Historically, washi paper has been used as a base for Japanese calligraphy, painting, and printmaking as well as a material in architecture, religious ritual and clothing. In recent years, contemporar
The Lobkowicz Collections, housed in Prague, rank among the oldest and largest privately owned collections of art, music and archival documents in Central Europe. The Music Archive, comprising some 5,
First book to highlight the collection of this newly renovated museum. The Adirondack region draws between 7 and 10 million visitors per year. Provides historical and cultural perspectives of this pop
"The Royal Albert Hall is the world's most famous stage and embodies all that is fundamental to the arts - inspiring, aspirational, and, most importantly, accessible. Embedded in the fabric of London
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of Scotland's most visited tourist attractions and has been cultivating and studying plants for over three centuries. Across its four garden sites, the Royal
Eight hundred turbulent years of history are reflected in the now calm and delightful house and gardens of Michelham Priory. Founded in 1229 by Augustinian canons, the priory boasts the longest water-
One of the finest remaining American Country Place era estates in the nation, Cheekwood is a 55-acre historic estate, comprised of a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum with historic rooms and art
The Library of Trinity College Dublin dates back to the establishment of the College in 1592 and is the largest library in Ireland. Its extensive collection of journals, manuscripts, maps and music re
The ancient Cathedral Church of Saints Peter and Paul with Dyfrig, Teilo and Euddogwy saw its beginnings in the community that formed around the seat of its founding bishops in the middle part of the
Thomas Becket, the best known of all English saints, is an essential part of the story of Canterbury Cathedral. It was there that he served first as archdeacon and then as archbishop, and there that h
Founded in New York City in 1870, The Lotos Club is one of the oldest literary and arts clubs in the United States. Lotos became known for its tradition of honouring outstanding men and women from all
Director Loukia Hadjigavriel selects highlights from the Collection's outstanding paintings and objets d'art, offering insights into the world of Anastasios G. Leventis - businessman, visionary, art c
- The Trustees care for 118 special places - nearly 26,000 acres - all around Massachusetts - Beautiful reservations and historic properties connect thousands of visitors with the natural, historical,
An exciting addition to Scala's acclaimed 'Director's Choice' series Beautiful photography and engaging text throughout reveals the splendor of the Botanic Garden's collection, including majestic tree
-An accessible, illuminating handbook exploring the eclectic history of medical collecting -Richly illustrated in full color throughout, drawing on treasures from Henry Wellcome's collection and the S
Continuing Scalas innovative series of landscape shaped volumes celebrating the architecture of buildings housing art and design, this is a fascinating profile of a contemporary art centre revered thr
Provides an excellent introduction to The Bute Collection, one of the foremost collections of arts, books and archival material in Britain Splendidly illustrated in full color throughout The first par
-A selection of highlights from the esteemed contemporary art collection at the Guggenheim Museum -Offers a unique and personal perspective on the collection The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao opened in Oct
As the first 'Founder's Choice' to join Scala's popular 'Director's Choice' series, this stunning book highlights the favourite items of design and culture collected by museum founder Micky Wolfson. R
This uniquely designed book presents the first survey of contemporary artist Toni Dove's pioneering work at the crossroads of performance, cinema, and virtual reality. Credited as one of the innovator
- Explores the architecture and history of ArtScience Museum Singapore, the cultural heart of Marina Bay Sands - The museum has staged large-scale exhibitions by some of the world's most famous artist
- Publication marks the opening of the Chau Chak Wing Museum in Sydney in mid-2020- Collections span arts, humanities and the sciences over thousands of years- While a truly international collection,
The official children's guide to Windsor Castle, containing fun activities to break up the commentary or enhance a visit -Combines historical accuracy with humor and a lightness of touch appropriate f
The Modern Art Collection (Sammlung Moderne Kunst) at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich is one of the world's leading institutions for painting, sculpture, photography and new media. The spectrum r
The Brontes of Haworth were a prodigiously imaginative literary family. From the earliest manuscripts of Charlotte, Branwell, Emily and Anne - written with a quill pen in a minuscule hand designed to
This volume presents the rich material history of Canterbury Cathedral Full-color photography brings the reader up close to some of the most significant and priceless objects on display Treasures at C
Canterbury Cathedral is a major centre of Christianity and a place of pilgrimage to the shrine of one of England's most important saints, Thomas Becket. This publication incorporates a radically new p
Located in the heart of the city and alongside the Little Arkansas River, the Wichita Art Museum's new Art Garden offers a breathtaking landscape environment. With a terrain that reflects the place an
Sir Christopher Wren's St Paul's, built after the Fire of London of 1666, has become the City's most familiar landmark, its dome with the ball and cross above it symbolic of London's steadfastness dow
The collection of Roman art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the finest in the world. It contains more than 5,000 objects, including exquisite cameos, refined silver vessels and utensils, s
There is no better place to learn your ABCs than at the circus! Only there can you work your way through the alphabet with acrobats, bears, clowns, dogs, elephants, and many more. Beautifully illustra
Formerly the official residences of the Tsars, the five buildings that comprise the State Hermitage Museum now house one of the finest art collections in the world. The collection is as vast and rich
With a global membership of 14,000 and a presence in 84 countries, the Royal Academy of Dance has grown from its foundation in 1920 into one of the world's most influential dance education organisatio
Buckingham Palace is instantly recognisable as a symbol of the monarchy, of London and of Britain itself. But what goes on behind the famous facade? Buckingham Palace is much more than a stone backdro
The Museum of Photography in Krakow was created over 30 years ago and is the only public institution of its kind in Poland. The collection covers almost the entire history of photography, from its inv
The Chapel of St John the Baptist is a unique masterpiece of European art, with enormous historical, cultural and artistic importance. It was constructed in its entirety in Rome in the 1740s for a com
The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) opened in 1997, and has been in its present building by the Singapore River in the heart of the city since 2003. The museum traces its roots to the colonial-period
The Oval is one of the world's great cricket grounds. It was here in south London in 1882 that the legend of the Ashes was born, and many of the game's most memorable events have taken place here, inc
