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The story of the scroll is of fascinating historical interest and this accessible and beautifully illustrated book really gets to the heart of it.

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An accessible yet critical introduction to African photography and film from the mid-twentieth century to present day.

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A compendium for everybody who is interested in what art will be like in the upcoming decade: Global pioneers of data-driven design share their projects and give behind-the-scene looks at some of the most genre-redefining work, providing insights and outlooks on how it influences our current and future reality.

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(Paperback, Revised)

A revised edition of a classic title, now with digitally restored photographs, showcasing the finest surviving examples of ancient Buddhist art.

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The complete history of the alarm wristwatch, presented in depth and illustrated with clear and accurate color photographs. Nearly every model ever produced is chronicled, in words and pictures. Clear photos of the case and dials are presented, along with detailed photos of the movements, often at multiple levels. The technical data for each watch is recorded.

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These remarkable vintage map artworks, both hand drawn and painted, capture the beauty of the Alps more effectively than any camera or computer.

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Devilishly delightful, this collection contains nearly 1,500 questions and answers about the best and worst horror films ever made.

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Featuring a selection of unpublished interviews, this is a revelatory road trip through twentieth-century art

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A comprehensive survey of post-1960 American printmaking, published to accompany the first major UK exhibition on the subject at the British Museum, London.

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Beneath the original Venetian glass and rosewood case at La Specola in Florence lies Clemente Susini's Anatomical Venus (c. 1790), a perfect object whose luxuriously bizarre existence challenges belief. This title reveals the evolution of the enigmatic sculptures from wax effigy to fetish figure and the embodiment of the uncanny.

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Apartment House explores some of the best examples of contemporary multi-residential projects. Whether newly built or renovated, each project demonstrates the importance of the relationship between density and amenity, whilst showcasing the benefits of living in closer proximity to one another.

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(Hardback, Firsttion ed.)

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After a busy day at the drawing board, what kind of homes do famous architects return to Find out in this fascinating glimpse into the self-designed domiciles of architects around the world. Packed with esoteric design and structural quirks, lets discover exactly what form and function do together when theyre at home.

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This book offers a comprehensive overview of how the best of British bridges marry aesthetic considerations with engineering ingenuity.

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This superbly illustrated book explores the history of the design processes leading to the architectural and engineering innovations that have allowed people to walk on water in such diverse and delightful ways.

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Buildings can shape our lives, improve our health, and transform society. Academic histories of architecture and medicine overlook the importance of hospital design. This book shows how hospitals embody the social hierarchies of their time. Hospitals influence individual behavior, and they have the potential to advance human rights. To study hospitals is to unlock the laws of architecture

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Translation of: L'Architettura degli alberi.

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The Museum Wiesbaden is one of three important Hessian state museums and holds world-class collections in the fields of art and naturalhistory. This book provides an introduction to the museum's art collections, which span the period from the Middle ages to contemporary art with an emphasis on the art of the nineteenth and twentieth century.

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Drawing on his unique experience at the helm of three major British art institutions, Charles Saumarez Smith traces how art museums across the world have changed over the past eighty years.