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.
The sights, smells and sounds of India draw legions of travellers every year in awe of the changing terrain and countryside, but to truly experience the range and diversity of this huge country one needs to gaze into the many, spectacular residences, as rich and eclectic as the landscape that surrounds them. Indian Interiors provides a longing glimpse into these exotic abodes. India's visual culture is ruled by bright colours, religious decoration and the unrelenting heat of the sun, and designers have responded to this challenge in many ways over the centuries. With this book as guide, you can wander into the restored splendour of ancient Maharajas' palaces, enjoy living in houseboats on the lotus-covered lakes of Kashmir, or cool off in imposing colonial buildings built for British rulers wilting in the tropical heat. This is truly a world of contrasts, as we move from simple but beautifully hand-painted tribal huts to the L.A. influenced home of a Hollywood star, from a Buddhist house in Ladakh to the most original house designed in India by Le Corbusier. All the interiors here are lavishly photographed and documented.
Die faszinierenden Bilder von Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) waren in vielerlei Hinsicht Ausdruck ihrer Traumata. Ein fast tödlicher Unfall mit 18, gesundheitliche Probleme, eine turbulente Ehe, Fehlgeburten und Kinderlosigkeit: Die Malerin verwandelte ihre persönlichen Schicksalsschläge in revolutionäre Kunst . In ihren Selbstporträts blickt Kahlo den Betrachter mutig und herausfordernd an. Sie lehnte es ab, die Rolle des passiven Opfers einzunehmen, und verarbeitete stattdessen ihre Erfahrungen zu einer hybriden surreal-realen Sprache des Lebens , bestehend aus Haaren, Wurzeln, Adern, Ranken, Tentakeln und Eileitern. Viele ihrer Werke befassen sich auch mit den politischen Idealen des Kommunismus , die Kahlo mit ihrem Mann Diego Rivera teilte. Die Künstlerin beschreibt ihre Bilder selbst als „ das ehrlichste und wahrhaftigste, das ich tun konnte, um auszudrücken, was ich innerlich und äußerlich fühlte “. Dieser Band präsentiert eine Auswahl an Kahlos Werken und untersucht ihre Bedeutung als Malerin, feministische Ikone und Vertreterin der Kultur Lateinamerikas.
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...
