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Decorative arts

Hardcover. This publication is a survey of European hand tools, from various woodworking and other trades, dating from the 16th century to the 19th century. The tools that are illustrated and analysed were either made decoratively or received surface decoration, often incorporating ancient symbols, dates and owners initials. Num Pages: 256 pages, 160 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AFTB; TGXT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 301 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1150.
Publisher
Stobart Davies Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780854421176
ISBN
9780854421176
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.68

Paperback. Series: Classics in California Anthropology S. Num Pages: 91 pages, 37 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; AFKC; AFTB; JFSL9; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 8. Weight in Grams: 255.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
PA Hearst Museum of Anthropology United States
Number of pages
91
Condition
New
SKU
V9780936127057
ISBN
9780936127057
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.66

Hardcover. Tells the story of the magnificent royal inheritance of diamonds from the time of Queen Adelaide in the 1830s to the present day. Illustrated with archive material as well as photography of the jewels, this book includes stones of international importance as well as items of great historic significance. Num Pages: 324 pages, 348 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AFKG; AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 321 x 254 x 40. Weight in Grams: 2732.
Publisher
Royal Collection Trust
Number of pages
324
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905686384
ISBN
9781905686384
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 147.89
€ 126.68

Hardback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 2220.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Skira Italy
Edition
Arabic ed
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9788857204048
ISBN
9788857204048
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.07
€ 61.31

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 221 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AFT; AJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 182 x 21. Weight in Grams: 878.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Weatherhill
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781590306192
ISBN
9781590306192
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 29.38

Paperback. A visually stunning compilation of modern Indian design and architecture. Num Pages: 240 pages, 109 colour illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; AFT; AK; AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 364.
Publisher
Phaidon Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
Mini ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714839486
ISBN
9780714839486
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.05

hardcover. From the illustrious Mughal Empire during its greatest period of monument-building and artistic creativity to the time of British rule, the richness of India's architecture is overwhelming. The author's fine photographs reveals the skill, patience and pictorial imagination of the many thousands of craftsmen who have turned to floral motifs. Num Pages: 256 pages, 350 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; AFT; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 200. .
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500518397
ISBN
9780500518397
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 37.23

paperback. An illustrated examination of pottery and potters on four continents. It discusses and illustrates the work of modern masters of traditional ceramics from Bangladesh, Sweden, various parts of the United States, Turkey, and Japan. It is suitable for those interested in pottery and the study of folklore and folk art. Series: Material Culture. Num Pages: 152 pages, 60 b&w photos, 16 color photos. BIC Classification: AFP; AFTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
152
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253213563
ISBN
9780253213563
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.21

Hardcover. Num Pages: 136 pages, 120 illustrations, 100 in colour. BIC Classification: AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 230 x 17. Weight in Grams: 784.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
136
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Edition
1st British Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500973769
ISBN
9780500973769
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 32.65

Paperback. A colour compendium of tile art and production from around the world, ranging from ancient times onwards. Placing the tiles firmly in their historical and cultural context, it highlights the continuity and diversity of tiles, examining how tile art in one time and place has inspired and rejuvenated those in others. Num Pages: 304 pages, 330 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AFP; AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 272 x 222 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1366.
Publisher
British Museum Press
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714150994
ISBN
9780714150994
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.47

Paperback. Presents the different types of caravan and the great variety of art which was carved and painted upon them and their brothers-in-transport, the old narrowboats. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBK; AFTB; WGC; WGGN; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 248 x 10. Weight in Grams: 338.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752455020
ISBN
9780752455020
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.71

Paperback. This big book presents a wide range of cast metal bookend designs shown in over 500 color photos. Each is identified and there are histories of the manufacturers, book racks, catalogs and a useful identification and buyers' guide. Num Pages: 192 pages, 573 color photos. BIC Classification: AFT; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 281 x 12. Weight in Grams: 800.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764300400
ISBN
9780764300400
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 28.26

Paperback. An award-winning, beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells now available in Spanish. Here George Otto Simms, a world-renowned authority on the Book of Kells, reveals the mysteries hidden in this magnificent manuscript. Spanish language edition Illustrator(s): Rooney, David; O'Brien, Eoin. Translator(s): Losada, Cruz. Series: Exploring. Num Pages: 72 pages, 8 colour illustrations, 60 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 6. Weight in Grams: 147.
Publisher
O´Brien Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847173546
ISBN
9781847173546
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 11.27

Paperback. The Pictish School of Celtic art from pagan symbols to monumental sculptures, thoroughly covered and illustrated. Num Pages: 164 pages, colour and b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AFTB; AFTC; AK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 224 x 9. Weight in Grams: 462.
Publisher
Constable London
Number of pages
171
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780094769007
ISBN
9780094769007
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.79

Paperback. Series: Dover Pictorial Archive. Num Pages: 203 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; AFTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 261 x 20. Weight in Grams: 374.
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc. United States
Number of pages
203
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1971
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486227528
ISBN
9780486227528
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.37

Hardcover. BIC Classification: 1DBK; ACX; AFT; AK; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Acc Publishing Group Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851498550
ISBN
9781851498550
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 41.82

Hardback. This text introduces a group of young black artists who painted their way out of the despair awaiting them in 1950s Florida. Emerging in the late 1950s, the Highwaymen created idyllic, quickly realized images of the Florida dream and peddled some 100,000 of them from the trunks of their cars. Num Pages: 128 pages, 63 colour photographs, notes. BIC Classification: 1KBBFL; ACXD; AFC; AFTB; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 203 x 20. Weight in Grams: 835.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University Press of Florida United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813022819
ISBN
9780813022819
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 34.17

Paperback. "Engaged in fascinating and useful multidisciplinary research, Cranz is an avatar for body-friendly design.. Read [The Chair] and cheer."--Elizabeth Zimmer, Village Voice Num Pages: 288 pages, 90 illustrations. BIC Classification: AFT; AK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 206 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 362.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393319552
ISBN
9780393319552
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.59

Considering economic and political forces, flows of people and materials, and frames that define cultural and market situations as they play out in the artisan communities of these two countries, Wherry uncovers how authentic folk tradition is capitalized or created. Series: Themes in Global Social Change. Num Pages: 208 pages, 13, 6 black & white halftones, 5 black & white line drawings, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FMT; 1KLCR; AFT; JFFS; KND. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801887949
ISBN
9780801887949
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.43

paperback. Essays on the development of Boas' theories on primitive art and his legacy i Northwest Coast art studies offer a theoretical framework for this collectio of 14 articles written between 1889 and 1916 by the art historian and anthropologist. The articles, in which he disputes Eurocentric art theorie Editor(s): Jonaitis, Aldona. Num Pages: 380 pages, 242 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACBK; AFTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 159 x 26. Weight in Grams: 563.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
380
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780295973845
ISBN
9780295973845
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 38.57

Paperback. Documents a type of folk art in West Bengal, India, that combines traditional narrative scroll painting with singing and storytelling. This title depicts the life and work of modern day artists who have reinvigorated their folk art by depicting contemporary social issues. Num Pages: 120 pages, 118 colour photos. BIC Classification: 1FKA; AFTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 292 x 219 x 12. Weight in Grams: 668.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Museum of New Mexico Press United States
Edition
1ST
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9780890134894
ISBN
9780890134894
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 30.09

Hardback. For the last forty years Florentine Muetherich has worked as editor of the corpus of Carolingian illuminated manuscripts she has recently published the School of Reims and is currently preparing the Franco-Saxon schools. In addition to her work on these volumes, she has explored various aspects of Carolingian book illumination. Num Pages: 480 pages, 212 illus. BIC Classification: AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 246 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1594.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Pindar Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9781899828678
ISBN
9781899828678
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 306.54

Hardcover. Since in 2005 there was no furniture fair, the accompanying book to the exhibition had empty pages and was sent out to designers, architects, artists, journalists and friends. Each recipient was asked to lend his book for the 2006 exhibition. The result is a collection of private notes, sketches, photographs, collages, and objects. Editor(s): Rendel, Martin; Spitz, Rene. Num Pages: 96 pages, 87 illus. BIC Classification: AFT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 149 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Edition Axel Menges Germany
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9783936681093
ISBN
9783936681093
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Hardcover. Islamic geometric designs are admired worldwide for their beauty and intricacy, yet in truth they are seldom understood. In this volume, the author analyses and explains these complex designs in their historical and physical context. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFM; AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 322 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1960.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500516959
ISBN
9780500516959
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.24
€ 51.67

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