Prestel publishing munich (224 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. 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.…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages.

Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. 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. Zustand: Fine. 2nd. 192 pages, colour illustrations; 22 cm. English Edition. Tight, clean copy. Size: 8vo. Guidebook.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. The book is in excellent condition with a sturdy hardcover binding. The dust jacket is intact, showing minimal wear. There are no inscriptions or library markings, maintaining its pristine quality. The pages are clean and unmarked, preserving the book's original presentation.…

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Anyone who grew up holidaying on England's beaches is familiar with the distinctive features of these historic resorts - not the exclusive, paradisiacal haunts of the rich and famous, but the gritty, often rocky shores of the Atlantic and the Irish and North Seas, filled with amusement arcades, bathing huts, beach umbrellas and people of all ages and classes. Jon Nicholson's Polaroid SX70 is the perfect vehicle to capture the colour and character of summers at the sea. At once immediate and ephemeral, these delicately hued, slightly muted images taken with original, out-of-date film stock depict the faded glory of Yarmouth's giant piers, Brighton's pebbly shores, the Blackpool Pleasure Beach amusement park, the dunes of Hemsby, and many other resorts across Britain. Each of the 70 photographs is beautifully reproduced on its own page with descriptive captions. A foreword by Joseph Galliano provides a wry, contemporary perspective on these beloved, centuries-old locations. AUTHOR: Jon Nicholson's photographs have been featured in the world's most celebrated magazines, including National Geographic, Conde Nast Traveller and Stern. He has travelled the globe in his work with UN agencies and the sports industry. Most recently he was named the official photographer of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Joseph Galliano is the editor of the Dear Me: A Letter to My 16 Year-Old Self series of books, which feature letters written by celebrities, writers, musicians, athletes and actors to their younger selves. He is also a freelance journalist and editor and the former editor of GT magazine. His work has appeared in, amongst other publications, The Times, The Guardian, I:D. ILLUSTRATIONS: 70 colour The quintessential British landscape - the seaside - is the subject of these nostalgic Polaroids taken by the acclaimed English photographer. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. 120 pages, illustrations (some colour); 24 cm. Translated from the German. Near fine. Tight, clean copy. Light edgewear to wraps, age toning. *** "An illustrated volume presenting Gustav Klimt's most important paintings. In particular the author examines the role of fashion designer Emilie Floege and her impact on Klimt's imagery." - Publisher. *** CONTENTS: Klimt and controversy in turn-of-the-century Vienna; The artist in private and public life; Emilie and the Floge Fashion-House; Emilie as Klimt saw her; Reform movement fashion: expression of a lifestyle; The postcards: evidence of unfulfilled live; Painter and model: Klimt and Mizzi Zimmerman; Klimt and Alma Mahler-Werfel; Painter and client; Klimt and Adele Bloch-Bauer; The kiss; Klimt and his models. Size: 8vo.…

Paperback. Zustand: 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. Zustand: 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. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Children love to pore over detailed illustrations, especially when they contain hidden elements for them to find. This endlessly entertaining book opens up entire historic periods to young readers in double page spreads that are teeming with life and meticulously drawn to teach them about artistic traditions. Each spread represents a moment in history, capturing how art was integrated into daily life and illustrating contemporary styles, tools, and mediums. Children will learn about cave paintings and what humans used for light and why they painted so many animals and hunting scenes. They'll find themselves in Ancient Greece, where deities watch over a busy marketplace in front of the Parthenon. A cross-section of a medieval monastery, Leonardo's workshop, and a collection of 19th-century artists painting in nature are just a few more of the examples, which take readers through to the present day. Featuring additional information including facts and anecdotes that enhance the experience of learning, a book to turn to again and again, 'Where's the Artist? provides an ingenious and beautifully executed tutorial on art history that will captivate children of any age. AUTHOR: Susanne Rebscher is the author of numerous art and history books for children. She lives in Bamberg, Germany. ILLUSTRATOR: Annabelle Von Sperber is a freelance illustrator of children's books. She lives in Berlin, Germany. 32 colour illustrations This delightful and engaging introduction to the history of art for children comes in a beautiful oversized format and features intricate illustrations with hidden details. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Von Sperber, Annabelle (illustrator).…

Paperback. Size: 7.75"x9.75", 185pp., 75 black & white illustrations, Small amount of yellow highlighting and even smaller amount of ink pen marginalia else a good solid copy.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. Some edge wear to boards and dust jacket; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; well illustrated with colour photographs by Hans Engel. Book.

Mass Market. Zustand: Fine. 168 pages with Index of Names. A Pristine As New Book with faultless interior text and illustration pages. There are 166 illustrations, including 95 in full color. Prestel SightLines on architecture is a pocket dictionary and handy reference work in one. A glossary lists architects' names and some of their major buildings, and defines key specialist terms. This is followed by a chronological overview in which the significant trends and schools in zoth-century architecture are outlined. The main section of the book contains descriptions of 50 famous buildings, illustrated with photographs and drawings. A timeline puts architectural developments in the context of contemporary events in the fields of science, economics and politics. An appendix provides suggestions for further reading and an index. Inside the front and back flaps is an outline of periods in architecture from Ancient Egypt to the present day, a brief review of the millennia-long traditions on which contemporary architecture has been based. Front cover is the Sydney Opera House. Contents: Preface, Names and Concepts, Styles Tendencies Schools Groups, Architecture of the 20 th Century, What Was and What Will Be, Timelines, Bibliograpohy and Photographic Acknowledgments. Utzin, Jern - Front Cover (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Zustand: Almost Like New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Softcover Wraps. First Softcover Edition. Oversized softcover book is a clean unmarked copy. (Higher shipping cost will be incurred due to weight and size.).

Soft cover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Softcover Wraps. Softcover Edition. Softcover book is a clean unmarked copy.

Soft cover. Zustand: New. 128pp . inc. Picture List. Near new. light wear, Clean with tight binding, no marks or tears. profusely illustrated The Life and work of Pablo Picasso.8vo. oversized.

Zustand: Very Good. None. 158 pages. Many color photographs throughout. Light wear to edges of cover. Very clean, a nice copy. Record # 455880.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Hardcover. Good condition. Dust jacket is a little faded and edge-worn, with several scores. Mark left by removed label on front jacket. Name of former owner and penned marginalia on FEP. Binding is sound, pages are clean, and the contents are clear. AF. Used.…

30,5 x 25 cm ; Pp. . Zustand: Gut. 176 S. ; Edited wirth an Introduction by Caroline Holmes. With 300 Full-Colour Illustrations. Großformatige Hardcoverausgabe mit Schutzumschlag, 176 Seiten mit zahlreichen Abbildungen. Gutes Exemplar (good Condition). pw554 ISBN: 3791324624.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. Cloth, 118 pages, illustrations (some colour); 25 cm. Tight, clean copy. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. *** "This best-selling book, now available in an attractive flexi format, reveals the story of two creative geniuses whose important contributions to twentieth-century art were equaled by the public's fascination with their tumultuous romance. This captivating book delves into the forces that shaped Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera's lives and art, and made them important painters in their own right. Elegant reproductions of their best-known works and historical photographs illustrate the thoughtful text, which explores the political, social, and cultural upheaval that was at the center of their relationship. What emerges is a portrait of the artists, the tension between their love for each other and their commitment to their work, and the indelible legacy of paintings, murals, and words left behind." - Publisher. Size: 8vo.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st. 128 pages, colour illustrations; 25 cm. Tight, clean copy. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. *** "In Arles, Vincent van Gogh was seized by a dramatic passion for painting. Inspired by the lights and colors when he first arrived in this little town hundreds of miles from his native Holland in 1888, in just over a year he painted several hundred works in a frenzy of artistic activity. Van Gogh in Arles is a stirring account that reflects the hectic artistic pace of the artist's time in Arles. It describes how he achieved the pinnacle of artistic perfection, and how a constant, self-inflicted pressure took its toll, causing him to be admitted into a sanatorium. The authoritative text dispenses with the myth and speculation that surround this period of Van Gogh's life, and uses firm evidence - Van Gogh's 796 published letters to his younger brother Theo - to place the artist in a dramatic new light: he is established as a stranger among strangers, having had little time away from his work to socialize in his new environment. The book also identifies Van Gogh's ambition to create a new form of art, and carefully documents and analyzes his artistic development in those frenetic times." - Publisher. Size: 8vo. Collectible.…

Large Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine to Fine. Auguste Rodin, the pre-eminent sculptor of the 19th century, is generally considered the progenitor of modern sculpture as the art has developed in the 20th and 21st centuries. Known for many major works such as "The Burghers of Calais," "The Thinker," and "The Gates of Hell," Rodin also courted controversy in his exploration of sexuality and eroticism. This book, originally published in hardcover in 1992 in conjunction with an exhibition of Rodin's work, provides an in-depth examination of Rodin's discourse on the erotic in his drawings and sculpture over his career. First Printing, First Edition Thus. About 7 3/4 x 9 5/8 inches, 186 pages in heavy card wrappers showing a detail of "The Kiss" on the front cover and "Danaid" on the back against a black background and white lettering. The text contains a foreword by Rainer Crone and two essays by Crone and David Moos, as well as a select bibliography and list of the 75 plates, many in full color. The biographical essay also includes many black & white photos of the artist at work and with friends and family. The frontispiece is a full page photo of Rodin examining an antique sculpture. The text is complete, clean and unmarked, no creasing, tearing or stains, not remaindered. The wrappers show only some light rubbing, no scratches, no bumping or chipping. A collectable copy. …

Paperback. Size: 7.75"x9.75", 185pp., 75 black & white illustrations, Near new condition, covers bright, text clean and binding tight.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Near Fine dust. First Edition. Book is in NF condition with owner's ink stamp to FFE, trace edge wear noted else a bright and solid copy. Dust jacket is in NF condition with trace edge wear noted else bright, intact and whole. ARN W.08; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: fine. First Edition. Book and jacket fine. Jacket in protective mylar wrap. Gorgeous book.

Paperback. Zustand: Good Plus. Book is in good to very good condition, clean with solid binding, general wear around corners and edges, otherwise looks good.

Hardbound. Zustand: Very Good. Quarto in dust jacket, 112 pp., b/w photos throughout, Carmi chronology Text is in English and German. With contributions by Yoram Kaniuk, Nocke and Joachim Schlör.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Although he is best known for his Expressionist portraits and landscapes, Oskar Kokoschka was a passionate painter of women. His portrait of his lover Alma Mahler, "The Tempest (Bride of the Wind)" is one of his most famous works. This intimate book explores Kokoschka's experiments with watercolour. The artist's disdain for the stilted, academic sketching of posed models is exhibited in the spontaneous renderings he made of people he randomly invited into his studio. Kokoschka's models are notably uninhibited, a tribute to his ability to elicit freedom and movement from them. Printed in muted colours and on the finest matte stock, the sketches and drawings here are presented simply and elegantly. A brief biography of the artist enhances the overall sublime experience - a treat for the senses and the intellect. Although he is best known for his Expressionist portraits and landscapes, Oskar Kokoschka was a passionate painter of women. His portrait of his lover Alma Mahler, "The Tempest (Bride of the Wind)" is one of his most famous works. This book explores Kokoschka's experiments with watercolour. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. First Edition. Color pictorial cardstock wraps, French flaps. Text in German, English and Italian. 96 pp., fully illus. in color. As issued. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 1975 pages; Description: 175 p. : ill. ; 31 cm. Subjects: Leist, Reiner, 1964-. Portrait photography. 2 Kg.