A architecture book that follows the story of brick from 5,000 bc to its use in building today, via the vast baths and basilicas of ancient Rome, through the wonders of Gothic brick in Germany, the majestic temples of Pagan and Mughal mosques in Iran, to its modern revival.
Opens a door onto the world of pre-revolutionary Russia in original photographs taken during the last decades of Romanov rule. This... Læs mere
Opens readers' eyes to the wonders of Indian painting, and shows them new ways of seeing art.
An engaging and authoritative overview of the history of footwear from the Middle Ages to today, illustrated with rare and luxurious examples.
A hands-on monster collage studio that will delight and inspire
A comprehensive and authoritative publication on one of the most popular periods of international design and decorative arts.
A landmark survey of celebrated Magnum photographer Susan Meiselas’s views on her work and the role of the documentary photographer.
Le Corbusiers development was inextricably connected to the rise of the centurys popular visual medium: photography. This book traces the many ways in which he used photography to define and disseminate his work and ideas around the world.
A celebration of the prestigious house famed for its collaborations with Chanel, Balenciaga and Yves Saint Laurent.
Alfred Russel Wallace, Henry Walter Bates and Richard Spruce were English naturalists who went to Amazonia 150 years ago. This book combines all three young mens experiences of the Amazon, drawing heavily on their own letters and books.
Documents fifty of the most important buildings of the last decade through architectural photographs that highlight their exceptional detail, attention to context and material experimentation.
One of the leading figures of the Impressionist movement and perhaps the most celebrated landscape painter of his age, Monet dedicated his life to capturing the subtleties of the natural world. This book deals with Paintings and Drawings of this Artist.