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

Minnesota 1979. This informative and comprehensive book traces the history of the Scandinavian countries from the earliest times to the present, emphasizing common features in their heritage and in their contribution to the modern world. Each country’s history, traditions, and way of life are described, and the political development of the 5 nations is examined in the context of the whole Nordic region. The principal focus is on the 19th and 20th centuries. , English, Year1979, Illust. B/W1, Illust. Color0, ISBN 0816609365, Code 1852. RETAIL ONLY.. Softbound, Not in perfect condition., Bibl. Index. Pages 447, Size 9”x6”

Denmark 1979. Book on the folk art and anthropology of Greenland. Very detailed book on the Eskimo people. It shows many aspects of their lives: transportation methods, tools, arts and crafts, clothing , interaction with the environment and the animals, and many other topics. Contemporary as well as traditional arts in this survey in the Greenlandic language of this Arctic people includes fine illustrations in black and white and color of wood and bone/ivory carvings, leather work and stone carvings in addition to textiles and more., Greenlandic / Eskimo, Year1979, Illust. B/W188, Illust. Color212, ISBN 8756733976, Code 3140. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Index. Pages 224, Size 12”x 9”

Denmark 1997. 47 drawings and water colors, which are in the Ethnographic Museum at Oslo University. These drawings have never been published as a whole previously. They convey the lifestyle of the eskimo people and touch on political, religious and moral symbolism., Danish, Year1997, Illust. B/W0, Illust. Color51, ISBN 8789985389, Code 4844. Clothbound with Jacket, In Pristine Condition, Pages 122, Size 8”x 8 1/2”

Denmark 2011. A beautifully illustrated work on the sculpture, decorative art, painting, graphics and character art., Danish, Year2011, Illust. B/W22, Illust. Color130, ISBN 9788702029840, Code 6660. Clothbound with Jacket, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Bio. Index. Pages 350, Size 11 1/2”x9 1/2”

Denmark 1993. This is a very complete book about the old Danish order and the bejeweled, exquisitely crafted medals that identify its members., Danish, Year1993, Illust. B/W83, Illust. Color118, ISBN 8774929406, Code 2018. Clothbound, Not in perfect condition., Bibl. Pages 333, Size 11”X8”

Finland 1990. Kirsti Muinonen has something in her colorful paintings that could be called “visual dramaturgy” - they are clearly stories with beginning, a middle-space and an end, a wonderful and accomplished artist., English/Finnish, Year1990, Illust. B/W, Illust. Color7, ISBN , Code 0619. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Bio. Pages 8, Size 12”x 8 1/2”

Finland 1994. Russian artist Ilya Kabakov has participated in all the major surveys of western art, such as those at the Carnegie International in Pittsburgh, the Kassel Documenta, and the Venice Biennale. In addition, he has constructed installations in art museums and galleries around the world. Many works of fine illustration by this bold, versatile artist are displayed here., Finnish/ Norwegian/ English/ Russian, Year1994, Illust. B/W10, Illust. Color222, ISBN 9514788354, Code 1320. Clothbound, In Pristine Condition, Location of Exhibition: Museum of Contemporary Art, Helsinki; National Museum of Contemporary Art, Oslo, Cat. of exh. Bio. Bibl. Pages 231, Size 12”x 10”

Norway 1996. The Garbage Man has a rather long history of being “tossed around the world” before finally it came to rest in the Museum of Contemporary Art in Oslo 1995. The original idea for it emerged in Moscow in 1986, and since then, it has been rebuilt and repeated many times. Life in the Soviet Union and autobiographical material serves as the basis for the installation, and the problems of the average person are those treated by Kabakov in his famous work., Norwegian/ English, Year1996, Illust. B/W28, Illust. Color29, ISBN 8291727007, Code 3548. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Pages 191, Size 8 1/2”x 7”

Denmark, 1986. This book deals with one work only- The Temple of Fortune, painted on a fire screen by N. A. Abildgaard (1743-1809) in 1875 and is now in the Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle, Denmark, Danish/ English Summary, Year1986, Illust. B/W119, Illust. Color8, ISBN 8772415169, Code 1016. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Bio. Index. Pages 323, Size 8”x 11”

Minnesota 1986. Mister King lives far away from here on the shore of a distant sea, in a wonderful house. His beautiful castle and fine possessions fail to delight him however, for he has no subjects, and so feels lonely and useless. One day an unusual cat comes to the castle for shelter, and Mister King finds his life taking a new direction. This captivating tale by Raija Siekkinen takes readers' imaginations to a place where anything can happen. The exultant watercolors by Hannu Taina add to the quaint nature and mystery of this delightful book, and won the artist the1987 BIB Grand Prix award., English, Year1986, Illust. B/W2, Illust. Color34, ISBN 087614315X, Code 2362. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Bios. Pages 32, Size 10 1/4”x8 1/2”

Finland 1994. This is a very beautiful book about the work of Finland’s beloved artist, Albert Edelfelt (1854-1905). His superb portraits, and his paintings and drawings of people from all walks of life, are as full of life and charm today as they were 100 years ago. Many photographs of the artist, his family, and the subjects he painted enchance this book., Finnish, Year1994, Illust. B/W129, Illust. Color134, ISBN 9519594523, Code 1684. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Bio. Pages 256, Size 11 1/2”x8 1/2”

Finland 1996. This publication describes the restoration of the oldest wooden church, which was built in 1689 at Sodankylä in Lapland. It is the most authentic existing example of the block pillar building type. The restoration consisted of exterior repairs using traditional handicraft methods. While the building is the property of the parish, it is considered to be one of the most important wooden religious monuments in Finland. The book covers the planning stages, method of restoration, and the execution of the project, all of which is accompanied by detailed photographs and diagrams., Finnish/ English w/ German/ French summaries, Year1996, Illust. B/W73, Illust. Color, ISBN 9519757414, Code 2678. Softbound, Not in perfect condition., Pages 64, Size 9 1/2”x 6”

Finland 1988. The 3rd International Alvar Aalto Symposium: It has created a new tradition in the international scene: to bring together every three years outstanding architects from all over the world. This symposium included lectures by Michael Graves: “A Case for Figurative Architecture”; Herman Hertzberger: “The Space Mechanism of the 20th Century or Formal Order and Daily Life; Front Sides and Back Sides”; Marc Treib: “Cultural Exchange: Low Style, High Style”; Jörn Donner: “Divergencies and Convergencies between Literature and Architecture”; Henning Larsen: “Notes on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Building, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,” etc., English, Year1988, Illust. B/W171, Illust. Color21, ISBN 9516821480, Code 0025. Softbound, In near perfect condition - a little shelf-worn especially on edges, Bibl. Bios. Pages 144, Size 8”sq

Finland 1985. The exhibition The Modern Spirit - Glass from Finland - is the first time (1985) such a wide selection of modern Finnish glass has been put on display, except for the permanent exhibition at the Finnish Glass Museum. The exhibition includes among many artists: Gunnel Nyman, Tapio Wirkkala, Nanny Still, Kaj Franck, Timo Sarpaneva, Oiva Toika, Arttu Brummer, Göran Hongell, Saara Hopea-Untracht, Heikki Orvola, and of course Aino and Alvar Aalto. A glossary is included., English, Year1985, Illust. B/W187, Illust. Color29, ISBN 9519967486, Code 2912. Softbound, Not in perfect condition., Bibl. Pages 132, Size 8”x 9”

Denmark 2000. The life and work of Warhol is interconnected in a manner unlike any other artist. One of the preeminent depicters of the society of the spectacle, Warhol became a spectacle unto himself, hobnobbing with celebrities and creating an ongoing hipster scene around his image. As his work has continued to grow in popularity, and critical positions on him proliferate, the depth and ambiguity of his oevre becomes clearer, and his scholars and audiences alike now see him for the prophetic visionary that he was. This catalogue presents an amazing selection of his work from throughout his career - from his early Brillo boxes and silkscreens of auto accidents and electric chairs, to his “portraits” of Elvis, Marilyn, Liz, Mao, and Queen Elizabeth II, to film stills and self-portraits - as well as extensive essays on Warhol and the world he reflected and created. What emerges is an artist who addressed death and mortality as much as he did commodity fetishism and celebrity., English/Danish,… Read More

Denmark 2000. A stunning book by artist-biographer Niels-Jørgen Kaiser, on the life and work of master silversmith Henning Koppel. Kaiser takes care to outline Koppel’s entire life, including his early travels with his very liberal family, his work with renowned Georg Jensen, and, later in life, his adoption of new materials such as porcelain and glass. Photographer Piotr Topperzer captures the full range of Koppel’s beautiful work in exquisite photographs, while numerous black and white photographs also provide insight into his intriguing family life. , Danish, Year2000, Illust. B/W42, Illust. Color48, ISBN 8700463582, Code 4131. Hardbound w/ jacket, With one bashed corner, otherwise book is in very good condition, Bibl. Pages 120, Size 10 1/2”x 8 1/2”

Finland 2001. Kaivanto has been one of Finland’s leading artists since the 1950s. His output incorporates a wide range of paintings, prints and sculptures. His artistic expression combines the attitude of the romantic painter with conceptual questioning and political statement. In this volume, author Sarje situates his work within Finnish cultural history and in an international context., Finnish/ English Captions & some English, Year2001, Illust. B/W95, Illust. Color157, ISBN 9510262862, Code 4687. Clothbound w/ Jacket, In Pristine Condition, Index. Bibl. Pages 168, Size 11”x 8 1/2”

Sweden 1993. This was the first literary festival of its kind outside the Nordic countries. The poetry chosen, admirably translated into English, is as expansive and various as the Nordic landscape itself. Many poets--some young, some established--are honored here., English, Year1993, Illust. B/W56, Illust. Color11, ISBN 0963825003, Code 1611. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Bio. Bios. Pages 106, Size 11”x8 1/4”

Sweden 1995. An unique and beautifully compiled cookbook that begins when the first new potatoes arrive in June and follows the entire vegetable and fruit season until the following May. It takes advantage of the raw materials that the season offers: the fall’s shellfish and wild game, Christmas season’s pork and herring, winter’s root crops and spring’s early vegetables such as radishes and asparagus. The book is filled with funny and inspiring recipes that are based on a Scandinavian tradition and a knowledge of food and raw materials that perhaps partially is disappearing, but that the author through this book wants to bring back to life., Swedish, Year1995, Illust. B/W, Illust. Color162, ISBN 9155041523, Code 3372. Hardbound, Not in perfect condition., Index. Pages 334, Size 10”x 8 1/2”

Finland 1982. The famed Glasgow art deco designer, artist and architect of furniture., Finnish/Swedish, Year1982, Illust. B/W13, Illust. Color, ISBN 9519943110, Code 0131. Softbound, Not in perfect condition, Cat. of exh. Pages 12, Size 11 3/4”x8 1/4”