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В центральной России есть города, которые имеют особенно древнюю историю и изобилуют интереснейшими памятниками культуры. Они объединены условным названием - "Золотое кольцо". Та территория, на которой они находятся, стала в XII веке центром Руси. Города кольца становились столицами княжеств, центрами религиозной культуры и искусства, важными пунктами на путях торговли между Севером и Югом, Европой и Азией, рубежами противостояния военной экспансии. Поэтому здесь осталось немало храмовых сооружений, жилых и торговых зданий. Музейные коллекции содержат подлинные шедевры иконописи и прикладного искусства, а интерьеры церквей украшены неповторимыми фресками. Посетив эти места, путешественник может в наибольшей мере составить представление о своеобразии быта и культуры Руси - России. Иллюстрированный альбом на французском языке.

The fine line between art and architecture is rapidly becoming harder to perceive. With the aid of sophisticated computer programs, today's most innovative architects are working on designs so conceptual they could not be realized in the physical world. Nevertheless, these sorts of forward-thinking projects are an important influence on the architectural climate. At the dawn of the 21st century, architecture is entering a paradigm shift; no longer can it be completely distinguished from art. Be they built from bytes or bricks, the projects in this book represent the imagination of the planet's most talented and creative architects. For all the latest and most important architectural projects and trends, look no further than this volume, the follow-up to our popular and groundbreaking book "Architecture Now!" Издание на английском, немецком и французском языках. Формат: 22,5 см х 17,5 см.

The emergence of a greater awareness of the environment, the application of new technical knowledge, and the use of traditional construction methods such as orientation towards the sun, are motivating a growing number of owners to have ecological houses built on a small scale. These small eco-houses are a first step towards a culture of sustainable and responsible construction, based on the use of natural materials which save energy and contain environmental contamination, but also on the creation of small oases that offer a high quality of life. There are numerous examples of how pleasant ecological houses can be from an architectural viewpoint, and the variety of ecological materials now available allows architects to select their own approach. This books presents a selection of small eco-houses: considered architectural anomalies for some time, these houses have laid the foundation for tomorrow's construction. Lots of color photos. Издание на английском, французском и...

Eugene Atget roamed the streets with his bulky large format camera, systematically cataloguing turn-of-the-century Old Paris down to the very smallest details. His skilled, wonderfully atmospheric photos of Paris's parks, buildings, streets, store windows, prostitutes, workers, and even door handles are a joy to behold.

Книга посвящена уникальному явлению мировой кулинарии - русской кухне. Именно в этой книге внимание ее создателей обращено в наше прошлое, чтобы напомнить о почитаемых, берущих начало из глубокой древности традициях и красивых обычаях, старинных обрядовых кушаньях, которые не устарели и сегодня. Эта книга адресована каждой семье, каждой хозяйке - и делающей первые шаги на пути к постижению кулинарного мастерства, и умудренной житейским опытом. Возможно, эта книга станет вашим неизменным спутником и поможет вкусно готовить и ладно печь для будних дней и праздников, для приема дорогих и желанных гостей. Иллюстрированный альбом на французском языке.

Mass tourism has become one of the most highly developed and fastest growing industries. This lavishly photographed book examines, albeit selectively, the rise and rise of resort architecture in Southeast Asia. Many of these sumptuous enclaves, designed for an unabashedly hedonistic lifestyle, have an enigmatic presence in the pristine environments in which they are located. Like tectonic mirages in exotic sites, these sybaritic havens are both theatrical and stage set-like, exuding a blissful serenity and meditative quality. The book is the first to showcase the burgeoning variety of these beguiling resorts. The architectural resolution, based on traditional skills, invariably necessitates the involvement of traditional craftsmen. The result is usually an exquisitely well-crafted resort that is a tribute to timeless craftsmanship and fine artisanry. Although some are besotted with nostalgia and couched in the plaintive terms of "tradition" and "identity", many offer a...

This design book, featuring opulent images, shows the hip and modern aspects of Morocco, focusing on Moroccan cuisine and trendy places, but it will also give an idea of the country's culture in general. The book includes two added values-a recipe book as well as a travel guide with facts about the featured locations in the design book.

Contemporary residential architecture is a clear reflection of social and economic change. Leaving aside the familiar terraced homes found on so many housing estates, this architectural field is producing novel, innovative designs showing technical advances in construction technology applied to single family homes. This book offers a comprehensive selection of family residences from all over the world, original, personalised constructions which reflect ther owners' requisities and preferences. In today's home, anthing is possible. The residences reviewed in this volume show how a very wide range of materials can be used to adapt costructions to their surroundings, and not vice-versa. It portraits original solutions and novel techniques for blending architecture with its entrourage or conversely creating a powerful visual and aesthetic contrast. Each of the homes in "Architecture Inspirations" are comprehensive projects where exterior and interior design carry equal weight....

The Queen Fabiola Hall, which belongs to Antwerp's provincial authorities, once again provides the setting for an exceptionally interesting exhibition. L'Anverre, the internationally renowned artists' collective, decided, for its 20th anniversary, to organize something special in the place where it originated. And the sensually stimulating 'Garden of Delights' exhibition is certainly special. This extremely varied group of artists, whose pivotal figure is the highly talented artistic jack-of-all-trades Sem Schanzer, has created a total experience focusing on the elements air, water and earth and more generally on the whole spectrum of nature. What I personally have always appreciated about the I'Anverre collective, and which comes very much to the fore in this exhibition, is the tremendous effort the artists make to create something that will literally leave no one unmoved. They do not see art as a luxury article, but as an experience that every visitor is invited to...

"Taste Italy" sweeps the reader away to this Mediterranean country with its long history. But Italy has much more to offer than just the Colosseum. "Taste Italy" consists of three books that reveal Italy in all its variety and beauty. In many beautiful pictures, the Style Book presents the reader with a modern, stylish Italy that is aware of its traditions but doesn't let itself be dominated by them. This is supplemented by the Travel Guide, which provides the necessary facts and information, as well as a recipe book with the best recipes that famous Italian cuisine has to offer. Книги упакованы в оригинальный футляр.

What is luxury? Luxury tends to be associated with excess and unnecessary belongings. In a consumer society such as that of the West where the majority of people enjoy basic necessities, people strive to rise above others. Although luxury items are opulent, they always have a demonstrable value. Luxury can manifest itself in different ways and objects of desire differ from person to person. Although the parameters of what is considered to be luxurious vary greatly, luxury items are always of excellent quality and are exclusive limited editions which tend to be the most technologically advanced within their category. Elegance and distinction have various interpretations, but in all cases, the degree of excellence and quality in the materials and objects is what distinguishes genuine luxury from opulence that is lacking in content.

Avec ses 155 illustrations polychromes, l'album que nous avons le plaisir d'offrir aux lecteurs presente l'histoire de la Laure de laTrinite-Saint-Serge et le Musee-site classe de Serguiev Possad dont les collections d'objets d'art sont les plus anciennes en Russie.