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Otto Wagner, Adolf Loos, and the Road to Modern Architecture
Werner Oechslin
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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ASIN: 0521623464 |
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Contemporary architectural theory emphasizes the importance of "tectonics," the term used to articulate the relationship among construction, structure, and architectural expression. Yet, little consideration has been given to the term's origins or historical significance. In this study, Oechslin examines the attempts by early Modern theoreticians of architecture to grapple with the relationship between appearance and essence. He locates the culmination of this search for "truth" in architectural expression in the work of Adolf Loos and the writings of theorists such as Bötticher, Le Corbusier, and Lux.
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Otto Wagner (Penzing near Vienna 1841-died Vienna, 1918) studied in both Berlin and Vienna. He was put in charge of the general plan for Vienna, under the authority of the City Hall's Higher Committee for Construction. The principal objective was to set up a railway system and to control the Danube River. He was the mentor of Josef Hoffman and Josef Maria Olbrich. At the end of the century, during the Secession of Vienna, he worked on a number of projects, including houses for Linke Wienzeile, the Zeit telegraph office and the Postal Savings Bank (Postsparkassenamt). He was also the designer of the Steinhof Church and the second Wagner villa, among other buildings.
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Otto Wagner
Rizzoli
Manufacturer: Rizzoli
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ASIN: 0847802175
Release Date: 1984-08-15 |
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Architecture moderne et autres ecrits (Architecture + recherches)
Otto Wagner
Manufacturer: Pierre Mardaga
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ASIN: 2870092075 |
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Die Baukunst unserer Zeit: Dem Baukunstjunger ein Fuhrer auf diesem Kunstgebiete
Otto Wagner
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The Arrogant Connoisseur: Richard Payne Knight, 1751-1824
Michael Clarke
Manufacturer: Manchester Univ Pr
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ASIN: 0719008719 |
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wonderful (and wondrous) - highly recommended.......2005-07-29
This is a great book, full of practical guidance, inspirational ideas and impressive/intriguing images produced by the authors (all in about equal measure). Just as one simple illustration of the scope covered, there are example images throughout the book taken using conventional film cameras (old and new, in several different formats), pinhole cameras and digital cameras, plus others generated via photograms and from digital scanners when used as "cameras". Further, the book even includes work based on the use of found-object photographic originals (old magic lantern slides). The mixed media artwork described in the book all uses conventional photography as its basis: but, as I counted, about fifteen different techniques are outlined (sic) by which added media can be incorporated into the final presentation of the image itself. And my count doesn't include a separate section which encourages the printing of images onto bolts or segments of fabric (using tee-shirt transfer film, for example). Finally, at the very end of the book, there's a short chapter focused on depicting the passage of time via still images. Personally I feel that this is one of the truly under-explored "provinces" of contemporary creative photography - particularly given all of the digital toolkits that are available today. About the only reason for an aspiring fine art photographer not to buy this book would be if he or she wanted to find specific detailed routines for the use of Photoshop or similar photo-editing software. In that circumstance, it might be best to purchase a companion handbook, just dealing with the basic application(s) of the software by itself. But then again, he or she could wait until the author's newer book "Digital Photo Art" becomes available in the U.S. (currently it can only be found in the U.K.) ...
Idea Book, thats all.......2004-04-27
I expected to get more than ideas, but that all you'll find in this Tory Worobiec book. Very few details on how-to, and most are topics already covered in previous books.
Beautiful, for the creative process in photography.......2003-10-29
Unique treatment of possibilities attainable in print and digital photography. With the digital format seemingly assigned the future in impressionistic photography, this book treats both (to me) equally vital. High quality throughout, presents a challenge to match the abundant beautiful images pervading these pages.
Beyond Ordinary Photography.......2003-08-12
This book is aimed at the photographer who wants to go beyond "straight" photography and into the realm of the other visual artistic media. It does this by describing a number of different techniques less commonly used by photographers that can be applied to photographic images.
The techniques explored range from the traditional like multiple exposure and toning to what some might consider more avant-garde, like photograms, which are images made on photo-sensitive media without a camera, and distressed images, that is, those deliberately subjected to destructive forces. The authors recognize that the mechanics of photography are in flux and so refer to both chemical darkrooms and digital manipulation.
This is more of an idea book than a how-to book. The descriptions of most of the techniques are cursory. If one wanted to use a technique in connection with one's photography, one would probably have to do additional research. In addition, the number of examples provided in the book is necessarily limited to about a half dozen for each technique. For me, with the exception of some approaches of which I had already been thinking, that was not enough for me to see how I could apply the procedures to my own photography.
Of course, that may be a major problem with a catalogue of unusual procedures. It is difficult, or perhaps impossible, to explain how to extend one's vision so that these techniques will prove useful. I suspect that one must already have both a full understanding of, and a deep dissatisfaction with, the traditional techniques of photography as a method of expressing one's vision. If that is true of a photographer, he or she is probably already thinking about how to change the form to express his or her vision. In that case, this volume might provide a few useful ideas.
Concerning both traditional and digital working methods.......2003-08-07
Collaboratively written by photography experts Tony Worobiec and Ray Spence, Photo Art: Darkroom, Digital, Handcoloring, Montage is enhanced with two hundred color and twenty-five black & white illustrations. Photo Art is more than a just another photography collection -- it is a carefully organized and effectively presented step-by-step instructional manual which is ideal for novice photographers seeking to create art through the use of their cameras, as well as an outstanding educational resource appropriate for even experienced photographers as it provides technical know-how, advice, tips, tricks, and techniques concerning both traditional and digital working methods for taking pictures which rise to the high esthetic standards of fine art. The eye-catching full-color photographs and extensive suggestions for light, border, distinctive contrast in subject material and much more fill this memorable guide.
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Step by Step.......2002-02-17
Some of the techniques described are for outside of the darkroom, a definite plus if you're just starting out and don't have one set up. This book is like a cookbook, full of recipes for different photography techniques. Easy to read and understand and the price is right.
More than your regular photography how-to book.......2000-05-11
This book is great for a beginning photographer or a professional artist who wants to get beyond traditional photography. Some of the techniques outlined in this book, such as magazine transfers, are accessible to people without darkrooms or cameras because you use magazine pages to create images. After reading this book, I began looking at photographic materials more creatively.
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Printing Special Effects
Julien Busselle
Manufacturer: Saunders/Silver Pixel
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ASIN: 1883403820 |
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Expand your printing expertise and add impact to your images with the unique ideas and unmatched advice in this illuminating guide. It's easier than you think when concise instructions from the experts and superb photographs--including many "before" images and in-process shots--demonstrate the artist's methods and final results. Find out how to use infrared film, grain enhancement, toning (including multiple and split toning), filters and screens, Lith processes, flashing, hand tinting, and more, to create dazzling effects that make your pictures extraordinary. Photographs by renowned contemporary photographers, accompanied by the artists' own revealing tips, shooting techniques, and effect details, will inspire you to develop your own special style.
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Good intro.......2001-10-02
Good intro to b&w printing and processing. Includes good examples but the pictures aren't that exciting. The book is well-written with examples specific to the topic. Buy this book if you need an intro to b&w printing.
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Breaking the Rules
Manufacturer: Inky Pr Productions (Praie)
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ASIN: 9992819979 |
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This digital document is an article from Coatings World, published by Rodman Publications, Inc. on August 1, 2002. The length of the article is 600 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: High performance and special effect pigments.(new products)(Brief Article)
Author: Kerry Pianoforte
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Coatings World (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2002
Publisher: Rodman Publications, Inc.
Volume: 7
Issue: 8
Page: 36(1)
Article Type: Brief Article
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This digital document is an article from Label & Narrow Web, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2005. The length of the article is 3791 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Special effects printing: inks and coatings can transform a printed product's appearance as well as its function.
Author: Susan A. Eliya
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Label & Narrow Web (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 10
Issue: 6
Page: 48(6)
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Uncle Scrooge & the Secret of Old Castle
Walt Disney Productions
Manufacturer: Abbeville Press
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ASIN: 0896591808 |
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- Physical Chemistry of Fast Reactions:Vol. 1:Gas Phase Reactions of Small Molecules
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