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Christian Bouqueret, 2008

Paris in the early 1920s saw the growth of a new art form called surrealism. Both a formal movement and a spiritual orientation, surrealism embraced ethics and politics as well as the arts. Surrealists sought to create a medium that liberated the subconcious mind, and many artists and photographers captured this revolution through photographic images. This new survey includes works by Max Ernst, Dora Maar, Lee Miller, René Magritte, Meret Oppenheim and more. Подробнее

Techno Textiles 2: Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion and Design

Sarah E. Braddock Clarke, 2005

Here is the key book on the key materials in art, design and shaping the environment in the 21st century. Building on the cult success of «Techno Textiles», this book, newly available in paperback, features developments over the past decade. Highlighting advanced textiles in production and available to the designer, artist, architect and consumer today, it will be required reading for professionals, fashion and design aficionados and anyone prepared to be stimulated by and informed about the environment in which we now live. Подробнее

Textile Designs

Susan Meller, 2002

Never before has a volume of such lavishness been devoted to printed textiles. Covering the past two centuries, during which the Industrial Revolution drastically altered textile manufacture, Textile Designs presents a dazzling, comprehensive selection of the colourful patterned fabrics used for clothing and interior decoration. These are presented by pattern and motif, in contrast to the chronological displays in most books and museums. The dates and countries of origin are supplied wherever known. This visual encyclopaedia groups textiles by pattern under five headings: Floral, Geometric, Conversational, Ethnic, and Art Movements and Period Styles. Because of the world-wide interest, this edition includes translations of all the pattern names, as well as brief general introductions to the book in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. Textile Designs will be indispensable not only to fashion and decoration professionals, but will also be an inspiration to designers in the graphic and visual arts, a reference book for quiltmakers and collectors, and a delight for all lovers of the beautiful. Подробнее

Textiles Now

Drusilla Cole, 2008

»Textiles Now» celebrates international contemporary textile design. Focusing on fabric and fiber designs from the past five years that have been created for use in decorative art, fashion and interior design. Lavishly illustrated with photographs showing the textiles and, where appropriate, their end use in context. Clear captions provide information on the contributing artists, their techniques and inspirations, enabling a deeper critical understanding and appreciation of the medium.Organized into three sections embracing constructed textiles, dyed, painted and printed textiles, and stitched and mixed-media textiles, the images are arranged to make an impressive visual statement. The book includes over 400 images from around 100 textile and fiber artists ranging from new graduates to experienced practitioners, making it an indispensable reference for anyone with a passion for textiles — whether student, professional or hobbyist. It will also appeal to those with an interest in color and pattern, including wartists and graphic designers. Подробнее

Touch Wood: The Rediscovery of a Building Material

Meyhoter Dirk, 2008

Wood demands to be touched. It embodies not only a feeling of well-being and stability, but also a natural charm that is comforting and life-affirming. This economical, multifunctional and renewable resource has been in use as a building material for centuries; yet in the current age of energy consciousness and ecological awareness it is gaining fresh attention. Today's architects are testing bold new interpretations of this traditional building material, resulting in some very special buildings. Подробнее

Townhouses The demand for 21st century townhouses in today's renaissance of urban centralization is on the rise. The modern buildings achieve the same functions on the scant inner city plot as their historic archetypes, but distinguish themselves using a contemporary architectural language. Some of the most spectacular projects reach considerable heights and extend the traditional concept of the thownhouse to new dimensions. With the help of vast pictorial material this volume presents a selection of 70 international projects, whose planners have set it as a goal to architecturally unite living and working in a city setting. Подробнее

Turner to Monet: The Triumph of Landscape Painting

Christine Dixon, 2008

This catalogue is published to accompany the National Gallery of Australia's major exhibition, which presents a new look at landscape painting in the 19th century as it transformed from the depiction of known places to explorations of mood and time passing. From the orderly beauty of the artist's garden and portraits of estates, painters portrayed newly explored terrain and then ventured further into the wilderness. They sought out the extremes of nature, elemental and untamable: stormy coasts and mysterious mountains, volcanic eruptions and raging fires. The book reproduces works in this vein by the finest artists of the time — Turner, Constable, Friedrich, Corot, Courbet, Glover, Von Guerard, Church, Streeton, Roberts, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Monet — gathered from public and private collections in Australia and round the world. Подробнее

Victorian and Edwardian Furniture and Interiors: From the Gothic Revival to Art Nouveau

Jeremy Cooper, 1998

The furniture designs of William Morris, C. R. Ashbee and Charles Rennie Mackintosh are even more popular today than in their own lifetimes. The work of other figures, such as William Burges and Christopher Dresser is also being avidly collected. Jeremy Cooper’s survey contains an astonishing range of photographs and drawings: nearly 700 illustrations offer a uniquely comprehensive coverage of nineteenth-century furniture. Every major designer is represented, and the choice of pictures includes little-known pieces from private collections. Rare contemporary photographs of Victorian and Edwardian interiors show how the furniture formed part of complete decorative ensembles. Extensive commentaries on the illustrations and detailed text provide the essential background – wherever possible using the actual words of the designers, architects and critics themselves. Подробнее

The Way We Live With Colour

Stafford Cliff, 2008

This visually thrilling book showcases the telling use of colour, not only in interior design but also in natural and urban environments in a host of places and cultures. In monochromes, white, black and neutral shades of grey are used for their own qualities or as backgrounds for splashes of colour. In the blues, colours are used to create a particular ‘feel’, and, combined with white, express a whole culture – that of the Mediterranean. Reds and pinks appear as the colours of luxury and fine living. Yellows and greens bring light into the interior. The feast is completed by a section on colours derived from natural materials. Подробнее

Yasumasa Morimura: Requiem for the XX Century, Twilight of the Turbulent Gods

K. Itoi, 2008

The Japanese artist Yasumasa Morimura is a controversial figure in the world of contemporary art. His photographs present an original re-elaboration of themes central to visual culture by showing the artist himself in the role of artistic subjects and historical figures. Morimura reinterprets in particular the works of famous painters, from Velazquez to Goya, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn and Frida Kahlo. Ideas central to his photography, such as the difference between «to see» and «to be seen», and the ambiguity of gender in contemporary society — stressed by the artist's preference for the female body, — stimulate thought on political and religious issues. Popular culture is another of Morimura's interests, as shown in his interpretation of Western movie stars like Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot. Morimura aims to highlight the changing perceptions of his own self, and, at the same time, his ability as an artist to experiment with universal characters. This is the challenge that he presents at his next exhibition in Venice opening during the Biennale. Requiem for the Twentieth Century shows historical twentieth-century figures, from Che Guevara to Mao Tsedong, from Chaplin's Hitler to Vladimir Lenin, caught in moments of fatigue and distress. Among them we find Yukio Mishima — Morimura's own alter ego — who, at the suicidal cry of «Banzai! Banzai! Banzai! Banzai! Long Live Art!» expressed the artist's ultimate sacrifice to art. Подробнее

Zaha Hadid: The Complete Buildings and Projects

Zaha Hadid, 1998

For over twenty years, Zaha Hadid, the Iraqi-born, English-educated architect, has symbolized the vanguard of contemporary architecture. Although only a handful of her projects have been built — all to great acclaim — her continually new ideas stun the world of design with their commitment to revolutionary forms. As a result she is one of the most respected architects in the world, with an enormous following of students and practitioners, visionaries and designers. In this book — the first and definitive record of her entire career — Hadid’s vision of architecture is revealed: at once thrillingly dynamic and intensely thoughtful. She has been asked to countless international competitions, and won many, the most controversial being that for the Cardiff Opera House. Hadid’s complete work is illustrated here by her electrifying drawings and paintings, plus hundreds of sketches, plans and models. Texts written by the architect and her office reveal specific concerns and solutions to each project. Подробнее

Chronicle of the Chinese Emperors: The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Rulers of Imperial China

Ann Paludan, 1998

An essential dual-purpose handbook on imperial China: a highly readable popular history and a unique work of reference. Contents include: • Biographical accounts of all 157 emperors of China • Timelines throughout with visual guides to the length and important events of each emperor's reign • Datafiles for every emperor listing key information • Extensive quotations from contemporary sources • Many special features ranging from the Great Wall to the Opium War • Maps detailing, for example, the Silk Roads and the maritime expeditions of the Ming Dynasty Подробнее

In the Oriental Style: A Sourcebook of Decoration and Design

Michael Freeman, 1996

Celebrating Eastern elegance as a decorative style, this sumptuous book illustrates how it can be achieved in both the East and the West. Here are the refined craftsmanship of Thai textiles and ceramics; traditional statuary from Burma; the minimalist perfection of a Japanese apartment. Increasing accessibility has opened up a huge range of objects and designs which can be used and applied just as effectively in Western interiors as in the traditional dwellings of Japan, Thailand, Burma, and the other countries of eastern Asia. Much of In the Oriental Style is devoted to innovative Western interiors which draw their inspiration from Oriental design and objects. A wealth of individual pieces – antiques, ornamental screens, lacquerware, basketry and furniture – is illustrated and described, showing the enormous variety in decoration that even the simplest objects can bring to a Western home or garden. Подробнее

Christian Lacroix on Fashion

Christian Lacroix, 2008

Christian Lacroix is one of the most inventive and admired fashion designers in the world. He is also incredibly well-versed in fashion history, and he brings that expertise to bear in this delightful imaginary museum of historic and contemporary fashion. Each featured piece – whether from the museum’s collection or the House of Lacroix – is distinguished by its cut, its detail, its colour and its texture; and the pieces are juxtaposed and photographed in a way that emphasizes their relationships across the centuries. Fashion is a fascinating story that never ends, and Christian Lacroix is the most seductive of storytellers. Подробнее

The Independent Design Guide: Innovative Products from the New Generation

Laura Houseley, 2009

An explosively growing collector’s market in design has fuelled the interest in young, emerging designers whose work has become as highly sought after as that of established names. Around the world more and more galleries are opening to meet this new demand. «The Independent Design Guide» is the first publication to present these undiscovered talents and their creations, presenting 400 of the most exciting design objects by the future stars of design. For professionals and buyers alike, the book features cross-references that highlight new design trends, innovative use of materials and related objects. • A one-stop sourcebook for all that is new, innovative and independent in the fast-paced world of design. • Truly international in scope: Laura Houseley travelled worldwide to all the international furniture fairs and uncovered the small studios around the world. • The book focuses on pieces that are produced locally or by designermakers who do not yet have international distribution. Подробнее

The Way We Live: With Things We Love

Stafford Cliff, 2009

Collecting is an art form, and our homes are the intimate museums where we display our treasures – and with them, aspects of ourselves. Stafford Cliff and Gilles de Chabaneix offer a fascinating compilation of images that celebrate the ways in which we integrate our favourite decorative objects into our homes. From the lavish display of expensive and cherished antiques to the imaginative use of found objects, the collection showcases Gilles de Chabaneix’s gift for photographing revealing remarkable interiors throughout the world. Подробнее

Graffiti World: Street Art from Five Continents (new edition)

Nicholas Ganz, 2009

»Graffiti World» is the ultimate graffiti book. With over 2,000 pictures of artworks from more than 180 international artists, no other book is remotely so comprehensive or up to date. Nicholas Ganz combines his own first-hand experiences with quotes from the artists themselves to offer a true insiders perspective of the key trends and style developments that have made graffiti what it is today: a global phenomenon. • An updated and revised edition of this classic • Dazzling design, bursting with artwork from a whole host of writers • Includes detailed profiles of over 180 artists from around the world • Offers an insider’s perspective of graffiti through quotes from the artists themselves and the author’s own experiences Подробнее

Art Deco Jewelry: Modernist Masterworks and their Makers

Evelyne Posseme, 2009

This book presents some of the finest Art Deco jewelry produced by the world’s leading designers and makers between 1910 and 1937. Not only does it feature the most famous names of the Art Deco period, it also restores other notable makers to their proper place in an era that saw the creation of stunningly stylish and beautiful jewelry. Drawn from public and private collections worldwide, some of the best-known pieces of Art Deco jewelry are shown alongside many original drawings and designs, several for the first time. A number of the world’s foremost authorities on the subject explore the world of Art Deco jewelry in essays on the context of the modern movement; on clients and collectors; on the relationship between jewelry and the fine arts, architecture and cinema; and on the world of graphic art, commercial design and advertising. Eighteen designers and houses are featured individually, including Paul Brandt, Suzanne Belperron, Boivin, Cartier, Jean Després, Jean Fouquet, Gérard Sandoz and Raymond Templier, among others. Some were the heirs to jewelry dynasties, some were talented newcomers with fresh ideas, but all left their mark on the Art Deco era. Echoing the revolution that occurred throughout the arts in this period, their jewelry ranged from lavish gem-studded creations worn by Hollywood stars to innovative costume pieces that made creative use of unusual metals and materials. With expert guides and breathtaking illustrations, this entrancing and authoritative book will appeal to specialists and general readers alike. Подробнее

Henri Cartier-Bresson: Scrapbook

Henri Cartier-Bresson, 2006

Henri Cartier-Bresson was taken prisoner by the Germans in 1940. After two unsuccessful attempts, he managed to escape in 1943. During this time, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, assuming that the photographer had died in the war, started preparing what they thought was a posthumous exhibition of his work. When he reappeared, Cartier-Bresson was delighted to learn of the exhibition, and decided to review his entire work and curate it himself. In 1946 he travelled to New York with about 300 prints in his suitcase, bought a scrapbook, glued each one in, and brought that album to MoMA’s curators. His first exhibition, a celebration of his survival, opened on 4 February 1947. In the 1990s, Cartier-Bresson once again returned to this scrapbook. Following his death in 2004, the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson, the present owner of the prints, finished restoring them, making it possible to bring a large body of extraordinary, hitherto unpublished work to the public, images that have finally become a memorial collection after all. Подробнее

Blek le Rat: Getting Through the Walls

Sybille Prou, 2013

This book is a unique view inside the life and work of one of the most private, but also one of the most loved, most applauded and most influential figures in street art. From small and simple stencils to complex multimedia events, the distinctive and groundbreaking art of Blek le Rat is showcased here for the first time, demonstrating the fascinating development of his technique and creativity over two decades. This book, with its indepth personal exploration of Bleks motives and working methods, and his own comments on the meaning of his art, also offers a taste of the evolution of urban art from New York, Paris, Barcelona and Buenos Aires, to London, Taipei, Naples and Berlin. It will inspire and inform enthusiasts of street and urban culture and students alike. Подробнее

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