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Contemporary architecture presents itself with various aesthetic standards. Besides the rational function of architectural design, architects now pay close attention to continuity between the interior and exterior of their work. This book collects a number of masterpieces that reflect the trend of modern architectural surface design. The book has been divided into six chapters according to the composition of the building material. The case studies included are accompanied by photographs and details of the modes, which objectively express the ideas and concepts of the architects.

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Carlos Cruz-Diez (Caracas, 1923) promotes experimentation with color and is one of the most relevant examples of the Kinetic Art Movement. The catalogue covers Cruz-Diez´s career including his beginnings as a graphic designer. The 1950s and 1960s are presented through a carefully selected group of unedited documents including magazines and catalogues that he illustrated and designed during that time period. This chapter in Cruz Diez´s career directly correlates with his unique artistic language, which he continues to apply in his works today. The catalogue illustrates almost thirty works by Carlos Cruz-Diez. Their presentation takes into account the original series in which they were first exhibited. These series allow insight into the artist´s personal concept and organization of his body of work. At the same time, the series reflect his incredible ambition and eagerness to experiment. His invented jargon stands out in all of the series with titles so typically Cruz-Diez such as Chromatic induction , Physichromie Chromosaturation .

'Carlos Cruz-Diez: Colour Happens' is the title of the first individual Spanish exhibition, an official institution, dedicated to the work of Carlos Cruz-Diez (Caracas, 1923). His work has been present in the greatest European exhibitions dedicated to Kinetic Art since the 60's, as well as in the most important collective exhibitions devoted to Latin American art. Carlos Cruz-Diez has worked in many of the most dignified museums worldwide, including, Musee National d'Art Modern Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, of which loaned works of Cruz-Diez for this exhibition, as with the private Foundation Allegro, the Altelier Cruz-Diez and MUGAB (Diputation of Alicante).

An impressive selection of extraordinary carpet designs assembled in one volume

Carpets and rugs have been part of our interiors since the beginning of time, from the first bearskin on the cave floor to the precious Savonnerie carpets of the Château de Versailles. Their secret? Their versatility! Carpets cater to our senses: they keep the cold out and are warm and soft to the touch. They are storytellers, too, unfolding a tale of materials, craftsmanship and creativity. Whatever their style or period, carpets and rugs will give an interior an individual stamp and determine the atmosphere and relevance of the room.

This book caters to all tastes, with photographs of interiors featuring breathtaking carpet designs. Within its pages you will find plenty of unexpected inspirations and surprising combinations. The carpets and rugs in this book range from bold and colourful eye-catchers to traditional and minimalist designs that tie the whole room together.

All the carpets and rugs in this book have one thing in common: they are all pure eye candy and deserve their place at the very heart of our rooms.

About the Authors:

Karin Van Opstal is an experienced journalist, specialised in interior design, furniture design, architecture, home decoration and outdoor living.
Karolien Van Cauwelaert is an experienced journalist/copywriter with a demonstrated history of working in various parts of the publishing industry. She is skilled in writing, editing, media relations, troubleshooting and people management.

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La tapisserie d’Aubusson témoigne des heures de gloire d’une époque révolue et méconnue. Afin de réaliser une tapisserie, le lissier se sert d’un modèle peint ou dessiné sur un support. Ce modèle appelé « carton de tapisserie » constitue le motif à reproduire. Les figures, scènes et paysages qui furent réalisés au XIXe siècle par les peintres cartonniers rendent hommage à ces peintres discrètement disparus et à la vie des ateliers de tapisserie.

Sommaire :
L’histoire de la tapisserie. Les fleurs. Les scènes de chasse. Les oiseaux et les verdures. Les fables de La Fontaine. La basse-cour. Le médiéval. Les chinoiseries. Les bouquetières. Jardiniers et pêcheurs. Les scènes galantes et les lettres. Les angelots et les putti. La musique. Les oiseleurs. Les visages. Les tapis.

This is probably the first detailed guide to one of the most important of traditional woodcarving skills, now reissued. Wilbur takes the reader, step-by-step, from the basic building blocks of classical design to the practicalities of carving enriched mouldings, volutes, rosettes and capitals. A thorough primer in the vocabulary of classical ornament, this book will be indispensable to cabinetmakers and furniture restorers as well as carvers.

The faсade represents the building’s outer skin and this skin endows the building with character through the choice of materials, textures and tones used to create the composition in accordance with the architect’s design. These are external, generally exposed elements which also perfectly reflect the cultural and aesthetic changes not only in the course of architecture but also the user’s customs, a combination which has also evolved over time.

The choice of one type of roof over another fundamentally depends on the building’s purpose, environmental considerations, climate conditions and the available means to carry out construction. Taking into account the quality of a roof, there are a wide range of solutions available on the market, so it will be up to the architect to provide a building design to suit these specifications, as well as how to best streamline the solution and adapt it to the environment.

In the nineteenth century there was an amazing flowering of ironwork forms, mass produced and widely distributed, but of extreme variety and richness of design. Too often they have been overlooked, or referred to mistakenly as ‘wrought iron’.

E. Graeme Robertson’s interest began decades ago with the realization that cast iron was being destroyed because its aesthetic value was not recognized. To remedy this situation he wrote a number of books on Australian ironwork and then, with his daughter Joan, travelled all over the world to compile this superb photographic inventory of the forms taken by cast iron ornamentation, its national variations, its relationship to architecture and its contribution to the attractiveness of buildings.

Supported by introductory texts, glossary and bibliography, Cast Iron Decoration will be welcomed by art historians, architects, designers and anyone who cares for our global cultural heritage.

Art tile is a truly exciting option for both interior and exterior decoration. There is a vast array of tile available on the market today, ranging in design from traditional to modern, and conservative to outrageous--the possibilities are overwhelming! This book is a wonderful introduction to art tile, loaded with ideas and resources that will charm and inspire. Hundreds of breathtaking photographs of installations in and out of the home show the work of today's leading contemporary tile artists. Insightful text guides readers to an informed appreciation of this timeless art and its marvelous suitability for all areas of the home. Chapters include a history of tile making in America, how art tile is made, visiting a tile showroom, designing with art tile, trends in art tile, what to expect during installation, and ceramic art in public spaces. A large resource index and a directory of artists is included.

Adaptations of 16 of the renowned Russian-born French painter's finest stained glass works, among them I and the Village, The Cellist, Bride and Groom with Eiffel Tower, Equestrienne, The Green Violinist, and Girl on Horseback. Place colored plates near a source of bright light to create a glowing stained glass effect.

Les livres techniques consacrés à la menuiserie historique sont rares. Grâce aux nombreuses croisées d’époque que l’auteur a pu examiner, copier ou restaurer, il nous présente ici le fruit de sa longue étude des châssis de fenêtre datant du XVe au XVIIe siècle. Jean-Louis ROGER est en effet un des rares artisans dont les recherches historiques et techniques ont été couronnées par une thèse de doctorat passée en Sorbonne au titre des métiers d’art. 
À partir d’exemples de châssis anciens, l’auteur présente leur conception et leurs techniques de construction telles qu’elles étaient pratiquées depuis la Renaissance. C’est en effet à partir de cette époque que l'on commença à demander aux menuisiers de construire des fenêtres plus confortables : meilleure étanchéité à l’air et à l’eau, meilleur passage de la lumière, esthétique plus recherchée. L’assemblage, la mouluration et le montage des cadres, les ferrures, les volets, les systèmes de fermeture, tout y est présenté sous forme de plans cotés et commentés par l'auteur, classés par époques.
L'ensemble constitue un document unique sur la menuiserie et son évolution. Il permet ainsi de restaurer des châssis anciens en connaissance de cause ou de les refaire dans l’esprit de l’époque. Si vous ne voulez pas entendre parler de joints en silicone, de fermeture hermétique ou de double vitrage, vous trouverez dans ce livre tout pour réaliser vos fermetures à l'ancienne

Sommaire :
Préfaces (d’Henri Enguehard, Architecte des Monuments historiques, et de P. Levêque, président d’honneur de l’U.N.A.) Avant-propos. Le nom de menuisier ébéniste. Le menuisier.
Aperçu historique depuis les origines. Principes des fenêtres au Moyen-âge.

1 - MENUISERIES ET FERRURES AU XVe SIÈCLE
Début du XVe siècle : Châssis d’une baie quadrangulaire, description du châssis bas (cadre, volet, ferrures), reconstitution du châssis haut. Remarques historiques.
Milieu du XVe siècle : Étude de la fabrication d’un châssis.
Fin du XVe siècle : Description des châssis haut et bas d’une baie quadrangulaire.
Extrême fin du XVe siècle : Étude du châssis de fenêtre du château de Martigné-Briand.
Conclusions sur les châssis du XVe siècle.

2 - MENUISERIES ET FERRURES AU XVIe SIÈCLE
Étude de la fabrication d’un châssis du Manoir de la Roche-Thibault. Détail de construction. Conclusion sur la fabrication.
Autres châssis du XVIe siècle. Leur reconstitution.
Deux solutions pour la fabrication suivant la largeur de la baie.
Conclusions sur les châssis du XVIe siècle.

3 – MENUISERIES ET FERRURES AU XVIIe SIÈCLE
Texte de lois établissant la contribution sur les portes et fenêtres.
Le manoir de la Chappe : Étude de la fabrication d’un châssis du XVIIe siècle reconstitution d’après des éléments d’époque : bâti dormant, châssis ouvrant, volet intérieur ouvrant et pliant, ferrages et fermetures.
Châssis à petit bois avec meneaux en bois. Étude de sa fabrication, détails de construction, charnières.

4 – CONCLUSIONS ET ANNEXES
L’étanchéité des châssis anciens et de leurs copies : Conclusions et mise en garde.
Lexique des principaux termes et mots techniques employés dans la menuiserie jusqu’à nos jours.
Les outils traditionnels
Bibliographie

Par une approche stylistique, cet important ouvrage s’attache à présenter les cheminées françaises depuis l’époque gothique jusqu’à la première moitié du XXe siècle. Essentiellement en pierre et en marbre, mais aussi en bois, elles témoignent des constantes recherches des architectes, ornemanistes, tailleurs de pierre et sculpteurs pour sublimer le décor de la cheminée.

Illustrations: over 400 full-color & archival photos and drawings

Bridges, the least known and understood of China's many wonders, are one of its most striking and resilient feats of architectural prowess. Chinese Bridges brings together a thorough look at these marvels from one of the world's leading experts on Chinese culture and historical geography, Ronald G. Knapp.
While many consider bridges to be merely utilitarian, the bridges of China move beyond that stereotype, as many are undeniably dramatic, even majestic and daring. Chinese Bridges illustrates in detail 20 well-preserved ancient bridges, along with descriptions and essays on the distinctive architectural elements shared by the various designs. For the first time in an English-language book, Chinese Bridges records scores of newly discovered bridges across China's vast landscape, illustrated with over 400 color photographs, as well as woodblock prints, historic images, paintings and line drawings

Ronald G. Knapp has been carrying out research on cultural and historical geography in China's countryside since 1965. Currently SUNY Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the State University of New York, New Paltz, he is the author or contributing editor of more than a dozen books, including the award-winning Chinese Houses: The Architectural Heritage of a Nation.

A. Chester Ong, born in the Philippines and currently based in Hong Kong, has photographed widely throughout Asia. His photography appears in magazines, exhibitions, as well as books, including China Modern, Chinese Houses and China Living.