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ARMS & ARMOUR OF INDIA, NEPAL & SRI LANKA: TYPES, DECORATION AND SYMBOLISM
Written by Reddy, Ravinder
- An introduction and overview to the arms and armor of the Indian region- The book is designed for easy use with pull out details from objects and timelines, maps and explanations of design detailsArms & Armour Of India, Nepal & Sri Lanka is a very visually-driven and broad-based introduction to the unique world of arms and armor of the Indian region, encompassing India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri
CRAFTS: TODAY'S ANTHOLOGY FOR TOMORROW'S CRAFTS
Written by Braunstein-Kriegel, Chloe
- An exceptional anthology, which proposes a panorama of the evolution of crafts from 1945 to the present day- Brings together a selection of over 70 texts from five continents.This exceptional anthology, which proposes a panorama of the evolution of crafts from 1945 to the present day, brings together a selection of over 70 texts from five continents.
NETSUKE IN COMPARISON: MOTIFS AND THEIR VARIATIONS
Written by Arnoldsche
- In-depth study of the various motifs of netsuke and their variants - 100 masterpieces from a Swiss private collection - Comparative images locate the pieces within the genre Netsuke - classic belt decorations for men - are rooted in a historical, mythological and artistic tradition in Japanese culture.
FARNESE CUP
Written by Spina, Luigi
- The Farnese Cup: the largest cameo hardstone cup to have survived from the ancient world - A treasured piece that traveled over centuries - A meticulously prepared publication illustrating the Farnese Cup in varying perspectives A tour de force of a carver's skill and craftsmanship, the Farnese Cup is the largest cameo hardstone cup to have survived from the ancient world.
ASSEMBLY OF THE EXALTED: THE TIBETAN SHRINE ROOM FROM THE ALICE S. KANDELL COLLECTION
Written by Lopez, Donald S
- Masterpieces of Tibetan Buddhist art are presented as the constituents of a shrine- Sculptures, paintings, musical instruments, and ritual objects (13th-20th century) from the Kandell CollectionAssembly of the Exalted presents some 50 pieces from the remarkable collection of Alice S. Kandell.
RISE OF EVERYDAY DESIGN: THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT IN BRITAIN AND AMERICA
Written by Long, Christopher
A fresh look at the Arts and Crafts Movement, charting its origins in reformist ideals, its engagement with commercial culture, and its ultimate place in everyday households
CRÃFT: AN INQUIRY INTO THE ORIGINS AND TRUE MEANING OF TRADITIONAL CRAFTS
Written by Langlands, Alexander
Faced with an endless supply of mass-manufactured products, we find ourselves nostalgic for goods bearing the mark of authenticity--hand-made tools, local brews, and other objects produced by human hands.
WORLD OF THE FATIMIDS
Between the tenth and twelfth centuries CE, the Fatimid Caliphate ruled part of present-day Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Sicily, and Syria. Tracing their descent from the Prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatima, the Fatimids reinvigorated Islamic art, producing splendid pottery, metalwork, rock crystal, wood, textile, and calligraphic creations.
OCEANIA
250 years after Cook's voyage to the South Pacific, the dazzling and diverse art of Oceania, from the historic to the contemporary
MATISSE AND DECORATION
Written by Klein, John
A brand new look at the extremely beautiful, if underappreciated, later works of one of the most inventive artists of the 20th century
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