Diálogos reconstruidos para una historia de la Caracas moderna

¿Hasta qué punto el edificio del museo debe ser también una creación artística? El protagonismo de las realizaciones arquitectónicas para el arte contemporáneo en España en las últimas décadas ha disparado la polémica funcionalidad versus artisticidad de la arquitectura del museo. El libro plantea un análisis arquitectónico y museográfico de los museos y centros de arte contemporáneo en España desde su aparición a finales del siglo xix hasta nuestros días, sin desvincular este proceso del contexto internacional. El museo de arte contemporáneo es una realidad conceptual,...

This volume focusses on the mosaics and geometric designs from Ecija, the ancient Roman Astigi, the capital of the Conventus Astigitanus, which is one of four conventus iuridici that made the Roman Baetica. This work is part of a much larger study centered recently on the mosaics and the geometrical compositions of the Conventus Astgitanus, whose immediate objective pursued to cover the analysis of the musivaria of the whole of Baetica.In conjunction with the mosaics catalogue, this volume presents a catalogue of geometric designs, which are results of studies of different fields that make up ...

A Compilation of 30 Innovative Architectonic Inventions in Catalonia. The architecture produced in Catalonia has often been in the vanguard of Europe, especially since Barcelona hosted the 1992 Olympics. This book is an exciting overview of innovative spaces and techniques made in Catalonia, presenting a cross section of 'products' as well as the buildings and environments for which they were conceived. The products solve specific program requirements, new social demands, environmental needs, budget limitations and design aspirations to improve on the status quo. They are proving grounds of...

Can it get much better than relaxing in a comfortable, modern hotel after a long day on the ski slopes? Whether you're a beginner learning on the bunny slope, an ex-Olympian reliving his glory days, or a non-skier who enjoys sipping rum toddies in the lodge, you'll find the perfect place for a winter get-away in this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated book. Designed to suit every taste, "Ski Hotels serves as an illustrated guide to the best resorts in Europe, North and South America, Australia, and Japan, Includes an introduction and informative captions.