Author: John FlemingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Decoration and ornament
Languages : en
Pages : 896
Book Description
The Penguin Dictionary of Decorative Arts ; John Fleming and Hugh Honour
Author: John FlemingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Decoration and ornament
Languages : en
Pages : 896
Book Description
Dictionary of the Decorative Arts
Author: John FlemingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Decoration and ornament
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Penguin Dictionary of Decorative Arts
Author: Dictionary of the Decorative Arts
Author: John FlemingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 902
Book Description
More than 4000 entries on furniture, glass, rugs, porcelain, pottery, silver, pewter, brass, ivory, jade, tapestries, leatherwork, plastics, basketry, wallpapers, semi-precious stones, etc.
Dictionary of the Decorative Arts
Author: John FlemingPublisher:
ISBN: 9780064301640
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Penguin dictionary of decorative arts
Author: The Penguin Dictionary of Decorative Arts
Author: John FlemingPublisher: London : Allen Lane
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 904
Book Description
Encyclopedisch overzicht van de kunstnijverheid van de Middeleeuwen tot de 20e eeuw.
The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture
Author: John FlemingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
Historical Dictionary of Architecture
Author: Allison Lee PalmerPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442263091
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
This dictionary provides a historical overview of the major architectural developments and styles, building materials and types, major structures and locations, sites and architects. Historical eras like ancient Egyptian architecture and the Renaissance in Europe and movements such as Art Deco are covered. Materials discussed range from concrete, stone, glass and wood, while types of structures include architectural inventions such as the arch and dome to building types from monasteries and mosques to museums and skyscrapers. Major structures highlighted in this volume include not only great achievements such as Hagia Sophia and the Eiffel Tower, but also important sites such as the Great Zimbabwe and Angkor Wat, found on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. General geographical areas are also covered, such as African and Russian architecture. Noted architects include theorists from the ancient Chinese engineer Yu Hao Roman engineer Vitruvius to many current architects such as Zaha Hadid and Santiago Calatrava, with a focus on architects who have enjoyed lasting fame through history or have won international prizes such as the Pritzker Architecture Prize. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Architecture contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on architects, famous structures, types of materials, and the different architectural styles. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about architecture.
Early American Decorative Arts, 1620-1860
Author: Rosemary Troy KrillPublisher: Rowman Altamira
ISBN: 0759119465
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Winterthur Museum is world renowned for its decorative arts collections and its exceptional educational programs. Adapted from the training materials developed at the museum, the revised and enhanced Early American Decorative Arts, 1620-1860: A Handbook for Interpreters is an indispensable guide for anyone involved with interpretation of decorative arts collections. Early American Decorative Arts, 1620-1860 elucidates the principles of public interpretation, explains how to analyze objects, and defines the concept of style. Eighteen chapters provide comprehensive descriptions of decorative arts including furniture, ceramics, textiles, paintings and prints, metalwork, glass, and other objects. Many museums and historic sites display such collections to thousands of visitors annually. Guides, interpreters, educators, and collection managers will find this book a helpful summary and a guide to further research. This enhanced edition includes now includes a CD featuring beautiful color images of the more than 170 black-and-white photographs in the book, bringing the Winterthur collections to life on your computer and in your classroom. Published in cooperation with Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.