Although there are other books about renovating old houses, this is the first that prioritizes the identification and preservation of the historic, character-defining features of a house as a starting point in the process.
Although there are other books about renovating old houses, this is the first that prioritizes the identification and preservation of the historic, character-defining features of a house as a starting point in the process.
'Almost hypnotically perfect prose' Kate Sawyer'A thoughtful, tender and delicate consideration of life's choices' Huma Qureshi 'Ashby handles her material lightly and atmospherically' Rowan Hisayo BuchananWhen Cathy and Noah first got together neither saw children in their future.
En 1994, María Mercedes Carranza planteó una pregunta sobre el desarrollo urbano disímil en el centro de la ciudad: "Bueno sería saber qué fue aquello que preservó de perecer a La Candelaria que no pudo evitar, por ejemplo, el arrasamiento reciente de Santa Bárbara, hermoso barrio colonial del Centro Histórico de Bogotá".
La propuesta de estas páginas es pensar ese método de trabajo museográfico/curatorial y contribuir con un posible orden para diseñar cada parte del montaje de una exposición.
Lebensmittel als Kunst: Ein einzigartiges Lexikon zur zeitgenössischen KunstpraxisEntdecken Sie eine neue Perspektive auf zeitgenössische Kunst mit Das Lexikon der Lebensmittel als Kunstmaterial.
Todos cuantos aman el libro y cuantos trabajan con cualquier tipo de documento o material en papel encontrarán en esta obra información detallada para comprender las causas, múltiples e interconectadas, que concurren en la degradación del papel.
La pintura sobre lienzo constituye una de las más delicadas estructuras artísticas, integrada por elementos heterogéneos y con frecuencia de comportamiento contrapuesto.
El libro Imagen y educación: marketing, comercialización, didáctica (España, siglo XX) es fruto del proyecto de investigación financiado por el Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad llevado a cabo por un equipo interdisciplinar de profesoras y profesores de la Universidad de Murcia entre los años 2014 y 2017.
Este libro trata de los procesos de restauración de pintura sobre tela, expuestos de forma muy ilustrada y didáctica, adecuada para todas aquellas personas interesadas en conocer esta especialidad técnica del arte.
El estallido de la guerra civil no solo trastornó radicalmente la vida y destino de todos los españoles, sino que provocó un auténtico terremoto en el patrimonio histórico y artístico del país.
As You Like It - William Shakespeare - As You Like It is a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare based on the novel Rosalynde by Thomas Lodge, believed to have been written in 1599 or early 1600.
"Formate bestimmen die Inhalte" ist der Versuch einer Positionsbestimmung in einem gigantisch aufgeblasenen und restlos ökonomisierten Kunstbetrieb, der mit der völligen Kommerzialisierung von Kunst sich zunehmend selbst aufgibt.
Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt der ägyptischen Pyramiden und entdecken Sie die verborgenen Geheimnisse hinter diesen monumentalen Bauwerken.
Delve into the rich and mysterious history of geishas with our latest book: "e;The History of Geishas in Japan - A Excursion through Japan's Cultural History"e;.
'The kind of history deserving of a cinematic blockbuster' Julia Lovell, Literary Review'[A] gripping and meticulously researched account of an epic effort to transport delicate scrolls, paintings and carvings thousands of miles under the threat of bombing and invasion' Rana Mitter, Times Literary Supplement'Brilliant and thrilling.
Museums After Modernism is a unique collectionthat showcases the ways questions about the museum go to the heart of contemporary debates about the production, consumption and distribution of art.
Before the 1970s, most information concerning the conservation and restoration of paintings, wood, and archaeological artefacts were focused on the history of the artefacts, previous attempts of conservation, and the future use of these artefacts.
Before the 1970s, most information concerning the conservation and restoration of paintings, wood, and archaeological artefacts were focused on the history of the artefacts, previous attempts of conservation, and the future use of these artefacts.
Offers an overview of the analysis of art and archaeological materials using techniques based on mass spectrometry Illustrates basic principles, procedures and applications of mass spectrometric techniques.
As wry as Bill Bryson's I'm a Stranger Here Myself, as insightful as Tracy Kidder's House, here is smart, engaging tale of one man's stuggle to restore his family's new home-a decrepit old mansion-and discover himself With his pregnant wife and their 18-month-old son in tow, David Giffels scoured the environs of Akron, OH, in search of the perfect house.
This new ebook edition of the very successful hardback, published in association with The Artist magazine, provides practical solutions to many of the most common painting problems encountered by amateur artists.
Published in association with The Artist magazine, this superbly illustrated book looks at many of the common problems encountered when using the popular painting medium of watercolour.
'An endlessly fascinating and enjoyable book' Neil MacGregor'Full of delights' Tom StoppardAn extraordinary exploration of the medieval world - the most beguiling history book of the yearThis is a book about why medieval manuscripts matter.
Collins Gem Antique Furniture is a guide to take with you to auctions or car boot sales for it provides a visual guide to identifying the age and style of furniture, combined with advice on caring, buying, and selling antique furniture.
From the bestselling author of Meetings With Remarkable Manuscripts, a captivating account of the last surviving relic of Thomas BecketThe assassination of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 is one of the most famous events in European history.
This is the first book to bring together the work of a modern motion picture film laboratory together with the specialist techniques for preservation and restoration of archival film.
A beautifully illustrated look at how weaving has influenced art, industry, and society worldwideWeaving is one of humanity's oldest technologies and remains central to our global economies.
A beautifully illustrated look at how weaving has influenced art, industry, and society worldwideWeaving is one of humanity's oldest technologies and remains central to our global economies.
