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

Connecticutt 1995. This new edition of a classic of historical cartography reprints the original text on the Vinland Map, a unique map of the world that shows an outline off the northeast American coast. It also includes a legend describing its discovery in about 1000 by Leif Ericsson, the Norseman. An incredible book with excellent reproductions and meticulous analysis in essays such as, “the Case of the Vinland Map,” “Compositional and Structural Studies of the Vinland Map and Tartar Relation,” and “Vinland’s Saga Recalled.”, English, Year1995, Illust. B/W25, Illust. Color2, ISBN 0300065205, Code 3426. RETAIL ONLY.. Hardbound, Not in perfect condition., Index. Bibl. Pages 291, Size 12”x 9”

Germany 2013. The Egyptian Boy is a facsimile of a notebook that Tel Aviv–born artist Tal R (born 1967) has been working on for the last three years. The source for his recent group of ceramic sculptures, it explores bodily fragmentation and dismemberment in the manner of the god Osiris., All Visual / No Text, Year2013, Illust. B/W, Illust. Color60, ISBN 9783903348035, Code 6882. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 60, Size 8 x 6 1/2

New York 1997. A photo essay with no text, but a whirlwind of close-up and blurred scenes of what looks like a very long and very wild art party, complete with spontaneous wall-painting and strippers of both genders. Published by Danish art group Space Poetry. BOOK IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN., English, Year1997, Illust. B/W, Illust. Color96, ISBN 8789783441, Code 3214. Signed by artist: Til Lena fra Tal. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 96, Size 10”x 6 1/2”

Denmark 2007. The rising Copenhagen painter Tal R, born in Israel and represented in New York by Zach Feuer Gallery and in Berlin by Contemporary Fine Arts, here presents new works composed in a palette limited to unmixed brown, red, orange, white, pink, yellow and green. Tal R's painting is fundamentally borne up by a collage principle where the narrative is increasingly subsumed in certain abstract ground rules. With splashing brush and slapdash layering, he paints gleefully in impossible materials, with undisguised clashes and references in the content. This monographic exhibition catalogue says something with painting, not about painting. The design is perfect., English, Year2007, Illust. B/W32, Illust. Color25, ISBN 978-87-91607-01-1, Code 6555. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Location of Exhibition: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark, Bonnefantenmuseum, The Netherlands & Camden Arts Centre, London 2008, Cat. of exh. Bio. Pages 88, Size 10”x 8 1/2”

Denmark 1999. Described as one of the world’s most perfect works of architecture, the Palace of Christian VII forms part of a unique architectural solution consisting of four identical mansions surrounding a square. Here, the work of architect Nicolai Eigtved (1701-1754) reached its culmination. With his richly varied yet carefully controlled style, Eigtved was among the foremost representatives of the Rococo in European architecture. The palace was built for the lord high chamberlain Adam Gottlob Moltke who demanded several refinements that helped make the mansion the most impressive private residence in Denmark. Gorgeously illustrated and comprehensive, these books share a detailed account of the process of building and furnishing the mansion in the 1700s, as well as presenting all later changes, concluding with the recent restoration and redecoration. Amalienborg is the official residence of the Danish Royal Family., English, Year1999, Illust. B/W, Illust. ColorRich, ISBN 8772418672, Code… Read More

Denmark 1996. Presenting Denmark’s Royal Museum of Fine Art’s world-renowned collection of French modernist art including the works of artists such as Braque, Derain, Leger, Matisse, Modigliani, Picasso, Rouault, to name a few. The collection, begun in 1928 on behalf of the donations of engineer Johannes Rump, is a testament to the powerful influence of French art on the Denmark’s artistic tradition. This book provides an in-depth explanation of this link between French and Danish art by presenting detailed descriptions of specific artworks with decisive influence. , Danish, Year1996, Illust. B/W14, Illust. Color57, ISBN 8775510634, Code 3693. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Bios. Pages 159, Size 12”x 9”

Denmark 1983. Hammershøi, a very unique painter, is best known for his interiors. However, he also painted figures and landscapes in color, which almost seems like black and white; he truly knew how to portray the Danish landscape, subtle and beautiful. He was critically acclaimed during 1982/83, when this retrospective exhibition was shown., English, Year1983, Illust. B/W68, Illust. Color16, ISBN 8787646498, Code 0483. Softbound, Scuffed covers. Not in perfect condition. Some have bent corner of upper right front cover and one has upside down text., Location of Exhibition: Wildenstein, New York; The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C., Bibl. Bio. Cat. of exh. Pages 112, Size 10”x 8”

Utah 2001. This book focuses on non-factory producers of furniture and ceramics. Beginning with a brief historical review of modern design, which started in Europe and challenged American craftsmen to make a design statement of their own, David Rago profiles some of the stars of midcentury pottery: Edwin and Mary Scheier, Gertrud and Otto Natzler, Peter Voulkos, Rose Cabat, and Maija Grotell. Summary biographies and evaluations identify the forms or elements that make their works valuable collectibles. While the designs of a variety of independent furniture markers are showcased, John Sollo features Paul Evans, Phil Powell, George Nakashima, Wharton Esherick, and Vladimir Kagan, whose pieces are highly prized in the collector’s market., English, Year2001, Illust. B/W14, Illust. Color110, ISBN 1586850512, Code 5984. Leatherbound with Jacket, In Pristine Condition, Index. Bios. Bibl. Pages 160, Size 10”x9”

New York 1987. More than 80,000 entries are featured in this modern and comprehensive dictionary. It includes the core of Finnish lexis with many helpful examples and phrases, multiple definitions, and a listing of over 200 regular and irregular verbs.This extensive collection is contained in a handy, easy to use size for the serious student., Finnish/ English, Year1987, Illust. B/W, Illust. Color, ISBN 9510140317, Code 2308. Clothbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 793, Size 7”x 5”

Finland 1987. A collaboration between Russia and the Academy of Finland with a collection of more than 600 objects of religious and other highly distinctive artifacts all made from natural materials, including wooden masks, totems, weapons with metal inserts, weavings of basket material and feathers, jewelry, etc. from a Russian Museum of Anthropology., Finnish/ English, Year1987, Illust. B/W64, Illust. Color30, ISBN 9519580786, Code 1277. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Cat. of exh. Pages 100, Size 12”x 7”

Minnesota 2000. Includes everything you have ever wanted to know about saunas, this playful book explores the history, health benefits, and architecture of saunas. Plus, there are proverbs, legends, tales, and funny stories about nakedness, embarassing moments, birthing in a sauna, and ancient healing treatments. , English, Year2000, Illust. B/W106, Illust. Color, ISBN 0878391401, Code 4403. RETAIL ONLY.. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Index. Bibl. Bio. Pages 200, Size 9”x 6”

California 1993. This book deals with Eino’s sculptures; beautifully shaped marbles. He discovered that fantastic inner pressures are relieved when marble is carved and this living matter becomes flexible and willing to adapt itself to new shapes. As Eino says “rocks are born from earth’s womb, and have within their own life force which calls for a dynamic relationship between sculptor and rock.”, English, Year1993, Illust. B/W, Illust. Color72, ISBN None, Code 0591. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Bio. Pages 104, Size 10” sq

Sweden 1984. Drawings and diary from a journey to Bolivia and Peru. Drawings are mostly full page accompanied on the facing page by thoughts from the artist. Middle section is more of a diary of the trip. , Swedish/English, Year1984, Illust. B/W53, Illust. Color0, ISBN 9185972118, Code 7183. Hardbound, In near perfect condition, Pages 110, Size 10”x 12”

SWEDEN 2017. A celebrated bestseller in Sweden, and the winner of the prestigious Per Olov Enquist Literary Prize, The White City is an arresting story of betrayal and empowerment as a criminal’s girlfriend is left behind to pick up the pieces of her imploded existence. , English, Year2017, Illust. B/W, Illust. Color, ISBN 9780802125958, Code 7203. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 161, Size 8”x 5 1/2”

Denmark 1988. This book shows the historical background of Ribe Domkirke and the Danish COBRA artist Carl-Henning Pedersen (1913-2007) mosaic work for this historical building in the Hanseatic town of Ribe on the North Sea facing England. "It took Carl-Henning Pedersen four winters to complete the choir's decoration in Ribe Cathedral. I have followed Henning with my camera during this work when the choir's vault was painted and the seven mosaics were created. artists' creative process.It is therefore quite natural to gather this material into a book - try to give an overview of the decoration as a whole and of its creation. The posterity must consider this decoration in a historical light. It's not my job - just to give a little glimpse of an artist's creative energy and devotion to his work.It has been exciting and insightful up close to follow the creative process, and it is with great pleasure that I have undertaken to organize and "create" this book.This book is dedicated to Carl-Henning… Read More

Italy 2010. Sidsel Ramson was born in Norway in 1937. She received her education in Copenhagen, at the University of California, Berkeley, and in Paris. Her special gift for quickly bonding with people has allowed her to take photos in situations where others would have been refused; she has an ability to glide in and out of people's daily lives, without disturbing them. She works in the tradition of "concerned photography" established by Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson and David Seymour. She currently lives and works in France and Denmark. This amazing book includes documentary photography from China, Peru, Burma, , English/ Danish, Year2010, Illust. B/W225, Illust. Color51, ISBN 9782702209486, Code 6714. Hardbound with Jacket, In Pristine Condition, Bio. Pages 360, Size 12”x 11”

Sweden 2006. Music was a very important part of Anders Zorn’s life in Mora and on his travels.This book is incredibly comprehensive following the traditions and history of music in and around Mora including folk music, the music of Bellman and the passioned dancing of the time with a folk orientation. Furthermore the music, the dancing and the instruments are depicted in Zorn’s paintings. Music competitions at that time around 1907-08 and their winners, the spread of these competitions nationally in Sweden made this kind of folk music more respected and known in Sweden. What happened with the spelman, the musician, he all of a sudden became recognized and special, whether he played the accordion, the violn or folk instruments. You will see photographs from the 1900’s of the instruments and scenes of musicians playing for Zorn.Furthermore Zorn collected musical instruments, which are displayed in Zorn Gården in Mora with the rest of his and Emma’s collections. Zorn was wealthy in his day and… Read More

Denmark 1990. A lovely, informative catalogue documenting the work of one of Denmark’s greatest weavers with many major commissions to her credit. These works are in the National Bank of Denmark, Hjørring Art Museum, Ålborg County Building, The Applied Arts Museum, Copenhagen, many churches and much more. 110 works from as many collections are in this catalogue., Danish, Year1990, Illust. B/W87, Illust. Color29, ISBN 8788598136, Code 0961. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Location of Exhibition: Applied Arts Museum, Copenhagen, Index. Bibl. Bio. Cat. of exh. Pages 96, Size 11”x 8 1/2”

Denmark 1992. This is a stimulating book for students and lovers of archaeology, which draws on the author’s 25 years of experience in Europe, the Mediterranean and the Near East. How is archaeology practiced? How are excavations carried out? What is the relationship of archaeology to history, to our social and cultural behavior? The author addresses these and other interesting issues, not to forget the bogmen of Denmark., English, Year1992, Illust. B/W35, Illust. Color, ISBN 8772884126, Code 1604. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Index. Pages 103, Size 9”x 6”

SWEDEN 1982. , Swedish/English/German, Year1982, Illust. B/W0, Illust. Color92 Sepia tone, ISBN 9171020527, Code 3615. Hardbound with Jacket, Jackets not in perfect condition/books in good condition, Pages 192, Size 9 1/2”x 6”