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Sacred luxuries: fragrance, aromatherapy and cosmetics in ancient Egypt
Lise Manniche
Opus Publishing Ltd, 1999
In this lavishly illustrated, oversized book, Lise Manniche looks at the role played by scents and cosmetics in ancient Egyptian society and discusses their preparation―in some cases providing actual recipes. Manniche explores the application of perfumes in ritual and on social occasions, and examines the erotic connotations of scent in Egyptian art and poetry. Fragrant remedies, the central element in ancient medicine, are fully discussed. Finally, she investigates the widespread use of cosmetics, as revealed in wall paintings and painted sculptures. The book features a hundred color photographs, taken by Werner Forman, of objects in the world's most celebrated museum collections. Exquisite cosmetic containers in the form of birds and animals, reliefs representing kings and priests perfuming images of deities, and lifelike mummy masks displaying make-up are among the images represented.
ISBN: 9780953554607
English - 160 pages - 27 x 24,5 cm - 1 kg
Barbara Boissevain, John Hart, Laura Noble
Kehrer Verlag, 2023
Salt of the Earth is a striking monograph, which skillfully captures humanity’s impact on the environment. From ground-level perspectives to aerial shots, Barbara Boissevain’s unique compositions of industrial salt ponds, accentuate the surreal qualities of landscapes altered by human activity. The artist’s intention extends beyond crafting captivating visuals; her work seeks to raise awareness of pressing environmental concerns and inspire engagement in conservation- related activism. Boissevain’s photographs of otherworldly landscapes compel us to reflect on the delicate balance between creation and devastation. Her powerful imagery challenges viewers to reassess their role in shaping Earth’s future, ultimately urging us to confront the consequences of our actions and actively participate in preserving the environment for generations to come.
English - 108 Pages - 23 x 30 cm - 0,9 Kg
ISBN: 9783969001257
Collectif
Flammarion, Musée de l'Orangerie, 2022
Dans le secret de l’atelier, le peintre Sam Szafran (1934-2019) poursuivit inlassablement les obsessions dont son œuvre est empli. Après l’écroulement de son enfance lors de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, l’art fut pour lui un ancrage dans le réel. À l’écart des vicissitudes du monde comme des débats de son temps, son goût pour l’exactitude des formes ne l’empêcha jamais de les laisser dériver : escaliers en colimaçon devenus labyrinthes, ateliers envahis par la végétation, boîtes de pastels métamorphosées par un jeu de perspective…
Cet ouvrage propose une nouvelle lecture de l’œuvre si singulier de Sam Szafran et invite le lecteur dans les méandres de ses fusains, pastels et aquarelles.
Français - 192 pages - 22 x 29 cm - 1,2 kg
ISBN 9782080286567
Joanna Hardy, Robert Violette
Thames & Hudson, 2021
This is the most ambitious book ever published on the sapphire. From Emperors and Empresses, Kings and Queens, Tzars and Tzarinas, Maharanis to Hollywood royalty, a stunning array of style icons are shown wearing their favorite sapphire jewelry, alongside classic images of sapphires in art, advertising, and fashion. The book also showcases sixty of the world’s most significant and renowned pieces of sapphire jewelry, including many previously unseen designs from royal collections, and exclusive insight into three major private collections. Historic creations―from Catherine the Great’s snuff box to Queen Victoria’s wedding brooch from Albert and Elizabeth Taylor’s Bulgari sugarloaf sapphire necklace―are represented alongside pieces from major modern jewelry houses, among them Cartier, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chaumet, Harry Winston, and Graff. Additionally, Sapphire offers practical guidance on what to look for in a quality gem.
ISBN 9780500024775
Collectif
Paris Musees, 2023
Français - 250 Pages - 23 x 29 cm - 1,2 Kg
ISBN: 9782759605514