Gods, heroes, and centuries-old legends: this book opens the door to the fascinating world of Indian art and Hindu mythology. Hilde Lauwaert presents remarkable murals found in temples, palaces, and magnificent merchants’ houses, offering a unique perspective on India’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Featuring a foreword by acclaimed author Mithu Sanyal, this lavishly illustrated volume takes readers on an extraordinary journey through colors, myths, and stories.

The first volume of She Was an Architect explores the life of American-Italian architect Astra Zarina. In 1960, she became the first woman to receive the Rome Prize for Architecture. Laura Helena Wurth traces Zarina’s path from Seattle and Berlin to Rome, highlighting her commitment to teaching, preservation, and building culture. Unpublished photographs and an interview with Steven Holl complete the portrait.

Charlotte Perriand understood design as a cultural and social practice. Engaging closely with architecture, craftsmanship, and industrial production, she developed a spatial philosophy that unites functionality, formal clarity, and social responsibility. For Perriand, dwelling was not a style but an attitude.