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"A painting must stand as a painting, made by human hand," wrote Caspar David Friedrich, "not seek to disguise itself as Nature." One of his generation's most popular painters, Friedrich imagined landscapes of powerful beauty and spirituality from within the confines of his studios. This (...)

A magnificent photographic compilation of New York City's best new architecture, this book features projects by leading firms working today. From Bjarke Ingels Group's VIA West 57 to SHoP Architects' Barclays Center, and from Diller Scofidio + Renfro's High Line to SOM's One World Trade Center, New (...)

Christian Dior discovered gardening at his childhood home in Granville, France. Roses profoundly influenced the designer, especially with his famous New Look aesthetic, where they were placed beneath the iconic corolla symbol. Published on the occasion of the exhibition at the Musee Christian Dior (...)

A beautiful, lively tour through the portraits of one of the most celebrated painters of 17th century Europe In this sumptuously illustrated volume, eminent art historian Sir Christopher White places the portraiture of renowned Flemish painter Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641) in context among the work (...)

Johannes Vermeer is the master of tranquillity. His intimate and introvert domestic scenes, with their persuasive illusionism and unique use of clear, colourful light, are counted among the most exquisite paintings ever made. His work has continued to fascinate new generations for centuries. With (...)

Cuando la mujer elige un bolso, le otorga un poder mágico . Balenciaga, Balmain, Bulgari, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, Issey Miyake, Miu Miu, Saint Laurent, Schiaparelli Objeto deseado, atemporal o de absoluta tendencia, y la estrella de este libro. Desde los modelos icónicos que han hecho (...)