughout history, there has been a desire to express the esprit of a period by decorating the walls of our homes. From Italianate murals in Renaissance villas and the whimsical painted panels of the Musee Carnavalet, to English Arts…
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Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: An irreverent survey of surprisingly enduring icons of Soviet design. This knowing survey presents some of the more populist but nonetheless enduring work in graphic and industrial design that was a product of the Soviet era — a period that remains politically sensitive and underexplored, yet whose influence on the objects and aesthetics of Russian daily life has been profound. Made in Russia…
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Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Presents a pictorial look at and commentary on the history of the wedding dress, with emphasis on the works and reminiscences of Oleg Cassini, along with other notable designers.
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