This art publisher focuses on making a wide range of art accessible, from mainstream works to less common and controversial genres. Since its inception, it has strived to bring lesser-seen artistic creations into the mainstream, thereby fostering broader public awareness and discussion about various forms of artistic expression. The publishing house explores diverse fields, including art photography, painting, design, fashion, and the history of film and architecture, while also venturing into more daring subject matter. Through this approach, it contributes to enriching artistic discourse and expanding the boundaries of what is commonly available in the art world.
Founded in 1903 by Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser, and Fritz Waemdorfer, the Wiener Werkstatte ("Vienna Workshop") was a collective of architects and craftsmen which aimed at fusing architecture and interior design into a Gesamtkunstwerk, or total work of art
Who minds sleeping under a mosquito net when it's royally draped over the bed in a lush Kenyan, open-walled hut, fashioned from tree trunks and shielded from the sun by a sumptuous thatched roof? This selection of the most-splendid getaway havens nestled throughout the African continent is sure to please even the most finicky would-be voyagers. Photos.
With its tumultuous history, bustling international community, and cutting-edge art scene, Berlin is naturally home to a very diverse range of interiors which reflect the city's mix of Eastern and Western influences. Traversing the city's most eclectic and unique interiors, Berlin Style offers an inspiring view of Berlin and its inhabitants.
Traversing the landscapes, homes, and interiors of this exhilarating region of Italy, this book captures the essence of Tuscany in all its old-world magnificence.
Where to shop for what, from bread to exterminators, in London. Arranged by district.
Much more than a travel or holiday guide, the book is first and foremost a paradisiacal photo album. It features opulent photographs of places that seem too perfect to be real. Pricing and contact information is provided for each hotel.
Das Buch führt den Leser mitten in das Herz von Indien und zeigt die Vielfalt der indischen Wohnformen: Hausboote auf den Lotosteichen Kashmirs, buddhistische Häuser in der eisigen Berglandschaft des Himalaya, prächtige Maharaja-Paläste in Rajasthan und schlichte Lehmhütten in der Wüste Thar. Es begleitet den Leser in die imposante Strandvilla eines 'Bollywood'-Filmstars bei Bombay sowie in ein von Le Corbusier entworfenes Haus in Ahmedabad. Es nimmt ihn mit auf eine Reise durch die üppig verzierten mittelalterlichen 'Havelis' reicher Kaufleute in Gujarat und führt ihn auf die Hausboote in den Backwaters von Kerala. 'Indien Interieurs' erlaubt einen Blick in das Domizil des französischen Kunststickers Jean-François Lesage in Madras sowie in die prachtvollen portugiesisch-indischen Kolonialbauten in Goa, aber auch auf die Experimentierfreude der indischen Architektur von heute. Dieser herrliche, mit einzigartigen Fotografien bebilderte und sorgfältig recherchierte Band fängt das innerste Wesen der indischen Wohnkultur ein - vielschichtig, exotisch und faszinierend.
A brief illustrated study of the life and career of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
Great Walls in China. Splendid and traditional homes in the People's Republic.
From a 150-year-old Portuguese estate to Norway's Budsjord, last stop on one of the loneliest pilgrimage routes in the world, Angelika Taschen scours the European continent for the most beautiful places to rest your head. This updated guide profiles each hotel through postcard-ready photography and key information including directions, contact...
