Starting with the Renaissance this introduction to fifty visionary architects traces the major aesthetic movements over the past six centuries & offers concise portraits of the geniuses behind them. This accessible & lively survey takes readers around the world & through history from Filippo Brunelleschi to Antoni Gaudi to Frank Gehry. It contains double-page spreads that feature full-color illustrations informative sidebars & a timeline that extends throughout the book. A concise & accessible architectural history this book is a fascinating look at the enormous variety of ways architects have helped to define their eras. ...

The perfect guide to the most important ideas & concepts that underpin Western art: Romanesque; Byzantine; International Gothic; Early Renaissance; High Renaissance; Northern Renaissance; Mannerism; Baroque; Caravaggism; Dutch Golden Age; Rococo; Neoclassicism; Romanticism; Academic Art; Orientalism; Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood; Realism; Impressionism; Symbolism; Post-Impressionism; Neo-Impressionism; Synthetism/ Primitivism/ Les Nabis; Fauvism; Expressionism; Art Nouveau & Secessionism; Cubism; Orphism; Futurism; Dadaism; Surrealism; Magic (al) Realism; Suprematism; Constructivism; Bauhaus; South American Muralism; Neo-plasticism; New Objectivity; American Scene Painting; Socialist Realism; Abstract Expressionism; Colour Field; Minimalism; Pop Art; Op Art; Conceptual Art; Performance Art including Fluxus; Installation Art; Land & Environmental Art; Hyperrealism; Pluralism. ...

This vibrant reference guide profiles 50 major artists alongside their representative works. The entries are presented in an eye-catching format that

Includes:: brief biographies time lines & critical analyses. Additional information helps readers locate the artist's work online & in museums a glossary of important terms & sidebars highlighting relevant movements & techniques. Arranged chronologically the selection of artists

Includes:: every major artistic movement & development since the Gothic period giving readers a clear understanding of the evolution of the visual arts. Perfect for casual reading or easy reference this accessible overview is a fun & practical art history lesson that everyone can enjoy.



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Skyes bristling mountains & sweeping coastline offer an enormous selection of walking & climbing routes through some of the most beautiful & dramatic landscapes in Scotl&. For this popular guide Ralph Storer has selected the very best walks on the island to demonstrate the variety it has to offer new visitors & seasoned campaigners alike. The walks scrambles & climbs he has gathered offer varying levels of difficulty from gentle coastal strolls to challenging mountain ascents. This edition of the guide has been brought fully up to date & much new information has been added. As well as guiding the climbers & walkers around the Misty Isle there are sections on geology history wildlife & much more & comprehensive visitor information is included. Maps & the authors striking photographs make this an essential guide for all lovers of this most Scottish of islands. ...

These three brand new cards in the Spotters Guide" series are perfect for spotters both young & old. Each of the cards in these packs covers a different species of tree flower or bird illustrating its distinguishing features & statistics such as size & habitat to allow young nature enthusiasts to spot them more easily. It also features clear & detailed illustrations. The pocket-sized cards make an easy convenient & informative companion for country walks & outdoor excursions." ...

This luxurious writing pad makes putting pen to paper a real pleasure. A rule guide & blotting sheet will ensure your letters ...

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With a cake design to suit the wishes of any child from animals to boats castles & characters Debbie Brown's 50 Easy Party Cakes is a fuss-free guide to creating a fun & delicious centrepiece. This collection of striking yet simple cake designs is guaranteed to provide a solution to the problem of creating the perfect cake for any birthday party or celebration. Debbie combines her exceptional flair for colour & design with her unique modelling skills to simplify her eye-catching designs."" ...

What exactly is a credit crunch? Why do footballers earn so much more than the rest of us? Which country is likely to be the world's leading economy in 10 years' time? & how does economics affect each one of us every day? In the seventh volume of the successful 50 Ideas series Daily Telegraph economics editor Edmund Conway introduces & explains the central ideas of economics in a series of 50 clear & concise essays. Beginning with an exploration of the basic theories such as Adam Smith's 'invisible hand' & concluding with the latest research into the links between wealth & happiness he sheds light on all the essential topics needed to understand booms & busts bulls & bears & the way the world really works. Packed with real-life examples "ations from key thinkers 50 Economics Ideas provides a fascinating overview of how economics influences every aspect of our lives from buying a house to what we had for breakfast this morning. ...

The projects include teddy bears rabbits birds sheep cows pigs fish mice & many more in a range of fabrics finishes & colours & there's a mix of styles to suit everybody from a classic brown teddy bear to more unusual designs like the bright & funky button-eyed bunnies! There is also a selection of applique & embroidery projects such as an owl mobile-phone pouch a fish motif glasses case a seagull cushion & a child's bear-design coat as well as a keyring purse scarf & baby's cot quilt. Beginners will enjoy the easy-to-follow instructions along with the full pattern templates & more experienced stitchers won't be able to resist making these charming creatures. Inspiring & imaginative there's even a toy rabbit to fashion from a pair of woollen gloves! ...