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.
This volume traces the development of Russian art from 1863 to 1922. It discusses the major movements and artists involved.
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Part of the "Photofile" series, this book features some of the best works of the worlds greatest photographers.
This new and completely redesigned edition surveys the myriad holy men, mystics and ascetics of India in astonishing photographs and an informed and trenchant commentary.
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.
Casts new light on 75 masterpieces of modern art, revealing details that even those familiar with the works may previously have missed.
A comprehensive visual survey of comic-art styles and themes throughout Japan and Asia
A compact, introductory guide to modern art that explains styles, schools, and movements from Impressionism to the present day