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History of art / art & design styles

Hardcover. Erika Szivos places the fine arts and their practitioners in the political, cultural, and social context of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. She investigates the influence of European patterns on the public role of the arts and the changing status of the artist in fin-de-siecle Hungary.

Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVH; 3JH; 3JJC; ACV; ACX; HBTB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 149 x 224 x 25. Weight in Grams: 550.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
East European Monographs United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780880336703
ISBN
9780880336703
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 76.40

Hardcover. Provides an overview of the development of a national identity in Romanian art, architecture, and design at the end of the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth centuries. This work draws on materials, which highlight the international significance of Romanian artists. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DVWR; ACV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 29. Weight in Grams: 998.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
East European Monographs United States
Edition
First Edition (US) First Printing
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780880335829
ISBN
9780880335829
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.08

Hardcover. The Temple of Athena at Sounion is one of the more unusual examples of Greek architecture. It was constructed with colonnades on only two-but adjacent-sides, and in the Ionic order characteristic of the Aegean Islands even though it was built in Attica. Num Pages: 400 pages, 380 col and b/w figs. BIC Classification: ACG; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 292 x 241. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Publisher
American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Condition
New
SKU
V9780876619674
ISBN
9780876619674
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 93.69

Paperback. iGiuseppe VasiOs Rome Lasting Impressions from the Age of the Grand Touri breaks new ground in understanding a significant Italian artist and of RomeOs urban and social fabric in the eighteenth century. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JF; ACQ; AFH; AGB; AGP; AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 286 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1034.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Arts
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780871142979
ISBN
9780871142979
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 78.29

Hardcover. Going beyond a record of his life and art, renowned Chamoun delves into what drives an artist to create. A lavish production featuring 322 colour illustrations of the work of this remarkable artist and teacher. Num Pages: 320 pages, 322 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 248 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2212.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Saqi Books
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780863567919
ISBN
9780863567919
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.02

Paperback. The Iranian artist Parastou Forouhar expresses her reaction to the perplexing situations in her homeland through a wide variety of techniques, from photography to digital drawings and multi-media installations. Editor(s): Issa, Rose. Num Pages: 128 pages, colour. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 201 x 11. Weight in Grams: 574.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Saqi Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780863564482
ISBN
9780863564482
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.42

Hardcover. The story of five rare Buddhist sculptures and their extraordinary histories are the subject of this book. The author became fascinated by them when working as the curator of Asian collections at Liverpool Museum (1996-2003) and selected them for display in the Buddhism section of the World Cultures gallery, which opened in 2005. Series: Museums and Collections. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AFKB; AGR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 530.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857452382
ISBN
9780857452382
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 155.55

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847839070
ISBN
9780847839070
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 40.88

Hardcover. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AGN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 264 x 254 x 18. Weight in Grams: 890.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Beaufort Books
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9780825306358
ISBN
9780825306358
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 29.85

James S. Patty analyzes Rosa's influence on French writers, chiefly those of the 19th century, such as Stendhal, Honore de Balzac, Victor Hugo, George Sand, and Gautier. With quotations from French fiction, poetry, drama, art criticism, art history, literary history, and reference works,it forms an account of the reception of Rosa's life and work. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADF; ACQB; AGB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 522.
Publication date
2004
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813123301
ISBN
9780813123301
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.68

Hardback. "Tom Crane's glorious photographs and Roger Moss's enthusiastic descriptions will get anyone with the slightest interest in history, architecture, or the decorative arts on the way to spending a week in the City of Brotherly Love to visit these handsome houses."-Maine Antique Digest Num Pages: 256 pages, 160 color illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AC; AMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 299 x 222 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1361.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812234381
ISBN
9780812234381
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 88.19
€ 78.97

Art collecting in America's Gilded Age was fraught with uncertainty and dubious business practices. In no other partnership is this more evident than that of Henry Walters, and Bernard Berenson, the era's preeminent connoisseur of Italian Renaissance painting. This title tells the story of this close yet contentious relationship. Num Pages: 248 pages, 32, 18 black & white halftones, 14 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACB; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 166 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500.
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801895128
ISBN
9780801895128
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.01

Lowenstam identifies a variety of images and interpretations-some regarded Achilles as a hero, others believed him to be a cruel bully-that reflect and directly respond to the ancient heroic tradition from which the Iliad and Odyssey evolved. Num Pages: 248 pages, 93, 92 black & white halftones, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; ACG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 187 x 22. Weight in Grams: 640.
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801887758
ISBN
9780801887758
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.50

Num Pages: 223 pages, 477 color images. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFKB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 283 x 217 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1434. 84 International Artists. 223 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFKB. Dimension: 283 x 217 x 25. Weight: 1440.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
223
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764341038
ISBN
9780764341038
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.57
€ 39.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, 355 color photos. BIC Classification: ACB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 734.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764337376
ISBN
9780764337376
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 25.21

Gain insight to the current world of Botanical Art and see the work of 65 top artists from throughout America. Gorgeous flowers, leaves, plants, roots, and vegetables have been beautifully drawn and painted and are displayed here. See 220 colorful images Num Pages: 176 pages, 220 color illustrations. BIC Classification: ACB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 228 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1228. 176 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACB. Dimension: 289 x 228 x 22. Weight: 1212.
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764329050
ISBN
9780764329050
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 32.30

Num Pages: 256 pages, 120 color photos. BIC Classification: ACXD3; WCN; WCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 283 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1574. The Art of Displaying Yesterday Today. 256 pages, 120 colour photographs. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACXD3; WCN; WCV. Dimension: 220 x 283 x 29. Weight: 1592.
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764326776
ISBN
9780764326776
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 32.18

Paperback. Authentic Indian-made items of both old and new vintage are showcased. Nearly 800 color photos present clothing and accessories, basketry, pottery, musical instruments, toys and games, textiles, and beadwork. Includes detailed descriptions, current pricing, bead glossary. An essential and comprehensive reference for every collector's bookshelf. Num Pages: 192 pages, 775 color & 7 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KB; ACBK; WF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 948. 192 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KB; ACBK; WF. Dimension: 277 x 215 x 15. Weight: 942.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764323911
ISBN
9780764323911
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 25.12

Imari, Satsuma, Banko and Sumida wares, the best known of the old Japanese export ceramics, are shown here in 600 photos of variations by skilled decorators. Makers' and decorators' marks, unusual shapes, design variations, and hard-to-find examples appear with identifying captions and concise text. Num Pages: 204 pages, 600 colour photos. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; ACBP; WCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 225 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1446. 204 pages, 600col.ill. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FPJ; ACBP; WCN. Dimension: 287 x 225 x 24. Weight: 1404.
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764309908
ISBN
9780764309908
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 39.25

Paperback. More than 300 historic fabric samples from the mid-1920s and 1930s provide a visual textbook of design ideas prevalent during the Art Deco era. These were the everyday fabrics used for housedresses and curtains that is an invaluable reference for costume historians and a treasure trove of inspiration for designers. Num Pages: 112 pages, 317 color photos. BIC Classification: ACVY; ACXD3; WFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 279 x 10. Weight in Grams: 576. 112 pages, 317col.ill. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACVY; ACXD3; WFB. Dimension: 217 x 279 x 10. Weight: 576.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764306501
ISBN
9780764306501
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.06

Hardcover. Editor(s): Marcus, Leonard S. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations (some col.), photographs. BIC Classification: AC; DSB. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 240 x 175 x 28. Weight in Grams: 859.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Candlewick Press,U.S. United States
Edition
Candlewick ed.
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780763635060
ISBN
9780763635060
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.77

William Holman Hunt was self-styled leader of the Pre-Raphaelites and a major figure of nineteenth century art. This book is a fundamental reassessment of his work, the first critical text to reproduce his pictures in colour and to set him on an international stage. Num Pages: 288 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, 24 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACVM; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 180 x 24. Weight in Grams: 934.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719072888
ISBN
9780719072888
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.89

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
James Clarke & Co Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
152
Condition
New
SKU
V9780718830595
ISBN
9780718830595
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.43

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
James Clarke & Co Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780718829421
ISBN
9780718829421
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.13

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