Search Results: Authors starting with B from ART CONSULTING : SCANDINAVIA, Books on Art & Architecture

Oslo 1993. A clear and coherent picture of the long development of the Norwegian tradition of cross- country skiing, up to today’s gold medal winners on the international level. Chapters include Soldiers as skiers, Telmark skiing with new bindings, jumping and slalom, the skimaker’s art; the breakthrough around 1850, speialization and organized competitions, bindings, and waxing, women on skis, new equipment and new techniques in the 1970’s and 80’s, Holmenkollen - the building of a skiing complex and finally skiing and outdoor life. Photographed by a ski enthusiast, this beautiful coffee table book is a historical perspective on one of today’s most beloved sports. , English, Year1993, Illust. B/W150, Illust. Color45, ISBN 8252138853, Code 5034. Clothbound with Jacket, Not in perfect condition, Pages 184, Size 12”x 8 1/2”

Sweden 1987. The museum’s fine collection from the 20th century include wonderful tapestries, furniture, ceramics, glass from the craftsman period of the early part of the century by artists like Patrick Nordström, Natalie Krebs, Wilhelm Kåge, Edward Hald, Carl Malmsten, et. al. Following is more contemporary work by Gunnar Asplund, Edwin Öhrström, Stig Lindberg, Astrid Sampe, Sigurd Persson, Mogens Koch, Sandra Ikse, Ulla Forsell, Gunnar Cyren in silver and glass, furniture and beautiful weavings., Swedish, Year1987, Illust. B/W44, Illust. Color23, ISBN 9197053368, Code 1217. Softbound, Not in perfect condition., Pages 149, Size 8”x 8 1/2”

Sweden 1980. A comprehensive well illustrated document decribing letters, illumination and printing throughout history from Gutenberg to Gothic binding 1350-1550, 16th-century German and Northern European binding, Italian renaissance binding and 17th , 18th, 19th and 20th-century binding. A very important book for the book collector., Swedish, Year1980, Illust. B/W57, Illust. Color, ISBN 9172604123, Code 1220. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 77, Size 10”x 6 1/2”

Denmark 2006. Gitte Bach is a collection of detailed drawings that play with deception of the mind. Each page is filled with images that convey emotions of addiction, fixation, and imagination. Bach’s concepts pertain to postive and negative space, relfections, and depth. Bach also shows a yearning for adventure and a fascination for the darkness of night., All visual/no text, Year2006, Illust. B/W24, Illust. Color1, ISBN 8776690059, Code 6000. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 31, Size 9 1/2”x 7”

California 1997. An autobiography on John Baer’s dramatic, interesting and adventurous life from Germany to South America to the United States. As a lawyer to many European consulates in Los Angeles- a successful career., English, Year1997, Illust. B/W16, Illust. Color, ISBN 1564742199, Code 3088. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Bio. Pages 127, Size 8 1/2”x 5 1/2”

Denmark 1999. In this book, the impressive building and structural setting of the Nordjyllands Art Museum becomes fully appreciated. Designed by Elissa and Alvar Aalto and Jean-Jacques Baruël, the buildings housing the collections enable visitors to experience the unique and always changing combination of space, lighting and weather. The works of art have optimal conditions in these light, sublime and flexible rooms. Though the succession of enthralling photographs by internationally acclaimed Hélène Binet form the nucleus of the book, it also includes essays on the history of the museum, the interplay of light within building, as well as a presentation of initial sketches for the building., Danish/ English, Year1999, Illust. B/W117, Illust. Color6, ISBN 8798728024, Code 3889. Clothbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 143, Size 11”x 12 1/2”

Connecticut 2016. The first publication to thoroughly outline the parallels between two monumental figures of Norwegian art, painter and printmaker Edvard Munch and sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Featuring some of the first publicly shown attempts at sculpture by Munch, as well as an array of thematically and formally linked works from both careers, the book helps to clarify the connections between two giants of European art. Includes paralel of both artists’ timeline from 1863 to 1963. Detailed List of Exhibited Works with a picture of each piece of art, catalogue no., title of piece, whether oil on canvas, pencil, ink, plaster etc. etc., dimensions in cm and ownership. Detailed bios of authors. A very comprrehensive study of these two pillars of Norwegian art. , English, Year2016, Illust. B/W101, Illust. Color179, ISBN , Code 7204. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Index. Cat. of exh. Bios. Pages 304, Size 11”x 9”

England 2000. The new materials and manufacturing processes developed throughout the 20th century allowed designers to create beautiful, ergonomically functional furniture that was previously unimaginable; pieces by Alvar Aalto, Bruno Mathsson, Verner Panton, Finn Juhl, Philippe Starck, Henry van der Velde, Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames, Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier, Matthew Rice, and Frank Gehry approached the level of sculpture in their superb forms. From the handmade vernacular styles of the Arts and Crafts Movement to singular pieces from the 21st century, this book profiles and illustrates more than 240 classic and inspiring examples of modern furniture design., English, Year2000, Illust. B/W21, Illust. Color289, ISBN 9781847328151, Code 6960. Hardbound with Jacket, Jackets not in perfect condition, Bibl. Index. Pages 272, Size 9”x 7 1/2”

New York 2012. Learn the art of traditional Scandinavian quilt-making by following the author’s simple designs and detailed instructions. Covering everything from color to fabric choice, this book teaches readers how to make quilts that are both beautiful and comforting. Learn how to use tradtional block patterns in new ways that make for marvelous results. Includes tips on how to find both beautiful and durable fabrics to piece together amazing creations for the bedroom, kitchen, and the rest of the home. Quilters of all skill levels will find projects that suit them. As bonus, full-size patterns on pattern sheets are included at the back of the book to help quilters get started on their next work of art. Beautifully designed and lushly illustrated with color photographs and diagrams throughout., English, Year2012, Illust. B/W24, Illust. Color120, ISBN 9781620870891, Code 7027. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 112, Size 11 1/2” x8”

Norway 2000. This book examines the entire output of this prolific folk artist, architect, and interior designer from Valdres, Norway. It depicts his work both from his years in Norway and after his emigration to America. Emphasis has been given to placing his material within a known ethnological and art-historical context, thereby documenting specific techniques as well as the conditions for Norwegian folk artists of the previous generation. , English/ Norwegian, Year2000, Illust. B/W75, Illust. Color38, ISBN 8270993158, Code 4546. Leatherbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Pages 143, Size 11 1/2”x 8”

Norway 1995. A major survey of John Baldessari’s work is very timely with the revival of interest in Conceptual Art and given the current generation of young artists involved in conceptual and text-related work. His approach to Conceptual Art has always been ironic and playful, in marked contrast to the philosophical austerity of the East Coast conceptual artists, and he continues to work and experiment with the same vigor and originality that has marked his entire career., English w/ forewards in German/ Portuguese/ Russian/ Norwegian, Year1995, Illust. B/W42, Illust. Color30, ISBN 1897586140, Code 3553. Softbound, Top of spine has a little tear, outside corners top and bottom slightly compressed and not really noticeable, book perfect inside , Location of Exhibition: Museum for Samtidkunst, Oslo, Norway 1996, Cat. of exh. Bio. Pages 120, Size 11/12”x 8 1/2”

Finland 2000. As the term post-modern emphasizes the symbolic content of form, it relegates material to having only secondary importance. Because of the integral role of material in the art of building, this approach has been proven to lead to a dead end in architecture. In the memory of Alvar Aalto, this book proposes that if architects consistently combine both matter and mind, material and meaning into a better equilibrium in their work, they will simultaneously participate in resolving the great problems facing the world. Here, an eclectic mix of accomplished writers from the fields of philosophy, music, literature and architecture come together to discuss the developments in this crucial debate, with crisp architectural photographs and models serving as concrete examples. , English, Year2000, Illust. B/W51, Illust. Color37, ISBN 9516826075, Code 4361. Includes CD-rom. Clothbound w/ jacket, In Pristine Condition, Bios. Pages 148, Size 10”x 9”

Sweden 2007. Photographer and author Sune Jonsson has been professionally active for more than half a century. With his camera he has explored, depicted and documented life, especially in the villages of northern Sweden. In his works we encounter agricultural practices that nowadays have been made more efficient, expanded or disappeared; rural shops that have been closed down - realities that feel very familiar but also very distant. Above all, we encounter the people whom Sune Jonsson visited and captured with his camera lens - like frozen moments in time, Jonsson's photographs document an age that feels lost but is actually close at hand. Includes list of books by Sune Jonsson., English, Year2007, Illust. B/W165, Illust. Color, ISBN 9789197382281, Code 6454. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Bio. Pages 175, Size 9” x 10”

Denmark 1989. A richly illustrated book on a very important Danish architect. Essays: The Beginning; The New Time, including Furniture Design; His Own Studio; Commissions: Residences; The Arched Room; Civic Buildings, et. al., Danish, Year1989, Illust. B/W285, Illust. Color17, ISBN 8774070894, Code 0120. Clothbound, In Pristine Condition, 2nd edition, Pages 180, Size 12”x 10”

Denmark 1998. For generations, hymns, songs and ballads have been a living unity for most Danes. Without being a literary or musical anthology, the collection contains texts and tunes from all periods and by all important song writers and composers from the Middle Ages to today. Aiming to be practical in its translation, this collection faithfully renders the Danish text while attempting to adapt the translation to the tune. Songs included in this delightful collection are clustered under topics such as: Morning Songs, Songs of Praise, The Christian Faith, Christmas, Easter, Denmark, School and Human Life, Folk Songs, and Ballads. , English, Year1998, Illust. B/W, Illust. Color, ISBN 8774290649, Code 4304. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Index. Bibl. Pages 184, Size 8”x 5 1/2”

Sweden 2005. Isca Greenfield-Sanders was born in New York in 1978. She recieved a B.A. in both Visual Arts and Mathmatics from Brown University in the year 2000. She also attended the Visiting Artist American Academy of Rome in 2001. This exhibit at the Wetterling Gallery was filled with her swimming pool series. In this series she paints different swimming pools scenes with or without people and landscapes. She captures the excitement in spending a warm day at the pool.Shana Lutker was born in 1978 in Northport, NY. She received her M.F.A from UCLA, School of Art in Interdisciplinary Studio in 2005 in Los Angeles. She is set on capturing her unconscious mind in material by recording her dreams each night and using them as a basis for her work. This process is both interesting and unique., English, Year2005, Illust. B/W0 &8, Illust. Color25 & 24, ISBN 9197532363, Code 6025. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Cat. of exh. Bios. Pages 67 & 53, Size 8 1/2” x 11”

Denmark 1994. This is a lovely little book full of sketches of birdlife and wildlife from the Danish woodlands. Most of the sketches are done in black pen and ink, but some of them have watercolor wash. If you are interested in wildlife art, this book would be a special addition to your library., Danish, Year1994, Illust. B/W85, Illust. Color75, ISBN 8789906497, Code 2459. Hardbound, Not in perfect condition., Pages 80, Size 8 1/4”x4 1/2”

Denmark 2000. This exquisite catalogue includes the largest single presentation of B & O products ever. It is also a story about the events that secured the company’s 75 year survival, even during precarious times for the European radio industry. Collections of anecdotes and photos, together with the authors’ personal impressions, comprise an engaging tale of a company whose innovative approaches have placed them at the forefront of technology and design. B & O were designated by New York’s Museum of Modern Art as one of the only four design icons of the 20th century. , English/ Danish, Year2000, Illust. B/W67, Illust. Color86, ISBN 8787385678, Code 4691. Clothbound w/ Jacket, In Pristine Condition, Cat. of exh. Pages 120, Size 9 1/2”x 10”

Denmark 2004. Bannerman, the daughter of a Scottish minister, married a surgeon in the British Army of India. She spent 30 years of her life in India and regularly wrote illustrated letters with fantasy storylines to amuse their children. In 1898 there “came into her head, evolved by the moving of a train,” the entertaining story of a little black boy, beautifully clothed, who outwits a succession of tigers, and not only saves his own life but gets a stack of tiger-striped pancakes. The book appeared in England in 1899 and was an immediate success., Danish, Year2004, Illust. B/W1, Illust. Color27, ISBN 8700495026, Code 5674. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 61, Size 8 1/2”x 5 1/2”

Finland No year. The artist works on the transformation of musical themes into plastic forms as the confirmation of the connection between visual patterns and symbolic constructions in abstract formalization. Elia Hiltunen makes metal sculpture on a grand scale for public commissions as well as portraits in metal etc., English/ Finnish, YearNo year, Illust. B/W27, Illust. Color26, ISBN 9510182966, Code 0603. Clothbound, In Pristine Condition, Bio. Pages 74, Size 11 1/2”x8 1/2”