Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century
Take a trip through three centuries of trend. In this spectacular collection from the Kyoto Costume Institute, one of the world's most extensive clothing collections, the smartest minds and sharpest eyes in fashion studies walk us through the oute...
Fashion History
Fashion History [Bok / Inbunden]
Kyoto
Nummer två i en trilogi, första diktsamlingen Woodstock finns också utgiven på Trombone. Björn Wickenberg, som tidigare hette Carlsson i efternamn, släpper sin andra diktsamling, Kyoto, på Trombone. I vårt tidevarv, där vintrarna blir allt varmare...
Kyoto
Kyoto was Japans political and cultural capital for more than a millennium before the dawn of the modern era. Until about the fifteenth century, it was also among the worlds largest cities and, as the eastern terminus of the Silk Road, it was a pl...
Kyoto
Kyoto, the ancient former capital of Japan, breathes history and mystery. Its temples, gardens and palaces are testimony to many centuries of aristocratic and religious grandeur. Under the veneer of modernity, the city remains filled with countles...
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American writer and former Kyoto resident Diane Durston introduces seven must-see precincts of this ancient capital city, including four Historic Preservation Districts. Among them are the world-famous geisha quarter, the kimono textile neighborho...
Grammatik der deutschen Sprache
Schriften des Instituts für Deutsche Sprache (SIDS) is published by the Leibniz Institute for the German Language (IDS) in Mannheim. The IDS is one of the most prominent research institutes for research and documentation of the German language in ...
Institute
'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO ONE HAS EVER ESCAPED FROM THE INSTITUTE.Lu...
Institute
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King whose "storytelling transcends genre" (Newsday) comes "another winner: creepy and touching and horrifyingly believable" (The Boston Globe) about a group of ...
Institute
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Costume
Focussing on costume in performance, this reader brings together key texts, case studies and interviews. Exploring costume's role and function in a variety of theoretical, historical, conceptual and practical contexts, this exciting volume also re...
Costume
What does it mean to people around the world to put on costumes to celebrate their heritage, reenact historic events, assume a role on stage, or participate in Halloween or Carnival? Self-consciously set apart from everyday dress, costume marks th...
Costume
Focussing on costume in performance, this reader brings together key texts, case studies and interviews. Exploring costume's role and function in a variety of theoretical, historical, conceptual and practical contexts, this exciting volume also re...
Costume
This is a beautifully illustrated and well-researched Pitkin Guide. Taking costume though the ages from 1500 to the present day, it shows how we can relate our own experience of fashion to that of our ancestors. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on ...
Vogue and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute
An updated and expanded edition, covering the past five years of the Met Costume Institute's exhibitions and galas through the lens of Vogue ¿ The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute's annual fashion exhibition is the most prestigious of ...
Storybook Princess Sticker Pap Doll
Dress Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and Princess Aurora in captivating costumes out of the past. 1 doll; 23 costume stickers.
Kyoto School
An accessible discussion of the thought of key figures of the Kyoto School of Japanese philosophy. This book provides a much-needed introduction to the Kyoto School of Japanese philosophy. Robert E. Carter focuses on four influential Japanese phil...
Another Kyoto
Another Kyoto is an insider's meditation on the hidden wonders of Japan's most enigmatic city. Drawing on decades living in Kyoto, and on lore gleaned from artists, Zen monks and Shinto priests, Alex Kerr illuminates the simplest things - a temple...
Kyoto Gardens
'Bring the art and beauty of Japan to your garden with inspiration from Kyoto Gardens.' —HGTV Gardens By design, Kyoto's gardens possess a unique ability to provoke deep contemplation and joy in equal measure. This book is a labor of love from master photographer Ben Simmons and longtime Kyoto-based writer Judith Clancy. It contains lyrical images and poetic essays describing Kyoto's most famous gardens—most of them now UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including: * Kyoto's Old Imperial Palace Garden: A massive walled complex filled with flowering plants, trees and buildings which served as the official residence of the Japanese emperor for over 500 years before 1868 and is now a public park. * Heian Jingu Shrine Garden: Constructed on the site of the ancient capital and filled with lush greenery, ponds, rocks, bridges and pavilions which float above the water, providing a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. * Ginkaku-ji Pure Land Garden: An earthly paradise featuring a massive
Modern Kyoto
Can an imperial city survive, let alone thrive, without an emperor? Alice Y. Tseng answers this intriguing question in Modern Kyoto, a comprehensive study of the architectural and urban projects carried out in the old capital following Emperor Mei...
Kyoto Dreaming
Japan’s capital city for over 1000 years, Kyoto is the country’s cultural and spiritual heart. Kyoto Dreaming captures the stunning beauty of Kyoto as seen through the eyes of photographer Taro Moberly. From the picturesque temples and prewar machiya - traditional townhouses - that populate its historic districts to the bamboo gardens and luscious sakura, Moberly's love for his adopted hometown shines through in his images. Through a series of breathtaking and atmospheric images, readers are invited to explore Kyoto's traditional architecture and iconic landmarks, including Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, and the Gion district, as well as the more modern areas of the city that are equally captivating. The photos in Kyoto Dreaming offer a new perspective on Kyoto, making one of Asia's most beautiful cities even more magical.
