The natural beauties of Oceania's island world, scattered far across the South Pacific and divided into the cultural areas of Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia, are overwhelming. But besides lonely palm islands, ever-warm lagoons and colorful... Zobraziť viac
From the medieval works of Romanesque and Gothic art to the golden age of the Baroque, from the famous Beatus Apocalypses to Diego Velázquez and Francisco de Zurbarán... Zobraziť viac
A home on the coast can be a wondrous place, indeed, but building against the sea presents unique architectural and design challenges. This title presents homes from across the world each engaged in fascinating dialog with their waterfront locale... 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
The architecture of the Italian Renaissance, theorized by artists such as Filippo Brunelleschi and Leon Battista Alberti, influenced styles and trends of the following centuries throughout Europe and beyond... Zobraziť viac
For thousands of years and in many cultures people have been inspired by mosaics. Whether the stylistically reduced pebble mosaics of the Greeks or the golden splendor of the Byzantine churches... Zobraziť viac
The precious collection of paintings has established the Hermitage's reputation as one of the most important museums in the world, but the architectural ensemble on the banks of the Neva is also a masterpiece... Zobraziť viac
In South Africa, at the southern tip of the African continent, one finds extreme deserts in the Kalahari at the border to Namibia, subtropical forests in the southeast, but also mountain ranges like the Drakensberg parallel to the Indian Ocean... Zobraziť viac
Morocco, situated between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, is culturally, culinarily, and architecturally influenced by Berbers, Arabs, and Europeans. The country's diversity is reflected in the landscape of Mediterranean coastal... Zobraziť viac
Snow-capped Himalayan mountains, palm-fringed sandy beaches, impenetrable tropical jungles and majestic tigers, wild elephants and brilliant birds are just some of the attractions India has to offer in over 400 photographs in this splendid volume... 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... Zobraziť viac
Guatemala is considered the land of eternal spring. Tropical rain forests, mountainous highlands, bubbling volcanoes, black lava sand beaches, fresh fruits and strange smells... Zobraziť viac
It is difficult to define Brazil as a country; it is rather the sum of countries with very different characteristics such as the Amazon region with the longest river and the largest rainforest in the world, and Rio de Janeiro, with its legendary... Zobraziť viac
In South Africa, at the southern tip of the African continent, one finds extreme deserts in the Kalahari at the border to Namibia, subtropical forests in the southeast, but also mountain ranges like the Drakensberg parallel to the Indian Ocean... Zobraziť viac
This book sets out to convey the atmosphere of the vintage industrial style and the history... Zobraziť viac
Schöne Auswahl an modernen kleinen Eigenheimen, auch für den kleinen Geldbeutel geeignet. Zobraziť viac
One of the most challenging challenges for architects and interior designers is to prepare a good project in the future. In many regions, these houses have a connection... Zobraziť viac
A tattoo is more than just a decoration for the body. More than just a fashion. It is... Zobraziť viac
A vast mountain range stretching from west to east over seven countries forms a barrier of rock, snow and ice in the middle of Europe... Zobraziť viac