West - Art & Architecture 1

The United States is over eighty percent urbanized, yet over half of the population still lives in suburban settings, characterized by low-density, automobile-dependent development with separated la……続きを見る

A flooding river is very hard to stop. Many residents of the United States have discovered this the hard way. Right now, over five million Americans hold flood insurance policies from the National F……続きを見る

Enter the hidden world of Nihonga art in this one-of-a-kind memoir blending West and East. Hidden deep in the heart of Tokyo, a small shop sells something hardly known to the outside world. A covete……続きを見る

CHIEF EDITOR'S MESSAGE It is with immense pride that I present this Special Consolidated Edition of the West Bengal Book of Records, which documents and honors all officially recognized Record Holde……続きを見る

“This book is one that all residents of Nashvilleーand visitors, tooーare going to want to have on their bookshelves.” ーDon H. Doyle, author of Nashville since the 1920s Since the turn of the eight……続きを見る

Descubra 100 conceptos clave y pautas interdisciplinarias imprescindibles para utilizar el color con éxito. Profusamente ilustrado y de fácil consulta, vincula explicaciones claras de cada tema y e……続きを見る

In the sweltering jungles of Panama, a dream of human triumph turned into a nightmare of greed and deceit. Ferdinand de Lesseps, the celebrated architect of the Suez Canal, promised France a gateway……続きを見る

In the harsh winter of 1779, as the leader of a flotilla of settlers, John Donelson loaded his family and thirty slaves into a forty-foot flatboat at the present site of Kingsport, Tennessee. Their ……続きを見る

Stylish retro travel posters bring to mind summer holidays, happiness and fun. Perennially popular as wall art, their strong designs and clean, flat colours are perfect for hobby artists to emulate.……続きを見る

Simon Fraser University went from an idea in 1963 to opening its doors in 1965, a feat that led it to be dubbed “the instant university.” This multi-authored history chronicles the excitement of tha……続きを見る

How did painters and their public speak about art in Rembrandt’s age? This book about the writings of the painter-poet Samuel van Hoogstraten, one of Rembrandt’s pupils, examines a wide variety of t……続きを見る

Wunderschöne Aufnahmen realisiert mit den verschiedensten Filtern Umgang mit Filtern und zusätzliches Equipment Es gibt Polarisationsfilter, Verlaufsfilter, Graufilter, Farbfilter und Effektfilter……続きを見る

Explore the epic Star Wars saga through incredible cross-sections More than 100 magnificent artworks bring the vehicles of Star Wars to life. New cross-sections, amazing detail, and comprehensive te……続きを見る

Este manual é resultado do trabalho desenvolvido através de projetos de pesquisa e desenvolvimento em parceria com a ABIVIDRO, que começaram em 2009, após a minha participação como consultor em dive……続きを見る

Vivienne Westwood is one of the icons of our age. Fashion designer, activist, co-creator of punk, global brand and grandmother; a true legend. Her career successfully spanned five decades and her wo……続きを見る

Safety and Wearable Technology tackles the profound issue of workplace safety, as each day unacceptable numbers of workers lose their lives in accidents, with even more succumbing to work-related il……続きを見る

This post-wild landscape guide is an "optimistic call to action" to help gardeners create a harmonious environment by incoporating plant communities ( Chicago Tribune). Over time, with industrializa……続きを見る

Concrete is the most used man-made material in the world and is the fundamental physical medium for most of the world’s architecture and construction. The character of concrete is largely the produc……続きを見る

In "A Handbook to Agra and the Taj, Sikandra, Fatehpur-Sikri and the Neighbourhood," E. B. Havell presents a meticulously researched guide that intertwines rich historical narratives with practical ……続きを見る

In "The Seven Periods of English Architecture Defined and Illustrated," Edmund Sharpe meticulously delineates the evolution of English architecture from the Anglo-Saxon era to the Victorian age. Com……続きを見る

"Design & Comunicação: Aproximações da Sociedade Contemporânea" apresenta uma análise crítica sobre o papel do design e da comunicação em um cenário global marcado pela digitalização e pelas rápidas……続きを見る

Wie außergewöhnliche und ästhetische Naturfotos gelingen – Inspiration und kreative Prozesse entdecken Wie außergewöhnliche und ästhetische Naturfotos gelingen Inspiration in der Natur finden, Moti……続きを見る

Elisabeth explains the place of St Hilda's church in the history of Christianity in our region in a way that really helps us imagine the very different lives that people who were otherwise like us l……続きを見る

This version of Universal Principles of Color presents 100 core concepts and guidelines that are critical to the successful use of color. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, this comprehensive,……続きを見る

This study demonstrates the significance of using contemporary art in scholarly debates about cultural aspects of skin, in particular “whiteness” as a phenomenon that is both overly visible and invi……続きを見る

In einer Welt, die sich zunehmend digitalisiert, spielt die Blockchain-Technologie eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Transformation traditioneller Prozesse. "Blockchain und Tokenisierung: Leitfaden für di……続きを見る

The first definitive monograph of color photographs by American street photographer Vivian Maier. Photographer Vivian Maier’s allure endures even though many details of her life continue to remain a……続きを見る

In "How to Take Better Camera Photos", you'll discover practical techniques and expert tips to elevate your photography skills. Whether you're a beginner or an enthusiast, this book covers essential……続きを見る

Afro-Cuban Religions and the Arts: A Dog Has Four Legs**But Takes Only One Path argues for an understanding of Afro-Cuban religions and Vodou through the arts, be it through music, the visual arts, ……続きを見る

The Little Book of Living Small offers practical, everyday advice for managing a tight footprint. It features twelve case study homes in which style-savvy, small-space dwellers (from singles to fami……続きを見る