A panoramic insider’s account of the global art industry, revealing the fascinating but mysterious workings of the world of contemporary art.
Carpets from Islamic lands have been treasured for centuries on nearly every continent on earth. This book features more than forty carpets held in the al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait, along with several important pre-Islamic carpet fragments.
A crucial reference for anyone interest in the earliest surviving pile carpets. . . Primarily a resource for scholars, this volume is nonetheless full of beautiful works of exceptional historical interest. . . Highly recommended. Choice"
A new interdisciplinary perspective on architecture and geometry--from Athenian Ruins to the Chrysler building
Defeating the mighty Persian Empire at the age of 22, Alexander the Great rapidly conquered the rest of the then known world. This book traces the career of... Læs mere
7 Reece Mews, South Kensington, was the artist Francis Bacon's home and studio for over 30 years. On his death in 1992, access was granted to photographer Perry Ogden... Læs mere
What makes a magazine into a design classic? How can timeless ideas be incorporated into an... Læs mere
Explores the concepts of authorship, artistic originality, skill, craftsmanship and the creative act. This title highlights the vital role that skills from craft and industrial production play in creating some of the most innovative and highly sought-after works of art.
A landmark publication that presents a world panorama of raw earth structures from ancient times to the present day.
In the 1920s and '30s Art Deco influenced everything from art and architecture, interiors and furnishings, automobiles and boats, to the small... Læs mere