Скачать книгу (размер 1 258 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 248) Аннотация: Explore the broad range of beautiful, high-quality porcelain figurines manufactured by the Bing & Grondahl Porcelain Manufactory, of Copenhagen, Denmark, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. More than 700 animal and human figurines are shown, along with date marks, shop signs, plates, dishes, bowls, and vases. Approximately 1,000 Bing & Grondahl figurines have been identified and described.…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 585 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 312) Аннотация: This is the first book exclusively about L. C. Tiffany's glass mosaic masterpieces, created from 1880 to 1931 at the Tiffany Studios in New York City for clients across the continent. Fascinating and well-researched text combines with over 700 color photographs to showcase Tiffany's magnificent art. Many of the images are published here for the first time, highlighting over 70 luminous…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Meet the book that defined fashion for generations of Americans in the twentieth century-the Sears Catalog. European couture designs were beautiful in fashion magazines but the average person with an average income shopped for clothing in department stores. The Sears Catalog brought household goods and fashionable clothing to everyone, whether they had access to a department store or not.…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Here is an exciting new installment in a series from Schiffer Publishing illustrating fashion trends in America. These books are a fantastic resource for costume designers looking for new ideas to recreate an era, for collectors who want to broaden their search for vintage clothing, and for fashion designers looking to revive retro styles. From hats to handbags, and dresses to dungarees, this…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: «Part of a comprehensive series by Schiffer Publishing on fashions from the Sears catalogs, this latest time capsule travels back to the late 1930s. More than 350 photos reveal what the everyday trends and styles for the modern man, woman, and child were. Pleats, embroidery, shirring, and fur were among some of the big fashion «must-haves.» The cut of the clothes, especially for women, were…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: This book is an unprecedented view of the Western Front in World War I from the perspective of German amateur photographers. While fighting in the trenches tens of thousands of German soldiers had their cameras with them in their field packs and took shots of the surrounding reality of war. Largely forgotten since the 1920s, German amateur photographs show the trench war at the Western Front as…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Everyday clothes of the everyday American consumer of the early 1980s are shown here. Hundreds of pictures portray clothing from the early days of the Preppie era. Dress-for-success argyles, puffy sleeved sweaters, jacket dresses, and corduroy suits helped build corporate culture. Explore the suggestive lingerie, slinky sleeveless dresses, and tight jeans women wore on the town, while their men…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 023 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 398) Аннотация: In this second installment in the Warfighters series, author/photographers Rich Llinares and Chuck Lloyd provide an in-depth look at the United States Marine Corps aviation organization and its specialized training unit the Marine Weapons and Tactics Squa
Скачать книгу (размер 2 508 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 493) Аннотация: A beautiful and comprehensive study of fine, international bronze statuary of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Over 1100 illustrations, 200 in color, and carefully researched text with relevant marks, inscriptions, artist signatures, dates, and foundry stamps. Over 450 artists are represented.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: This is the first volume of the definitive reference series dealing with commercial bronze sculptures in the period 1800 to 1930. This period spans the rise and decline of commercial industrial foundries in Europe, especially in France, and a wide array of international sculptors. Together, they produced millions of fine statuettes for the general public. Volume 1 includes 799 photographs of…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: This is the third volume of the definitive reference series dealing with commercial bronze sculptures in the period 1800 to 1930. This period spans the rise and decline of commercial industrial foundries in Europe, especially in France, and a wide array of international sculptors. Together, they produced millions of fine statuettes for the general public. Volume 3 includes 1315 photographs of…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: This is the fourth volume of the definitive reference series dealing with commercial bronze sculptures in the period 1800 to 1930. This period spans the rise and decline of commercial industrial foundries in Europe, especially in France, and a wide array of international sculptors. Together, they produced millions of fine statuettes for the general public. With this reference series, collectors…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: With 470 eye-catching color photos and informative text, readers are taken on a cross-country tour of towers, turrets, cupolas, and belvederes found on homes, churches, and barns dating from the nineteenth through the early twenty-first century. Towers are often landmarks for cities. A tower or turret is particularly eye-catching on a house or business and turns them into a recognizable…
Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: From a wonderful circular patio centered around a firepit, to a demonstration walkway that illustrates how to lay basketweave, running brick, and herringbone patterns, this book is the perfect resource for anyone who wants to undertake a great home improvement project. Learn how to lay the groundwork, study details for edging and popular paver designs, and finish up like a pro. A special chapter…
Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Look out! Here come sixty sultry femmes fatales captured at their most alluring by world famous photographer Bunny Yeager. Each image was hand-picked by Yeager herself from her vast photo archives of seductive, flirtatious, beautiful women. These images are sure to hold every reader's attention and heighten an appreciation for the artistry portrayed on every page. Photo locations range from the…
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Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: A wide range of treatments for every aspect of kitchen design is explored. The 427 professional color photos display many kitchen styles designed by specialists in this dynamic field. Architectural elements, such as ceiling treatments, columns, and windows are revealed; along with elements of the work space, such as sinks, ranges, and island configurations; detail elements include cabinets, back…
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: Filled with numerous ideas and designs for perfect wood carved snowmen, this book is a fun and easy way to learn decorative woodcarving while perfecting your creative skills. Easy-to-follow instructions and stress-free tips will build your confidence and lead to results to be proud of.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Treasure is brought back to life in this fantastic volume of decorative ironwork and sculpture. Fantastic photography explores the work of artisans of the burgeoning Moderne Art movement in Paris. Selected from folio volumes published in the mid-1920s to inspire fellow artists on the cutting edge, the more than 500 exciting pieces shared in this compendium have proven themselves timeless in their…
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