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Older than Stonehenge, Mycenae and the Egyptian pyramids, the huge megalithic tomb of Newgrange in Ireland stands as a testament to the achievements of our Stoneage forebears over …
An examination of the history and development of photography, from its earliest days in the mid C19 to the present. Using examples from the world's greatest photographers, this …
A monograph on one of Britain's most esteemed architects, now revised and expanded to include 34 new projects.
Based on a collection of Tibetan "thangkas" - scroll paintings portraying a Buddhist philosophy of healing - this volume presents works by a traditional artist using the ancient …
The architecture of the 15th and 16th centuries was revolutionary, both in terms of design and building technique. From St Peter's in Rome to the Chateaux of the Loire, this book …
An engaging and enlightening reappraisal of cutting-edge fashion that confirms that there are no limits to the creative imagination in clothing the human form.
Presents a visual study of Balinese architecture. This book includes a survey of traditional Balinese style that is enhanced by examples of its adaptation in modern private houses …
Mahler was born in 1860 in an outpost of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and became one of the greatest conductors and composers of his time, acclaimed throughout Europe and America. …
Contains a wealth of drawings and plans that detail innovative construction techniques and the resulting houses are captued in a series of photographs showing the use of spaces and …
An explanation of how and why cities took the shape they did. It focuses on a number of themes - organic patterns, the grid, the city as diagram, the grand manner and the skyline - …