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Mosque examines the history culture evolution and functions of the Muslim house of worship through the prism of its artistic objects and architectural elements Contributors present a range of elements from dome to mihrab to mosque furniture including lamps prayer rugs and Qur an stands In addition the book draws attention to the importance of mosque heritage through special projects and initiatives that study preserve and revitalize the traditional arts of the mosque This unique book brings together prominent architects art historians artists historians and curators to explore innovative approaches towards the study of mosques through the presentation of original research and insights about mosque related cultural objects It is essential reading for anyone interested in the art and culture of the Muslim world

Combining an architect s eye with low flying aerial views Milstein shows London s charm beauty and iconic buildings in wonderful and breathtaking photographs

Mientras pintaba en Estados Unidos de América una serie de 75 cuadros sobre unas granjas próximas a Iowa City, Félix de la Concha decidió dedicar los días en los que el frío o el viento le impedían salir al exterior a desarrollar un experimento con \"Las meninas\". Se trataba de reproducir a tamaño natural en su estudio, y por tanto con luz artificial, el original de Velazquez dividido en 140 fragmentos y a 7.000 kilometros del Museo del Prado. Mientras se enfrentaba a esa autentica aventura hubo de vencer varios problemas de toda indole que fue relatando en un diario que le ayudo a reflexionar sobre la copia y el proceso tecnico seguido para llevarla a cabo.

El propòsit d'aquest breviari és el d'oferir una tria d'articles que l'il·lustre ceramista Llorens Artigas (1892-1980) va publicar com a crític d'art, bàsicament des dels anys que era professor i se

Quince ensayos breves de entre los más de cuarenta que Tóibín ha escrito, en los últimos años, sobre varios artistas y su obra, para armar este libro inédito sobre arte, y en especial sobre una determinada forma de mirar y dejarse cautivar, que es una for

Quinze assaig breus d'entre els més de quaranta que Tóibín ha escrit, els darrers anys, sobre diversos artistes i la seva obra, per confegir aquest llibre inèdit sobre art, però sobretot sobre una de

En este polémico y desafiante conjunto de ensayos, Bourriaud construye herramientas imprescindibles para comprender las claves del arte actual. Nicolas Bourriaud, el ex director del Palais de Tokyo

Nueva edición revisada y con bibliografía actualizada del libro que acompañó a la exposición Metapintura, celebrada en el Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid, entre el 15 de noviembre de 2016 y el 19 de febrero de 2017. Una mirada introspectiva y reflexi

The ÑOn Climate Crisis Masterclass Series Volume III showcases the ten virtual masterclasses on the topic of climate change, now carefully edited and presented in written form. This publication brings together diverse experts from various professional and geographical backgrounds, including fields such as architecture, design, policy-making, oceanography and landscape architecture. These masterclasses are united by the common purpose of offering solutions for the most pressing issue of our time: the climate crisis. The experts included in this third volume include Jonathan Foley, Sheila Foster, Mitchell Joachim, Lydia Kallipoliti, Rachel Kyte, Amory Lovins, Peter B. de Menocal, Henk Ovink, Kotchakorn Voraakhom and Ken Yeang. The masterclasses are divided into five chaptersDesign Solutions, Policy and Systems Change, Water Challenges and Opportunities, Carbon Reduction and Removal, and Transforming Wasteeach offering unique visions and solutions for the climate crisis. From the role of ecological design in architecture to the opportunities offered by the ocean for carbon reduction in the atmosphere, the diversity of topics allows readers a broad understanding of the many strategies that can be implemented to tackle climate change. This is the third volume in the Norman Fost

An anthology of compelling essays by Marina Warner one of our pre eminent writers and critics Art writing at its most useful should share the dynamism fluidity and passions of the objects of its enquiry argues Marina Warner In this new anthology of some of her most compelling work she captures the visual experience of the work of several artists with a notable focus on the inner lives of women through an exploration of the range of stories and symbols to which they allude Metamorphosis features vividly in the imagery stories and media of the art that Warner has chosen to write about in connection with animals in the work of Louise Bourgeois for instance with the Catholicism of Damien Hirst and with performance as a medium of memory and resistance in the installations of Joan Jonas Rather than drawing on connoisseurship the author s approach grows principally out of anthropology and mythology She argues that art and aesthetics increasingly fulfil a magical social function a principle that runs through these writings to give the collection a quality that is polemical as well as coherent With an introductory essay and illustrations throughout Marina Warner investigates how artists noted for their treatment of disturbing uncanny material have reache

La civilización occidental, heredera culturalmente de la Biblia, olvida en ocasiones el relato histórico de nuestras raíces, en concreto en España, como una reacción irracional contra el adoctrinamiento religioso del siglo pasado y los fanatismos del actu

Durant deu estius consecutius, Antoni Llena, un dels artistes catalans contemporanis més importants, va visitar el seu mestre i amic Antoni Tàpies al seu estudi de Campins.En tornar, en recollia les

Catàleg de l& x02019;exposició temporal "Emocions. Imatges i gestos del passat i del present", que te com a objectiu principal aprofundir en el món de les emocions, com el dolor, la tristesa, la

Friendship love and a beautiful sense of togetherness sew together this gem of a book B Michael presents to us a portrait of a woman who was a rare gift to fashion and culture EDWARD ENNINFUL OBE Editor in Chief British Vogue & European Editorial Director Vogue A poignant and glorious photographic memoir that pays homage to the lifelong friendship between the legendary Cicely Tyson and acclaimed fashion designer B Michael who worked with her to make her gorgeous through her last bow What greater act of friendship is there than making someone dear look and feel their most beautiful and powerful That was the priceless gift acclaimed designer B Michael gave to one of Hollywood s greatest actresses Cicely Tyson over the course of their close decades long relationship In this glorious four color visual memoir packed with stunning photographs many never before seen B Michael recalls the bond they shared and what it was like to dress the Queen of Hollywood for all the extraordinary events of her life In 2005 B was summoned to create a suitable wardrobe for Ms Tyson for a high octane weekend hosted by Oprah Winfrey That first successful interaction led to a nearly twenty year long personal and professional collaboration that defined the Hollywood star s

«Hagi escrit sobre el que hagi escrit, Pla ens ha ensenyat a mirar el nostre país i la seva gent, a mirar-nos a nosaltres mateixos i, des d?aquí, a mirar el món; i per això ens agrada», escriu Teresa

The Waistcoat Workbook Historical Modern and Genre Drafting of Waistcoats for Men and Women 1837 Present Day provides comprehensive coverage of the design construction and role of waistcoats from the reign of Queen Victoria to the present day in the United Kingdom The book contains step by step instructions on how to draft the garments onto pattern paper from start to finish with drafting tools including diagrams and detailed instructions on what measurements are required and how to record the information The book also features A brief history of waistcoats in European and particularly British history highlighting key points in the evolution of the garment A discussion of fabrics that would be suitable to use for the garments and what kind of interlinings and linings are best suited depending on the main fabric chosen for the front of the garment Information on how to deal with one and two way fabrics and challenging materials as well as fabric analysis and pressing techniques Step by step instructions to construct genre waistcoats including cosplay and Steampunk clothing Industry terminology and suppliers and stockists The Waistcoat Workbook is an excellent resource for professional film and theatre costume makers and tailors students of costume and fas

Sorpresa, admiración, desconcierto, rechazo, incluso risa. Los efectos que las exposiciones de arte contemporáneo tienen sobre el público son completamente distintos a aquellos que las expresiones artisticas generaron hasta la modernidad.

Libro-disco con pinturas a tinta de Juan Manuel Uría y música de Ángel Unzu. El libro-disco Impromptu es un fascinante encuentro entre dos lenguajes poéticos: la pintura y la música. Las sugerentes

Navegar por el mundo del coleccionismo puede ser un proceso complicado, especialmente para alguien que recién comienza en el mercado del arte. Magnus Resch, el principal experto mundial en el mercado del arte, explica los principios basicos del mercado del arte y revela los secretos de como construir y hacer crecer una coleccion de arte.E ¿En que arte deberia invertir?E ¿Donde empiezo?E ¿Que galeria debo visitar?E ¿Como consigo entradas VIP para Art Basel?E ¿Cual es el mejor lugar para vender mi arte?E ¿Es este precio justo?Junto a los consejos de Magnus para coleccionar, se incluyen citas y estudios de casos de estimados profesionales del mundo del arte, incluidos los mega coleccionistas Shelley y Philip Aarons, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Jorge M. Perez, Howard E. Rachofsky y Komal Shah; los directores de museo Adam Weinberg y Heidi Zuckerman; la fundadora de la feria de arte Touria El Glaoui; los mega marchantes de arte Marc Glimcher, Adam Lindemann, Jeffrey Deitch y Simon de Pury; el destacado curador de arte Hans Ulrich Obrist; la asesora de arte superestrella Amy Cappellazzo; y el artista Julian Schnabel.