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Today, more than 85 years after its inception, the Bauhaus style still emanates vitality. As a school that strove to combine applied art with both the fine arts and technology, the Bauhaus movement has outlasted all other trends in architecture and design. The present volume provides insight into the historical, cultural, philosophical, political and pedagogical background of the 1930s, when the Bauhaus was founded. It also portrays the famous Bauhaus directors and teachers and describes their signature pedagogical methods. Finally, the authors take readers inside individual workshops, where they can discover for themselves the unique wealth of forms and ideas that remain the hallmark of Bauhaus products. Through its contributions to current discourse on the Bauhaus as a "fixed star of the avant-garde" its wealth of pictorial material (some of which has never before been published), as well as the rich variety of topics it addresses, this book offers a comprehensive look at one of the most significant institutions in the history of modern art and culture.

Materials inspire and arouse emotions, they surround us everywhere, we possess them and feel them. As with people, our first impression of them is provided by the visual perception they create. The Architecture Compact series presents materials that on the one hand convey a unique impression through their inherent physical characteristics, and on the other hand achieve surprising results when used in combination with each other.

Each individual volume is a true treasure trove of information: discover the wealth of specialities in the featured countries and their regions, learn about the traditions and distinctive peculiarities of the various cuisines-and be inspired to achieve your own sumptuous culinary highlights.

These small books are quite something! Packed with information, the most important facts and background stories are presented at a glance. In-depth texts on the most exciting themes in the history of art compiled by scholars and specialists provide the necessary overview for both the expert and the layman alike. The most important stages in the lives of famous personalities such as Giotto, Monet or Klimt, as well as the important movements in art, are summarised in colourful text boxes to enable every reader to find the required information easily and effectively. The most important works of architecture, sculpture, and painting are brought to life through high-quality photographs and top-quality colour reproductions. Explanatory picture cations offer additional information and invite the reader to browse at leisure.

The Anatomical Drawing School recognises the prominent role of the anatomy for the fine arts. The impressively detailed illustrations of the Hungarian master Andras Szunyoghy have accompanied artists as well as anatomists all over the world for more than a decade. The current two-volume edition is intended to make Szunyoghy's work accessible for an even broader public. The familiar high quality of the illustrations and anatomic content joins with the new flexicover to provide a new and excellent value book. This human volume contains an explanation of the technical terms, and an introduction into bone and muscle structures. Also considered are the basics of drawing with movement and nude studies, with bones and body parts illustrated individually and in relation. Detailed explanations and anatomically correct notation ensures that development in technical skill can be developed at a fast rate.

Each individual volume is a true treasure trove of information: discover the wealth of specialities in the featured countries and their regions, learn about the traditions and distinctive peculiarities of the various cuisines-and be inspired to achieve your own sumptuous culinary highlights.

Each individual volume is a true treasure trove of information: discover the wealth of specialities in the featured countries and their regions, learn about the traditions and distinctive peculiarities of the various cuisines--and be inspired to achieve your own sumptuous culinary highlights.

Living in a box - and what a box it is! Working with restructured space conditions, contemporary architecture and modern design have accepted the challenge of creating exciting living environments, at the same time windows on the world and places for rest and leisure. Elegance meets diversity; pragmatic solutions seamlessly integrate with aesthetics in these remarkable symbioses or urban living spaces and exclusive design.From mini-studios to attics and luxury one-roomed lofts, this volume compr ises a vast catalogue of the finest architectural designs for apartments all over the world, created by renowned architects and designers. With plentiful high-quality illustrations, which portray the highlights of modern living culture, this book is a true source of inspiration for all fans of urban architecture and original design.

Materials inspire and arouse emotions, they surround us everywhere, we possess them and feel them. As with people, our first impression of them is provided by the visual perception they create. The Architecture Compact series presents materials that on the one hand convey a unique impression through their inherent physical characteristics, and on the other hand achieve surprising results when used in combination with each other.

The Anatomical Drawing School recognises the prominent role of the anatomy for the fine arts. The impressively detailed illustrations of the Hungarian master Andras Szunyoghy have accompanied artists as well as anatomists all over the world for more than a decade. The current two-volume edition is intended to make Szunyoghy's work accessible for an even broader public. The familiar high quality of the illustrations and anatomic content joins with the new flexicover to provide a new and excellent value book.The musculature and bone structure of the horse, dog, cat, pig, sheep and cow are expertly depicted with detailed explanations and anatomically correct notations. A section dedicated to movement studies for individual animals ensure that technical skills can progress.