Jansen’s unusual genius makes one think of Quixote and Leonardo: his huge kinetic sculptures that roam the flat beaches of Holland are extraordinary, wondrous beasts – winged, multi-limbed, catching the breeze… “The line between art and engineering lies only in our minds…” says he, as he expunges that habitual boundary. Lavish photographs, mostly black and white.
Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo Jansen
£60.00
Edition:Hardback978383654849621/12/2021From a Bookshelf nearby
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A twin to his polished Paris Furniture: The Luxury Market of the 19th Century (2018, ?165). Besides looking at notable original work, he also considers revival styles and copies. (Delayed fr... read more
British Furniture 1820 to 1920: The Luxury Market
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Looks at Jane's contribution too in this extraordinary personal and creative partnership. SFC's earlier book To See Clearly: Why Ruskin Matters was excellent.
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An illustrated survey of all aspects of the master's work, with contributions by experts on stained glass, church architecture, textile design, tableware etc...
William Morris
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Blaschka père et fils were from Bohemia but moved to Dresden, where they worked in glass from the mid-1800s to the 1930s, making intricate models of sea anemones, medusas, corals and starfi... read more