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Towards a New Architecture

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Originally published in French as a series of essays in the magazine “L’Esprit nouveau (revue)” beginning in 1921, “Towards a New Architecture” by Le Corbusier was published as a book in 1923 and first translated into English in 1927. Le Corbusier’s revolutionary approach to architecture became an instant classic and a highly influential work on the meaning and function of buildings and cities in ... Read more

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Originally published in French as a series of essays in the magazine “L’Esprit nouveau (revue)” beginning in 1921, “Towards a New Architecture” by Le Corbusier was published as a book in 1923 and first translated into English in 1927. Le Corbusier’s revolutionary approach to architecture became an instant classic and a highly influential work on the meaning and function of buildings and cities in
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The City of Tomorrow and Its Planning

by Le Corbusier ...

Translated by Frederick Etchells ...

Series series Dover Architecture
In this 1929 classic, the great architect Le Corbusier turned from the design of houses to the planning of cities, surveying urban problems and venturing bold new solutions. The book shocked and thrilled a world already deep in the throes of the modern age.Today it is revered as a work that, quite literally, helped to shape our world. Le Corbusier articulates concepts and ideas he would put to ... Read more

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In this 1929 classic, the great architect Le Corbusier turned from the design of houses to the planning of cities, surveying urban problems and venturing bold new solutions. The book shocked and thrilled a world already deep in the throes of the modern age.Today it is revered as a work that, quite literally, helped to shape our world. Le Corbusier articulates concepts and ideas he would put to
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Towards a New Architecture

by Le Corbusier ...

Series series Dover Architecture
For the Swiss-born architect and city planner Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, 1887–1965), architecture constituted a noble art, an exalted calling in which the architect combined plastic invention, intellectual speculation, and higher mathematics to go beyond mere utilitarian needs, beyond "style," to achieve a pure creation of the spirit which established "emotional relationships by ... Read more

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For the Swiss-born architect and city planner Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, 1887–1965), architecture constituted a noble art, an exalted calling in which the architect combined plastic invention, intellectual speculation, and higher mathematics to go beyond mere utilitarian needs, beyond "style," to achieve a pure creation of the spirit which established "emotional relationships by
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The Decoration of Houses

by Edith Wharton ...

This classic works on The Decoration of Houses was originally published in 1897, With chapters including; The Historical Tradition - Rooms in general - Entrance and Vestibule and The school room & nurseries much of the information is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly ... Read more

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This classic works on The Decoration of Houses was originally published in 1897, With chapters including; The Historical Tradition - Rooms in general - Entrance and Vestibule and The school room & nurseries much of the information is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
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The Training of the Memory in Art and the Education of the Artist

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The Training of the Memory in Art and the Education of the Artist aims to teach the reader how to memorise things like form and colour composition so that they may draw and paint from memory alone.This fantastic guide is highly recommended for all artists, and it would make for a worthy addition to allied collections.The contents include:Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and ... Read more

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The Training of the Memory in Art and the Education of the Artist aims to teach the reader how to memorise things like form and colour composition so that they may draw and paint from memory alone.This fantastic guide is highly recommended for all artists, and it would make for a worthy addition to allied collections.The contents include:Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and
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Landscape Painting

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by Lovell Birge Harrison, Sophia Farnsworth ...

In "Landscape Painting," Lovell Birge Harrison presents a comprehensive examination of the techniques and principles vital to capturing the essence of the natural world on canvas. Harrison's approach is characterized by a clear, instructional style that combines practical advice with philosophical reflections on the interaction between artist and landscape. Rooted in the American Impressionist ... Read more

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In "Landscape Painting," Lovell Birge Harrison presents a comprehensive examination of the techniques and principles vital to capturing the essence of the natural world on canvas. Harrison's approach is characterized by a clear, instructional style that combines practical advice with philosophical reflections on the interaction between artist and landscape. Rooted in the American Impressionist
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Furniture Style from Baroque to Rococo - The 18th Century in European Furniture Design

by Peter Philp ...

The eighteenth century is rightly spoken of as the 'Golden Age of furniture-making', with some of the world's most impressive and exquisite furniture having been produced during this time. This lovely little book contains a detailed treatise on the eighteenth century furniture styles from Baroque to Rococo. A wonderful book full of detailed photographs and intricate descriptions, this text will be ... Read more

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The eighteenth century is rightly spoken of as the 'Golden Age of furniture-making', with some of the world's most impressive and exquisite furniture having been produced during this time. This lovely little book contains a detailed treatise on the eighteenth century furniture styles from Baroque to Rococo. A wonderful book full of detailed photographs and intricate descriptions, this text will be
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When I Was a Photographer

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Translated by Eduardo Cadava, Liana Theodoratou ...

The first complete English translation of Nadar's intelligent and witty memoir, a series of vignettes that capture his experiences in the early days of photography.Celebrated nineteenth-century photographer—and writer, actor, caricaturist, inventor, and balloonist—Félix Nadar published this memoir of his photographic life in 1900 at the age of eighty. Composed as a series of vignettes (we might ... Read more

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The first complete English translation of Nadar's intelligent and witty memoir, a series of vignettes that capture his experiences in the early days of photography.Celebrated nineteenth-century photographer—and writer, actor, caricaturist, inventor, and balloonist—Félix Nadar published this memoir of his photographic life in 1900 at the age of eighty. Composed as a series of vignettes (we might
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A Motor-Flight Through France

by Edith Wharton ...

In the early years of the 20th Century, Edith Wharton took the road trip of a lifetime across France with the celebrated author, Henry James (author of 'Turn of the Screw,' later adapted for TV, featuring 'Downton Abbey' star Michelle Dockery). Accompanied by Edith's husband, their chauffeur, and Wharton's two dogs, they travelled the French countryside, stopping wherever inspiration struck.The ... Read more

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In the early years of the 20th Century, Edith Wharton took the road trip of a lifetime across France with the celebrated author, Henry James (author of 'Turn of the Screw,' later adapted for TV, featuring 'Downton Abbey' star Michelle Dockery). Accompanied by Edith's husband, their chauffeur, and Wharton's two dogs, they travelled the French countryside, stopping wherever inspiration struck.The
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Architecture and Democracy

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Architecture and Democracy by Claude Fayette Bragdon is a thought-provoking work that explores the relationship between architecture and the democratic ideals emerging in the early 20th century. Bragdon, an architect and theorist, delves into how architecture reflects the political, social, and spiritual values of a society, and how the democratic spirit could be embodied in architectural forms ... Read more

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Architecture and Democracy by Claude Fayette Bragdon is a thought-provoking work that explores the relationship between architecture and the democratic ideals emerging in the early 20th century. Bragdon, an architect and theorist, delves into how architecture reflects the political, social, and spiritual values of a society, and how the democratic spirit could be embodied in architectural forms
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Whistler

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In "Whistler," T. Martin Wood delves into the life and artistry of James McNeill Whistler, a pivotal figure in the American art scene of the late 19th century. The book artfully intertwines biographical narrative with critical analysis, exploring Whistler's innovative techniques, such as his atmospheric use of color and composition, that challenged conventional aesthetics of the time. Wood's prose ... Read more

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In "Whistler," T. Martin Wood delves into the life and artistry of James McNeill Whistler, a pivotal figure in the American art scene of the late 19th century. The book artfully intertwines biographical narrative with critical analysis, exploring Whistler's innovative techniques, such as his atmospheric use of color and composition, that challenged conventional aesthetics of the time. Wood's prose
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Dior by Dior: The Autobiography of Christian Dior

The Autobiography of Christian Dior

by Christian Dior ...

Translated by Antonia Fraser ...

Series series V&A Fashion Perspectives
Christian Dior (1905-1957) rocketed to fame with his first collection in 1947 when the 'New Look' took the world by storm. Originally published in 1957, this charming and modest autobiography gives a fascinating and detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment. This book is part of the V&A Fashion Perspectives ... Read more

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Christian Dior (1905-1957) rocketed to fame with his first collection in 1947 when the 'New Look' took the world by storm. Originally published in 1957, this charming and modest autobiography gives a fascinating and detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment. This book is part of the V&A Fashion Perspectives
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