"« Dommage que le béton ne brûle pas! » peut-on lire sur un grafiti des années 1970. Il exprime le jugement critique que portent un grand nombre de gens sur le matériau « béton ». D'une manière générale, le béton est ressenti comme froid, brut et dur, sa couleur grise est considérée comme triste, dénuée de vie et laide. Ceux qui aujourd'hui décident sciemment de vivre dans une maison où le béton est l'élément conceptuel privilégié le ..."
"This title includes 28 inspiring projects in the countryside providing eco-friendly construction methods.In regard to the current discussions about global warming and a new green movement, ecological aspects in architecture are becoming more and more important. Home buyers and owners as well as builders, architects and designers are seeking for examples and inspiration."Eco Architecture" is a book series showcasing the world's best 'gre ..."
"This title presents 27 'green' buildings in urban and suburban surroundings.In regard to the current discussions about global warming and a new green movement, ecological aspects in architecture are becoming more and more important. Home buyers and owners as well as builders, architects and designers are seeking for examples and inspiration."Eco Architecture" is a book series showcasing the world's best "green" buildings. It is a unique ..."
" The mythical Med: Where to get lost, in style and comfort Flanked by three continents and offering coastline to 21 countries, the Mediterranean is a mythical place, blessed with its fine climate, luxuriant fauna and flora, and the intense blues of its sea. In this revised edition, Angelika Taschen catalogs the best of this legendary region, scouring the most beautiful gardens, the most enchanting beaches, the little-kno ..."
"Gebundenes BuchRoadtrip-RastDer ultimative Übernachtungsführer für NordamerikaVon glitzernden Metropolen zu schrulligen Kleinstädten, von majestätischen Gebirgsketten zu Prärien so weit das Auge reicht: Kanada und die USA haben eine beeindruckende Vielfalt an Reiseabenteuern zu bieten. Angelika Taschen hat für Sie den Kontinent durchstreift und in diesem außergewöhnlichen Hotelführer die originellsten, elegantesten und inspirierendsten ..."
"Gebundenes BuchInspirierende Interieurs in umwerfender Umgebung Angelika Taschen ist durch Europa gereist, um für Sie zwischen Schweden und der Türkei einzigartige Hotels und Gästehäuser zu entdecken. Jede dieser exklusiven Unterkünfte, die aufgrund ihrer einmaligen Lage, ihres hervorragenden Services und ihres ansprechenden Designs ausgewählt wurden, bietet ihren Gästen eine Atmosphäre der Ruhe und Ästhetik, in der der Alltag sich einf ..."
"A veritable folk hero in Latin America and Mexico's most important artist—along with his wife, painter Frida Kahlo—Diego Rivera (1886–1957) led a passionate life devoted to art and communism. After spending the 1910s in Europe, where he surrounded himself with other artists and embraced the Cubist movement, he returned to Mexico and began to paint the large-scale murals for which he is most famous. In his murals, he addressed social and ..."
" The undisputed heavyweight champion of books Bantamweight edition (slimmed down from 50 to 15 pounds) "This is not a book. This is a monument on paper, the most megalomaniacal book in the history of civilization, the biggest, heaviest, most radiant thing ever printed - Ali’s last victory." — Der Spiegel, Hamburg This monumental publication first published in TASCHEN’s limited collector’s editions is now finall ..."
"This title provides the quintessential works of Modernism. For eight decades, "Domus" has been hailed as the world's most influential architecture and design journal. Founded in 1928 by the great Milanese architect Gio Ponti, the magazine's central agenda has always remained that of creating a privileged insight toward identifying the style of a particular age, from Art Deco, Modern Movement, Functionalism and Postwar to Pop, Postmodern ..."
"This title provides the quintessential works of Modernism. For eight decades, "Domus" has been hailed as the world's most influential architecture and design journal. Founded in 1928 by the great Milanese architect Gio Ponti, the magazine's central agenda has always remained that of creating a privileged insight toward identifying the style of a particular age, from Art Deco, Modern Movement, Functionalism and Postwar to Pop, Postmodern ..."
"1940-1949: Destruction and Reconstruction. This volume covers the 1940s, when fascism came to a climax and World War II led to the extensive destruction of Europe. But the second half of this decade was also a time of reconstruction, democratization, and the related search for new social values. Unlike in Nazi Germany, in fascist Italy Modernism was able to advance in architecture and design - as proved impressively by the buildings and ..."
"The history of photography began some 150 years ago, but only relatively recently has it been fully recognised as a medium in its own right. Cologne's Museum Ludwig was the first museum of contemporary art to devote a substantial section to international photography. The L. Fritz Gruber collection, from which this book is drawn, is one of the most important in Germany and one of the most representative anywhere in the world, constitutin ..."
"This is a comprehensive overview of the life and work of the groundbreaking artist Man Ray (1890-1976) who broke down the boundaries between photography and graphic design with his innovative techniques.Man Ray is indisputably one of the most original artists of the 20th century. His revolutionary nude studies, fashion work, and portraits opened a new chapter in the history of photography. Born under the name of Emmanuel Radnitzky in Ph ..."
"Bizarre and full of obscure significance, glitter, flowers, and hearts, these portraits are reminiscent of still from film. This collection of kitsch encompasses selections of Pierre et Gilles' most delectable works on the recurring theme of sailors and the sea."