Decorative Arts

Step into a world of witchcraft both good and evil, where the iconic character of myth and legend is once more brought uniquely to life. From the first alleged witch to be hanged in Salem, and Goya's depictions of witchcraft, to Shakespeare's Macbeth,...

Published annually from 1906 until 1980, Decorative Art, The Studio Yearbook was dedicated to the latest currents in architecture, interiors, furniture, lighting, glassware, textiles, metalware, and ceramics. Since the publications went out of print, the...

This book is a precious small volume on precious small boxes. Most of them were used to hold snuff, powdered tobacco, and were meant to be looked and admired from a close-up. These miniature masterpieces were a key accessory for every stylish man and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781933665436Author Farah YurdozuFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint Anomalist Books LLCPublisher Anomalist Books LLCWeight(grams) 182gDimensions(mm) 280mm...

Repeating patterns can soothe or energize us, bringing joy and harmony to everyday life. Repeat Printed Pattern for Interiors explores the power repeat patterns hold over us and what goes into creating original, effective printed designs. Beginning with...

Martin Margiela, known for his avant-garde ideas and cult following, became the arbiter of all things classic French Chic. His ability to apply his unique design process to vastly different fashion houses is the hallmark of a great designer. This new...

Japanese screens (byobu) are made of wooden lattices with two to twelve panels, covered with a canvas of paper or fabric. Artists, embracing the dynamic format of screens, incorporated shadows and other elements on the canvas to direct the viewer's eye...

Chinese arts and crafts enjoy a unique reputation in the history of material culture and civilisation. For several thousand years, crafts have echoed the rhythm of daily life in China. From rural society to the imperial court, these crafts have served a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486253411Author Eva WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780903685375Author Adrian J. TilbrookFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint Richard DennisPublisher Richard DennisWeight(grams) 662gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

The Embroiderers' Guild was founded in 1906 and has in its collection embroideries from all over the world. These wonderful works, which somehow survived through the ages, could be said to be one of the most important group of embroideries assembled in...

A bold reorientation of art history that bridges the divide between fine art and material culture through an examination of objects and their usesArt history is often viewed through cultural or national lenses that define some works as fine art while...

Owen Jones (1809-1874), a prolific architect, designer, illustrator and printer, was recognised during his lifetime as one of the most influential contemporary figures in art and design theory. This insightful book, the latest in the V&A...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486463124Author Eugene GrassetFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783741929328Author Thomas HauffeFormat PaperbackPage Count 456Imprint Koenemann.Com GmbHPublisher Koenemann.Com GmbHWeight(grams) 1021gDimensions(mm) 211mm...

The discovery of silver cannot be pinpointed; humans have mined it far back into antiquity. Our fascination with this malleable metal and the beautiful works of art that can be shaped from it continues to this day. This book brings together two...

This 3D artwork leaps off the page and is waiting to be brought to life with colourBook InformationISBN 9781837714537Author Igloo BooksFormat PaperbackPage Count 60Imprint SparkpoolPublisher Bonnier Books LtdWeight(grams) 360g

The inspiration behind William Morris's Earthly Paradise, the muse for J.M.W. Turner's superlative seascapes, a home to hardy fishermen and the top holidaying spot for wealthy Victorians, as well as the scene for relentless witch-hunts and mob justice in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593831809Author Barbra StreisandFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Viking Press IncPublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781761102714Author Sarah AndrewsFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Simon & Schuster AustraliaPublisher Simon & Schuster AustraliaWeight(grams)...

More than 220 color photos, together with descriptions of over fifty dollmakers' richly varied works and techniques, make up this fascinating overview of the state of the dollmaking art right now. The diverse range of designs, styles and media-from...

This visually stunning love letter to the art of craft takes readers inside Europe's most illustrious-and in many cases endangered-decorative arts workshops to profile how artisans continue to maintain the highest centuries-old standards of workmanship...

A dynamic vision of medieval Castilian culture and the Arabic, Hebrew, and Latin strands that are woven into its fabric Named a Book of the Year by the Times Literary Supplement, this lavishly illustrated work explores the vibrant interaction among...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781933502090Author James KrenovFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Linden Publishing Co IncPublisher Linden Publishing Co IncDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781626542433Author Owen JonesFormat HardbackPage Count 108Imprint Girard & StewartPublisher Girard & StewartWeight(grams) 635gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm *...

Hamilton's famous defence of the Aesthetic Movement was first published in 1882. The contents were later updated and expanded for the third edition, of which this current edition is a reprint. A superb source of information regarding the reactions of...

A comprehensive look at an important member of the artistic vanguard of late 19th- and early 20th-century Europe In this beautifully illustrated book, Michel Draguet, an internationally recognized authority on fin-de-siecle art, offers an enlightening...

A journey through the acclaimed design studio's effortless California aesthetic, ethos, and lifestyle Design Commune reveals the evolution story of an acclaimed design studio rooted firmly in the California aesthetic, ethos, and lifestyle. Truly...

Jewelry was worn by ancient Egyptians at every level of society and, like their modern descendants, they prized it for its aesthetic value, as a way to adorn and beautify the body. It was also a conspicuous signifier of wealth, status, and power. But...

Painstakingly researched from many sources, this is the first book to look at the artistic phenomenon known as turquerie. At the end of the 17th century, the long-standing fear of the Turk in Europe was gradually replaced by fascination. Travellers'...

This is a fascinating look at one of the world's most important and renowned 12th-century manuscripts. The St. Albans Psalter is one of the most important, famous, and puzzling books produced in 12th-century England. It was probably created between 1120...

This attractive series reveals the V&A's spectacular and extensive pattern collections. Each title in the series includes a free CD of high resolution images. Heal's showcases the mid-twentieth century fabrics of this retail institution as commissioned...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780834804425Author Richard L. WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Weatherhill IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams)...

Treehouses have always been a symbol of imagination and adventure, but despite the traditional stereotype, treehouses are not just for children and children's stories. Well built and in the right spot, they can add real value to your home and lifestyle...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578799360Author Emily TaylorFormat PaperbackPage Count 94Imprint Collage QuilterPublisher Collage QuilterWeight(grams) 322gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781940772707Author Jordan MarxerFormat HardbackPage Count 232Imprint 83 PressPublisher 83 PressWeight(grams) 1724gDimensions(mm) 257mm * 312mm * 25mm

Among the many treasures of the al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait, are hundreds of chess and other games pieces dating from the 7th to the 19th centuries ce. Intricately crafted in a rich variety of materials, including ivory, wood, ceramic, glass, jade and...

A comprehensive exploration, spanning 1,300 years, of the art and culture of the Sahel region of Africa This groundbreaking volume examines the extraordinary artistic and cultural traditions of the African region known as the Sahel ("shore" in Arabic), a...

Phaidon's much-loved monograph on the legendary Italian designer and architect, Ettore Sottsass The re-release of this highly acclaimed title demonstrates the continual fascination, from both fans and collectors, with the life and work of Italian...

A cross-cultural examination of jewelry spanning 5,000 years that investigates not only the objects themselves but also the bodies they decorated As an art form, jewelry is defined primarily through its connection to and interaction with the...