Here is the first encyclopedia of America art, encompassing in one magnificently illustrated volume the entire spectrum of the nation's creative activity in all its richness and diversity. More than 1100 entries totaling over 400,000 words cover all areas of American art: painting, sculpture, architecture, prints, photography, folk arts, decorative arts, and contemporary handcrafts. Over 800 superbly produced illustrations, 350 in full color, are integrated into the text to make this remarkable book as beautiful as it is informative. Format: Hardcover, Pages: 669, Publisher: E.P. Dutton, Publication Year: 1981, Book Condition: Fair

Contains 6 pop-up illustrations by the artist accompanied by an illustrated essay on Grooms' life and work by Barbara Haskell, Curator at Whitney Museum of American Art. Format: Hardcover, Pages: 13, Publisher: H.N. Abrams, Publication Year: 1988, Book Condition: Very good, in original plastic wrapping.

This book collects some of R. Buckminster Fuller’s most important recent writings on the subject of spaceship Earth: the big, interconnected, total system that is “the only one we’ve got.” These articles stress the need for considering our planet as a whole, rather than breaking it into its parts—as most of us continue to do. This theme is crucial to the thinking of Bucky Fuller, who, in addition to his many other appellations, has been called the “godfather” of the Whole Earth Catalog.“Humanity is acquiring the right technology for all the wrong reasons—and only as driven by looming wars and the fear of being annihilated by the enemy. Humanity could acquire the technology for the purpose of total success and enduring peace. We say we cannot afford it in peace times, but technology … not only pays for itself but [leads] inadvertently to the acquisition of greater wealth.”—from “Earthians’ Critical Moment” in Earth, Inc. From backflap Earth, Inc. Format: Paperback, Pages: 180, Publisher: Estate of R. Buckminster Fuller, Publication Year: 1973, Book Condition: Fair

Best known for his posters of Sarah Bernhardt and his Art Nouveau-ish nymphs, Czech-born Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) has been unjustly pigeonholed as a decorative artist. Certain to raise Mucha's reputation, this engrossing, profusely illustrated biography by the artist's son shows that Mucha saw himself as an uncompromising independent, an interpreter of the Slavonic soul, even as he was touched by the swirling eddies of Symbolism, Art Nouveau, the Viennese Secession and other movements. In turn-of-the-century Paris, Mucha found an ally in outcast Gauguin; his loose circle included Whistler, Strindberg and Verlaine. Caught up in the Symbolists' heady mix of occultism and theosophy, he attended seances and recorded dialogues with spirits. Later, in New York, where he finally settled down to married life, great wealth eluded him despite theatrical projects with Maud Adams and Ethel Barrymore. Mucha's Slav Epic , a cycle of idealized, luminous historical paintings, is worthy of its name. Anyone who thinks of him primarily as a flowery artist will have second thoughts after seeing Dead Woman with Child (1900), the intense charcoal-and-pastel sketches and other strong works reproduced here.Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. Format: Hardcover, Pages: 300, Publisher: Rizzoli, Publication Year: 1989, Book Condition: Fair

Portrays the life of the distinguished artist, discusses the development of his painting, and analyzes his murals, society portraits, and watercolor paintings Format: Hardcover, Pages: 256, Publisher: Abbeville Pr, Publication Year: 1990, Book Condition: Good

Don't be fooled by the appearance of a piece of furniture--a fragile example of a peasant's handmade table may be worth far more than an elegant china cabinet that's only a modern copy of an original royal commission. Learn to tell the difference as you study the history of furniture collecting from the 18th-century through the present (1950s styles now can be considered antiques). Experts help you understand the signatures and styles of particular makers, firms, and even owners from many countries around the world. Special sections cover stools and chairs, sofas and settees, tables and desks, bookcases and cabinets, and bed and bath furnishings. Along with tips on where and how to find truly valuable pieces come illustrated indicators for detecting repairs, restorations, and even reproduction work that lowers value. You need never take prices at face value, armed with secrets for avoiding overpriced pieces and spotting bargains. Format: Paperback, Pages: 144, Publisher: Greenwich Editions, Publication Year: 2002, Book Condition: Good

Caplan, H. H. Format: Hardcover, Pages: 1630, Publisher: Dealer's Choice Books, Publication Year: 2002, Book Condition: Fair

"The illustrations of each of the five environments are preceded by a summary of their history and an iconological interpretation by Laurie Wilson, Assistant Professor at New York University. " Format: Paperback, Pages: 191, Publisher: Crown, Publication Year: 1980, Book Condition: Fair to poor

Book by Catell - Editor, Jaques Format: Hardcover, Pages: 740, Publisher: R.R. Bowker, Publication Year: 1980, Book Condition: Fair

For other editions see Author Catalog. Format: Paperback, Pages: 400, Publisher: Kodansha International, Publication Year: 1982, Book Condition: Fair

Shows examples of Giacometti's drawings, paintings, and sculpture, and discusses his major themes and stylistic approaches to art Format: Paperback, Pages: 256, Publisher: Smithsonian Inst Pr, Publication Year: 1991, Book Condition: Good

Gathers drawings and paintings by the modern Swiss artist, discusses the themes and techniques used in his work, and examines his influence on twentieth century art Format: Paperback, Pages: 344, Publisher: Museum of Modern Art, Publication Year: 1987, Book Condition: Fair

Text: English, Japanese Format: Hardcover, Pages: 220, Publisher: Art Media Resources Ltd, Publication Year: 1992, Book Condition: Fair

Presents Japanese woodblock prints created in the eighteenth and nineteenth century, traces their history, and offers suggestions about collecting them Format: Hardcover, Pages: 176, Publisher: Gallery Books, Publication Year: 1984, Book Condition: Fair, slight tear to dust jacket

Reproduces the sketches, drawings, and finished paintings of 2,130 of Van Gogh's known works as well as including letters and information from numerous sources to give an indepth portrait of the artist. Format: Hardcover, Pages: 498, Publisher: Harrison House/H.N. Abrams, Publication Year: 1984, Book Condition: Fair, tears to dust jacket

The master's newly photographed frescoes at the Basilica of Saint Francesco in the Italian hill town of Arezzo are presented in more than 100 reproductions, printed on the onion-skin paper that has become a Guillaud hallmark. 236 illustrations. Format: Hardcover, Pages: 307, Publisher: C.N. Potter, Publication Year: 1988, Book Condition: Good, book box in fair to poor condition.

This book helps us understand the "strategies of being" of the greatest postwar artists, and by extension other artists both well-known and little celebrated. Professor Fineberg focuses on artists' lives and how they intersected with broader cultural issues. Individual artists looked at in depth include Calder, Hofmann, Gorky, Motherwell, de Kooning, Pollock, Newman, Rothko, David Smith, Dubuffet, Giacometti, Bacon, Rauschenberg, Oldenburg, Johns, Beuys, Klein, Warhol, Rosenquist, Westermann, Arneson, Hesse, Nauman, Christo, Polke, Guston, Bearden, Aycock, Kiefer, Clemente, Borofsky, Basquiat, and Wojnarowicz. Format: Paperback, Pages: 350, Publisher: Prentice Hall, Publication Year: 1994, Book Condition: Fair

By Cynthia Becker [and Others] ; Exhibition Curator Björn Dahlström ; Foreword Pierre Bergé. Published In Conjunction With The Exhibition Berber Women Of Morocco Held At The Fondation Pierre Bergé-yves Saint Laurent, In Paris, From March 21 To July 20, 2014, At The Bahrain National Museum In Manama, From Jan. 15 To April 17, 2015 And At The Bibliothèque Nationale Du Royaume Du Maroc In Rabatz, In The Spring Of 2015. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 189-190) Format: Hardcover, Pages: 191, Publisher: Editions Artlys, Publication Year: 2014, Book Condition: Very good, in original plastic wrapping.

A long overdue monograph on the paintings of internationally acclaimed abstract expressionist Sam Francis. Five years after the artist's death comes this critical and in-depth look by art historian William Agee centering on Francis's vision as painted on canvas and paper and bringing to light many works that have never before been reproduced. Agee brings into focus the achievements of this important American painter. A stunningly designed and produced publication and a must for followers of this great artist. Dimension: 12 x 12 inches, 86 color plates, 50 color and b&w reproductions. Format: Hardcover, Pages: 164, Publisher: Museum of Contemporary Art, Publication Year: 1999, Book Condition: Fair

This book is a complete visual and scholarly guide to the illustrative works of the masterful Surrealist artist, Salvador Dalí. Text, documents and illustrations are compiled alongside the author's fascinating personal anecdotes to give colorful and historic insights into the enigma that was Salvador Dalí. The book also presents an updated catalog raisonne of Dalí's major illustrative projects, including: "Chants de Maldoror," "The Divine Comedy," and "The Sacra Biblia." Format: Hardcover, Pages: 407, Publisher: Les Heures Claires, Publication Year: 2016, Book Condition: Good

Previously out of print and now available in paperback, this award-winning classic has become the bible for designers and collectors of the best of '50s home furnishings. 250 photos. Format: Paperback, Pages: 175, Publisher: Harmony Books, Publication Year: 1984, Book Condition: Fair

Examines the samurai tradition, which encompasses seven hundred years of Japanese history, and describes the armor, weapons, traditions, and famous battles of the samurai Format: Hardcover, Pages: 192, Publisher: Gallery Books, Publication Year: 1982, Book Condition: Fair

1986 edition. "Hundreds of beautiful color pictures and recently discovered,.Includes the contents of three newly discovered original design books of Imari porcelain patterns. Kakiemon, Nabeshima, Arita, Hirado and Fukagawa styles of Kutani; Sutsuma; Kyoto and known craftsmen's works are shown in profusion." (Mn) Format: Hardcover, Pages: 295, Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd, Publication Year: 1986, Book Condition: Fair

Salvador Dali, the renowned Surrealist painter, was a notoriously flamboyant figure in the art world for the greater part of the 20th century. Here, 40 of his masterpieces have been selected from the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, the most comprehensive collection of the work of the great Catalan artist. Illuminating the colorplates are extensive commentaries by art historian Kenneth Wach. 71 illustrations, 10 in full color. Format: Hardcover, Pages: 128, Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Publication Year: 1996, Book Condition: Fair

A completely revised edition, covering every period and development to the present, the designers and makers, the woods and other materials, the architecture and decoration. 2,000 photographs. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. Format: Hardcover, Pages: 496, Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed, Publication Year: 1961, Book Condition: Good

Presents the history of desks from the first primitive plank with legs to the ornate, carved wonders to the streamlined versions of today Format: Hardcover, Pages: 127, Publisher: Wellfleet Press, Publication Year: 1988, Book Condition: Fair, slight tear to dust jacket

Denise Pozzi-escot ... Gary Urton [and 20 Others] Banco De Crédito Del Perú Publica Pachacamac, El Oráculo En El Horizonte Marino Del Poniente, Volumen 44 De La Colección Arte Y Tesoros Del Perú. El Libro, Que Es Un Homenaje Al Complejo Monumental, Cuenta Con Importantes Investigaciones Donde Participaron Más De 20 Autores, Entre Ellos Denisse Pozzi-scot, Luis Lumbreras Y Luis Millones. Cada Ensayo Aborda Una Diversidad De Temas Que Van Desde Su Emplazamiento Geográfico Hasta La Historia De Las Excavaciones, Enfocados En Su Aspecto Arquitectónico Y Urbano, Así Como Los Usos Y Funciones De Pachacamac En Casi Dos Milenios.--la República Website (viewed February 14, 2018). Pachacámac: El Oráculo En El Horizonte Marino Del Sol Poniente Es El Volumen 44 De La Colección Arte Y Tesoros Del Perú Del Bcp. Este Libro Presenta Una Amplia Diversidad De Temas Que Giran En Torno A La Historia Del Centro Arqueológico De Pachacámac. La Investigación Ofrece Un Nuevo Panorama Sobre Los Orígenes Del Complejo Y Explica El Rol Central Que Este Desempeñó En La Evolución De Las Antiguas Civilizaciones De Nuestro País. Cada Ensayo Expone Las Funciones De Los Espacios, Enfocándose En Los Aspectos Arquitectónicos Y Urbanos, Así Como En La Vida Cotidiana. Revelando De Esta Manera Los Usos Principales Del Complejo Monumental En Casi Dos Milenios. La Directora Del Museo De Sitio De Pachacámac, Denise Pozzi-escot, Y Los Antropólogos Luis Lumbreras Y Luis Millones, Fueron Algunos De Los Que Trabajaron En La Ardua Investigación Para La Realización De Este Libro.--http://caretas.pe/culturales/81066-el_oraculo__de_pachacamac (viewed February 15, 2018). Includes Bibliographical References (pages 321-329). Format: Hardcover, Pages: 337, Publisher: Banco de Credito, Publication Year: 2017, Book Condition: Very good, in original book box.

Traces the development of architecture from Stonehenge to the new AT&T Building in New York and looks at important movements, architects, and buildings Format: Hardcover, Pages: 606, Publisher: Prentice Hall, Publication Year: 1986, Book Condition: Fair, lacking dust jacket.

Text: English (translation)Original Language: Dutch Format: Hardcover, Pages: 319, Publisher: W Books, Publication Year: 1999, Book Condition: Fair

Foreword by Robert Rosenblum. Preface by Andr*e Putman. French Style captures the celebrated art de vivre of the contemporary French life-style. 450 full-color photographs. Format: Hardcover, Pages: 288, Publisher: Clarkson Potter, Publication Year: 1982, Book Condition: Fair