Описание: This three volume set on World War II German swords by LTC (Ret.) Thomas M. Johnson, a leading collector and authoritative researcher, is a follow-up to his successful and highly acclaimed four volume series on World War II German daggers by Schiffer Publishing (1995). Johnson is the author of some twenty-six reference books on the subject of German edged weaponry. This sword series has been designed to aid not only the beginning collector, but also the seasoned advanced collector and specialist. These volumes are the result of many years of arduous research conducted on both sides of the Atlantic, and are a scholarly study that is more than a perfunctory annotation and illustration of the known basis patterns. Also, the series is a study of a culture and the crafts that actually produced the blades, as well as being a manual in the art of collecting them. The embracing scope is both educational and recreational, and adds a whole new dimension to this popular collecting subject as a whole. Within these books one finds the historical background, the manufacturing techniques, constructional information, the actual basic patterns, variations and rarities, and a whole host of salient facts of absorbing interest.
Описание: Over 500 striking color photos display artworks produced by todays leading blacksmiths and metalsmiths. Revealed here are beautiful sculptures, created by long-established and new artists, and destined for individual homes, public parks, and other outdoor venues. Includes works by John Medwedeff, Nathan Blank, Tony Higdon, Erika Strecker, and Zachary Noble. Ornamental vases, bowls, plates, and containers as well as functional gates, rails, furniture, and lighting are also included. Both images and text showcase work that may be traditional or groundbreaking in technique, but always in an artistic context. Artists, collectors, gallery owners, museum curators, and those with a burning passion for metal arts, will discover magnificent sculptures by todays blacksmiths and metalsmiths.
Автор: Arthus-Bertrand, Yann Название: The Earth From the Air ISBN: 0500515417 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780500515419 Издательство: Thames & Hudson Рейтинг: Цена: 7920.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Yann Arthus-Bertrand Название: Earth From The Air: Postcard Book ISBN: 0500282927 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780500282922 Издательство: Thames & Hudson Рейтинг: Цена: 1168.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The aerial photographs in this collection, often taken from a low altitude, show landscapes, dwellings, coasts, forests, and animals. They reveal the imprint of human civilization on the face of the globe, recording the impact of population and the world industrial economy.
Автор: Auping, Michael Название: Anselm Kiefer (Heaven and Earth) ISBN: 3791333879 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783791333878 Издательство: Prestel Publishing Limited Рейтинг: Цена: 6336.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A retrospective volume of Anselm Kiefer`s work, this catalogue addresses the artist`s entire career through the lens of one theme. This catalogue of more than sixty reproductions includes Kiefer`s first work, "Heaven", as well as numerous other works. It features watercolours produced for the publication as well as an interview with the artist.
Автор: Piper Ross Название: Animal Earth ISBN: 0500516960 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780500516966 Издательство: Thames & Hudson Цена: 4942.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Animal Earth is an unbiased tour of the animal kingdom in all its staggering diversity. Animals that most easily spring to mind the tigers, elephants, eagles and crocodiles, or perhaps amphibians, fish and even humans account for only a tiny proportion of known species. Whats more, there are estimated to be many tens of millions still unknown to science. Animal Earth highlights the bizarre appearances, hidden lives and mostly small scale of the creatures we share our planet with. The bewildering number of animal species are all offshoots from a relatively small number of lineages, all sharing a common body plan and evolutionary history. This book provides a broadly equal summary of each of these lineages, and is structured according to the latest research on the evolutionary relationships of the animals. How they all fit on the tree of life is a topic that has been debated for decades, not least because new species are being discovered and described all the time and some lesser-known lineages, such as Chaetognatha (arrow worms) and Xenoturbellida (strange worms) continue to defy classification. As humans, we are in a uniquely privileged position as the only species that can appreciate and marvel at our fellow animals. But, as this book makes plain, we are very far from being above nature we are utterly dependent on it. Every species is an integral component of the ecosystem we live in, and as intelligent beings it is our duty to protect and understand animal diversity not only for its own sake but also to maintain the natural systems that keep us and everything else alive.
Автор: Tina Skinner Название: Fire Outdoors ISBN: 0764323970 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764323973 Издательство: Schiffer Рейтинг: Цена: 3447.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: From warm weather climates to properties built on permafrost, homeowners everywhere are discovering anew the allure of fire outdoors. With zoning laws, resources, and proximity often limiting the open bonfire enjoyed by our ancestors, fire is being tamed in a variety of attractive ways by creative landscape architects, designers, builders, and manufacturers. Todays outdoor fires radiate warmth for chilly evenings, add an attractive glow to gathered faces, form focal centers for outdoor gatherings, and provide a means of food preparation al fresco. This book presents a wide variety of ideas of outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and cook centers. Manufactured outdoor hearth products and custom handmade masterpieces address a huge array of styles to satisfy a broad range of tastes and budgets. A selection of outdoor cook centers is also included, complete with wood burning pizza ovens. Over 200 images of designs by professional landscape architects, contractors, custom homebuilders, kitchen designers, and hearth product manufacturers were compiled to provide inspiration and present the most complete book on the subject ever published.
Автор: Lundquist John M Название: Temple: Meeting Place of Heaven and Earth ISBN: 0500810508 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780500810507 Издательство: Thames & Hudson Цена: 1312.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The idea of the temple the holy precinct, the dwelling place of the gods is central to all religions. The site of ritual and initiation, the mountain, the waters of generation, the pillar joining heaven, earth and the underworld, the path to the innermost sanctuary: these concepts are universal and eternal in many faiths around the world. "The Temple" is a wide-ranging study of sites of worship, from the tomb-temples of Ancient Egypt, to Jerusalem, Mexico, Greece, and the great Buddhist shrine at Borobudur.
"The Art & Imagination" series casts fresh light onto art, archetypes, cosmology and sacred traditions. It offers the perfect introduction to the world's great esoteric traditions.
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