Автор: Gregory, Morna E. James, Sian Название: Toilets of the world 2nd ed ISBN: 1858944996 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781858944999 Издательство: Merrell Рейтинг: Цена: 1147 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Powder room, comfort station, privy, loo, dunny ... the infinite variety of names we invent for this universal necessity, the toilet, is matched by an extraordinary variety of designs worldwide, from miniature log cabins in the Canadian wilderness to state-of-the-art cubicles in Japan, and from huts on stilts in the Caribbean to solar-powered sanitary ware in New Zealand. This amusing but highly informative photographic journey reveals the idiosyncrasy and inventiveness that characterize the construction of the humble toilet around the globe. Along the way, the reader encounters every possible permutation, from the traditional English thunderbox to the Swazi thatched beehive hut, and discovers the fascinating cultural and historical differences that can make our travels to other countries so enjoyable.
Автор: Fuhrer Margaret Название: American Dance ISBN: 0760345996 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780760345993 Издательство: Rockport/Rotovision Рейтинг: Цена: 4934 р. Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: The most comprehensive, beautiful book ever to be published on dance in America. "We look at the dance to impart the sensation of living in an affirmation of life, to energize the spectator into keener awareness of the vigor, the mystery, the humor, the variety, and the wonder of life. This is the function of the American dance." Groundbreaking choreographer Martha Graham deeply understood the power and complexity of dance--particularly as it evolved in her home country. "American Dance," by critic and journalist Margaret Fuhrer, traces that richly complex evolution. From Native American dance rituals to dance in the digital age, "American Dance "explores centuries of innovation, of individual genius and collaborative exploration. Some of its stories--such as Fred Astaire dancing on the ceiling or Alvin Ailey founding the trailblazing company that bears his name--will be familiar to anyone who loves dance. Others are rarely told, yet no less riveting. The complex origins of tap, for instance, or the Puritan outrage against "profane and promiscuous dancing" during the early years of the United States, are as full of mystery and humor as Graham describes. These various developments have never before been presented in a single book, making "American Dance "the most comprehensive work on the subject to date. Breakdancing, musical-theater dance, disco, ballet, jazz, ballroom, modern, hula, the Charleston, the Texas two-step, swing--these are just some of the forms celebrated in this riveting volume." "Hundreds of photographs accompany the text, making "American Dance "as visually captivating as the works it depicts.
Название: Harrison Fisher: Defining the American Beauty ISBN: 076430741X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764307416 Издательство: Schiffer Рейтинг: Цена: 5504 р. Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: Harrison Fisher: Defining the American Beauty is the largest picturial guide to this popular artist ever produced. Nearly 450 color and black and white reproductions of his magazine covers and book illustrations document this important artists career. Harrison Fisher enjoyed incomparable fame from 1905 to 1920, achieving celebrity status and holding the enviable position of national beauty judge. Fisher portrayed the American woman as an outgoing, lively personality, wealthy and healthy. She rode horses, played tennis, and motored in the new automobiles while holding court for admiring men. Fishers portrayals of such beauties added market value to dozens of novels as well as hundreds of magazines which clamored for his art on both their covers and inside pages. With Fishers work extremely hot on the collectibles market, new and seasoned buyers alike will benefit from the advice of antiques dealer and Price Guide author Bruce Magnotti.
Автор: Alastair Duncan Название: American Art Deco: PB ISBN: 0500280932 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780500280935 Издательство: Thames & Hudson Рейтинг: Цена: 3566 р. Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: This beautifully produced volume brings American Art Deco to life with illustrations of objects ranging from cocktail shakers to the Trylon and Perisphere of the 1939 World's Fair in New York. Alastair Duncan, an internationally acknowledged authority on Art Deco and Art Nouveau, and author of many books on the subject, has written the definitive volume on the American interpretations of one of the most successful design styles of the century.
Автор: William H. Gerdts Название: American Impressionism mini ISBN: 0789206129 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780789206121 Издательство: Abbeville Press Цена: 1446 р. Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: A small volume filled with over 400 paintings by 125 different artists and fascinating text on American Impressionism.
Автор: M?lanie Riffel Название: Toile de Jouy ISBN: 0500511497 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780500511497 Издательство: Thames & Hudson Рейтинг: Цена: 7141 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: This is a history of the textiles created at the Manufacture Royale de Jouy near Paris in the 18th century. Over 30,000 designs were created there through the years. These printed cotton fabrics were used for clothing and upholstery, and the classic patterns are still popular today.
Автор: William H. Gerdts Название: American Impressionism ISBN: 0789207370 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780789207371 Издательство: Abbeville Press Рейтинг: Цена: 9812 р. Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: An expanded and revised edition of the survey of American Impressionism, including Childe Hassam, John Twachtman, Edmund Tarbell and Frederick Frieseke. It also looks at the roots of American Impressionism, explaining its progress from the avant-garde to more diverse manifestations.
Автор: Grant Sarah Название: Toiles De Jouy ISBN: 1851776176 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781851776177 Издательство: Abrams Рейтинг: Цена: 4826 р. Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: This text examines the design and application of polymeric waveguides and fibers. It discusses new polymer systems designed to expand the efficiency, and the number of applications for polymer waveguides. Topics include graded-index materials, ruggedized systems and dye-doped systems, structure property relations, and new synthetic and processing techniques designed to minimize extrinsic losses.
Автор: William T. Baker Название: Great American Homes: volume 2 ISBN: 1864704837 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781864704839 Издательство: Images Рейтинг: Цена: 6793 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: William T. Baker’s work is inspired by the bounty of classical architecture found in the grand homes of the southern United States, particularly the state of Georgia. The hallmarks of his architecture are extraordinary attention to details of craftsmanship and construction, and a keen eye for scale and proportion.
Throughout the pages of this richly illustrated book, we meet the families who have entrusted him with their dreams and visions and whose trust has been rewarded with classically inspired homes of grace and beauty. His work contributes greatly to some of the most aesthetically pleasing residences being built in the United States today.
Название: Colt: The Revolver of the American West ISBN: 0789327104 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780789327109 Издательство: Rizzoli USA Цена: 5146 р. Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: From the world’s finest collection, the 100 most significant Colt revolvers are presented in this handsome volume. The Colt Single Action Revolver "won the West" by being the gun of choice on the American frontier, used by everyone from settlers and Native Americans to law-enforcement officers and outlaws. As a result of their shared history, the Colt revolver and the American West will forever be connected. Over its twenty-five-year history, the Autry National Center has compiled the finest assemblage of more than 500 Colt revolvers in the world, including the Colt Industries corporate collection. The Autry’s curator has selected the 100 most important examples to document and celebrate the history of Samuel Colt’s revolutionary invention. The revolvers include pieces of historical significance, opulently engraved specimens, and extremely rare models. Featured are an early prototype revolver, Wyatt Earp’s and Theodore Roosevelt’s favorite guns, and the first modern revolvers designed by Tiffany & Co. Each gun is described in a detailed essay, and additional artifacts—historical photographs and art, uniforms, hats, and holsters—are featured to place the revolvers in their proper historical context. This handsome volume is ideal for the collector or enthusiast of the American West.
Автор: Eccher, Danilo Название: American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell ISBN: 8857225763 ISBN-13(EAN): 9788857225760 Издательство: Thames & Hudson Рейтинг: Цена: 5354 р. Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
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Twentieth-century American society wittily and ironically portrayed by a great artist. ?Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), one of the most popular American artists of the past century, has often been regarded as a simple illustrator and had his work identified with the covers of the Saturday Evening Post. He is, instead, a total artist. An acute observer of human nature and talented storyteller, Rockwell captured America's evolving society in small details and nuances, portraying scenes of the everyday life of ordinary people and presenting a personal and often idealized interpretation of the American identity. His images offered a reassuring visual haven in a period of epoch-making transformation that led to the birth of the modern American society.
The art of Norman Rockwell entered the homes of millions of Americans for over fifty years, illustrating the Roaring Twenties, the Depression, World War II, and the 1950s and 1960s. His works mirror aspects of the life of average Americans with precise realism and often in a humorous light. The exhibition catalog organized in collaboration with the Norman Rockwell Museum of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, presents well-known and beloved masterpieces like the Triple Self-Portrait (1960), Girl at the Mirror (1954), and The Art Critic (1955) alongside carefully observed images of youthful innocence (No Swimming, 1921) and paintings with a powerful social message like The Problem We All Live With (1964).
Автор: Remington, R. Roger Название: American Modernism ISBN: 1780670982 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781780670980 Издательство: Thames & Hudson Цена: от 1712 р. Наличие на складе: Есть
Описание: This is the first comprehensive survey of Modernist graphic design as it emerged in America in the period from 1920 and 1960 in various media--advertising, information design, brand identity, magazine design, book design, and posters. It examines the great works which by mid-century had defined American graphic design. The book begins with a section devoted to the emergence of Modernism and its major historical influence, such as European avant-garde movements, popular culture, educational innovations such as the Bauhaus School, architecture, industrial design, and photography. The heart of the book includes the key works of mid-century Modernism as it matured into a fully-formed American style, bringing together such great names as Alexey Brodovitch, Lester Beall, Paul Rand, Saul Bass, Will Burtin, and Alvin Lustig. The final section looks at the impact of and reactions to this new movement as graphic design in America matured in the 1960s and beyond.
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