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Beginning with new evidence that cites the presence of books in Roman villas and concluding with present day vicissitudes of collecting, this generously illustrated book presents a complete survey of British and Irish country house libraries. Replete with engaging anecdotes about owners and (...)

Ingénieur allemand, Hugo Junkers fut le pionnier de la construction d'avions entièrement métalliques et, à partir de 1914, il mit au point plusieurs modèles dédiés au transport aérien. Aboutissement de cette suite d'avions, le prototype du Junkers 52, conçu en 1930 à la demande de la compagnie (...)

As the charismatic artist friend of Egon Schiele, Erwin Osen also left his mark on the key early years of Expressionism in Vienna. His multi-faceted relationship with Schiele reached an intensity that inspired Egon Schiele's radical creative work, resulting in masterpieces of Austrian art. Erwin (...)

Le 31 mai 2023, Ellsworth Kelly (1923-2015) aurait eu 100 ans. A partir de l'observation de son environnement direct, il a redéfini l'abstraction dans la seconde moitié du XXe siècle, conduisant ses formes épurées, aux couleurs souvent éclatantes, au-delà des attendus de la peinture et de la (...)

The first in a series of three books covering many of the tramways and electric light railways still operational in Spain in the mid-1950s. Barcelona was an absolute must for anyone interested in electric traction, with two track gauges, city and interurban operation and a wealth of car types (...)

Estudar a arte do retrato em Portugal, em particular a produzida entre o final da IdadeMédia e o Renascimento, constitui o objecto de estudo fulcral da presente publicaç o. Ao longo deste período, vários espécimes de retrato foram executados sob os mais diversos formatos, materiais, tipos e (...)