| Author | : Charlotte Gere |
| Publisher | : Heinemann |
| Total Pages | : 248 |
| Release | : 1975 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : |
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History
| Author | : Joel Mokyr |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 2812 |
| Release | : 2003-10-16 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0190282991 |
What were the economic roots of modern industrialism? Were labor unions ever effective in raising workers' living standards? Did high levels of taxation in the past normally lead to economic decline? These and similar questions profoundly inform a wide range of intertwined social issues whose complexity, scope, and depth become fully evident in the Encyclopedia. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the field, the Encyclopedia is divided not only by chronological and geographic boundaries, but also by related subfields such as agricultural history, demographic history, business history, and the histories of technology, migration, and transportation. The articles, all written and signed by international contributors, include scholars from Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Covering economic history in all areas of the world and segments of ecnomies from prehistoric times to the present, The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History is the ideal resource for students, economists, and general readers, offering a unique glimpse into this integral part of world history.
Encyclopedia of American Art Before 1914
| Author | : Jane Turner |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 832 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : |
This alphabetically arranged volume covers all the major artistic developments in the USA from the Colonial period until 1914, with the start of World War I.
The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts
| Author | : Gordon Campbell |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 1277 |
| Release | : 2006-11-09 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 0195189485 |
The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts covers thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western culture. With over 1,000 entries, as well as hundreds drawn from the 34-volume Dictionary of Art, this topical collection is a valuable resource for those interested in the history, practice, and mechanics of the decorative arts. Accompanied by almost 100 color and more than 500 black and white illustrations, the 1,290 pages of this title include hundreds of entries on artists and craftsmen, the qualities and historic uses of materials, as well as concise definitions on art forms and style. Explore the works of Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, and the Wiener Wekstatte, or delve into the history of Navajo blankets and wing chairs in thousands of entries on artists, craftsmen, designers, workshops, and decorative art forms.
Gold
| Author | : Susan La Niece |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 136 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 9780674035904 |
"Highly prized for its brilliance, colour and value, the special qualities of gold make it suitable for many purposes: not only does it resist corrosion and reflect light, but gold can be beaten into a leaf so thin is is translucent, and a single gram can be drawn to make a fine wire kilometers long. Filled with beautiful illustrations of golden objects from the rich collection of the British Museum, this book will appeal to all those who have ever worn, admired or coveted gold." --Book Jacket.
As Seen in Vogue
| Author | : Daniel Delis Hill |
| Publisher | : Texas Tech University Press |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Advertising |
| ISBN | : 9780896726161 |
Throughout the twentieth century the ready-to-wear industry, fashion journalism, and mass-media advertising fueled one another’s success by identifying an ever-widening consumer class and fanning the desire to be fashionable. Through more than six hundred fashion ads that appeared in Vogue from the magazine’s debut in 1893 through the next ten decades, Hill documents not only this symbiosis but also an evolution in American fashion, society, and culture.In rich progression, the images document metamorphoses: from alabaster Victorian homemaker to painted flapper in just a generation, from conformist fifties mom to miniskirt-clad iconoclast only a decade later, from power-suited yuppie of the eighties to the techno self-stylist of the new millennium. In this long view of interactions that shaped much, much more than the fashion, Hill offers a comprehensive examination and resource for students and professionals in fashion and business history, popular culture, advertising, marketing, and women’s studies.
Encyclopedia of Interior Design
| Author | : Joanna Banham |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 1469 |
| Release | : 1997-05 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 1136787585 |
First published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Jewelry Concepts & Technology
| Author | : Oppi Untracht |
| Publisher | : Doubleday |
| Total Pages | : 2225 |
| Release | : 2011-01-26 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 0307784118 |
The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability--a complete, profusely illustrated guide to design, materials, and techniques, as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-making throughout history.
