Art, Architecture & Design

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780374515737Author James LordFormat PaperbackPage Count 117Imprint Farrar, Straus & Giroux IncPublisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux IncWeight(grams)...

Clwyd, covering the former counties of Denbighshire and Flintshire, is exceptionally rewarding in architecture. the medieval period has left a fine legacy, including castles of the time of Edward I as sophisticated as any in Europe, the monastic ruins of...

Only Us is a comprehensive, photographic portrait of humanity; a tapestry of mankind. As a species we are incredibly diverse, yet remarkably similar in so many ways. Our ability to adapt is unrivalled; from the four corners of the planet there are few...

The Adulterer's Tongue casts a brilliant light on the world of Welsh-language poetry. Poetry has been written in Welsh for over fifteen hundred years: an ancient literature, it is also a vibrant part of the culture of modern Europe, often overlooked by...

Kawaii is a Japanese word meaning 'super-cute', and it's a trend that's sweeping the globe. Anything can be drawn in the kawaii style, from animals, people, vegetables and flowers to food, vehicles and household items. Here, expert comic book and manga...

Celebrates one of the greatest and most beloved painters of the Early Renaissance with luxurious, large-format images Sandro Botticelli, one of the greatest painters of the Italian High Renaissance, enjoyed the patronage of the greatest Florentine...

South Korea has transformed from a country devastated by war in the late 1950s to a leading cultural powerhouse of the 21st century. Through the voices of fans, journalists, practitioners, novelists and academics, Hallyu! explores the makings of the...

"Published to celebrate the autumn 2023 opening of the new NLI building in Jerusalem, designed by world-renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron, the book is full of fascinating insights and manuscripts. It is akin to a greatest-hits collection from the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783037682760Author Chris van UffelenFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Braun Publishing AGPublisher Braun Publishing AGWeight(grams) 860g

This volume collects the fifteen oil paintings in Picasso's "Les Femmes d'Alger" series, which are scattered in museums around the world.Picasso's study of the old masters forms an impressive focus of his late work. At the beginning of this new interest...

A captivating history of 20th-century Modern American architecture, as seen through the eyes of a legendary photographer It is impossible to overstate the importance of photography's role in shaping the world's perception of architecture. And towering...

New sculptures and installations that critically examine the formal, social and linguistic roles of live models Over the past three decades, Iranian-born, German-based artist Nairy Baghramian (born 1971) has created sculptures and installations that...

Have a blast while you learn to draw tons of sweet and whimsical objects with this all-in-one guide. Meet your doodle coach, Amy Latta - a bestselling lettering author and workshop instructor who is beloved for her practical, encouraging, "anyone can do...

The spiritually inspired pictures of Agnes Pelton (1881-1961) have their roots in the desert of California, a place where the artist settled in 1932 and where she lived until her death. She wrote of her highly symbolic paintings that her pictures were...

Placing artists at the center of nineteenth-century Demark's dramatic cultural, political, and philosophical transformation, this publication explores their persistent national pride in a time of turmoil Though known as the Danish Golden Age,...

A celebration of groundbreaking works by generations of women artists from Joan Mitchell to Julie Mehretu and beyond This book explores the bold vision and vast range of achievements of women artists working predominantly across North America from the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914079597Author Charlie MackesyFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Graffeg LimitedPublisher Graffeg LimitedDimensions(mm) 215mm * 165mm * 25mm

Halley VI Research Station is the first fully re-locatable research station in the world. It was commissioned in 2006 and its unique and innovative structure was the result of an international design competition in collaboration with the Royal Institute...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486251080Author Stella BlumFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 505gDimensions(mm)...

Large print journaling Bible with lined wide margins make this a perfect Bible for note-taking.The KJV Journal the Word (TM) Bible, Large Print allows you to creatively express yourself every day with plenty of room for notes or verse art journaling next...

Winner of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) National Excellence Award (Research and Communication) 2017 Winner of the AILA VIC Excellence Award (Research and Communication) 2017 Highly Commended (Communication and Presentation)...

A vibrant survey of visual culture in Golden Age Denmark (1801-1864) Following the disastrous outcome of the Napoleonic Wars and national bankruptcy, Denmark affected a remarkable cultural renaissance, spawning such major talents as Hans Christian...

Admired by contemporaries as an artistic "jack - of - all - trades", Koloman Moser (1868 - 1918) is regarded today as one of the most important representatives of the Viennese Secession of around 1900. As a graphic artist and designer Moser was ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784756252876Author Hiroshi UnnoFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint Pie International Co., Ltd.Publisher Pie International Co., Ltd.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838406530Author Angelica GoodenFormat PaperbackPage Count 312Imprint Golden HarePublisher Golden HareWeight(grams) 714g

Energy performance feedback is an essential tool in addressing the current climate crisis. However, this is not simply another theoretical text about energy performance in buildings. This book is for anyone who wants to better understand how energy...

Some 40 carefully chosen juxtapositions of masterpieces by both artists trace a dialogue that ranks among the most fascinating in art history. This publication brings Pablo Picasso's (1881-1973) encounter with the Cretan-born old master Domenikos...

What if the end of the world is the best thing that's never happened? As the apocalypse rolls on Donna and her eight-year-old daughter prepare for the worst. But despite the dying world, they find salvation with neighbours they never knew before. ...

During the 1960s and 1970s, a loosely affiliated group of Los Angeles artists--including Larry Bell, Mary Corse, Robert Irwin, James Turrell, and Doug Wheeler--more intrigued by questions of perception than by the crafting of discrete objects, embraced...

At the time of his death in 1806, the Rococo artist Jean-Honore Fragonard had not painted for two decades. Following a period of huge public success, the painter's reputation fell. Personally secretive, Fragonard created revealing images that undermined...

28 different characters, poses and expressions that offer a dynamic selection of manga chibi figures. Chibis are a fun subject to explore, with large eyes, tiny bodies and very expressive emotions. This is a genre perfect for anyone seeking to learn a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781941815434Author KinfolkFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint KinfolkPublisher Simon & Schuster

A year's worth of tips, techniques, advice and more! Make watercolor a part of your daily life, turning every day into inspiration for your art. Designed to fit your life, Watercolor 365--the first watercolor book of its kind--provides a complete...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788792596109Author Kjeld von FolsachFormat HardbackPage Count 376Imprint Strandberg PublishingPublisher Strandberg PublishingWeight(grams) 1640g

This groundbreaking book explores the Russian avant-garde during the early post-revolutionary years of 1918-1922 and brings together the works of three of its most influential artists. When Marc Chagall took over the People's School of Art in his...

From camisoles to corsets, basques to boudoir caps and girdles to garters, Underwear: Fashion in Detail gets up close to some of the most intimate items in the V&A. The book traces the evolution of underwear, from rare examples dating from the sixteenth...

An exploration of Turner as an artist-traveler, in relation to two important European harbor scenes This publication marks the return to the United Kingdom, for the first time in over a century, of two groundbreaking oil paintings by J. M. W. Turner...

Braun products have been shown more frequently at exhibitions than those of any other comparable company. Some people find that they reflect basic human values such as authenticity and integrity. For others, they are the very incarnation of German...

'Beautifully presented and accompanied by abundant photographs and plan diagrams, the entry masterfully explores Berke's modernist inclinations, her minimalist style, and her firm's savvy handling of spaces and materials. Architectural students and...

The great appeal of Spanish Style homes lies in their aura of romance and drama, a sense of story, of magic, as well as in their very comfortable and engaging proportions and the great livability of the interior spaces. Deep shadow, arched doorways,...