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Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: Kew Palace, which stands in the world-famous Royal Botonic Gardens in south-west London, is Britain's smallest royal palace and the third building to bear that name. Built in 1631 as a merchant's house, it later became the home of George III. Queen Charlotte and their large family, and a private place of recuperation for the so-called 'mad' king during his illness. Around the palace, the…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: In the late 1950s, throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s, such artists as Margaret Keane, Gig and Maio created a new kind of mass-produced art known as ‘big eye’. Now big-eye art has undergone a major revival, but with a twist: the wide-eyed, endearing waifs of the earlier movement have transformed into fairies, mermaids, demons and myriad otherworldly beings, including the famous ‘Blythe’…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: This is the 3, entirely new edition of the phenomenally successful annual guide to all the new production and concept cars unveiled during the twelve months prior to the book's publication.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 131 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 223) Аннотация: From Eltham and Greenwich to the east of the capital and the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Whitehall and Westminster in the centre to Hampton Court and Kew to the west, London's magnificent royal palaces, past and present, have always been places of beauty and power. Some remain working institutions and living homes; others have acquired new functions as show houses of history and art; all…

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: A prolific and progressive painter known for his dynamic representations of American life, George Wesley Bellows (1882- 1925) worked for a time as a semi-professional baseball player after leaving his native Columbus, Ohio, to study at the New York School of Art under Robert Henri. A leading member of the Ashcan school of artists (see opposite), Bellows was a master of realism, noted for his…

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: The simplicity of collage, together with its strong graphic presence, lent the medium a sense of revolutionary possibility when it was first adopted by avant-garde artists almost 100 years ago. During the twentieth century collage gradually became identified with such artistic practices as Cubism, Dada and Surrealism, and today it has gained new momentum as an energetic art form with a strong…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: The sun-drenched Mediterranean island of Ibiza has been a magnet for creative and glamorous individuals since the 1960s. This beautifully produced book presents a stunning selection of interiors that have been created by this eclectic mix of inhabitants. With the colourful island as their common inspiration, the private homes and boutique hotels featured in Ibiza Style offer a rich variety of…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Following the tremendous success of Merrell’s New London Architecture, this book presents an entirely new selection of the most exciting building projects of the twenty-first century in London. The architectural renaissance of Britain’s capital continues in the new millennium with the design and construction of ever more striking and imaginative buildings of all types to serve the needs of the…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: A celebration of walled gardens worldwide, from the Far-East to North America, and from Britain and Europe to North Africa. Includes the work of such celebrated designers as Gertrude Jekyll, Vita Sackville-West, Terence Conran, Beatrix Farrand and Christopher Bradley-Hole. An invaluable resource for garden designers, horticultural students and all garden lovers.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Written by an author who has the privilege of writing for a variety of acclaimed directors including Mike Nichols, Taylor Hackford, Ted Demme and Philip Noyce as well as Oscar-winning producers including Kathleen Kennedy, Lawrence Bender, Quentin Tarantino and Gale Anne Hurd.

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Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: •The Car Design Yearbook remains the only annual reference available to all the latest trends in car design worldwide • Over 130 cars, clearly organized A–Z, from mass-market brands to high-performance models • Over 550 stunning photographs and original renderings show exterior and interior styling, engine layouts and significant details • Key performance and technical data provided for each car,…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: The new office building designed by Foster and Partners for client Swiss Re at 30 St Mary Axe in London is already a well-established icon on the City skyline. Intelligently conceived, innovative in design and construction, and environmentally progressive, there can be few offices worldwide that have earned such affection from the public. This major new book tells the fascinating story of the…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: This collection of interiors provides a rich resource for anyone contemplating the restoration — or simply the revitalizing — of a rural home. From a converted Provencal barn to a classic eighteenth-century English country house, and from a Scottish castle to a simple summer retreat in a Spanish fishing village, these interiors offer the jaded city dweller or confirmed countryside lover a wealth…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: 100 Inspirational Interiors. Stunningly illustrated with over 800 photographs by world-renowned interiors photographer Andreas von Einsiedel.

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Photographer Traer Scott's endearing portraits of dogs living in American shelters are irresistible and heart-rending — and make a passionate appeal to dog lovers everywhere. The portraits reveal the strikingly intense emotion, dignity and, sometimes, humour and whimsy that Scott saw in each face despite the dog's circumstances. By documenting the undeniable expressions of emotion in the dogs…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Profusely illustrated with photographs, computer renderings and architectural drawings, Performing Architecture explores fifty of today's finest performance spaces, as well as recently refurbished, restored and transformed buildings. A brief introduction traces the post-war development of theatre and concert hall design, and sets out the circumstances today that have led to such a rich provision…

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: The Tower of London is one of the most famous historic monuments in the world, conjuring up images of towering battlements, arms and armour, ravens, the Crown Jewels, Yeoman Warders and Norman architecture. Beautifully illustrated with paintings, new photography and new reconstructions at key points in history, this official illustrated history tells the Tower's story.