A first installment of a five-part series covering the fundamental events and pivotal works of twentieth-century art provides a lavish repertory of images and technical information, in a volume that focuses on avant-garde movements.
This second volume in the Art of the Twentieth Century series analyzes and presents the diverse world of artistic production between the two world wars, beginning with the environment that took shape in the immediate wake of World War I.
Eretica focuses on the concepts of sacredness and spirituality, and looks at themes such as the contrast between good and evil, sanctity, and the relationship between eroticism, sex and death through the work of forty contemporary artists,
During his career Douglas Gordon has received major international prizes including the Turner Prize in 1996, a prize at the Venice Biennale in 1997, and the Hugo Boss Prize in 1998. He is considered one of the greatest contemporary video artists.
Trash Rubbish Mongo examines the work of artists who use garbage as their artistic medium, creating art that mirrors our alienation and consumerism. Author Lea Vergine suggests trash is a natural medium.
New York, New York encompasses critical research into the fields of architecture, cinema, photography, music, performance art and video, conveying the cultural dynamics that have characterized life in this metropolis since the 1940´s.
The book examines 24 buildings and projects that illustrate Mecanoo´s contribution to the creation of new types of collective residences-those geared toward integrating functions other than those of mere living within the home.
Over 50 important experimental contemporary designs for public spaces sited throughout the world-earthworks and surface design, canopies and shelters, and other forms of "micro-architecture".
Kniha nabízí důkladnou analýzu Loosovy filozofie a přehled jeho tvorby. 30 existujících projektů je zde představeno na 160 neobyčejných fotografiích slavného francouzského fotografa Philippe Ruaulta, který práce vídeňského mistra znovu kompletně nafotil.
Tokyo is the largest city in the world. The image of the city, notwithstanding the widespread globalisation process, is very different to what we are accustomed to in Europe, America and also in other Asian countries.
Dominique Perrault erupted into the European architecture landscape in the early '90s, winning the competition for the Paris National Library-and then the French National Prize for Architecture in 1996, followed by the Mies van der Rohe Prize in 1997.
This richly illustrated book examines the houses designed by Alvaro Siza, one of the masters of contemporary architecture. The 28 villas represent an important aspect of Siza's career.
