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Photographer Paul Clemence celebrates a revered icon of modern
architecture, the Farnsworth House, located near Plano, Illinois,
and designed in 1951 by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Striking architetural details are captured in 20 eye-catching B
& W postcards. Whether mailing or framing the stunning images,
this book is a must-have for devotees of architecture, design,
Modernism, the Bauhaus, Mies van der Rohe, and photography.
Photographer Paul Clemence captures the emblematic forms of Miami
Beach's Art Deco architecture in 20 dramatic black-and-white
postcards. Mail them or frame and hang as the fine art they are!
This book is the perfect souvenir, and a must-have for lovers of
South Beach, Art Deco, architecture, and photography.
Photographer Paul Clemence celebrates a revered icon of modern
architecture, the Farnsworth House, located near Plano, Illinois,
and designed in 1951 by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Striking architetural details are captured in 20 eye-catching B
& W postcards. Whether mailing or framing the stunning images,
this book is a must-have for devotees of architecture, design,
Modernism, the Bauhaus, Mies van der Rohe, and photography.
Take a striking journey with photographer Paul Clemence through
Miami's South Beach, home to some of the world's most extraordinary
Art Deco architecture. Highlighting the elements that create and
define the Art Deco style, these 64 black-and-white photographs
capture the emotion and express the spirit of South Beach. A cross
between a fine art photography and a travel book, this collection
establishes South Beach's stunning visual identity, showcasing the
city's landmark hotels, residential buildings, and dazzling
cityscapes. Be amazed at how Clemence captures the drama of
sunlight on geometric forms and relates to us the power of
architecture. A foreword written by local historian and tour guide
Michael Hughes gives insight into the development of South Beach
from its early days as a mangrove swamp to its current
trend-setting status and the role that Art Deco architecture has
played in the city's renewal. Statements from active community
members paint a vivid picture of daily life in the city and give
readers an understanding of the city's emotional role in the lives
of its residents. This book is the perfect souvenir, and a
must-have for lovers of South Beach, Art Deco, and fine art.
Miami, Florida, is fast becoming a critical center for contemporary
art. Serving as an incubator for outstanding visual artists, this
"natural playground for inspiration" is poised to become one of the
leading cultural destinations of the world.With more than 315
stunning color photos, this exciting new book takes readers through
significant highlights of the city's art history and showcases the
works of over 100 contemporary artists who have helped bring the
cultural evolution to fruition. Ranging from established artists
with international careers to those beginning to make a name for
themselves, this selection reveals diversity that breathes creative
energy into the sultry, scintillating city of Miami.
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