Decorative Arts
MODERN GUIDE TO ANTIQUE JEWELLERY
Written by Bernstein, Beth
- The ultimate tour guide to antique jewelry, from the 1700s to the early 20th century- A fun, lively and chic reference book, beautifully illustrated throughout- Guidance on what to buy and how to value pieces from past eras- Insider knowledge and trade secrets from top dealers and shop owners- Features a where-to-shop directory of the best high-end shops, outdoor markets and trade fairs worldwid
RING REDUX: THE SUSAN GRANT LEWIN COLLECTION
Written by Ilse-Neuman, Ursula
- Colorful presentation of 150more than a hundred rings from the Susan Grant Lewin Collection- A who's who of contemporary art jewelry- Selected artists include: Claire Falkenstein and Arline Fisch (USA); Wendy Ramshaw (UK); Bruno Martinazzi, Giampaolo Babetto, and Annamaria Zanella (Italy); Friedrich Becker, Karl Fritsch, and Daniel Kruger (Germany); and David Bielander (Switzerland)- "Artists' V
ART OF WALLPAPER: MORRIS & CO. IN CONTEXT
Written by Schoeser, Mary
- Collects the majority of William Morris's wallpaper designs in one volume- Accompanies an exhibition at Edinburgh's Dovecot Studios- Beautifully designed, lavishly illustrated, with text by leading authority Mary Schoeser- Short video for the title hereThis extensively illustrated volume focuses on William Morris (1834-1896), placing his wallpaper designs within the context of the radical change
ROWAN LECOMPTE: MASTER OF STAINED GLASS
Written by Swanson, Peter
- First book devoted to world-renowned stained-glass artist Rowan LeCompte, best known for his work in Washington National Cathedral- Stunning and richly illustrated, with over 150 windows in over 50 churches and buildings throughout the US, LeCompte was one of the world's most sought-after masters of stained glassRowan LeCompte (1925-2014) was a world-renowned stained-glass artist best known for
BERLINER SCHLACHTENKUPFER / BERLIN BATTLE ENGRAVINGS: 34 DRUCKPLATTEN DER KAISER VON CHINA / 34 COPPERPLATES FOR THE EMPERORS OF CHINA
Written by Leverenz, Niklas
(Bilingual Edition: English / German)
TRADITIONAL JAPANESE PATTERNS AND MOTIFS
Written by Hamada, Nobyoshi
The Japanese sense of beauty is condensed in the traditional pattern. The patterns are classified into two groups; one of them is the figures inspired from nature such as plants, animals and phenomena; the other is abstract patterns such as geometry and auspicious omens. Ukiyo-e, Kimono and craft products will also be introduced in this book.
CERAMICS BIBLE REVISED EDITION
Written by Taylor, Louisa
Building on the success of the original volume, this revised edition of The Ceramics Bible features new techniques, terms, images, and artist profiles--as well as the tried-and-true step-by-step instruction and comprehensiveness that students, instructors, artists, and collectors have all come to appreciate. Since its debut in September 2011, The Ceramics Bible has been th
WRISTWATCH ANNUAL 2022: THE CATALOG OF PRODUCERS, PRICES, MODELS, AND SPECIFICATIONS
Written by Braun, Peter
With Wristwatch Annual, collectors have at hand a wealth of information on the latest offerings from today's most important watch producers, from Swiss mainstays like Rolex and Patek Philippe to the maverick independent brands springing up across Europe and the U.S.
CARTIER AND ISLAMIC ART: IN SEARCH OF MODERNITY
Written by Schleuning, Sarah
Louis Cartier (1875-1942), the grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François, was an impassioned collector and patron of the arts. He was particularly entranced by Islamic arts, especially Persian book arts: their geometric shapes, color combinations, and motifs are apparent in Cartier jewelry to this day.
WATCHES: A COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE TECHNICAL AND DECORATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WATCH
Written by Clutton, Cecil
A long-awaited reprint of an important illustrated reference work on the general history of the watch from 1500 to 1980. When Watches was first published in 1965 it quickly gained for itself a reputation as the foremost general history of the subject and, following the expanded edition in 1979 which covered recent years past 1830, this has remained unchallenged in horological
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