The Works in Architecture of Robert and James Adam
One of the most celebrated books in architectural history, this volume consists of the Adam brothers' own selections of illustrations from their high-profile commissions. Dating from the 1770s, these 106 illustrated plates epitomize the style that influenced generations of British and American architectural and furniture designs.
Charlotte Perriand Livre de Bord: 1928-1933
The acclaimed French designer Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) worked in the studio of Le Corbusier in the late 1920s together with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret. The famous Corbusier furniture pieces are the result of this unique collaboration. A facsimile reproduction of Charlotte Perriand's 140 page Livre de Bord, her sketchbook during the years 1927-1933, is the centrepiece of this publication. Arthur Ruegg's introductory essay brings to life in text and image those pioneering years. His precise and detailed commentaries inspire an appreciation and understanding of the richness of each drawing. A 16 page dossier of illustrations recreates the famous 1929 Salon d'Automne and the original furnishings of Villa Church. Arthur Ruegg, Professor for Architecture and Construction at the ETH in Zurich, is the leading expert on Le Corbusier's interior design, furniture and colour theory.
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Sophisticated Surfaces: Ideas and Inspirations from Eighteen Professional Surface Painters by Karen Aude, ISBN 1564968731
Inspired by the work of seventeenth-century artists, decorative painters use age-old techniques to create exquisite finishes for furniture, walls, and ceilings. Now, Sophisticated Surfaces reveals the secrets of these talented artists for the home decorator, offering step-by-step instructions and illustrative photographs for creating everything from faux finishes, like textured walls, to beautifully painted furniture, to one-of-a-kind murals. Inspirational and original, this classic volume helps readers view ordinary living spaces in new, innovative, and creative ways.
Sophisticated Surfaces: Ideas and Inspirations from Eighteen Professional Surface Painters by Karen Aude, ISBN 1564968731
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Business Valuation Discounts and Premiums by Shannon P. Pratt, ISBN 0471394483
The most frequently contested money issue in business valuation disputes relates to discounts and premiums. When a valuation is conducted, the three basic approaches are the income approach, the market approach, and the asset approach, and different discounts or premiums may be applicable, depending on the basic valuation approach used.
It is essential for every business appraiser to become well-versed in discounts and premiums, when they apply, and how to quantify them. In Business Valuation Discounts and Premiums, Shannon Pratt, one of the nation’ s leading business valuation consultants, brings together for the first time the collective wisdom and knowledge about all of the major business valuation discounts and premiums.
Clearly written and thorough, this book offers you guidance that applies to every major evaluation case you might face in any deal. You’ ll learn: The differences between " entity level" versus " shareholder level" discounts and premiumsHow...
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Symbols of Power: Napoleon and the Art of the Empire Style, 1800-1815
A landmark in the history of the decorative arts and an essential reference, "Symbols of Power" is a comprehensive look at Napoleons majestic Empire Style. No ruler in the history of the world has been more aware of the capacity of symbolism to propagate power than Napoleon I; and to support his new vision he sponsored a program of arts that proclaimed France the New Rome.
Superb photographs, many taken expressly for this volume, exhibit gorgeous objects decorated with a wealth of antique motifscolumns, arches, laurel wreathes, acanthus leaves, eagles, Egyptian hieroglyphscreated by master French furniture-makers, silversmiths, jewelers, and porcelain and textile manufacturers. Figures of Fame and Victory abound, and furniture, vases, porcelains, and even silverware display an antique style that projects the aura of imperial majesty.
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