Paris is everyone's favorite city, but most visitors are unaware of the wealth of places in and around the capital and throughout the country where one can see extraordinary, innovative works of art and architecture. This unique handbook provides illuminating discussions of notable museums and galleries, impressive art centers and sculpture parks, new buildings, public artworks, cultural activities, and urban revitalization efforts. It even tells about creatively designed parking garages and art-worthy patisseries. For professionals in the art world, seasoned or first-time travelers, this useful guide is a vital resource. 
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art-SITES France: Contemporary Art + Architecture Handbook

Stich, Sidra

Arts & Photography

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The art and architecture scene in Spain has become the focus of international attention. High points of interest include Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, Madrid's Reina Sofia, Barcelona's acclaimed revitalization projects, world-class art centers in Badajoz, Caceres, Castellon, Santiago de Compostella, and award-winning architecture in all regions of Spain by Bofill, Calatrava, Gehry, Isozaki, Meier, and Moneo. With its compelling commentaries on each site, myriad illustrations, practical information, and maps, this book is the essential resource for art adventures in Spain.
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Art-Sites Spain: Contemporary Art + Architecture Handbook

With the millennium as a catalyst, Paris polished and expanded its image as an alluring city with a thriving, energized art scene. The new Palais de Tokyo and other cutting edge exhibition centers, museum renovations, galleries, architecture, avant-garde interiors and design stores, city parks, and urban renewal projects are now major points of interest. This informative guide provides a wealth of information about these exciting sites.
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art-SITES PARIS

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Europe

San Francisco, a city of spectacular topography and cosmopolitan charm, now also boasts a formidable art scene. A burst of activity occurred in 1995 with the opening of the Museum of Modern Art s signature building by Mario Botta, and this was reignited a decade later with the inauguration of the new de Young Museum by Herzog & de Meuron. Expansion by other museums, invigorating architectural and urban renewal projects, cutting-edge exhibitions at alternative spaces and art schools, a new generation of artists and galleries, intriguing public art commissions, and the arrival of prestigious design stores have further enhanced the scope and character of the city s arts profile. This informative guide provides all you need to know and then some about renowned and little-known places of interest. Coverage of Marin, Napa, Sonoma, the East Bay, the Peninsula, and San Jose makes it a truly comprehensive resource on the entire Bay Area. ---compelling, jargon-free commentaries ---where to see work by internationally acclaimed and emerging artists, architects, and designers ---190 illustrations, 9 detail maps and city tour routes ---addresses, contact information, websites, access hours, admission fees, helpful hints

art-Sites San Francisco, 2nd Edition

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Sidra Stich

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