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Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. ***SPRING CLEARANCE SALE*** 199 pages, illustrations (some colour); 25 cm. With contributions by Erika Billeter, A.D. Coleman, Klaus Honnef, et al. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Light shelfwear to wraps, age toning. *** "Ninety seminal images by the world's greatest artists provide a tour of the twentieth-century's greatest photographs. This book explores photography's impact on the way we experience the world. Every major photographer is represented in double-page spreads, featuring one full-page image, a brief essay on the artist, and additional images of note." - Publisher. Size: 8vo.

Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. ***SPRING CLEARANCE SALE*** 117 pages, illustrations (some colour); 25 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Light shelfwear. *** "In May 1883 the French Impressionist painter Claude Monet settled with his family in Giverny, a small village on the Seine northwest of Paris. There, amidst the romantic garden landscape that Monet himself helped to design - including his own house and studio, greenhouses, ponds, and a Japanese-style bridge - the most fascinating and mature works of his last forty years came into being. In this volume Sagner-Duchting examines three important series that Monet painted in the immediate vicinity of Giverny: the Grain Stacks, the Poplars, and the Early Morning on the Seine series. In addition to providing a fascinating look at the influence of Giverny and its surroundings on his work, the author discusses Monet's innovative 'open form,' exemplified by the paintings in his famous Waterlilies series. With these late works, Monet diverged from traditional pictorial ideas and came to be recognized as a pioneer of modern art." - Publisher. Size: 8vo.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. ***SPRING CLEARANCE SALE*** 192 pages, illustrations (some colour); 25 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. *** "Now available in an attractively priced flexi edition, this best-selling book is an opulent and absorbing overview of the fashion world throughout the twentieth century. From Coco Chanel to Christian Dior, Kenzo to Versace, grunge to haute couture, every period and major name in twentieth-century fashion is included in this comprehensive collection of fascinating photographs, drawings, and texts. Organized into sections according to style, it features double-page spreads highlighting every aspect of fashion: designers, models, critics, and fashion photographers. Gorgeous images by Peter Lindbergh, Nick Knight, Mario Testino, and others capture the attitudes and artistry of fashion as it evolved over the decades. As glamorous as its subject, this colourful survey will provide inspiration for anyone fascinated with the world of fashion." - Publisher. *** CONTENTS: 1900-1914: Women as a flower; Rational dress; Orientalism and opulence; Paul Poiret; Femmes de la mode - 1915-1921: The wartime crinoline; Coco Chanel; Avant-garde clothing; Erte: art deco master - 1922-1929: Feminine and masculine; Sportswear; Fashion in motion; Madeleine Vionnet; The little black dress - 1930-1938: Elsa Schiaparelli; Wedge and triangle; Salvatore Ferragamo; Folded, draped, and gathered; Charles James - 1939-1946: Modish makeshift; Hollywood sets the trends; Costume jewelry; Claire McCardell; Ready-to-wear - 1947-1949: Christian Dior; Haute Couture; Cristobal Balenciaga; The cocktail dress - 1950-1960: Rene Gruau; Italian haute couture; Woman or teenager?; T-shirt, jeans, and leather jacket; Accessories - 1961-1967: Swinging London; The miniskirt; Second skins; Street style; Space age; Op art clothing; Fashion models; Acid colors, paper, and PVC; Pop art fashion; Drugs, dreams, and dusty colors - 1968-1979: Radical chic; The folklore look; Yves Saint Laurent; Military style; Fashion gets physical; Geoffrey Beene; Kenzo: east meets west; United colors of Benetton; Disco; Vivienne Westwood; Punk - 1980-1990: The oversized look; Dress for success; Comme des Garcons; Karl Lagerfeld; Pouf, bustle, tutu, and crinoline; U.S. lifestyle; Donna Karan; Moschino; Jean-Paul Gaultier; Stretched; Gianni Versace; Issey Miyake; The deconstructionists - 1991-2000: Grunge; Fairy-tale couture; Purism: clean chic; Transparent looks; Helmut Lang; Designer labels; Prada; Global village; Hip-hop; Retro-modernism; John Galliano; High-tech chic; New millennium. Size: 8vo.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st. ***SPRING CLEARANCE SALE*** 117 pages, illustrations (some colour); 26 cm. Tight, clean copy. Dust jacket with light edgewear. Another copy available. *** "In May 1883 the French Impressionist painter Claude Monet settled with his family in Giverny, a small village on the Seine northwest of Paris. There, amidst the romantic garden landscape that Monet himself helped to design - including his own house and studio, greenhouses, ponds, and a Japanese-style bridge - the most fascinating and mature works of his last forty years came into being. In this volume Sagner-Duchting examines three important series that Monet painted in the immediate vicinity of Giverny: the Grain Stacks, the Poplars, and the Early Morning on the Seine series. In addition to providing a fascinating look at the influence of Giverny and its surroundings on his work, the author discusses Monet's innovative 'open form,' exemplified by the paintings in his famous Waterlilies series. With these late works, Monet diverged from traditional pictorial ideas and came to be recognized as a pioneer of modern art." - Publisher. Size: 4to.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. 2nd. ***SPRING CLEARANCE SALE*** 192 pages, colour illustrations; 22 cm. English Edition. Tight, clean copy. Size: 8vo. Guidebook.

Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. ***SPRING CLEARANCE SALE*** 191 pages, illustrations (chiefly colour), plans (some colour); 25 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Light edgewear to wraps. *** "From the pyramids to the Guggenheim Museum, discover how these groundbreaking strucktures changed the course of architecture through the ages. Architecture evolves in response to man's technological advances and environmental demands. Driven by these developments, architects can be seen as the most innovative of artists. In twenty-five beautifully illustrated chapters, this volume for general readers and architecture lovers alike identifies the most important advancements in the field of architecture, and demonstrates how these innovations influenced the development of architecture. Chapters focus on topics such as monuments to the dead and places of worship; domes; pillars and arches; towers from Pisa to Eiffel; stadia and theaters; palaces and skyscrapers. Readers will learn about the introduction of glass, steel, iron, and concrete; how buildings express ideas; and the rediscovery of antiquity. Arranged chronologically, these chapters can be studied individually to deepen our understanding of particular aspects of architecture or as a whole-to appreciate the ever changing patterns of architectural advancement." - Publisher. Size: 8vo.

Hardbound. Condizione: Very Good. Quarto, glossy illustrated paper covered boards, 30 pp., color illustrations of famous old master paintings throughout A single reference to a Christian biblical parallel and the unfortunate retention of teh phrase "Old Testament," may render this otherwise nicely done volume unacceptable for some Jewish libraries.

Hardbound. Condizione: Very Good. Quarto, printed and illustrated cloth, 240 pp., color and black and white photos throughout, index.

Soft cover. Condizione: As New. No Jacket. One of the "Prestel Art Guide" series. Translated from the original German. A concise, convenient overview of Durer's life, art, and times. 72 pages.

Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. Color Photographs (illustratore). First Edition, First Printing. A Near Fine copy. Minimal wear. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

Stiff wrapper. Condizione: Very Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. 115 pages, illustrations (some colour), portraits; 24 cm. Translated from the German by Fiona Elliott; edited by Simon Haviland. Tight, clean copy. *** "A study of the work of Paul Gauguin from his first journey to Tahiti in 1891 to his death in the South Pacific in 1903. It presents many of Gauguin's paintings from these years, including pages from his illustrated book, 'Noa Noa', and examines his prodigious artistic output." - Publisher. Size: 8vo.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. Spotless inside and out. No crease in the spine. No creased cover corners. Front and back covers each just slightly curled open. No other wear. The book will be bubble-wrapped and shipped in a sturdy box to ensure safe transit.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. Many color images, many photographs are integrated with text. Chronology. A tight, clean copy with only minimal rubbing of wraps. 120 pages, 6 1/2" x 9".

Soft cover. Condizione: As New. No Jacket. Translated from the original German, part of the "Prestel Museum Guide" series. A crisp, clean, unread copy. 128 pages.

kart. Condizione: Sehr gut. 22 cm ; Englischsprachige Paperbackausgabe, 192 Seiten mit zahlreichen Abbildungen. Sehr guter Zustand (very good Condition). mpw470 ISBN: 9783791338422.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Rousseau, Henri (illustratore). First Edition. A beautiful story about Henri, the young French postal worker, who dreams of far away places. Illustrated with Rousseau's greatest paintings. Clean, bright, tight, unmarked copy w/no rips or creases. Quick, secure shipping.

hardcover. Condizione: As New. 6 3/4 x 9 3/4". Music as mentor and metaphor, Klee's discovery of colour and abstraction, at the Bauhaus, Polyphonic painting, the role of music in Klee's late works, a short biography, endnotes, selected bibliography. 112 pages, 88 illustrations, 62 in colour.

kart. Condizione: Sehr gut. 143 Bl. : überw. Ill. ; 30 cm ; Farbig illustrierter Softcovereinband, sehr gutes Exemplar. hw443 ISBN: 3791325841.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. 128 pages, illustrations; 24 cm. Tight, clean copy. *** "The relationship between Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin was one of the most artistically fruitful and passionate turn-of-the-century love affairs. When they first met in 1883, Rodin was forty-four and Claudel a promising sculptor of twenty. Despite the positive response of critics to her early work, Claudel, however, never experienced fame and success. The tragic circumstances of her life - the last thirty years were spent in a psychiatric hospital - have led to considerable speculation and interest in this enigmatic figure. To some she seemed to offer the classic example of a woman artist who was oppressed and abused by a successful man. This book examines Claudel's family background, her relationship to her parents and brother, and her behavior as documented by friends and family to determine to what extent her innate mental instability led to her eventual breakdown. What were the circumstances surrounding her commitment to an asylum and how did her family and Rodin react to her illness? Further, the author critically examines the relationship between the two artists: to what extent did they influence each other? How did Rodin really treat Claudel? Finally and most importantly, Claudel's oeuvre is investigated in terms of her biography and in relationship to her contemporaries in an attempt to evaluate her work as a sculptor and to understand the personal and artistic crisis she underwent after severing her relationship with Rodin." - Publisher. Size: 8vo.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. 126 pages, illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour); 24 cm. Tight, clean copy. *** "Edward Hopper was one of the finest American Scene painters in the Realist tradition. His passion was to portray 'typical America'; his city- and landscapes are vivid reflections of the then contemporary American life. Several of his paintings, such as House by the Railroad (1925), Early Sunday Morning (1930), and Nighthawks (1942), have become icons of modern American art. They depict the loneliness, anonymity, and lack of variety in the daily life of ordinary people. Edward Hopper: Portraits of America examines the apparent dichotomy within Hopper's oeuvre. On the one hand, his compositions depict deserted small towns or solitary figures in empty offices, desolate houses, or hotel rooms. On the other hand, Hopper painted the landscape of New England, where he spent almost every summer with his wife Jo, as bright and tranquil. He seemed to analyze the psychological restrictions and isolation of everyday life as well as the joy and freedom of vacation. This volume superbly illustrates this dichotomy with full-color reproductions of many of Hopper's most famous compositions. It shows how, by linking fiction and reality, concealment and revelation, Hopper's images evoke an enigmatic uncertainty, which is both mystifying and fascinating." - Publisher. Size: 8vo.

Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. 119 pages, illustrations (some colour); 24 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Wraps lightly rubbed. *** "As original as he was prolific, German artist Max Beckmann produced nearly a thousand works in a career that spanned two world wars. This beautifully produced volume uses Beckmann's own words as an introduction to the artist s creative expression and his unwavering search for the self. Beckmann struggled throughout his life to define his identity through his paintings. He started out as an ambitious and self-confident young artist, went through a horrific stint as a medical orderly in World War I, and then became an exile in Holland and the United States. Through her careful analyses of more than fifty works, Sister Wendy illuminates Beckmann's use of symbolism as well as the strong thematic strains of his paintings and triptychs. The artist's bold use of color and line are in brilliant evidence in numerous full-color reproductions, and an extensive biography as well as several photographs offer additional insight into this strong creative presence who never failed to challenge himself or his audience with his art." - Publisher. Size: 8vo.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Scarce. Beige cloth boards with black lettering along the spine. The book is 141 pages in length, with a map, and numerous color, and black-and-white illustrations. This copy is in fine condition, clean inside and out. Photographs are available.

Condizione: Near Fine/VG+. 1st. 8vo. 133pp. Printed in Germany for US distribution. Remainder dot bottom edge. Text in English.

kart. Condizione: Wie neu. 23,5 cm ; Englischsprachige Paperbackausgabe, 192 Seiten mit zahlreichen Abbildungen. Exemplar noch originalverschweißt, Zustand dementsprechend neuwertig (Condition as new). mpw457 ISBN: 3791322273.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good +. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. Hardcover, 116 pp., 20 color plates, numerous vintage b/w photos, illustrated jacket. Minimal wear, unmarked, tight binding, nice jacket. "The erotic work of art is sacred too." -- Egon Schiele.

Softcover/Paperback. Condizione: Sehr gut. 192 Seiten durchgehend mit zahlreichen Abbildungen und Illustrationen. Kaum Lese- und Lagerspuren. Exemplar sehr gut. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 700.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. ***SPRING CLEARANCE SALE*** 96 pages, colour illustrations; 27 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Benign dampstain/tail edge (a little rippling, no odor/mold, pages don't stick). Dust jacket with light edgewear. Richly illustrated with colour plates. *** "In this volume, Debra N. Mancoff, an expert on Pre-Raphaelite art and the floral lexicon, presents numerous breathtaking examples, which illuminate the meaning of flowers in all aspects of Victorian culture. She offers brief commentaries on individual paintings as well as biographies of the period's leading artists and their models. An introduction to an artistic movement, this exquisitely produced book is also a romantic keepsake of an artistic sensibility that speaks volumes." - Publisher. *** CONTENTS: Within garden walls; Flowers of innocence; The purest flower; The queen of flowers; Fatal bouquets; The fashionable flower; Say it with flowers. Size: 4to.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. 1st. Pictorial boards, 104 pages, colour illustrations; 26 cm. Catalogue of the exhibition held October 9, 2011 to January 22, 2012 at the Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach, California. Firm binding, clean inside copy. *** "Representing contemporary artists from the last half century, this unique exhibition catalog captures the spirit of a daring experiment to pair California icons with their new millennium comrades. In the 1960s and 1970s a group of aesthetic adventurers transformed L.A. from cultural desert to artistic oasis. These West Coast artists, poets, dancers, filmmakers, and photographers fomented a creative outburst that rivaled New York City's. Nearly four decades later, Southern California remains a fertile ground for some of the most exciting and daring art being made today. This book accompanying an exhibition of the same name explores the two Schools of Cool in collaborative, intergenerational pairings between John Baldessari and Shana Lutker; Llyn Foulkes and Stanya Kahn; George Herms and Sarah Cain; Ed Moses and Robert Williams; and Allen Ruppersberg and Amanda Ross-Ho. These pairs have worked together on new, collaborative installations that reveal and transcend the shifts that have taken place in the art world in the past half century-including the increasing prominence of female artists, distinct methodologies and artistic practices, and the use of new technologies. This catalog features the five installations, including paintings and works on paper, sculptures and assemblages, audio-video and interactive installations, that are the result of these collaborations, as well as insightful interviews with the curator and with the artists in which the artists offer thoughts on their own work, their collaborative process, and their projects for the exhibition." - Publisher. CONTENTS: Sarah Cain and George Herms; Stanya Kahn and Llyn Foulkes; Shana Lutker and John Baldessari; Amanda Ross-Ho and Allen Ruppersberg; Robert Williams and Ed Moses. Size: 4to. Collectible.

Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. ***SPRING CLEARANCE SALE*** 96 pages, illustrations (some colour); 30 cm. Translated from the German. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. Profusely illustrated. *** "This text examines 100 of the most famous and popular depictions of angels in the history of art. All are illustrated in colour, together with details of each artist and the background of the work in which they appear. Gottfried Knapp demonstrates the different ways angels have been portrayed in art, how art reflects contemporary views on religion and the radical changes that have occurred in the past. Angels have long been used by artists to imbue their work with a sense of the divine. In the middle ages they were predominantly represented as men. By the time of the Renaissance, theologians had agreed upon a hierarchy for the company of heaven in which cherubim and seraphim held the highest rank. Then, in descending order, were: thrones, dominations, virtues, powers, principalities, archangels and angels. The angels were frequently depicted as women and children, and their number appeared to reflect the artist's view of the spiritual importance of the subject, particularly in manuscript and book illumination. However, the most popular have always been the baroque representations of small, fat cherubim - winged putti, high-spirited and roguish. In our century, Marc Chagall's colourful, glowing angels have given expression to human love and divine grace. The word 'angel' comes from the Greek word angelos, meaning "messenger", and save for their depiction in art, angels were considered to be bodiless minds or spirits. Angels are not restricted to Christianity; they also appear in Judaism and Islam - and always as intermediaries between God and humankind. Gottfried Knapp writes of this angelic world. Whether in painting or in sculpture, in book illumination or in film, in fiction or in non-fiction, angels have continued to fascinate and delight artists and art lovers through the ages." - Publisher. Size: 4to.