Shows glass alongside paintings by the many American artists who found inspiration in Venice, and who carried aspects of the manufacture of Italian glass deep into American culture.
An illustrated survey of all aspects of the master's work, with contributions by experts on stained glass, church architecture, textile design, tableware etc...
Chinoiserie in all its forms - wallpapers, laquers, furniture, porcelain: this book is of course completely delightful. The author wrote his doctoral thesis on the subject and is also an art... read more
Garments to tents in South Asia in the C16th-C17th. Richly illustrated, this book shows cloth participated in both political and social spheres, and reflected seasonal rhythms.
From the library of Marguerite Littman.
Hardback bound in pale yellow cloth; colour photos throughout, with illustrations listed in English as well in Russian; introduction in Russian wit... read more