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

Denmark 1992. This is an interesting interpretation through various media in contemporary art - sculpture, painting, installation, music - of the ancient Viking sagas of heroes and warriors. Artists featured: Bo Holten, Hans Oldau Krul, Ebbe Kløvedal Reich, Bo Green Jensen, Lars Dan, Kim Helweg, Inge Eriksen, Erland Knudssøn Madsen., Danish, Year1992, Illust. B/W30, Illust. Color22, ISBN 8788307220, Code 2367. Softbound, Not in perfect condition., Pages 84, Size 10 3/4”X8”

Sweden 1992. The lovely, subdued paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck are interspersed here with blank pages of fine white paper, which can be used as a journal or a guestbook to provide a handsome, lasting written record., Swedish (all visual, no text), Year1992, Illust. B/W, Illust. Color21, ISBN 9187214342, Code 1422. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Bio. Pages 21, Size 8 1/2”x 10 1/2”

Denmark 1999. The art of Norwegian born Johan Christian Dahl (1788-1857) bears witness to his standpoint on the cultural division of North and South. He became one of the great painters of Romantic Landscapes, and much of his background was established in Denmark. But, unlike many other Romantic landscape artists of his day, Dahl preferred to depict the natural world of the North rather than that of the South. A delightful guide to his work that especially highlights J.C. Dahl’s contributions to the Danish Golden Age., English/ Danish, Year1999, Illust. B/W10, Illust. Color10, ISBN 8774522256, Code 4357. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 70, Size 8 1/2”x 5 1/2”

Sweden 1996. Descriptive and informative book on artist Peter Dahl, who paints impressionistic, figurative paintings with a modern feeling. These works are full of color, light and beauty, and are very reminiscent of Renoir’s cafe and restaurant scenes; in his later work Dahl caricatures the social life of his own circle in a warm but unforgiving way. This book also contains early work, rarely displayed. , Swedish, Year1996, Illust. B/W27, Illust. Color143, ISBN 9134519882, Code 2916. Hardbound, Not in perfect condition., Bio. Bibl. Pages 160, Size 11”x9 1/2”

United Kingdom 2011. Take your own tour of Mr. Wonka's wonderful chocolate factory in this pop-up adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic children's book from 1964, illustrated by Kate Greenaway Medalist and Hans Christian Andersen Award winner Quentin Blake. Open a chocolate bar along with Charlie Bucket and find the Golden Ticket, then accompany Willy Wonka through the Chocolate Room, the Inventing Room, the Nut Room, and the Television Room, each with its own pop-up tableau and a pull-out song by the Oompa Loompas, who comment on the naughty behavior of the other children on the tour. At the end, the Great Glass Elevator shoots up 12 inches out of the book, whisking Charlie off to his future life as the owner of the factory., English, Year2011, Illust. B/W4, Illust. Color55, ISBN 9780141328874, Code 6804. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 22, Size 11”x 9”

Pennsylvania 2003. Lovely Danish porcelain figurines by the Dahl-Jensen company are showcased in this first and superb reference for collectors. This celebrated designer worked for the Bing & Grøndahl company before founding his own firm in 1925. He modeled new sculptures, particularly creating a wonderful series representing models from the Far East, which he produced as figurines in the early days of the company’s growth. Later, he acquired the works of other artists to enlarge the model collection. Of the almost 400 figurines the factory produced, Dahl-Jensen himself sculpted about 280., English, Year2003, Illust. B/Wrichly illust., Illust. Colorrichly illust., ISBN 0764317601, Code 5271. RETAIL ONLY.. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Bios. Index. Pages 192, Size 11.5”x 9”

Denmark 1991. A magnificent exhibition of the work of two glass artists, who have transformed glassblowing into a lively and spectacular art. The dazzling photographs bring out the magic frozen forever in the glass works of the internationally acclaimed American artist Dale Chihuly and the German artist Klaus Moje., Danish/English, Year1991, Illust. B/W, Illust. Color54, ISBN , Code 0250. One copy signed by Dale Chihuly.. Hardbound, Not in perfect condition., Location of Exhibition: Glasmuseum Ebeltoft, Denmark, 1991, Bio. Pages 114, Size 8 1/2”x8 1/2”

Denmark 2001. A comprehensive catalog of the paintings and life story of Christen Dalsgaard, whose paintings travelled through Demark on a tour of exhibition in 2001., Danish, Year2001, Illust. B/W23, Illust. Color57, ISBN 8789119282, Code 5201. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Location of Exhibition: Vestsjællands Kunstmuseum, Denmark 2001; Skive Kunstmuseum, Denmark 2001; Den Hirschprungske Samling, Denmark 2001, Bio. Bibl. Cat. of exh. Pages 111, Size 11”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 1989. This book is the result of a nation-wide “inventory” of Danish privately and publicy owned household linen documented in the period 1965 to1974. A very thorough well illustrated reference book with material dating back to the 5th century A.D. to the present day including weaving techniques both by hand and by machine loom. A thorough account of the damask in different parts of Denmark and its different uses and patterns., Danish/ English & German Summary, Year1989, Illust. B/W274, Illust. Color14, ISBN 8741879341, Code 0294. Hardbound w/ jacket, Not in perfect condition, lower spine damaged., Index. Pages 303, Size 12”x 8 1/2”

Sweden 1990. An integral part of the elegant dinner parties held in the pavilions of the 16th to 18th centuries, the refined quality of the damask reminded guests of the elegance of the occasion. The depictions of nature, clean and calm, woven into discrete patterns on rich fabric, transformed the dinner experience into a stylish and sumptuous one. In Sweden, the tradition of woven damask linens benefits from the meticulous, talented weaving techniques from the East in combination with the natural linen fibers and the nature scenes characteristic of Scandinavia. This beautiful book explores the history of the damask with illustrations of the glorious dinner parties, while also presenting a collection of Swedish damask linens., Swedish, Year1990, Illust. B/W44, Illust. Color, ISBN 9171003959, Code 3800. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Location of Exhibition: Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden, 1990, Pages 64, Size 8 1/2”sq

Sweden 1994. A thorough history of women’s fashion from the French Revolution to present day. Because fashion always reflects the spirit of the age, this book is especially sensitive to women’s struggle for liberty and political power that characterized much of women’s history during this period. Clothing design was one arena in which women were able to voice their opinions in face of a male- dominated society. For this reason, this century is marked by a spectacular degree of innovation in clothing, evidenced by the dramatic influences of powerful figures ranging from Madame de Staël and George Sand to fashion moguls such as Chanel and Dior., Swedish, Year1994, Illust. B/W121, Illust. Color, ISBN 9177988612, Code 3657. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Pages 244, Size 10”x 8 1/2”

Denmark 2011. Thorvaldsen Museum is a building that many would go to just to see it, if it was in Italy. But it is different since it is in Copenhagen , however with Bertel Thorvaldsen's sculptures this museum is a real adventure. Jørgen Aabenhus has written a story for the 13-16 year old youth who breathes life into all the myths and stories as the house and sculptures tell you. Jens Lindhe has photographed the museum, as it has not been seen before. Together the writer and photographer tell a story about an extraordinary house that will forever be changed for those who have read the book. List of illustrations., Danish, Year2011, Illust. B/W0, Illust. Color100, ISBN 9788791984167, Code 6605. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Cat. of exh. Pages 207, Size 9 1/2”x 7”

Denmark 2007. The region of Skagen, on the northernmost tip of Vendsyssel-Thy, a part of the Jutland peninsula in northern Denmark, has attracted many artists throughout the last century. This book presents a beautiful collection of the women of Skagen. Filled with lovely, impressionist paintings and numerous photographs. Includes Anna Ancher, Marie Krøyer, Emma Drachman, Oda Krohg, The Brøndum women etc., Danish, Year2007, Illust. B/W23, Illust. Color46, ISBN 8702044994, Code 6144. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Index. Bios. Pages 157, Size 9 1/2”x 8”

Denmark 1991. This description of the events in 1864 is intended to be as accurate as possible, partly to get rid of myths, partly to establish facts, so that the publication in a sober way may contribute to the spread of knowledge in this central event in the history of Denmark. The publication has been made for everybody interested in the history of Denmark., English, Year1991, Illust. B/W45, Illust. Color0, ISBN 8789022289, Code 6412. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Pages 37, Size 6 1/2”x 8 1/2”

Denmark 2003. Coming from a theoretically rooted postmodern narrative style, 3 x Nielsen have developed into one of the Danish architectural firms able to express themselves with the greatest clarity of idea. And in time, their grasp of projects, their pragmatic, architectural and artistic processing have replaced their youthful ideological manifestos. It is from this point that the story in this book begins. Among many projects completed: Royal Danish Embassy, Berlin; Holstebro Courthouse, FIH Headquarter, Danish Film Insstitute, Ebeltoft Glass Museum and many more in Copenhagen. Plans and elevations included., English, Year2003, Illust. B/W37, Illust. Color98, ISBN 8774072781, Code 5797. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 96, Size 11 1/2”sq

Denmark 1999. During the 1930s, Danish art exposed itself to impulses from abroad, and in the forties, began to actively participate in European painting. This occurred with a new generation of artists who about 1930 began their education at the Academy or by studying abroad. These were artists such as Egill Jacobsen, Carl- Henning Pedersen, Asger Jorn, Richard Mortensen, Sonja Ferlov, Else Alfelt, Wilhelm Freddie, Ejler Bille, Henry Heerup and many others. This book includes a wonderful and rare selection of writings by the artists themselves., English, Year1999, Illust. B/W35, Illust. Color77, ISBN 8721011338, Code 3621. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 191, Size 11”x 9”

Denmark 1994. Here is a look at six of Denmark’s most exciting contemporary artists, who work variously in painting, sculpture and collage: Jens Birkemose, Anita Jørgensen, Per Kirkeby, Michael Kvium, Balder Olrik and Elisabeth Toubro., English, Year1994, Illust. B/W6, Illust. Color12, ISBN 8760141166, Code 1275. Softbound, Not in perfect condition., Location of Exhibition: Castelli, Soho, Bios. Pages 38, Size 11”x9”

Pennsylvania 1981. An overview exploring the range of activity and diversity in container forms from country potters to world-class potters in Denmark. All potters marks included., English, Year1981, Illust. B/W34, Illust. Color11, ISBN , Code 0189. Softbound, Not in perfect condition, Location of Exhibition: Museum of Art, The Pennsylvania State University; University Gallery, University of Minnesota; Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University and more., Bio. Bios. Pages 146, Size 6” sq

New York 1980. The 12 samplers here have been designed by one of the most creative designers working in Denmark today. By basing each sampler on one of the 12 signs of the Zodiac, she has taken the appropriate sign and symbol as her starting point for a wide variety of motifs that are virtually all interchangeable: floral borders, alphabets, butterflies, musical instruments, anchors, birds, sailboats, and more. All of the large black-and-white charts are keyed to DMC 6-strand embroidery floss., English, Year1980, Illust. B/W37, Illust. Color13, ISBN 0486240320, Library of Congress No. 8067098, Code 1972. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 54, Size 11”x 8 1/2”