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One of the oldest libraries in Britain, the Bodleian Library has been in continuous use since its founding in 1602 by Sir Thomas Bodley. This richly illustrated guidebook is perfect for architectural aficionados or those planning a trip. A short introduction that gives the story of the library’s founding is followed by a succinct guide to the buildings found there, from Duke Humfrey’s Library to the Divinity School, Convocation House, Schools Quadrangle, Clarendon Building, and Radcliffe Camera. Bodleian Library Souvenir Guide covers more than four centuries of the library’s most celebrated architecture, taking a look back at the contributions of famous architects like Sir Christopher Wren and Nicholas Hawksmoor. In addition to the buildings themselves, the book illustrates some of the Bodleian’s most exquisite stonemasonry and statuary found there. It also provides translations to the intriguing Latin inscriptions that adorn many of the buildings and mark key moments in the library’s history. The book is brought up-to-date with a description of subsequent renovations, including the addition of the state-of-the-art Weston Library to house the library’s special collections.

The Making of the English Urban Landscape tells the story of our towns and cities and how they came into being over the last two millennia.

The book serves as a thorough exploration of County Durham, highlighting its rich architectural diversity and captivating history. It delves into the unique aspects of the region, showcasing its landmarks, cultural significance, and notable sites. Readers can expect detailed insights into the county's heritage, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in Northern England's architectural landscape.

The glossary is drawn from the vocabulary of the celebrated Pevsner Architectural Guides, and the famous designations E.E. and Perp are among the terms clearly explained.

Focusing on the development of art academies, this book explores their origins from the sixteenth century through the mid-twentieth century. It delves into the historical context and cultural influences that shaped these institutions, highlighting their impact on the art world and education. Through this comprehensive examination, readers gain insights into the evolution of artistic training and the role of academies in fostering creativity and innovation in various artistic movements.

Focusing on the behavior of jets in particle physics, this book delves into their roles in e + e - annihilations and longitudinal phase space models. It explores the parton model and the dynamics of parton jets within quantum chromodynamics (QCD). The fragmentation processes of parton systems are examined, alongside jets in hadron-hadron interactions, particularly with high transverse momentum. Additionally, the book addresses low momentum interactions, culminating in a comprehensive summary that ties these concepts together.

Hailed by Frank Whitford, art critic for The Sunday Times, as the best book about this fascinating artist that Ive ever read, this scholarly and thoughtprovoking book, available again after some time out of print, casts a remarkable light on Caspar David Friedrich, the leading German Romantic artist of the 19th century.

Design als Kriegsbeute - das britische Interesse an der Produktgestaltung im frühen Nachkriegsdeutschland. 1946 sendet der britische Militärgeheimdienst eine Gruppe von namhaften britischen Designern nach Deutschland. Ihr Auftrag lautet, die Stellung des Designers in der deutschen Konsumgüterindustrie zu untersuchen. Die Kommission bereist 92 Firmen und 22 Ausbildungsstätten für Produktgestalter in den Westzonen, befragt Unternehmer, Techniker, Designer und Lehrkräfte und begutachtet Produkte. Leiter der Kommission ist der 1933 aus Deutschland emigrierte Designexperte Nikolaus Pevsner. Die Edition von Anne Sudrow macht den sensationellen Quellenfund in englischer Sprache erstmals der Öffentlichkeit zugänglich. Der Bericht gibt Aufschluss über bekannte und unbekannte deutsche Designer und die Praxis der Produktgestaltung kurz nach dem Ende des Nationalsozialismus. Er widerlegt den Mythos von der »Stunde Null« des deutschen Designs - in Teilen hielten es die Briten für wegweisend. Aus Perspektive der Siegermacht gewährt der Bericht Einblick in die Entwicklungsabteilungen der deutschen Unternehmen. Zugleich gibt er Zeugnis von der frühen Arbeit des britischen Council of Industrial Design, des Vorbilds für den westdeutschen Rat für Formgebung. Er zeigt, dass die Professionalisierung des Industriedesigns in Großbritannien und Westdeutschland nur als transnationales wirtschaftspolitisches Projekt zu verstehen ist. In ihrer Einleitung erzählt Anne Sudrow die Entstehungs- und Wirkungsgeschichte des Berichts. Englischer Originaltext Link: Deutsches Museum in München