Всеобщая история архитектуры[ Огюст Шуази :: 2008 ]
The widespread recognition of The History of Architecture by the French civil engineer and former associate professor at the École Polytechnique, Auguste Choisy (1841–1909), can be explained by several key factors. Foremost among them is the expansive scope of the author’s vision: the work traces the evolution of architecture from…
Сокровища исламской архитектуры[ Стародуб-Еникеева Татьяна :: 2004 ]
This book is devoted to the finest works of medieval masters of the art of construction who lived and created in the countries of Islam. The medieval artist left no memory of himself other than the product of his creativity. We know almost nothing about the architects of the Muslim…
Шедевры мировой архитектуры. Самые красивые и знаменитые[ Елисеева Ольга :: 2010 ]
Setting out on journeys across different countries and continents, millions of tourists aspire to admire not only the beauty of nature but also the architectural masterpieces bequeathed by each civilization. This book is devoted to the most renowned architectural structures on Earth, including ancient temple complexes, castles and private residences,…
Энциклопедия архитектурных стилей[ Кох Вильфрид :: 2008 ]
Wilfried Koch’s comprehensive encyclopedia of architectural styles, presented in its 21st revised and expanded edition, has, since its first publication in 1982, served as an authoritative reference for all those interested in the history of art. It remains an indispensable resource both for specialists and for students of art history…
Замки. Дворцы. Самые красивые и знаменитые[ Евсеева Татьяна :: 2006 ]
This book is devoted to some of the most magnificent palaces and castles in the world. One may travel to any corner of the globe, or, while remaining at home and turning its pages, immerse oneself in a world of beauty and perfection. Masterpieces created by human hands in stone…
Всеобщая история ландшафного искусства. Сады и парки мира[ Владимир Курбатов :: 2007 ]
The garden is perhaps the finest creation of humanity since the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise; it represents an attempt to restore to the human environment the qualities of celestial harmony. Secluded, recreational, exotic, idyllic, and ceremonial gardens of the most renowned palaces and residences – with their…
Мировая архитектура: Истрия. Стили. Направления[ Огюст Шуази :: 2010 ]
The success of this work on the history of architecture by the French civil engineer and former adjunct professor at the École Polytechnique, Auguste Choisy (1841-1909), can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, the breadth of the author’s intellectual scope: the book traces the development of architecture from prehistoric times…
Устройство декоративных садов на открытом воздухе[ Лаврентий Лучинский :: 2009 ]
The aim of the Classics of Garden and Park Art series is to acquaint readers with the finest works of earlier generations of horticulturists, whose writings have retained their relevance and cultural significance to the present day. The series opens with L. T. Luchinsky’s the Design of Outdoor Ornamental Gardens,…
Искусство ножа. Шедевры клинкового искусства от лучших мастеров[ Джо Керцман :: 2008 ]
Joe Kertzman’s Art of the Knife opens up an enchanting world of the steel blade in all its richness, diversity, and singular splendor. The book convincingly demonstrates that the making of edged weapons is a true art form, one that demands not only the highest level of professional skill but…
“Dügah” dəstgahı[ Rafiq Musazadə :: 2009 ]
The present book is the first scholarly study in the history of musicology devoted to the analysis of a single mugham dastgah. The monograph The “Dugah” Dastgah provides a comprehensive academic examination of the historical origins of the Dugah mugham, its stages of development, as well as a complete and…