DAVID WISEMAN
An intimate look at this highly acclaimed and popular L.A.-based contemporary designer and artist, who marries old-world techniques with a modern...
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LISTRI. CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. 40TH ED.
Written by Paolucci, Antonio
The Wunderkammer, or "cabinet of curiosities," saw collectors gathering objects from many strands of artistic, scientific, and intellectual endeavor, in an ambitious attempt to encompass all of humankind's knowledge in a single room.
INSPIRING WALT DISNEY: THE ANIMATION OF FRENCH DECORATIVE ARTS AT THE WALLACE COLLECTION
Written by Jacobsen, Helen
Accompanying an exhibition at the Wallace Collection, Inspiring Walt Disney explores the influences of the art and architecture of France on Walt Disney and his studio artists, highlighting in particular the Disney classics of hand-drawn animation, Cinderella (1950) and Beauty and the Beast (1991). Pairing preparatory material from these films - including concept
OBJECTS OF DESIRE
Written by Hummer-Tuttle, Maria
A personal celebration of the hunt for, and the joy of living with, favorite collections and things What is it in our homes that we truly value and why? What would you take when you leave in fear of fire? Our home is an expression of ourselves in many ways, largely through the objects we accumulate.
101 DESIGN CLASSICS: WHY SOME IDEAS BECOME TRUE DESIGN ICONS AND OTHERS DON'T. 1920 - 2020
Written by Pfersdorf, Silke
- A beautifully curated and photographed selection of objects that represent the best and most interesting ideas in modern design- Insider knowledge for design lovers and interior design fans, addressing the question of why some designs become true classics and why others do not make it- The perfect gift for everyone who loves beautiful things and wants to know more about themWith expert analysis,
GLOBAL OBJECTS: TOWARD A CONNECTED ART HISTORY
Written by Cooke, Edward S
A bold reorientation of art history that bridges the divide between fine art and material culture through an examination of objects and their uses Art history is often viewed through cultural or national lenses that define some works as fine art while relegating others to the category of craft.
CULTURAL TREASURES OF THE WORLD
Written by DK
Take a guided tour through history and discover the most precious, iconic, and celebrated objects ever created. Revered, admired, and protected - every country and culture has certain artifacts that are prized above all others. Cultural Treasures of the World brings together more than 200 of these objects, exploring the fascinating and unique stories behind each of them.
ART OF ANTHROPOLOGIE
Written by Anthropologie
Creative minds and makers will embrace this detailed journey into the renowned brand's extraordinary creations for store displays, windows and interiors.
BARANGER MOTION DISPLAYS: R.F. COLLECTION
A stupendously produced introduction to the "Motion Display" machines of midcentury America
HOURS OF MARIE DE MEDICI: A FACSIMILE (REVISED)
Written by de Medici, Marie
A stunning facsimile copy of an illuminated manuscript owned by the French queen Marie de Medici. At the turn of the fifteenth century, private devotionals became a specialty of the renowned Ghent-Bruges illuminators.
FAÇADES OF PARIS: WINDOWS, DOORS, AND BALCONIES
Lively watercolors and ink drawings of refined facades draw a compelling portrait of Paris, where each building is accompanied by its delightful ornamental details. This elegant book invites readers to lift up their eyes while strolling throughout Paris's streets and boulevards to pause, discover, and appreciate the facades of its buildings and the delicate artworks that are their windo
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