Waterfall - Nature and Culture

Informationen zum Autor Brian J. Hudson has published widely on the subject of waterfalls! including Waterfalls of Jamaica: Sublime and Beautiful Objects (2001). Klappentext A beautifully illustrated portrayal of the waterfall! which for the first time describes the cultural as well as scientific background of these extraordinary natural features. Describes the role of the waterfall in myth! art! literature! photography! film! music! landscape design and architecture worldwide. Zusammenfassung Brian Hudson explores the history and science of waterfalls! and their exploitation as a source of power! as well as their rich cultural background. Using many examples and illustrations! the author describes their portrayal in art! literature! mythology and popular culture.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Hudson, Brian Hudson, Brian J. Hudson, Brian James Hudson
• Editore: Reaktion Books
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.05.2012
• EAN: 9781861899187
• ISBN: 978-1-86189-918-7
• Pagine: 224
• Serie: Earth; Earth
• Categorie: Saggistica > Natura, tecnica > Natura: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie