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Deep in the Jordanian desert lies the hidden rose red city of Petra, carved directly out of the solid rock that rises in sharp ridges above the sands. Recent excavations provide new information about this mysterious, beautiful and dramatic site.

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'Pietre dure' are mosaic designs made from semi-precious stones. This book aims to capture the beauty and craftsmanship of this ancient technique of 'painting in stone'. Looking at decorative stonework techniques since prehistory, it focuses on the period from its rebirth in 16th-century Rome to the developments of the 19th century.

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"A crucial reference for anyone interest in the earliest surviving pile carpets. . . Primarily a resource for scholars, this volume is nonetheless full of beautiful works of exceptional historical interest. . . Highly recommended." --Choice

(Hardback)

A practical guide to being resourceful by design in your home. With tricks and tips, design examples, and step-by-step projects you can try around the house, it provides design inspiration and practical know how.

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Robert Rauschenberg's engagement with photography began in the late 1940s under the tutelage of Aaron Siskind and Hazel Larsen Archer at Black Mountain College in North Carolina. This title gathers together and surveys Rauschenberg's numerous uses of photography.

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A boy who loves adventure. A mysterious solo journey. A remote island wilderness. Cast away in this beautiful dreamlike story and discover what surprises await.

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This fully illustrated monograph presents an account of Sean Scully's entire life and career to date, from his childhood in 1950s London to the present day in Munich. Reproductions of his works illustrate the text, and photographs taken by the artist show some of the forms that inspire him.

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Embracing paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics, this book features reproductions of rarely seen works by Monet, Matisse, Bacon, Lichtenstein, Kokoschka, Picasso, Klee, Chagall and Giacometti, among other which are complemented by extensive information on the works and artists.

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Offers a comprehensive and detailed history and sourcebook of shoes. This title charts the development of different kinds and styles of footwear for both men and women from earliest times to the present day.

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How does a sign represent something other than itself How do we come to understand the meaning of a written symbol What happens when a sign crosses international borders of language and culture Can clothes constitute a sign Can colours This work explores the world of symbols.

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World renowned for its collection of Islamic art, the al-Sabah Collection in Kuwait also houses an important collection of ancient art. Covering a time span of some 4,000 years, from the Bronze Age up to the dawn of the Islamic era, this book celebrates some of the objects created in the Near East and beyond including Central and South Asia.

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Presents 46 contemporary image-makers noted for their candid depictions of everyday life. This title includes essays and a global conversation between some of the leading street photographers that explore the controversial issues in the genre.

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This "StyleCity" volume guides readers to the total city experience: where to sleep, eat, drink, shop, retreat, explore, or just hang out in stimulating surroundings. The book's many colour photographs are accompanied by concise, informed texts and easy-to-read maps.

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A London guide to the total city experience, revealing where to sleep, eat, drink, shop, retreat, explore, or just hang out, in stimulating surroundings. Divided into two sections: "Street Wise" and "Style Traveller", readers are directed to places situated in seven specific neighbourhoods.

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This "StyleCity" volume guides you to the total city experience: where to sleep, eat, drink, shop, retreat, explore, or just hang out in stimulating surroundings. The book's many colour photographs are accompanied by concise, informed texts and easy-to-read maps.

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A guide to the different areas of the Paris. It guides you to the total city experience: where to sleep, eat, drink, shop, retreat, explore, or just hang out in stimulating surroundings. It presents the trend-setting restaurants, off-beat cafes, stylish stores, hotels, districts and neighbourhoods.

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Beneath the waters of Abukir Bay, lie the submerged remains of the ancient Egyptian cities Canopus and Thonis-Heracleion, which sank over 1,000 years ago but were brought to the surface by in the 1990s. These ancient artefacts are to be exhibited in Britain in 2016. This book tells the story of these two ancient civilizations.

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The Banjara - an ethnic group composed of nomadic tribes, centered in the Indian state of Rajasthan - are renowned for their highly colourful textiles, often embellished with mirrors and intricate embroidery and produced from natural resources. This book is devoted to the traditions and embroidery of the Banjara.

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What makes a magazine into a design classic How can timeless ideas be incorporated into an ever-changing contemporary context This title discusses the design challenges facing art directors today, showcasing the most successful solutions, from modern style to classic techniques.

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A book of great beauty and cult appeal, revealing the visual artistry behind the evolution of sound recording with specially commissioned photography of iconic, rarely-seen artefacts from the collections of the EMI Archive Trust.

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The essential roadmap to the ideas and debates that have formed the history of art, told through 16 key books published over the course of the 20th century.

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An edition combining all seven books in John Peacock's "Fashion Sourcebooks" series, which charts in meticulous drawings the development of women's and men's clothing in the 20th century. It will be useful for the library of fashion students, historians and collectors.