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Egypt, Babylon, Greece up through 19th-century Europe; based on surviving pieces, art work, much more. Includes many clear, measured patterns for reproducing historic costumes. Full text. 595 illustrations.

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An entertaining and illuminating celebration of televisual history by cultural historian Phil Norman

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A highly original blending of literary fantasy with adventure in a way that is never cliche or expected.

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A Landscape Inventory is a richly illustrated and elegantly designed manifesto on landscape experimentation, the work of the internationally renowned architect, Michel Desvigne. As an 'anti-monograph', this publication is not comprehensive and projects are not discussed in depth.

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A lavishly illustrated exploration of Orla Kiely's design evolution, published to coincide with a major exhibition Orla Kiely: A Life in Pattern at The Fashion and Textile Museum.

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An unparalleled collection of postwar and contemporary art assembled by two gutsy collectors.

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Printmaking was fundamental to Pablo Picasso's artistic vision. Over his career, he made well over 2,000 printed images, focusing on the intaglio techniques of etching, engraving, drypoint and aquatint, lithography and linoleum cut. This book explores Picasso's creative process in printmaking from the early years of the 20th century onwards.

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John OConnor (19132004), a romantic but also a realist, recorded old endangered things, high and low: churches, canals, barges, dilapidated barns and garden sheds.With a keen eye, sure hand and way with words, he drew, engraved, painted and described what he valued most around him.

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A beautiful and sumptuously illustrated book presenting the highlights of Renaissance court treasures.

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Contemporary, liveable houses in the fabled landscape of Martha's Vineyard and the Cape capture the pleasures of summer by the sea for those who build, those who visit, and all who experience vicariously.

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A brief, brilliant and essential introduction to the key concepts in art, from ancient times to the present day.

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Like millions of others, Andrew Marr draws. He hasn't had lessons, yet since childhood, the journalist and TV presenter has been at his happiest with a pen or brush in his hand. In this intriguing new book, Andrew Marr explores the subject of drawing and painting through his own experience.

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One of our greatest cultural commentators explores the creative process with wit, humility and razor-sharp insight

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LIFE! What does it all mean

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A monograph devoted to one of Turkey's leading architects.

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Well-known for his late 19th and early 20th century plays such as "The Sea Gull" and "The Cherry Orchard", Anton Chekhov also wrote numerous short dramatic works. This title Contains translations of Chekhov's short dramas, dating from 1883 to 1902. It includes the well-known one act plays - "The Bear", "The Proposal" and "The Wedding".

(Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)

Updated with expanded coverage of twenty-first century architecture, this new edition uniquely comprises a detailed survey of Western architecture as well as architecture from the Middle East, Africa, Central and South America, India, Russia, China and Japan.

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Documents one of the premier collections of ethnic belts from around the world. Few publications have focused so specifically on this subject. The title features over 200 belts, buckles, belt-related accessories and the range of materials used, symbolism and craft techniques.

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One of the main concerns of Brussels-based architecture firm A2RC is the continuing urbanization of the city of Brussels. Critical of attempts over the years to modernize Brussels, A2RC's aim is to pursue the reintegration of the city by offering full architectural services for the transformation, restoration and readaptation

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This first book on the esteemed decorator and tastemaker, known for beautiful interiors that are replete with tradition, saturated colour, elegance, and Southern flair, will inspire and delight readers.

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This catalogue accompanies the latest in the Louvre Abu Dhabis exciting series of exhibitions charting the relationship between Eastern and Western artistic traditions. Text in Arabic.