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Tilden, Scott J. (Ed.). Architecture for art. American art museums 1938 - 2008. Photography by Paul Rocheleau. Introduction by Wim de Wit. Essays by Giovanni Fanelli, Jan de Heer, Vincent van Rossem. New York, Harry N. Abrams 2004. ; Schutzumschlag / dust cover; 1. Ed. ISBN: 9780810949607
Sehr umfangreiche Darstellung "moderner" Museumsarchitektur in den USA, z.B. von: Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, TX; Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, TX; Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas; The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA; Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, TX; The Menil Museums, Houston, TX; National Gallery of Art, East Building, Washington, D.C.; Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, AZ; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco CA; Seattle Artmuseum, Seattle, WA; Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, CT; etc. Works in progress: Akron Art Museum, Akron, OH; The Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA; Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY. - Richly illustrated volume on the "modern" museum architecture in the USA. Dustjacket minimally rubbed, else fresh, clean copy.

4°. 239 Seiten. Mit sehr zahlreichen, meist farbigen und ganzseitigen Abbildungen. Orig.-Pappband mit farbig fotoillustr. Schutzumschlag. Umschlag minimal berieben, sonst frisches, sauberes Exemplar.

[SW: Architektur, Architecture, Architektur 20. Jahrhundert, englische Ausgaben / english editions, niederländische Kunst, Städtebau, Städtewesen, Stadtplanung]

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Rob Linrothe and Jeff Watt: Demonic Divine: Himalayan Art and Beyond, Chicago, USA Serindia Publications 2004 ; weicher Einband / soft cover; Schutzumschlag / dust cover; 1. Ed. ISBN: 1-932476-08-3
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Demonic Divine: Himalayan Art and Beyond marks the Rubin Museum of Art's opening season as the first exhibition to focus on the "wrathful" image in Himalayan Art. Centuries after early missionaries first claimed these works and the artists who made them "demonic", the accompanying catalog takes an in-depth look at the role of "wrathful" deities in Himalayan art and in the world at large. Focusing on 66 works of art, the book investigates how the violence, grotesque features, and explicit postures of these "wrathful" figures portray protection and benevolence. With nearly two hundred color images highlighting both the visual power and artistic craftsmanship of the artwork, the margin between horror and beauty becomes slim. This extensive catalogue includes entries of all exhibited works along with comprehensive essays by the exhibition's curator, Rob Linrothe (Associate Professor of Art History at Skidmore College), Jeff Watt (Director of the Himalayan Art Website), and Marylin Rhie (Professor of Asian Art at Smith College.) Matthieu Ricard contributes the catalogue's foreword. Although drawing primarily from Himalayan work in RMA's permanent collection the catalog also includes non-Asian art on loan from major museums and private collections. The "demonic divine" is a fundamental paradox not limited by time or geography. Works included range from ca. 13th century Tibet through 20th century Mexico. This volume is an essential reference for libraries, art historians, connoisseurs, and any reader seeking horrific beauty - an illustration of the "Demonic Divine." Printed Pages: 344 with over 200 colour illustrations. First Edition New Paperback 8.75 x 11.5 Inches; First Edition

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CONTEMPORARY ART IN THAILAND.. CONTEMPORARY ART IN THAILAND. Works of Art Selected From 1st-18th Centuries Nati.
A FASCINATING CATALOGUE OF ECLECTIC THAI ART FORMS With essays: Contemporary art in Thailand. Is Art Necessary? Culture & Art. Commenet on the Twelfth Natinal Exhibition of Arat. East & West. Modern sculpture in Thailand. A fine ref- erence and resource for the modern trends in Thai art. This fine work covers painting of all categories, sculpture, por- traits, modern art, progressive and uniquely Thai art forms, collage, woodcuts watercolor, oil, lacquer, bronzes, folk- art &c. A most marvelous insight to the Thai artist's world. * * * BUY WITH CONFIDENCE 43 YEARS EXPERIENCE ! * * * !! WARNING: The above description is COPYRIGHT protected material under United States & International Copyright & Intellectual property laws. Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART is a felony and * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

[Bangkok 1968, Silpakorn Univ.]. Stiff wrs., large format,A4 size, full text in both Thai & English, profusely illustrat- ed in b.w.,scholarly exhibiton of Thai artist's work.OBSCURE

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S.P. Gupta and Shashi Prabha Asthana: Elements of Indian Art : Including Temple Architecture, Iconography and Iconometry, New Delhi, India D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd. 2002 ; fester Einband / hard cover; Schutzumschlag / dust cover; 1. Ed. ISBN: 81-246-0213-1
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The book is a study of the fundamental principles of ancient Indian art and architecture, dealing with essentials of Hindu thinking and practice of art like the Hindu view of Godhead, iconography and iconometry, and symbols and symbolism in Hindu art. Referring to major classical Indian literary works shedding light on art and architecture, it undertakes a survey of Indian art and temple architecture from the 3 century BC through the medieval period, highlighting the directional changes that marked the history of art, specifically sculpture and painting. It elaborately views the various terms and concepts associated with the field of art and iconography like mudras, asanas, pithas, explaining the nature of Buddhist and Jain deities as well as those of Hindu sects like Saivism, Vaisnavism and Saktism. Pointing out the importance of studying Hindu temple architecture in order to fully appreciate Hindu art which was meant for propagation of dharma, it analyses the basic features of the temple architecture and its regional variants. Tracing the differences in conception and delineation of a Hindu temple, a Muslim mosque and a Christian church, the research focuses particularly on the principles of visualisation of symbols and signs in Hinduism and Christianity. It also reveals how the West has viewed Indian literature and art, exposing the inner contradictions of some European thinkers who while praising literary works of Kalidasa and others condemned the Hindu images. The work contains more than 300 illustrations, half-tone and line drawings, that make the discussion easy to comprehend for a range of readers and scholars, students as well as laymen Printed Pages: 160 with maps and illustrations. First Edition New Hard Cover 19 Cms x 25 Cms; First Edition

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