The second-largest country in the world fascinates the eye with its vast forests, lakes and mountains. In the classic panorama format, Axel Mosler has captured not only the limitless landscapes and nature`s display of the changing seasons, but also the major cities of Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal and the small settlements inland and along the coast.
ISBN: 978-3-89823-345-3
Издательство:
Editionpanorama
Дата выхода: июль 2011
The focus of this monograph on Spanish-born Felix Candela is on modern Mexican architecture and its international influence. Conducting daring structural experiments with materials such as reinforced concrete and experimenting with shell vaulting to find new methods to save costs and material in building, Candela not only succeeded in putting his engineering knowledge into high quality constructions but also into high quality architecture. Geometry marks his impressive sculptural work, not only in the industrial buildings but also in churches, restaurants, university buildings, and sport facilities. With this book, readers are invited to discover how construction problems result in poetic and bizarre forms, and how advances in...
ISBN: 978-3-8228-3725-2
Издательство:
TASCHEN
Дата выхода: январь 2000
The complete oeuvre of the dark genius who revolutionized European painting - and remains as controversial 400 years after his death. Caravaggio, or more accurately Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, was a legend even in his own lifetime. Celebrated by some for his naturalism and his revolutionary pictorial inventions, he was considered by others to have destroyed painting. Few other artists have provoked such controversy and so many contradictory interpretations right up to modern times. Just in time for the Caravaggio year 2010, this work offers a comprehensive reassessment of Caravaggio`s entire oeuvre, with a catalogue raisonne of his works. Five introductory chapters analyse his artistic career from his training in Lombard Milan...
ISBN: 978-3-8365-0183-5
Издательство:
TASCHEN
Дата выхода: январь 2010
For much of the world, the 1950s were a drab decade of rebuilding after the devastation of World War II, as documented by the era`s black-and-white photographs and newsreels. In stark contrast, the United States economy was booming, and colorful tract housing developments were flourishing across the country. In suburbs such as Levittown, New York, and Lakewood, California, every pastel stucco house had a new color TV flickering in the living room. And as cars became a key part of this new lifestyle, they were saturated with color too. The war sparked a technology boom in the U.S., giving automakers as well as a growing band of auto enthusiasts mechanical advancements and an unprecedented range of colors to apply to their cars, hough...
ISBN: 978-3-8365-1427-9
Издательство:
TASCHEN
Дата выхода: январь 2010
The "Case Study House" program was an exceptional, innovative event in the history of American architecture and remains to this day unique. The program, which concentrated on the Los Angeles area and oversaw the design of 36 prototype homes, sought to make available plans for modern residences that could be easily and cheaply constructed during the postwar building boom. Highly experimental, the program generated houses that were designed to redefine the modern home, and thus had a pronounced influence on architecture American and international both during the program`s existence and even to this day. This compact guide includes all projects featured in our XL version, with over 150 photos and plans and a map of where all houses are (or...
ISBN: 978-3-8365-1301-2
Издательство:
TASCHEN
Дата выхода: январь 2010
The Case Study House program was an exceptional, innovative event in the history of American architecture and remains to this day unique. The program, which concentrated on the Los Angeles area and oversaw the design of 36 prototype homes, sought to make available plans for modern residences that could be easily and cheaply constructed during the postwar building boom. The program`s chief motivating force was Arts & Architecture editor John Entenza, a champion of modernism who had all the right connections to attract some of architecture`s greatest talents, such as Richard Neutra, Charles and Ray Eames, and Eero Saarinen. Highly experimental, the program generated houses that were designed to re-define the modern home, and thus had a...
ISBN: 978-3-8365-1021-9
Издательство:
TASCHEN
Дата выхода: январь 2000
Large-format hardcover edition at a new low price. No doubt one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, Marc Chagall created a unique world full of pathos, poetry, humor, and enchantment, drawing on vivid memories of his Jewish upbringing in Russia. His original style and his connection to the past endured throughout his seven-decade career, despite the great movements and schools of 20th century art which he saw developing around him. All aspects of Chagall`s work are covered here, from paintings to stained glass, tapestries, ceramics, and more. Издание на английском языке. Формат: 24,5 см x 30,5 см.
ISBN: 978-3-8228-3128-1
Издательство:
TASCHEN
Дата выхода: январь 2000
Karl Lang took his time to explore this huge country in several journeys that took him into its most remote regions. In addition to traditional country life, this photo book also depicts the bustling rhythm of China`s metropolitan areas. Portraits of the inhabitants of the respective regions complement the impressive panorama images.
ISBN: 978-3-89823-243-2
Издательство:
Editionpanorama
Дата выхода: июль 2011
During his many trips through China, Karl Lang has created an unusual insight into this enormous empire of the Orient. In addition to the traditional rural life and the pulsating metropolises such as Beijing and Shanghai, the perfectly-composed panorama photographs also show the beauty of the landscape of this country so foreign to us.
ISBN: 978-3-89823-337-8
Издательство:
Editionpanorama
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Календарь на деревянной дощечке. 50 сердечек и 50 кружочков для записи дат. Чтобы не забыть важные даты, дни рождения и события, нужно, чтобы все было в одном месте. Отмечайте на деревянных дощечках даты и прикрепляйте в нужный месяц. Такой календарь станет не только украшением любого интерьера, но и вашим персональным помощником, чтобы ничего не упустить. В наборе вы найдете: деревянную дощечку,...
ISBN: 9785041114626
Издательство:
Эксмо
Дата выхода: август 2020
Кофе — это не просто напиток, это самый настоящий утренний ритуал для одних и прекрасное вечернее времяпровождение для других. Теперь не нужно никуда бежать — кофейная атмосфера всегда будет рядом! Практичный и прекрасно иллюстрированный календарь призван украсить интерьер вашего дома или рабочее место. Сетка календаря составлена с учетом потребностей делового человека: в ней отмечены...
ISBN: 978-5-04-102841-1
Издательство:
Эксмо
Дата выхода: август 2019
Scale: 1:17,500 ( inches to 1 mile). A London map to cover all eventualities. It is clear and easy to read but with a lot of detail. It has a large area of coverage but is presented in a handy compact format. MAIN FEATURES This attractive map has an extensive area of coverage and displays a wealth of detail all for only £ a copy. It is fully indexed and has the London underground map conveniently located on the back cover. INCLUDES • Fully classified roads. • Colour-coded buildings. • Postal districts and boundaries clearly depicted. • Full indexes to street names, place names and places of interest. WHO THE MAP IS OF INTEREST TO This is a general purpose map, ideal for tourists and residents. AREA OF COVERAGE Extends from...
ISBN: 978-0-00-727439-0
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: август 2011