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

Minnesota 1975. Firsthand, Swedish immigrants tell their own story in this fascinating collection of letters, diaries, and memoirs. The author is a professor of history, and offers background and the letters and documents themselves for three time periods: The Pioneers 1840-1864; The Great Farmer-Land in the West 1865-1889; Farm, Forest, and Factory 1890-1914. Swedish terms and regions and a map of the Swedish provinces and districts are included., English, Year1975, Illust. B/W36, Illust. Color0, ISBN 0816610096, Library of Congress No. 74-22843, Code 1855. RETAIL ONLY.. Softbound, Not in perfect condition., Bibl. Index. Pages 348, Size 9”x6”

Denmark 1995. Arøe’s main works date from the middle of the 19th century, and are painstaking recreations of the remote settlements, missions, and fishing villages of Greenland. They are carful, lovely paintings with historic value., Danish, Year1995, Illust. B/W13, Illust. Color55, ISBN 8772456477, Code 1915. Hardbound, Not in perfect condition., Bibl. Pages 115, Size 11”x9 1/2”

Denmark 1996. Ferdinand Hodler (1853-1918), a Swiss painter of figurative mysticism, tested the boundaries between symbolism and expressionism, physics and metaphysics, as well as history and allegory in his paintings. Although he became as respected as Gustav Klimt and Edvard Munch and held exhibitions internationally, he was immediately excluded from all German arts affiliations after signing a protest of the German bombing of the Reims Cathedral. Being the first book published on this exceptional artist, its beautiful color photographs and extensive writings pay long past due homage to Hodler’s impressive collection of work., English, Year1996, Illust. B/W103, Illust. Color33, ISBN 8772456957, Code 4086. Also available in Danish at $55.00.. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Location of Exhibition: Kunstmuseet Køge Skitsesamling, Køge, Denmark, 1996-97, Bibl. Cat. of exh. Bio. Pages 175, Size 11 1/2”x 9 1/2”

Denmark 1955. This is a splendid and unusual book, devoted to the study of the fine old ceramic containers used in pharmacies between the years 1700-1900. There are also numerous photographs of the pharmacies themselves, constructed as they were from beautiful dark woods, with their elegant brass and glass fixtures and decorations. A history of these extremely interesting shops is included., Danish/ English resume, Year1955, Illust. B/W82, Illust. Color33, ISBN , Code 1880. Hardbound, Not in perfect condition., Bibl. Pages 204, Size 12”x9”

New York 1995. In this book you will find frugality in design, but also richness, vitality, and glowing colors to offset the functionality of everyday life and the long dark Finnish winter. Chapter include: Period Pieces; Country Roots, Romantic Interlude, Modern Manner; Exterior View; Forests, Fields & Flowers; Country Cottages; Sauna; The Elements. Here are stunning rooms, with an emphasis either rustic or contemporary, that make make superb use of natural woods and incorporate the outdoors into interior design., English, Year1995, Illust. B/W228, Illust. Color271, ISBN 0847818853, Code 0755. One softbound copy available at $55.00.. Clothbound with jacket, Not in perfect condition., Bibl. Pages 250, Size 10”sq

Sweden 1992. , English, Year1992, Illust. B/WIllustrated in color and black and white., Illust. Color, ISBN , Code 6481. 1 copy available with Swedish text.. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, second, Pages 113, Size 6”x 8”

Sweden 1997. This fourth, extensively revised edition of Professor Hadenius’ book describes the political history of Sweden, from the introduction of a two-chambered Parliament in 1866 to the country’s membership in the European Union, which took effect in 1995. , English, Year1997, Illust. B/W30, Illust. Color, ISBN 915200435X, Code 2957. Softbound, Not in perfect condition., Pages 174, Size 8”x 5”

Denmark 1989. An exciting small catalogue in full color showing new products for handicapped, furniture, packing boxes, a shed, logos and more., Danish, Year1989, Illust. B/W27, Illust. Color12, ISBN 8788985164, Code 0950. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 44, Size 8”sq

Denmark 1988. An exhibition of several of the most recognized contemporary Danish artists including Erik A. Frandsen, Michael Kvium, Christian Lemmerz and Lars Nørgård., Danish, Year1988, Illust. B/W17, Illust. Color4, ISBN 8788985121, Code 1056. Softbound, Not in perfect condition., Location of Exhibition: Horsens Kunstmuseum Lunden,
os. Cat. of exh. Pages 32, Size 11”x 8 1/2”

Denmark 1991. A small catalogue showing the sculptural works by Karen Havskov Jensen, Ann-Kristin Henriksen, Dan Malmkjær Pedersen, Ulla Andersen and Michal Szylow., Danish, Year1991, Illust. B/W3, Illust. Color6, ISBN 8788985326, Code 1052. Softbound, Not in perfect condition., Location of Exhibition: Horsens Kunstmuseum, Denmark, Pages 16, Size 11”x 8 1/2”

Denmark 1986. The process and the finished project relating to the commission for Horsens city hall in ceramics by the husband,wife team Bjørn Nørgaard and Lene Adler Petersen., Danish, Year1986, Illust. B/W77, Illust. Color18, ISBN 8788985067, Code 1121. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Location of Exhibition: Horsens Kunstmuseum, Bios. Pages 66, Size 8”x 8 1/2”

Finland 1995. Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Empire, Biedemeier, Romantic, Gothic, Classical--these are the periods represented by these exquisite antiques--furniture, glass, porcelain, silver, ceramics, embroideries, samovars, enamelware, medals, antique toys and dolls, and much more. This is a gorgeous and comprehensive book with hundreds of porcelain marks pictured for the collector., Finnish, Year1995, Illust. B/W83, Illust. Color11, ISBN 9510172405, Code 1928. Hardbound, Not in perfect condition., Index. Bibl. Pages 241, Size 11”x 8 1/2”

Denmark 2002. A presentation of a joint exhibition project which takes its point of departure in the notable development on the international art scene where globalization and migration in recent years have led to the emergence of a global, or new form of international contemporary art. , English/ Danish, Year2002, Illust. B/W, Illust. Color48, ISBN 8777661176, Code 4966. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Location of Exhibition: Brandts Klædefabrik, Kunstforeningen, Sophienholm 2002, Bios. Pages 88, Size 9”x 7”

Sweden 2006. This is an important book about Swedish furniture restoration in detail showing old methods as well as new methods, practical as well as historically correct. Includes innovative designs and methods of changing and rebuilding old and used furniture., Swedish, Year2006, Illust. B/W4, Illust. Color305, ISBN 9789151848709, Code 6108. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Index. Bio. Bios. Pages 184, Size 11”x 8 1/2”

Sweden 1991. In his work as poet, painter, political activist, and author, South African Breytenbach tries to break through political rhetoric. Nevertheless, his past experiences with political violence infuse and inform his work, ensuring that his art remains politically defiant. This large format presentation shares his magical and metamorphic drawings that are reminiscent of both Magritte’s surrealism and Frida Kahlo’s culturally infused, self-revealing images., Swedish, Year1991, Illust. B/W15, Illust. Color, ISBN , Code 4576. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Location of Exhibition: Studio 1, Kulturhuset, Stockholm, Sweden, 1991, Cat. of exh. Pages 38, Size 16 1/2”x 12”

Denmark 2000. This exhibition imparts great insight into the art of Drakabygget in Sweden – the art collective founded in 1961 led by Jørgen Nash and initially inspired by Asger Jorn. Situated on the old border between Sweden and Denmark, Drakabygget was essentially an artist commune that adhered to anarchist principles and promoted a highly liberal approach to artistic creation. Two sections of this catalogue present retrospective works by Jørgen Nash and Lis Zwick, and the final section depicts work by app. 30 Danish, Swedish, and German artists that were connected to Dragabygget over the years. All essays were written by renowned curators, art critics, and even artists Zwick and Nash themselves. , Danish/ English, Year2000, Illust. B/W15, Illust. Color79, ISBN 8798682199, Code 4355. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Location of Exhibition: Art Center Silkeborg Spa, Denmark, 2000; Reykjavik Kunstmuseum, Iceland, 2000; Röda Sten, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2001, Cat. of exh. Pages 120, Size… Read More

Sweden 1991. Sigrid Hjerten (1885-1948) was a wonderful colorist greatly inspired by Matisse. She paints powerful canvases and figures in landscape, often in exotic places of southern European, which she frequently visited., Swedish, Year1991, Illust. B/W21, Illust. Color91, ISBN 9187214059, Code 0456. Clothbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Bio. Pages 134, Size 11 1/2”x9 1/2”

Sweden 2004. With its unique landscape and special character, the West Coast Of Sweden is perhaps the country’s best-loved archipelago. This magnificent book of splendid photography portrays skerries as they have never been seen before during the four seasons of the year. The photographer and author guide us through the coastal waters, taking us to popular jaunts such Vinga, Marstrand and the Väderöarna Islands as well as to seldom-visited islets and skerries., English, Year2004, Illust. B/W0, Illust. Color219, ISBN 9189204433, Code 5802. Hardbound with Jacket, In Pristine Condition, Index. Pages 296, Size 12”x 9 1/2”

Sweden 2000. This book is an introduction to Swedish design for those in other countries interested in the subject at any level, from simply curious to the professional or academic. Contemporary Sweden has a diverse and thriving design and crafts community, successfully engaged in creative dialogue with the world as well as its own design heritage. Included here is a historical perspective and the tradition of democracy and modernity in this society that Swedish design has reflected over the past century., English, Year2000, Illust. B/W31, Illust. Color156, ISBN 9152005887, Code 5238. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 135, Size 10 1/2” x 7 1/2”

New York 2011. Eat your way to health and happiness with The Nordic Diet: This publication includes the various elements, ingredients, and basic philosophy of eating a Nordic diet with information on the nutritious benefits of each ingredient. Within are seventy-five delectable and healthy recipes each paired with beautiful photography of the end result., English, Year2011, Illust. B/W0, Illust. Color159, ISBN 9781616081898, Code 6691. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Index. Pages 143, Size 10”x 8”