In the mid-Georgian era, between 1750 and 1785, a delightful form of domestic Neo-Classicism arose that came to be named after the outstanding architect of the period, Robert Adam. This fascinating book takes the reader through typical houses of the time, in England and America, showing the way in which they were designed, decorated and furnished. It is packed with visual details and stunning colour images conjuring up a period, and a style, that ...

Art Deco is the eclectic, international style popular in the 1920s and 1930s, affecting the decorative arts, fine arts, and fashion and best known as a style of the applied arts--furniture, ceramics, etc. This book specifically examines Art Deco painting and defines it as a genre. Illustrated in color throughout, it provides an authoritative and spectacular survey of this rich subject. ...

Sarah Symmons's fascinating account places Goya within the context of his Spanish heritage, traces the immense influence of his work throughout Europe and considers the continued relevance of his art in the twentieth century. Drawings, oil and fresco paintings, tapestry designs and prints convey the full range of Goya's work. Symmons draws on the most recent scholarship and on rediscovered works to create a comprehensive portrait of this complex ...

Celebrations of city streets; tranquil vistas of the countryside and seashore; enchanting images of the leisured classes in domestic interiors or at fashionable Parisian cafes -- the work of the Impressionists gives pleasure to art lovers everywhere. But while Impressionism today may appear 'natural' and effortless, contemporaries were shocked by the loose handling of paint and the practice of painting out-of doors. In defiance of the ...

Alfred Sisley (1839 -- 99) was one of the greatest landscape painters of the nineteenth century and a leading figure in the Impressionist movement. His celebrated snow scenes of the Paris suburbs, his views of the flooded Seine at Pont-Marly and the colourful regattas on the Thames achieve a superb tonal balance and poetry of mood, while also giving a lively depiction of their subjects.<P>Richard Shone brings a fresh eye and an intimate ...

The work of Canadian artist Jeff Wall has established photography at the forefront of contemporary art. He deploys state-of-the-art film and computer technology while invoking the composition, scale and subject matter of painters such as Velazquez, Goya and Manet. His giant transparencies are mounted on light boxes, combining the seductive glow of the cinema screen with the physical presence of minimalist sculpture. Wall's carefully composed ...

American artist Ed Ruscha began making prints and drawings consisting of one word or phrase in the late 1950s and has continued to explore the language-based imagery that has become a hallmark of his work. Pictured here are 500 of his "word" drawings which transcend their apparent randomness to become visual icons of universal emotions and places known and imagined. Full color. ...

This evocative and nostalgic book, now available for the first time as a paperback, celebrates the golden age of sea travel. Once the world's largest and fastest ocean liner, today the Queen Mary represents a peak of perfection in the art of shipbuilding. With her sleek, sophisticated lines, Art Deco interiors and exquisite detailing, she encapsulates the spirit of an era characterized by elegance and style. On her maiden voyage from Southampton ...

- Award-winning architectural series for students and professionals
- Each volume focuses on a single celebrated building
- Series covers a wide range of periods and building types from houses to public buildings and from the majesty of St Paul's Cathedral to the intimacy of contemporary homes in California
- Each building has been selected for its exceptional character, innovative design or technical virtuosity
- Each volume ...

In the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, a room preserves the definitive work of Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. This book is organized into thematic chapters, which each examine room 606, reconstruct the original building, and trace the connections between Jacobsen's masterpiece and his other works.
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