A distinguished group of eminent contributors reflect on the writings of Stephen Bann and his influence on the fields of visual studies, art history and cultural history. więcej »

The photographs of torture at Abu Ghraib prison aroused world-wide condemnation - or did they? Opinion polls showed that most citizens of the us were unmoved by the images. więcej »

Modigliani (1884-1920), best known for his portraits of women and his nudes: elongated necks, almond-shaped eyes, and serene facial expressions. więcej »

American Beauty is published to coincide with the exhibition that opens in Dublin in 2002, and then travels to The Netherlands, France, and the United States. więcej »

This guide takes a comprehensive look at the history and construction of 18th-century furniture. It covers details such as ball and claw feet, cabriole legs, veneering and period finishing. więcej »

"Architecture and Design in Europe and America, 1750-2000" is an unprecedented teaching anthology that surveys the history of European and American architecture and design using both historical and contemporary sources. więcej »

What is more ordinary than a pair of shoes? In a world where shoes have become objects of mass consumption, these accessories are now rid of any significance. więcej »

Arts and Crafts is more than a style of architecture. It is an enduring furniture style that honors the tradition of fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. więcej »

Paul Lacroix's "The Art in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance" is an impressive and comprehensive overview of the many artistic traditions in the centuries leading up to, and including, the Renaissance. więcej »

Working in an intricate and contradictory setting like the Brussels cityscape. Atelier d'Art Urbain has managed to combine deep respect for an illustrious local tradition of modernity with a marked propensity for structural and stylistic experimentation placing its architecture at the cutting-edge of the modern-day European design scene. więcej »