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Paperback. Condizione: Good. The Vatican Museums contain some of the greatest Western art in the world. Thousands of works of art have been collected by successive popes since the early fifteenth century, and all are housed in a complex of buildings in the papal palace and elsewhere in the Vatican. With several museums, the Library exhibition rooms, and various suites of Renaissance painting - of which the most important are Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and the Stanze, decorated by Raphael and others - the visitor is admitted to some of the most beautiful rooms in existence. Perhaps most famous for classical sculpture, such as the Apollo Belvedere and the Belvedere Torso, the Vatican Museums also have rich collections of, for example, early Christian art, jewellery and vestments. This selection of 100 masterpieces gives the visitor and reader a privileged insight into the core of the Vatican's incomparable collections. …

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Museum of London Docklands unlocks the history of London's river, port and people. From Roman settlement to Dockland's regeneration, this former sugar warehouse reveals the long history of London as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce, telling how the river Thames became a global gateway as it brought invaders, merchants and immigrants through one of the world's longest serving ports in the heart of the city. This beautifully illustrated history explores and celebrates the social and economic significance of the port of London which was at one time, the busiest in the world. It selects highlights from the rich and diverse collections at the Museum of London, Docklands to illuminate the 2000 year story of river, port and people.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Provides a portrait and a biography of each president of the United States in chronological order.

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Since the time of Martha Washington, America's first ladies have fascinated the nation. Unelected and unpaid, they occupy a position of power defined as much by their own personalities and interests as by public perceptions and social expectations. Americans expect the first lady to be a symbol of home, family and womanhood. She is also a political partner, from the campaign trail to White House receptions. Some support the presidency behind the scenes, others use their title to affect change in their own right. This new title in the 4 fold series examines this uniquely American role and celebrates the remarkable individuals who have occupied this demanding post, from the exuberant Dolley Madison and tragic Mary Todd, to the humanitarian Eleanor Roosevelt and the politically ambitious Hilary Clinton.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Published to coincide with the Seattle Art Museum's (SAM) re-opening in in May 2007. this guide gives the visitor a sense of the new installation, and of the permanent collection. It also highlights the many different ways in which the museum's permanent collection may be experienced, with details and insights of selected artworks.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Drawing on the pictorial resources, this book offers a presentation of a key historical era.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales contains the most vivid and familiar passages from medieval English literature. Chaucer's pilgrims form a complete cross-section of the society of his day from the Monk and Merchant, the Doctor and Lawyer, through to the outrageous Miller and the corrupt Summoner. This illustrated edition of the Prologue features minatures taken from the Ellesmere manuscript, and closely adheres to the authentic text of Chaucer. End notes provide all the information necessary for a complete understanding of the work. 75 colour & 4 b/w illustrations.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A rich portrayal of Southern art from the largest and most comprehensive collection in the world.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A rich portrayal of Southern art from the largest and most comprehensive collection in the world.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Patterned after Napoleon ' Legion d Honneur in Paris, the museum in San Francisco houses a prestigious collection representing classical Mediterranean and European culture from antiquity to the 20th century. It boasts European masterpieces by some of the biggest names in art history and a fine collection of French furniture. This new survey of selected works from the collection of the Legion of Honor pairs beautiful reproductions with enlightening commentaries. The two museums that in 1970 became the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco were at one time rival institutions. The de Young museum grew out of the California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894. The Legion of Honor had its genesis in the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915, but was conceived from the outset as a museum of fine art. 125 colour illustrations.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This publication incorporates a radically new presentation of the cathedral and its history. By means of a careful interaction of text and images, the guide conveys the sense of the Cathedral as a working institution and brings to life dynamically the history of the Cathedral. Canterbury Cathedral is a major centre of Christianity and a place of pilgrimage to the shrine of one of England's most important saints, Thomas Becket. This publication incorporates a radically new presentation of the cathedral and its history. By means of a careful interaction of text and images, the guide conveys the sense of the Cathedral as a working institution and brings to life dynamically the history of the Cathedral. This is reinforced by highlighted text and illustration spreads on historic figures associated with the Cathedral, such as The Black Prince, Chaucer and Saint Augustine. The guide presents accessible information about the Cathedral, by means of a walking guide divided into small sections, which highlight such features as the West Door, the Nave and Crypt. The use of plans and colour coding also helps orientate the visitor easily through the Cathedral complex. Images of special events and processions, as well as architectural details, reinforce the notion of the Cathedral as a living community and evoke the essential spirit of this magnificent building.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The secular and ecclesiastical Treasury at the Hofburg in Vienna keeps outstanding symbols of more than a thousand years of European history, from the insignia and Imperial jewels of the Holy Roman Empire to precious relics and robes. All important pieces of this magnificent collection are presented in superb colour reproductions with informative texts.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Founded in 1912, the Delaware Art Museum's world-renowned collection of more than 12,000 works of art focuses on American Art and Illustration of the 19th through the 21st centuries and the English Pre-Raphaelite Movement of the mid-19th century. The collections provide an outstanding overview of the evolution of American art - from Benjamin West, Frederic E. Church and Winslow Homer, to Andrew Wyeth, Edward Hopper and George Segal, and the country's largest collection of works by John Sloan. The museum's extensive collection of English Pre-Raphaelite art includes works by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais and Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones. This beautifully illustrated guide examines in depth the masterpieces from the collection with an introduction to each section providing background information on the art, the major artists and their impact as well as the significance of the collection to the art world in general. Each entry is accompanied by an extended caption and often a colour detail of a key element within the work.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Founded in 1912, the Delaware Art Museum's world-renowned collection of more than 12,000 works of art focuses on American Art and Illustration of the 19th through the 21st centuries and the English Pre-Raphaelite Movement of the mid-19th century. The collections provide an outstanding overview of the evolution of American art - from Benjamin West, Frederic E. Church and Winslow Homer, to Andrew Wyeth, Edward Hopper and George Segal, and the country's largest collection of works by John Sloan. The museum's extensive collection of English Pre-Raphaelite art includes works by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais and Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones. This beautifully illustrated guide examines in depth the masterpieces from the collection with an introduction to each section providing background information on the art, the major artists and their impact as well as the significance of the collection to the art world in general. Each entry is accompanied by an extended caption and often a colour detail of a key element within the work.…

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paperback. Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Buxton, Nicholas; Jukes, Keith; Caeser, Chris (illustratore).…

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Experience baseball's history through timeless artefacts, compelling exhibits, classic photographs, engaging interactives and much more at America's best-known sports shrine. From the early beginnings of baseball history through to the record-setting performances of today, the museum offers a fascinating look at the national pastime, highlighted by the Hall of Fame Gallery featuring plaques to commemorate the top players in the game's history. This fully illustrated official guide is newly revised with updated material, published to commemorate the 75th anniversary in 2014 of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.…