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This is the first book devoted exclusively to rings considered by theme rather than by date – though the author, a world expert, brings her rich historical and literary knowledge to the subject.She considers …Signets Rings associated with love, marriage and friendship Devotional, protectiv..

What exactly is neoexpressionism? the difference between applique and applique? the part of a city known as the acropolis? or the painting technique called gouache? In this authoritative and concise dictionary, more than 2,000 entries embrace the vast vocabulary of painting and sculpture, architectu..

Placing its emphasis on black cultural themes rather than on black racial identity, this volumes explore the visual representations of black culture during the 20th century. The African diaspora generated a wide array of artistic achievements over the century: from blues to rap, from the paintings o..

The third volume in the "House Now" series, this title showcases trends in domestic design as represented by extraordinary houses from around the world. Featuring projects from Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, this books presents a meditation on the meaning of domestic space as priv..

After "SuperDutch", "Swiss Made" and "All American", this is the latest in the series of country-specific volumes that examine the most interesting trends in contemporary architecture. This book provides an overview of British architects making an impact worldwide, among them David Adjaye, Kathryn F..

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The years between 1520 and 1630 in Italy are among the most crucial periods in the history of architecture, but it is a story that has never been fully told. Conventionally, the classic age of the High Renaissance ends with Michelangelo; Baroque begins with the generation of Borromini and Bernini; a..

The first and only book of its kind, Streetwear is the definitive street fashion bible – a guide to clothes created or inspired by urban living, by the key designers around the globe.Hundreds of streetwear designs and photographs provide an encyclopaedic overview of the world of streetwear, and the ..

Published to accompany the major exhibition at The Van Gogh Museum, this lavish volume is the first to trace Vincent Van Gogh's decade-long achievement as a draughtsman. It features about 110 of the artist's finest works in pen and ink, graphite, chalk, charcoal and watercolour, as well as a group o..

David Adjaye is one of Britain's leading contemporary architects. Known for his domestic projects, "Making Public Buildings" focuses for the first time on Adjaye's engagement with civic space and the built environment...

Full of classic photographs by Cartier-Bresson that have become icons of the medium, as well as rarely seen work from all periods of the photographer's life, this title includes a number of previously unpublished photographs as well as a selection of drawings, paintings and films stills...

Organized into units to reflect the courses of top design colleges, this book covers every aspect of fashion illustration, from finding the inspiration for fabulous designs to the techniques that will allow you to put your ideas across with irresistible effect.Long before they were let loose on ..