Donatello & his world sculpture of the Italian renaissance: The Renaissance was a golden age for sculpture, one in which the modern conception of the world gained its first artistic outlines. The medieval definition of the themes and functions of art was crucially expanded, and the creative preoccupations with classical
Most Americans know the name Du Pont. But not as many are aware of the powerful family behind the world’s largest chemical company. The Du Ponts are easily the richest family in America and one of the wealthiest and most powerful families in the world. From their fortress-like complex of
Durer The Complete Engravings, Etchings And Woodcuts: A complete collection in a large format of a prolific artist. Mostly black and white reproductions with some text. Great reference.
Early English Clocks, a discussion of domestic clocks up to the beginning of the 18th century: A welcome reprint of the standard work of reference on English horology up to the beginning of the eighteenth century. Written by three acknowledged experts in the fields of clock cases, horological history and
