Společným jmenovatelem působivých artefaktů shromážděných v této publikaci je jejich africký původ. O umělcích, kteří je vytvořili, však nevíme takřka nic. Na cestě prostorem a časem, se kontext, v němž na ně pohlížíme, ... Zobraziť viac
This book is intended as a tribute to the baroque horses of Spain and Portugal. For centuries impressive Andalusian stallions have enchanted human beings and held them spellbound. They exude a beautiful compact elegance and a royal aura... Zobraziť viac
Australia, situated between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, is rich in rainforest, deserts, and mountains. Geological wonders such as the Uluru, the Outback, or the Great Barrier Reef characterize the country... Zobraziť viac
Wide, breathtaking landscapes, crystal-clear, blue lakes, high, snow-covered mountain peaks, but also wild grizzlies, buffalos, mustangs, and rare animal species: this is North America. With nearly 60 national parks, the United States is preserving... Zobraziť viac
Henri Rousseau (1844–1910) is one of the most important representatives of naive art. His paintings, characterized by a pronounced exoticism and a childlike awkwardness, can be... Zobraziť viac
Gently rolling hills and golden sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, brown-red peat bogs and crystal clear lakes and rivers teeming with salmon and trout: The 84,079 km2 (32,599sq miles) Atlantic island in north-western Europe has immense attractions... Zobraziť viac
Between 1890 and the beginning of the First World War, a new international style developed in architecture and design. Following the example of the English Arts and Crafts movement, the representatives of... Zobraziť viac
Painting from 1200 to 1500 is a mirror of its time, marked by deep religiousness as well as progressive tendencies, by economic prosperity as well as devastating wars and epidemics. A religious perspective is joined by secular themes and efforts to... Zobraziť viac
In the late Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, Florence was a capital of the arts, in the 15th century (Quattrocento) the greatest art metropolis of all. Here the wishes of rich merchants and bankers met with the skills of artists such as Brunelleschi... Zobraziť viac
Chile stretches along the Pacific coast of South America, west of the Andes, and is the longest country in the world from north to south. The contrasting landscape offers the Atacama Desert in the north—the driest area on earth—and in the south are... Zobraziť viac
New Zealand-the country chosen by God, "God's own country," as the locals affectionately call their island twins, evokes associations with uniquely untouched nature, green hills and crystal clear lakes, lonely white and black sandy... Zobraziť viac
Cuba is synonymous with sugar and tobacco... Zobraziť viac
Art Nouveau was a phenomenon with many faces. Between 1890 and 1910, artists developed a variety of styles... Zobraziť viac
Das Buch bietet eine umfassende Auswahl an zeitgemäßen Einfamilienhäusern und Villen, Traumhäusern auf Ibiza. Zobraziť viac
Schöne Auswahl an modernen Fertighäusern, auch für den kleinen Geldbeutel geeignet. Zobraziť viac
Anbauten, zahlreiche Ideen für alle Größen. Wie mache ich aus einem kleinen alten Haus eine moderne Wohnanlage. Zobraziť viac
City living can present certain limitations. This book shows how architects overcome the challenge of building unique homes in the middle of a sea of houses. They create space where it is a scarce commodity. They preserve a sense of intimacy... Zobraziť viac
Modern megacities, breathtaking natural backdrops, and a varied cultural landscape with a long tradition - China captivates with its contrasts and unbelievable diversity. The most populous country in the world can... Zobraziť viac
Norway is known for its mountains, glaciers and deeply cut coastal fjords. Bergen, with its typical colorful wooden houses, is a popular starting point for boat trips into the dramatic Sognefjord... Zobraziť viac
