Книги издательства Thames & Hudson

A dazzling study of the role and fundamental importance of decoration in Islamic architecture, available in a new compact format Surface decoration has always played a fundamental role in Islamic architecture. As human representation is forbidden ...

An opulent pleasure palace for rest and entertainment, the Palazzo Te is the masterpiece of Renaissance artist, designer and architect Giulio Romano, the most accomplished and favoured of all Raphael’s pupils. Built for Federico II Gonzaga, ...

Five years in the making, an in-depth survey of Pentagram from its beginnings in 1970s London to its current status as one of the powerhouses of international design Pentagram: Living by Design (two volumes) is the definitive statement on 50 ...

The definitive illustrated overview of contemporary postwar art Now one of the most highly visible art forms, in the last two decades performance has emerged from the margins to become an essential vehicle for communication, transforming museums a...

A fully updated edition of the most comprehensive illustrated survey of the life and work of Peter Blake, one of Britain’s most popular artists Since his emergence in the early 1960s as a key member of the Pop Art movement, Peter Blake has b...

The definitive photography textbook for the digital age, packed with technical tips, practical exercises, contemporary images and step-by-step guidance for all aspiring photographers Step-by-step guidance on: • Choosing the right camera and ...

A celebration of the most beautiful, meaningful and inspiring photographs that have arisen from this very modern medium Photography: The Whole Story leads you through the world’s most iconic photographs – those images that have become ...

Published in association with the V&A, a comprehensive history of plywood, from its use in 18th-century furniture to its popularity in the digital age Plywood is an astonishingly versatile material, made by gluing together layers of cross-grai...

The definitive publication on the most exuberant design period of the 20th century Emerging in the late 1970s, the multistranded cultural phenomenon that came to be known as Postmodernism proclaimed the death of modernism. Postmodern architects an...

From the ever-provocative author of The Naked Ape, a pioneering and lively exploration of the importance of body language in art Every time an artist portrays a human subject, a decision has to be made about the posture of the figure. Will th...

Founded as a luxury leather goods house in 1913 in Milan, Prada entered the field of fashion when Miuccia Prada took the helm of the family company in 1979. After initially focusing exclusively on accessories, she presented the house’s first fa...

A thrilling photographic adventure around an offbeat selection of the world’s abandoned buildings, captured by one of the videogame industry’s most beloved creatives. Urban exploration is a way of life for those who choose it as their ...

A compendium of magnificent engineering drawings that gives a unique overview of the history of railways The advent of railways played an instrumental part in Britain’s economic and social revolution in the 19th century, with technical advan...

An inspiring collection of homes made from salvaged and repurposed materials showcasing design ingenuity and award-winning architecture from across the globe. Bricks can be cleaned, timber hardens with age and metal develops a pleasing patina with...

This is the first book devoted exclusively to rings considered by theme rather than by date – though the author, a world expert, brings her rich historical and literary knowledge to the subject. She considers … Signets Rings assoc...