The mountainous northern region, the flooded landscapes of the northeast during the rainy season, and the fertile agricultural land in the interior, irrigated by the Chao Phraya River, represent only a part of Thailand's special diversity... Zobraziť viac
When you think of South Sea, you think of paradise. The natural beauties of Oceania's island world, scattered far across the South Pacific and divided into the cutural areas of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia, are overwhelming... Zobraziť viac
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
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
Škandalózny umelec a excentrik Egon Schiele zaznamenával rozpory svojich čias v strhujúcich portrétoch a autoportrétoch.... 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
The design of your own home depends on its environment, climate, and location... Zobraziť viac
The name Argentina already sounds auspicious, being derived from the Latin argentum, or silver. Between the Atlantic coast in the east and the Andes in the west streches the vast grassland of the Pampas and Patagonias... 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 cigars, rum and revolution, classic cars and socialism, dream beaches and music. But it is also a country that has protected one-fifth of its surface area. This book presents fascinating nature of the country... Zobraziť viac
Imagine a sea of sand dunes the size of a European country, a world in motion, exquisite ridge lines perfectly sculpted by the winds and stretching to a layered horizon... 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
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... 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
In the wake of Bonaparte's Egyptian Campaign, artists of the nineteenth century became fascinated... Zobraziť viac
Mexico stands for barren landscapes and cacti, pyramids and palm beaches, indigenous cultures and scorching sun... Zobraziť viac
Iceland's spectacular landscape is characterized by volcanism and abundance of water. Volcanoes, geysers, thermal springs, and lava fields are typical for the Nordic island state. This illustrated book shows over 350 images of glaciers... 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
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