This widely acclaimed, beautifully illustrated survey of Western architecture is now fully revised throughout, including essays on non-Western traditions. The expanded book vividly examines the structure, function, history, and meaning of architecture in ways that are both accessible and engaging. Significant features of the third edition include: Increased global coverage, with new essays on A…
From a rare map of yellow fever in eighteenth-century New York, to Charles Booth’s famous maps of poverty in nineteenth-century London, an Italian racial zoning map of early twentieth-century Asmara, to a map of wealth disparities in the banlieues of twenty-first-century Paris, Mapping Society traces the evolution of social cartography over the past two centuries. In this richly illustrated b…
Offers introduction to visual arts from several perspectives such as: themes and purposes of art; vocabulary of art; individual art media (painting, drawing, camera arts, sculpture, architecture, and more); and history of art. This book provides illustrations drawn from a range of artistic cultures and time periods.
This book explores the development, strategies, challenges, and opportunities of the franchise (waralaba) industry in Indonesia, with insights from the author’s experience, including regulatory aspects, business models, and market trends.
“Essential reading for anyone who wishes to make sense of the complex . . . world of contemporary art photography.” —Picture Professional
McConnell, Brue and Flynn’s Economics: Brief Edition, 2e comes from the same author team as the market-leading Principles of Economics textbook. Economics: Brief Edition tailors the core concepts from proven leader Economics, 19th edition to create a concise introduction to the course that is distinct in purpose, style, and coverage. Like the 19th edition, Economics: Brief Edition, 2e continu…
This new edition of Bill Nichols's bestselling text provides an up-to-date introduction to the most important issues in documentary history and criticism. Designed for students in any field that makes use of visual evidence and persuasive strategies, Introduction to Documentary identifies the distinguishing qualities of documentary and teaches the viewer how to read documentary film. Each chapt…
In modern Indonesia, weaving still constitutes an important part of the life of millions. In Tenun: Handwoven Textiles of Indonesia, the rich weaving heritage of Indonesia is celebrated, with both past and present traditions explored. Drawing on the expertise and knowledge of recognized academics, Tenun provides a valuable addition to the steadily growing body of knowledge on Indonesian textiles.
Throughout the previous seven editions, this text has earned a reputation for elegance and the highest standards of quality. Living with Art helps students develop an appreciation of art by offering a clear and comprehensive introduction to the visual arts from several perspectives: themes and purposes of art; the vocabulary of art; individual art media (painting, drawing, camera arts, sculptur…
Since the 1970s Mary Hunt Kahlenberg has been building her collection of exquisite ceremonial garments and sacred textiles from throughout Indonesia's chain of tropical islands. Dating from the past 500 years, they are brought together in this book.
This book is is a comprehensive monograph showcasing the life and legacy of renowned type designer Adrian Frutiger, detailing each of his typeface creations, their design development, and impact on typography. Notes : page 422-435. Index : page 438-444. Bibliography : page 445-449