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

Denmark 1994. Gabrielsen (1928-), a gold- and- silver smith and creator of jewelry, consolidated his international reputation in 1964 with the Lunning Prize among many distinguished awards. The beautiful objects pictured in this book formed an exhibition at the Trapholt Museum, and concentrated on the many stunning examples in silver and gold of Gabrielsen’s jewelry designs. This book is a must for all designers and collectors of jewelry spanning in time from the late 1940’s until now., Danish/English, Year1994, Illust. B/W16, Illust. Color82, ISBN 8772690127, Code 2127. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Bio. Pages 72, Size 8 1/2” sq

Finland 1985. This gorgeous book on Akseli Gallen-Kallela, 1865-1931, traces his development as an artist into a national figure in Finland, but also from a mischievous young man to a captivating man of the world. The realistic paintings of Gallen-Kallela depict Finnish landscapes, customs and the traditional way of life. The Paris paintings tell about the living cultural ties of the Finns. The Kalevala paintings resound with the national romantic pathos, embedded in the Kalevala, the Finnish epic poem, which brought to life the desires of a small nation for independence.This book contains 8 pages of original lithographs in the center of the book. The binding is exquisite, cloth with leather., English, Year1985, Illust. B/W140, Illust. Color257, ISBN 9519594507, Code 1780. Special leatherbound edition $150.00.. Clothbound with Jacket, In Pristine Condition, Bio. Pages 256, Size 11 1/2”x 8”

Finland 1985. This gorgeous book on Akseli Gallen-Kallela, 1865-1931, traces his development as an artist into a national figure in Finland, but also from a mischievous young man to a captivating man of the world. The realistic paintings of Gallen-Kallela depict Finnish landscapes, customs and the traditional way of life. The Paris paintings tell about the living cultural ties of the Finns. The Kalevala paintings resound with the national romantic pathos, embedded in the Kalevala, the Finnish epic poem, which brought to life the desires of a small nation for independence., English, Year1985, Illust. B/W157, Illust. Color248, ISBN 9519594507, Code 0480. Hardbound with Jacket, In Pristine Condition, 3rd reprint, Bio. Pages 256, Size 11 1/2”x 8”

Finland 1996. Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865-1931) is considered FinlandÂ’s national artist, a master of Realism and later of Neo-Romanticism, at once the patriotic creator of a vision of mythic Finland - in particular the Kalevala - and an artist with an acclaimed international reputation. A painter and graphic artist, designer and textile artist, architect and illustrator, he was endlessly versatile. This comprehensively researched book features beautiful reproductions of the great body of his work, with catalogue information for each one. Chapters include: The Young Gallen; The Milieu Portraits; Swan Symbolism; LemminkäinenÂ’s Mother; The Defense of the Sampo; In Africa; The Prints; The First Grand Master of Finnish Design; The WandererÂ’s Homes. An exquisitely beautiful book!, English, Year1996, Illust. B/W90, Illust. Color309, ISBN 9515308992, Code 2802. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Location of Exhibition: Ateneum and Turku Art Museum, 1996, Bibl. Bios. Cat. of exh. Pages 408, Size… Read More

England 2011. Finnish artist Gallen-Kallela’s works are beautifully displayed in full color in this small book., English, Year2011, Illust. B/W7, Illust. Color41, ISBN 9781904945635, Code 6712. Hardbound with Jacket, In Pristine Condition, Bio. Pages 89, Size 5 1/2”sq

Finland 1985. A concise biographical publication on The National Artist of Finland and his painting., English, Year1985, Illust. B/W21, Illust. Color24, ISBN None, Code 0479. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 44, Size 12”x 8”

Denmark 2001. This gallery’s exhibition has been charcterized by the close collaboration with contemporary artists as well as exhibitions of a more historic scope presenting important works by the greatest artists of the last century. this publication presents a selection of the works that have been exhibited in the gallery or obtained through the years with the focus on painting, photography and sculpture. , English/ Danish, Year2001, Illust. B/W0, Illust. Color28, ISBN 8789803213, Code 4914. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Cat. of exh. Pages 44, Size 9 1/2”sq

Mads Gamdrup makes photographs that explore the tension between pristine nature and prosaic civilization on the one hand, and conflict between realities of life and the sanctity of an imagined perfection of the other. Gamdrup produces modernist images devoid of nearly all references to a particular time or social order, as a product of his photograhic quest., English, Year2002, Illust. B/W0, Illust. Color19, ISBN 8798902407, Code 5156. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Cat. of exh. Pages 48, Size 9 1/2”x 12”

Denmark 2009. This catalogue which has been made in connection with the Walk the Plank Award representing works of GamFratesi studio (furniture architects Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi) was realized over the last years. The catalogue and exhibition are intended to be a story describing the many different aspects and origins of each project, including mostly furniture; we thereby gain more knowledge of the GamFratesi philosophy to design., Danish / English, Year2009, Illust. B/W10, Illust. Color53, ISBN , Code 6413. Clothbound, In Pristine Condition, Location of Exhibition: Museum of Applied Arts, Copenhagen, 2009 & Trapholt, 2010, Bibl. Index. Cat. of exh. Bio. Pages 104, Size 10”x 8”

Sweden 1998. This book teaches you to examine an old house so that you can renovate it without damaging its cultural and historical value. It includes all the essential details that will enable you to restore vitality to any decaying home. Bring the value of tradition and history to the fore, with these helpful tricks of the trade. , Swedish, Year1998, Illust. B/W8, Illust. Color62, ISBN 9153419618, Code 4421. Hardbound, One upper slightly bashed corner, Index. Bibl. Pages 78, Size 11”x 8”

Sweden 2001. An engaging and comprehensive book that explores Swedish furniture styles from 1700 until today, covering periods such as the Baroque, Rococo, Gustavian, Empire, Art Nouveau, and more. In great clarity, Fredlund situates each of these styles in the cultural and historical period in which they arose - allowing the reader to understand the lifestyles that inspired the furniture. Subsequent chapters deal specifically with chairs, tables, clocks, closets, beds, mirrors, chandeliers, and more. , Swedish, Year2001, Illust. B/W19, Illust. Color190, ISBN 9153416090, Code 4430. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Index. Pages 144, Size 11”x 8”

Swedish 2002. Here is comprehensive guide on one of the primary attractions of Stockholm. Gamla Stan is conveniently located right in the middle of the capital, and you can easily wander the cobblestone streets of this small area on foot. It is the oldest part of Stockholm, dating back to the 1600s. This thorough guide describes how a visitor can easily spend hours walking the alleys, crossing the squares, walking along the shores, having a drink in one of the many bars. Even so, Gamla Stan is actually just a small island in the middle of Stockholm, and without stopping, it would take not more than 20 minutes to walk across. Fortunately, there are many things to see. The Royal Palace, with its guards closely watching visitors, several churches, statues, and all kinds of shops. Included are the town’s history, plans and elevations., Swedish, Year2002, Illust. B/W75, Illust. Color140, ISBN 9187215306, Code 5585. Hardbound, Slightly bashed cornersf, Pages 126, Size 9”x 5 1/2”

Denmark 1992. Architectural drawings of buildings and traditional, interesting portals as well as interiors. Beautiful color photography of these same traditional farm buildings and their incredibly beautiful entrances., Danish w/ German summary, Year1992, Illust. B/W53, Illust. Color64, ISBN 8741864212, Code 0907. Clothbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Bio. Pages 109, Size 12”x 10”

Denmark 2014. A very detailed history of different parts of Copenhagen., Danish, Year2014, Illust. B/W87, Illust. Color0, ISBN 9788702090000, Code 7179. Hardbound, Near Perfect condition, Pages 182, Size 11”x 8 1/2”

Norway 2000. A book meant to inspire all those who love patch work quilts. You can save materials over the years from flowery skirts to baby curtains and create a beautiful way to decorate your home. Included are colorful illustrations and step by step instructions., Norwegian, Year2000, Illust. B/W9, Illust. Color67, ISBN 8202195586, Code 4738. Hardbound, Not in perfect condition., Pages 64, Size 10 1/2”x 8”

Norway 1999. Displaying Danish collector Sophus Larpents exquisite collection of Old Master drawings from artists such as Annibale Carracci, Guercino, Parmigianino, Guido Reni, Rubens, as well as numerous French, Dutch, and German Renaissance artists. This exhibition focuses on 73 drawings, drawn from both Norway’s Nasjonalgalleriet and Statens Museum of Art in Copenhagen, Denmark. This comprehensive catalogue provides specific details regarding the history of each work, including their histories of attribution, and biographies of both artists and collector., Norwegian/ English summary, Year1999, Illust. B/W34, Illust. Color74, ISBN 8290744587, Code 4347. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Location of Exhibition: Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway, 1999, Cat. of exh. Bios. Bibl. Pages 247, Size 11”x 8 1/2”

Norway 1989. This quite interesting book features fine old (and incidentally highly efficient) metal stoves from Norway, from 1620 to 1920. Many display ornate designs, with reliefs of figures and floral designs. Because these stoves function so well as heaters, they are making a comeback in the contemporary household., Norwegian, Year1989, Illust. B/W93, Illust. Color1, ISBN , Code 2646. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Pages 88, Size 8”x 5”

Norway 1996. A beautiful book with a large section (55 pages)of color pictures of houses spanning 300 years. It includes many intriguing details, which are characteristic to Norwegian houses from manor houses to a simple farmhouse. Comprehensive instructions on how to make improvements to one’s home. They show how to improve such things as: foundation, roofing, structural changes on the outside, window frames, doors, fireplaces, floorboards, old-fashioned stoves, painting, wallpaper, and wall paper hanging., Norwegian, Year1996, Illust. B/W1224, Illust. Color451, ISBN 8200213897, Code 2891. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Pages 456, Size 11 1/2”x 9”

Norway 1974. This is a comprehensive, richly illustrated look showing old wineglasses, goblets, and carafes, from the Renaissance and Baroque periods through the 1700s. Through the 1800s and into the early years of this century Norway was very much inspired by English crystal and Venetian glass but a lot of glass took on a true Norwegian flavor at Gjøvik and Hurdal Glassworks., Norwegian, Year1974, Illust. B/W90, Illust. Color, ISBN 8270030481, Code 2640. Softbound, Not in perfect condition., Bibl. Pages 80, Size 8”x 5”

Denmark 1995. Gammelgaard belongs to a generation of skillful furntiture designers who have their background in the old apprenticeship system. A functionalist at heart, his furniture is stunningly beautiful in its purity. He is best known for his locking table leg design, his application of finger joint techniques, and for his magnum opus, the crest rail chair for Schiang, which survives as a major work of modern Danish furniture art., Danish/ English, Year1995, Illust. B/W64, Illust. Color, ISBN 8787075881, Code 2052. Spiralbound, Not in perfect condition., Location of Exhibition: Kunstindustrimuseet, 1995, Bio. Cat. of exh. Pages 80, Size 6”x 7”