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The Development of the Italian Schools of Painting
It is only in the last generation that lovers of art have recognized the special qualities of the 14th century Sienese school of painting, and have found its graceful, conventional drawing and its pleasing decorative effects not inferior to the realism and fidelity to nature praised in other periods. The general admiration accorded to the subtle, lyrical and aristo· cratic expression of abstract and spiritual conceptions which is the essence of Sienese painting, gives us some hope for the future develop ment of taste in Europe and for its artistic tendencies. F. Mason Perkins was the first to understand the aesthetic signific ance, not only of the principal artists of this school, but also ...
The Power of Color
"COLOR is literally the 'wavelength' medicine of the future. Itcalls to us and asks us to recognize its value as an alternativemedicine that the environment can provide." --from The Power ofColor THE FIRST PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CREATING HEALTHY INTERIORS WITHCOLOR Working from the scientifically based premise that the use offull-spectrum color on finishes and surfaces is essential tocreating a healthy man-made environment, Sara O. Marberry andLaurie Zagon arm design professionals with: * A complete methodology and clear, easy-to-follow guidelines todesigning with full-spectrum color without compromising style orclient preferences * A concise refresher course in color theory * Detailed analyses ...
A View from the River
The full-page layout of photographs by architectural photographer Hedrich Blessing, which show the magnificent skyscrapers of Chicago in a variety of complementary light conditions, reproduce the popular Chicago Architecture Foundation tours. An informative text accompanies the photos on the facing
Designing Commercial Interiors
The definitive reference on designing commercial interiors-expanded and updated for today's facilities Following the success of the ASID/Polsky Prize Honorable Mention in 1999, authors Christine Piotrowski and Elizabeth Rogers have extensively revised this guide to planning and designing commercial interiors to help professionals and design students successfully address today's trends and project requirements. This comprehensive reference covers the practical and aesthetic issues that distinguish commercial interiors. There is new information on sustainable design, security, and accessibility-three areas of increased emphasis in modern interiors. An introductory chapter provides an overview ...
Developing the Architecture of the Workplace
Gensler is one of the premier international design firms with a staff of over 1,300 professionals in 16 offices (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit. Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, Newport Beach. Parsippany, San Francisco, Tokyo and Washington, DC). For almost 20 consecutive years, Gensler has been named as the nation's largest architectural firm and largest interior design firm. Founded in San Francisco in 1965 as a three-person organization, Chairman Arthur Genslet has built the company into one of the world's leading international firms. Gensler has worked with 7 of the top 10 Fortune 500 largest US corporations, 5 of the top 10 Fortune 500 world's largest global corporations and 8 of the top 10 National Law Journal's largest US law firms.
Why I Fly Fish
Chris Santella, bestselling author of the Fifty Places series, is back in action with the inspirational gift book Why I Fly Fish. Based on 25 interviews with fly-fishing professionals and celebrity hobbyists alike, Why I Fly Fish encapsulates the life lessons fly-fishing aficionados have learned from their favorite pursuit. Featured contributors include Donald Trump Jr., Bill Ford (CEO of Ford Motor Company), Conway Bowman (host of several flyfishing TV programs), actor Henry Winkler, Lefty Kreh (the world’s best-known fly-fisherman) and many more. With personal photographs by the contributors themselves, Why I Fly Fish is an inspirational and intimate reflection on the beloved sport and pastime.
The Development of the Italian Schools of Painting
With the sudden and immature death of the Author, this work, which was planned to comprise 2I volumes has had to end with the I8th. From a number of students and art critics requests have reached the publisher and myself that an index should be made of the volumes which have been published. Herein their desire has been satisfied. This general index is divided into two parts: one for names of places, so that with the greatest ease and without loss of time the student can find all the Italian paintings from early Christian times up to the end of the Quattrocento, which are scattered throughout the churches, galleries and private collections of Europe and America. For the larger towns the mater...
The Right Storage
Having the right storage for your home is as important as having the right furniture or the right curtains. It's this behind-the-scenes design and organization that, ultimately, creates a stylish, peaceful, and organized space. This book presents inventive strategies for planning, designing, and organizing your storage in all the crucial areas including family rooms, kids' rooms, and home offices. Fast fixes, storage tricks, and Feng Shui principles all help to get your storage right.
Sleeping Spaces
Finally, a book devoted to the place where we spend one third of our life: sleeping spaces. This book offers a collection of interiors designed for retreats conducive to sleep, rest, meditation, relaxation, and peace. Photos of bedrooms, living rooms, studios, lofts, family rooms, porches, decks, and gazebos illustrate how designers and homeowners create interior and exterior sleeping spaces.-- Beautiful designs for naps and siestas, dreams, relaxation, and nighttime sleep-- Sleep secrets on using color, texture, lighting, and furnishings to create a restful space.
