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His Great Wave off Kanagawa is the most famous work in East Asian art. Hokusai, a self-confessed eccentric and obsessive, created with his pictures of the floating world a veritable encyclopedia of Japanese daily life and thus became a major source for Europeans seeking to understand the art and culture of Japan.

More than 400 exceptional photographs portray life around the world at the turn of the last century. Snapshots of the well-to-do and established old order are presented next to those of the fast-changing and turbulent start of the twentieth century.

Hiroshige is one of the most important artists of the Japanese woodblock print and is considered a master of "ukiyo-e," the "pictures of the floating world." His evocative illustrations show mainly landscapes and scenes from the capital Edo, today's Tokyo. Nearly 200 images immerse the viewer in the world of nineteenth-century Japan.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec recorded unforgettable images of belle-époque Paris in his paintings, lithographs, and posters. The posters created by the painter and graphic designer for the Moulin Rouge club in Montmartre remain extremely popular to this day. Some 280 reproductions in this volume immerse the reader into the delights and horrors of Toulouse-Lautrec's world.

As a painter, designer, sculptor, and also a collector of art, Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was the leader of the Pont-Aven school and one of the most important post-impressionist painters. Trained in painting by Camille Pissarro, he developed a novel approach to the expression of shapes and colors. His aesthetic researches took him to Brittany before luring him to the Pacific isles on a quest for a lost paradise and a wild nature. His influence on modern painting was to be decisive.

The life and work of Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio, (1571-1610) is more fascinating than that of almost any other artist of his time. He overcame the conventions of the Renaissance. He was not interested in ideal beauty and the exaggeration of reality. His masterful use of light and shadow, as well as the revolutionary use of sacred and profane themes, renewed painting and made him a pioneer of the Baroque.

A divine painter and universal genius, Leonardo da Vinci continues to fascinate us almost 500 years after his death. The works reproduced here allow readers to rediscover the entire spectrum of da Vinci's prodigious artistic and scientific oeuvre.

The Museo del Prado not only houses the largest collection of Spanish painting from the fifteenth century to the nineteenth century, but also represents an entire history of the classical art of western Europe--the exquisite treasures of the royal collections, featuring a wide variety of masters, regions, styles, and genres.

This book contains more than 350 masterworks of artists such as Hiroshite, Utamaro, Harunobu, Eisen, and Hokusai, all from the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum.

James (actually Jacques-Joseph) Tissot (1836-1902) was an artist between the worlds. During his creative phases in London and Paris, he produced a wide variety of works, ranging from caricatures to family portraits, Parisian depictions of women, and Bible illustrations.

Human beings have always been fascinated by the sea and have been navigating the seas, whether for trade or discovery, since the beginning of civilization. As a result, boats and the sea have been depicted from an early age in the visual arts. This volume offers numerous high-quality illustrations that trace the development of maritime art: from the beginnings as a backdrop to other themes, to the time when the Dutch were unrivalled masters of the seas, from the events on the sea depicted by the English, to the great studies of nature of the Impressionists.

The scenic diversity of Andalusia ranges from the warm valley of the Guadalquivir to lush, low mountain ranges and volcanic landscapes. The unique history of the region is reflected in fascinating archaeological finds, countless castles, impressive churches and huge palace complexes. This book shows the most beautiful places and provides interesting background information.

Rich in art and history, characterized by a Mediterranean climate and breathtaking landscapes--probably no other region in Italy embodies the Dolce Vita as much as Tuscany. This book shows the most beautiful places, the most important sights and provides interesting background information.

With more than eight million visitors a year, the Louvre is the museum with the most visits in the world. Its extensive collection of paintings reflects the history of European art from the 13th to the early 19th century. With over 400 plates, detail images, and descriptions, this volume provides an overview of the Louvre's collection of paintings.

Between popular masterpieces and rather little known artists, this book unfolds nine centuries of the history of French painting. It contains more than 450 works showing medieval frescoes, Gothic illuminations, Renaissance portraits, neoclassical or romantic paintings, but also works of academic art. Cabanel or Gérôme have their place here, just like Nicolas Poussin, Boucher, Ingres or Delacroix.

This book looks at a selection of apartments which show a wide variety of architectural and design solutions suitable for different kinds of properties--from a small studio loft to a two or three-storey home. It looks at the work of international designers and architects, showcasing the latest trends in contemporary international design in private homes all over the world. The book is arranged according to the numbers of rooms in each apartment, excluding the bathroom and the kitchen.

The lack of available surface area, budget restraints or solely seasonal use are the main criteria for the construction of these small-scale dwellings. This book showcases the expertise of architects in tackling a project despite the determining factors that may limit them. Small urban homes, holiday chalets, studio apartments, lofts, duplexes, prefab houses and even tree houses illustrate the pages of this book

For the dreamer who loves contemporary design, this book offers ingenious solutions to decorating your home or making use of old factory spaces while still allowing style, comfort and functionality. The projects from all around the world are located in both urban and rural areas, showcasing the diversity and style found in loft design across the world today.

Vienna around 1900--a fascinating period in which the metropolis on the Danube became an important center of modernity. Historicism, art nouveau and expressionism, were the defining styles, all of which resonated with a touch of typical Viennese morbidity. Artists such as Gustav Klimt, Koloman Moser and Josef Hoffmann were united in their dream of forging a Gesamtkunstwerk, in which not only art, architecture and crafts, but also art and life itself were combined.

This book explores contemporary design with exemplary case studies of homes which display innovative and practical design solutions. Flip through the pages for usable and workable tips for improving your home. Or just let yourself gather inspiration and ideas.

This book contains over 200 examples of different lights and lighting solutions that combine with their surroundings to form a harmonious whole. Design and form are shown here in great variety.

House design is evolving fast following trends and the needs of our society. A myriad of design schemes aim to meet diverse requirements and there is never a single solution to make the most of a living space. This book offers tips on different ways of creating an environment that is functional and aesthetically pleasing where space is limited.

This book shows how far we have progressed in the design of the modern apartment in the city, the place that millions of city dwellers call home. New trends in design and furnishing are tantalizingly depicted in stunning photographs of over 100 city apartments.

Bamboo has gained the name of "plant steel" in the field of construction. Since ancient times, it has been widely used in Asia and Latin America. For many years bamboo had lost its role as a construction material in parts of the world where it grows indigenously due to an increase in the use of more modern material. It was gradually replaced by concrete, steel, and wood and became known as a "poor man's wood." Thanks to the research and design carried out by key worldwide architects and engineers in recent decades, this attractive natural material is being reconsidered as a construction and basic design material. This book features international examples of current projects where bamboo has been used as the main material.

Modern bathroom fixtures, new materials, and the use of color give designers many ways of creating individual bathrooms. Natural materials like stone, wood, ceramic, or textiles help shape a desirable ambiance. Striking design, clever extras, classy elements, wallpaper, art, and subtle accessories can make the bathroom an exceptional room in any home. This book presents exclusive and stylish bathrooms that are not just functional but also a setting for repose and relaxation.

The Italian Renaissance is one of the most important eras in Western art. Painters including Masaccio, Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Titian brought about a fundamental renewal that influenced all of Europe. More than 50 of the most important artists up to 1600 are presented in this book with more than 270 color illustrations.

Victoria offers almost all Australian landscapes that you can experience without having to travel great distances--sandy beaches, gorges, the metropolis of Melbourne, outback, subtropical primeval forests and alpine high mountain landscapes. Discover in more than 340 images Victoria's beauty and unique diversity.

Cuba holds an unbeatable world record in terms of 'rolling gems' - in no other country in the world do so many dinosaurs of car history rattle and roar through the streets. The whole island is a kind of Jurassic Park for a special kind of dinosaur - candy pink, sky blue, sun yellow, or squeaky green painted Chevrolets, Buicks, Chryslers, Fords, Plymouth or Studebakers. Havana is the classic car hotspot.

Guatemala is considered the land of eternal spring. Tropical rain forests, mountainous highlands, bubbling volcanoes, black lava sand beaches, fresh fruits and strange smells--this illustrated book shows the fascinatingly colorful facets of the country and gives insights into another world.

Art Nouveau was a phenomenon with many faces. Between 1890 and 1910, artists developed a variety of styles from the plant-like forms of the Belgian-French Art Nouveau to the ornamentation of the Viennese Secession. They were all striving to create a new, modern style and pursued a comprehensive renewal of art and, in some countries, also a renewed national identity.