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The early 20th-century Sanskrit scholar Jean Philippe Vogel utilized photography as a way of documenting the art and architecture of the Indian subcontinent. These 150 sepia images reveal the Dutchman to have been an extremely proficient photographer, capturing the land and its people in crisp, documentary detail. The text draws upon Vogel's diary and other writings, delving into the archaeologica..»»

There are many different ways of living in Venice, and the owner of a palazzo will relate differently to the city than will the resident of a loft, a Byzantine building, or a house overlooking the lagoon. Illustrated with 250 color photos, up to 19 x 12 inches, this book surveys 25 remarkable houses with contemporary interiors, including Casa Balboni, created by the influential architect and desig..»»

This tribute to Abid Mian Lal Mian Syed-known professionally as A L Syed-explores the man and his photographic work, revealing his exceptional technical skill and artistic eye in 93 duotone reproductions that represent a career spanning 70 years and a treasure of Indian photographic heritage. Syed first gained a reputation as the favorite state photographer for the royal families of Palanpur in Gu..»»

In India, the foot has long been considered one of the most poetic and meaningful parts of the body, and the region's artwork and footwear reflect this preoccupation. This exhibition catalog by the Bata Shoe Museum of Toronto presents more than 125 color reproductions of opulent shoes, anklets, and toe rings, made of materials ranging from vegetable fibers and wood to silver and gold. In the text,..»»