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

Norway 1994. The 150-year history of a single public building in Oslo, ‘The Lodge’, which has served since 1814 as an assembly room, concert hall, political meeting place, royal ballroom and artists’ carneval grounds. It was used as a Masonic lodge, and from 1900 until the German occupation it was Oslo’s city hall. It was a jazz venue visited by Louis Armstrong in the inter-war years, and it later acted as a courtroom, then as offices and canteen for Oslo’s dock workers. 10 authors have contributed to this illustrated anthology that illuminates this unique bridge between art, culture, political an public life. The Lodge was recently refurbished as Oslo’s prime concert hall. , Norwegian, Year1994, Illust. B/W125, Illust. Color27, ISBN 8270031267, Code 3130. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 159, Size 10 1/2”x 8 1/2”

New York 2009. Twenty-five years ago in Boy, the world’s favorite storyteller recollected scenes from his youth—some funny, some frightening, all true. More About Boy is the expanded story of Roald Dahl’s childhood, with his original text augmented by never-before-seen material from behind the scenes, and some of the secrets that were left out. Dahl’s adventures and misadventures during his school years are crowded with people as strange and wonderful as any character he created and are as exciting and full of the unexpected as his celebrated fiction.This special keepsake edition is filled with personal memorabilia such as family photos, letters, report cards, plus dozens of illustrations by Quentin Blake, as well as a quiz to test the knowledge of Dahl afficionados of all shapes and sizes., English, Year2009, Illust. B/W214, Illust. Color0, ISBN 9780142414989, Code 6593. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Bio. Pages 230, Size 9” x 7”

Sweden 1993. Exquisitely beautiful handwrought pieces of silver inlaid with stones by well-known Swedish jewelers and holloware & flatware., Swedish/ English, Year1993, Illust. B/W, Illust. Color7, ISBN , Code 0754. Spiral spine, Not in perfect condition., Location of Exhibition: Germany, Cat. of exh. Pages 24, Size 8 1/2”sq

Sweden 1996. The Royal Armoury is the oldest museum in Sweden, located for the past 17 years at the Royal Palace. “Livrustkammaren”, the only museum of its kind in Sweden but one of several such collections in Europe, reflects the ceremonial history associated with monarchic power: coronations, weddings, christenings, funerals and courtly festivities. This book is a presentation in words and pictures of a selection of the Royal Armoury’s most evocative treasures. Very informative list of illustrations included., English, Year1996, Illust. B/W0, Illust. Color66, ISBN 9187594080, Code 5844. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 80, Size 10 1/2”x 7 1/2”

Denmark 2013. Since its inception in the 19th century, photography has brought to light a vast array of represented subjects. Always situated in some spatial order, photographic representations have been operatively underpinned by social, technical, and institutional mechanisms. Geographically, bodily, and geometrically, the camera has positioned its subjects in social structures and hierarchies, in recognisable localities, and in iconic depth constructions which, although they show remarkable variation, nevertheless belong specifically to the enterprises of the medium.This is the subject of Representational Machines: How photography enlists the workings of institutional technologies in search of establishing new iconic and social spaces. Together, the contributions to this edited volume span historical epochs, social environments, technological possibilities, and genre distinctions. Presenting several distinct ways of producing space photographically, this book opens a new and important field of… Read More

Sweden 1937. This book looks at the traditional costume of the Southern Swedish province of Blekinge, featuring all parts of the woman’s dress: the cap, the apron, the vest, the shoes, the socks, and jewelry and including the bridal crown and accompaniments. The garments are decorated with exquisite embroidery, which is beautifully illustrated, mostly in color in this fine little book., Swedish, Year1937, Illust. B/W22, Illust. Color34, ISBN No ISBN no., Code 2377. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 74, Size 8 1/2”x 6”

New York 1995. For the woodworker or anyone who admires Scandinavian design, this volume offers 3-dimensional, usuable projects rather than tyical flat cutouts to teach you how to make mirrors, clocks, candle holders, vases, earrings, and much more. Combining turn-of-the-century fretwork patterns with original contemporary pieces, these designs are both decorative and functional. Many designs incorporate optional surface carving and slot (mortise)-and-tab assembly. , English, Year1995, Illust. B/W524, Illust. Color20, ISBN 0806909862, Code 2059. Softbound, Not in perfect condition., Bios. Index. Pages 192, Size 10”x8”

Denmark 2004. Pamplet with striking and provocative posters designed by Bulgarian artists, Bojidar Ikonomov, Bojidar Ionov and Liudmil Tchekhlarov., English, Year2004, Illust. B/W, Illust. ColorRichly Illustrated, ISBN , Code 6866. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Location of Exhibition: Danish Museum of Posters, Aarhus, Denmark 2004, Pages 17, Size 11 1/2”x 8 1/2”

Denmark No year. Colorful book on young Danish glass artist Steffen Dam. His pieces are beautifully crafted and very unique. He finds great inspiration in nature: Like puddles of water, the stars in the night, ocean waves, fish and insects. He is originally a toolmaker, and is a master of the technicalities of this art like an engineer. Any collector of fine contemporary glass should consider his art pieces., Danish/ English, YearNo year, Illust. B/W5, Illust. Color22, ISBN 8789975227, Code 2252. Clothbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Index. Pages 36, Size 8 1/2”sq

Denmark 2005. This book gives a thorough history of Aros and the viking world. The Vikings were Scandinavians-Swedes, Norwegians, and Danes. They spoke different dialects of Old Norse and understood each other wihtout much difficulty. The word Viking is usually associated with piracy and looting, but the activities of the Vikings were far more comprehensive.Finds and research are presently throwing still more light on the shadowy era when the prehistory of Denmark becomes history proper. The Viking Town of Aros (Aarhus), is rooted in the late 8th century. During this very early Viking Age, a pattern begins to emerge: a trading place, eventually surrounded by a rampart and a moat. Aros is not just a place for taking shelter, the town on the river mouth by the large bay becomes a commercial centre and part of the national defense system. , English, Year2005, Illust. B/W15, Illust. Color153, ISBN 8787334631, Code 5836. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Pages 123, Size 11”x 8 1/2”

Denmark 2001. What makes us human beings; what seperates us from the rest of nature? This book poses this question. Archeological finds tell us about early mankind: about the psyche of humankind, the stages of development mentally and physically in the last 3-4 million years. Abstraction, analogy, metaphors is part of the complex human and therefore the art we create. These pictures include paintings in stone, jewelry, weapons and ornaments that convey symbols, the element of ritual and religion. , Danish, Year2001, Illust. B/W0, Illust. Color144, ISBN 8798839500, Code 4841. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 95, Size 11 1/2”sq

Sweden 1993. Full page color illustrations of 27 artists from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. This present exhibition is to present practicing watercolor artists from the five Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden., English/Swedish/some Norwegian & Danish, Year1993, Illust. B/W, Illust. Color36, ISBN 9187968150, Code 0417. Softbound, Not in perfect condition., Bio. Pages 82, Size 9”x8 1/2”

Norway 1990. A very comprehensive book on contemporary ceramics, including large public murals to sculptures and functional ceramics.Beautifully illustrated., Norwegian, Year1990, Illust. B/W44, Illust. Color44, ISBN 8209106139, Code 0193. Clothbound, Jacket damaged, book in perfect condition., Pages 127, Size 11”x 9 1/2”

Norwegian 1998. The human figure is the centerpiece of Nilsen’s paintings, which resound with deep vibrant colors and an energy harkening to both the conscious and unconscious worlds. A very personal glimpse into the life and work of this intriguing Norwegian artist, with a revealing interview between the artist and good friend Gunnar Danbolt., Norwegian/ English, Year1998, Illust. B/W14, Illust. Color162, ISBN 8273931110, Code 4706. Hardbound w/ Jacket, In Pristine Condition, Bio. Pages 232, Size 10”x 12”

Sweden 1998. A fine book on the tradition of textiles mainly in clothing but also related to the home. Illustrations of historical lace, knitting, fabrics, embroideries, many with easy to follow patterns, which can be used today., Swedish, Year1998, Illust. B/W134, Illust. Color28, ISBN 918746652X, Code 6478. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Pages 133, Size 8”x 6 1/2”

California 1990. , English, Year1990, Illust. B/WMany, Illust. ColorMany, ISBN 0962695300, Code 6386. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Bio. Bibl. Cat. of exh. Pages 230, Size 11”x 9”

Denamrk 1991. The Punan Bah are the best boat-builders in Borneo--and the longboat is the key to their survival. As a record of their dying culture, a longboat was constructed in the exhibition hall of the Viking Museum at Roskilde, in Denmark, by a native builder using native materials and native tools. This book follows its construction, step-by-step, thereby preserving a feat of great artistry and anthropoligcal interest., English, Year1991, Illust. B/W110, Illust. Color93, ISBN 8785180165, Code 1896. Hardbound, Not in perfect condition., Bibl. Pages 147, Size 7”x 10”

After Glow documents the New Nordic Porcelain Forum, a project which focuses on the Nordic tradition of porcelain production. The focal point is the collaborative work of 13 ceramic artists from the Scandinavian regions, who gathered for a residency in Denmark in 2019 and in 2021 for a two-week stay in various workshops associated with porcelain production in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. This publication not only serves as an exhibition catalog, it offers insights into the important industrial and design histories of northern Europe, as well as into today's use of porcelain as an artistic medium. In doing so, it is hoped that the production of Nordic contemporary ceramics will advance to a new collaborative practice in order to transform and therefore preserve this important cultural heritage., English, Year, Illust. B/W55, Illust. Color166, ISBN 9783897906563, Code 7255. Clothbound with Jacket, In Pristine Condition, Pages 200, Size 12“x 9”

Sweden 1988. In an attempt to introduce culture to the political and economic dialogue between Mozambique and the Nordic countries, this exhibition explores Mozambican painting, sculpture, crafts, archaeology and history in objects, photos and text. Numerous articles illuminate cultural, economic, and political issues facing this country, while emphasizing the role of Swedish and Norwegian development aid., English, Year1988, Illust. B/W140, Illust. Color24, ISBN 9186476181, Code 4619. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Location of Exhibition: Kulturhuset, Stockholm, Sweden,1987, Bibl. Cat. of exh. Pages 200, Size 10 1/2”x 8”

Sweden 2006. Voices is an exhibition of work by ten pioneering Swedish ceramic artists. In curating this exhibition, Inger Molin* has chosen ceramic artists from different generations and with very different voices and approaches to their work.  What they have in common are that they are natural representatives - and leading exponents - of the dynamism and originality of contemporary ceramic art. Viewed together they enable us to discern something unique about the contemporary development of ceramics in Sweden. Free in their relationship to traditional ceramic art they seek new directions and emphasize freedom of expression. No longer is it the material that is important; but what the ceramic artist has to say. Frida Fjellman, Renata Francescon, Eva Hild, Pontus Lindvall, MÃ¥rten Medbo, AnnaSofia Mååg, Gustaf Nordenskiöld, Kjell Rylander, Per B Sundberg and Kenneth Williamsson - their work has been enthusiastically received both at home and abroad. The artists contributing their voices to the… Read More