This book charts the evolution of Peter Paul Rubens's style from 1608 until 1620 and his rise from relative anonymity to celebrity.In 1600, Peter Paul Rubens left his home in Antwerp to...
This scintillating volume takes readers on an exclusive journey through Paris, guided by Mathilde Favier—the charismatic public relations director at Dior Couture.Hailing from one...
Flowers in every form inspired fashion designer Yves SaintLaurent, serving as a leitmotif in his work. His passion forplants manifested itself in countless patterns and techniques,and he adorned wo...
Ever-fashionable, the Chanel handbag is the luxury goods statement piece that is always in demand. Since the launch of the 2.55 in 1955, Chanel has unveiled a curated classic selection of styles th...
From two of the world’s leading experts on watch collecting, this supremely elegant and informative selection of one hundred watches traces the timepiece’s evolution as it highlig...
This generously illustrated volume on the work of Jan van Eyck makes the world’s greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation.As a 15th-century Flemish ...
This monograph explores Caravaggio’s entire life and career by focusing on the most important of his works. Readers will learn about his innovative use of light and shadow, his physical and p...
This generously illustrated volume on the work of Monet makes the world’s greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation.Monet’s dazzling depictions of fl...
Michael Kenna is regarded as one of the most accomplished photographers working today. This book charts Kenna's work in the field of architectural photography, showing how his approach to the built...
Now enlarged and updated, this introduction to great and famous women photographers from the 19th century to today features striking works of 60 artists, along with in-depth biographical and ...
Best known for his depictions of young dancers on the stage and in the studio, Degas was an accomplished draughtsman and portraitist of superb emotional depth. This book explores the full range of ...
16th-century Europe was a time of unprecedented economic expansion, cross-cultural trade, religious upheaval, warring empires, and scientific advancement. With unfettered access to the court of Hen...
Mesmerizing and magnificent, born from the earth but as spectacular as the stars, the diamond is synonymous with beauty, wealth and power. A promise of ednuring love and girl's best friend, it is u...
Marvel at the beauty of Ferrari in this visualjourney through more than 150 of the most elegant and powerful cars the world has ever seen.An incredible collection showcasing over 70 years of ...
From highlands to jungles, many of our most extraordinary plants are vanishing at shocking rates. This exquisitely illustrated book tells the stories and celebrates the unoqueness of 40 of these my...
Yves Saint Laurent transgressed the traditional forms of fashion to invent a multitude of new silhouettes—pure, abstract, geometric, or graphic.Examining forty years in the couturier&rs...
Whether at peace or at war, Paris during the first half of the twentieth century pulsated with frenzied energy. Creatives from across Europe flocked to the French capital where they had free rein t...
This magnificent boxed set includes a silkbound volume of stunning, accordion-fold, color reproductions of Hiroshige’s complete series, accompanied by a separate booklet with background...
Terence Donovan (1936-1996) was one of the foremost photographers of his generation, with a career spanning almost 40 years. He came to prominence in London as part of a post-war renaissance in art...
A visual journey through the fashion of the decades, Vintage Fashion enables the reader to identify key designers, shapes, textiles, stitching, and other details and characteristics that define the...