Peter Zumthor 1985-2013: Buildings and Projects Edited by Thomas (Book)

This delightful little book contains 25 plates showing Emilio Tery's geometric carpet designs held in the Musee des Arts Decoratif. Terry was one of the leading and most sought after interior designers and decorators of the mid part of the 20th century, he had a list of very wealthy clients who were the fashionable leaders of the Cafe Society of the time - such as Charles de Beistegui...

Eileen Gray is nowadays looked upon as one of the most celebrated and influential designers of the 20th century. Her Bibendum chair and E.1027 table are...

Large hardback book in slipcase, 685 pages lavishly illustrated throughout with color and black and white photographs. This book is the most complete overview of the more than sevent...

A beautiful facsimile copy of what is probably the most famous book ever on the subject of furniture. This book is a facsimile of the Chippendale society's own fine copy. Despite i...

One of Britain's foremost interior designers, David Hicks sets down , for the first time, both the principles and the practicalities of his profession. With a combination of sound gu...

This lavish book is an exposition of the innovative Japanese graphic artist and costume designer who was known for her work on stage, screen, advertising and print media. Most famous...

A comprehensive book on Selldorf Architects, with a detailed look at the museums, residences and public buildings the firm has designed in the United States and abroad. Founding Pri...

Michael Graves buildings and projects 1966-1981. New York: Rizzoli, 1982. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 303 pp. A book on architect Micheal Graves and his work done betwe...

An in-depth study of the work of German-born Industrial designer Richard Sapper, most famous for designs such as the Tizio lamp and the Brionvega radio...

Yves Thomas, Vagues et Tempetes (Waves and Storms), French-English book by Yves Thomas, 2011. Yves Thomas is a recognized listed French artist born in Normandy, France, in 1937. The most beautiful works of Yves Thomas have something musical, sonata, and symphony mingle in the light of the painting. The black rocks declined in purple-gray, are like the shadows of a mysterious world whose surprising beauty we can observe. In these "visionary" paintings, everything evokes the passage of time, from the wear and tear of stones to stranded ships. And yet, the light of the artwork escapes this erosion so much it is alive and plays with its timelessness. Islands, reefs, and rocks do not belong to any identifiable country. Only light gives life and meaning to these landscapes taken from the soul. This light merges with time which gives birth to these spaces. This time-light stands at the heart of emotion itself. This spiritual time haunts us with its intrinsic presence and escapes the intellect to exist better. It offers the spectator the possibility of becoming clairvoyant in turn. The art of Yves Thomas is an invitation to an inner journey but also the authentic testimony of an artist working beyond fashions and having been able to remain faithful to his dreams. He allowed the light of his paintings to flourish. Through the miracle of creation, Yves Thomas bears witness to the light of our dreams. (credit: Artthomparis) About the Artist: At the age of 14, Yves Thomas copied a large painting by Antoine Jean Gros, named "The plague-stricken of Jaffa," in the Louvre Museum Yves Thomas readily admits that "the result was not completely satisfactory" but, coming out of adolescence, he mastered drawing. At 17, Yves Thomas joined the French Navy for five years. One can imagine the artist scrutinizing the ocean waves and attempting to capture their moving forms in his sketchbooks. During this period, he discovered and practiced "The Camera Lucida" technique assiduously. An increasingly rigorous design naturally leads to his "Ingres" period. Open to different trends and curious by nature, Yves Thomas began, a few years after, abstract paintings and then returned to a hyperrealistic drawing...

Spectacular Ireland by Peter Harbison. Large hardcover coffee table book. Synopsis: A luxurious full-color celebration of Ireland's scenic beauty, this book features more than 1...

Momcilo Milovanovic (1921-2013) pyramid project, wooden model on lacquered wooden base, circa 1960.