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Willem De Kooning

Lanchner Carolyn, 2011

Willem de Kooning was a pioneering figure among Abstract Expressionists, one of the most influential champions of the dynamic, process-driven painting that brought NewYork to the centre of the art world in the 1950s. This latest volume in The MoMA Artist Series guides readers through ten of de Koonings most memorable achievements, chosen from The Museum of Modern Arts substantial collection of his work, including paintings and drawings in his Woman series which famously introduced a savage figuration into Abstract Expressionism and other important works produced throughout his career. This is a lively essay by Carolyn Lanchner, a former curator of painting and sculpture at the Museum, accompanies each work, illuminating its significance and placing it in its historical moment in the development of modern art. Подробнее

100 Ideas That Changed Architecture

Weston Richard, 2011

This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped architecture. Entertainingly written by an expert on architecture, it provides a concise history of the subject, and offers a fascinating resource to dip into for the general reader. Starting with the basic building 'components' of door, window, column and beam and the Classical orders, it then goes on to explore historical movements such as the Picturesque and Beaux-Arts, innovative materials such as steel and reinforced concrete, technical innovations, such as the lift and electric lighting, through to modern movements such as Universal Design and Deconstruction. Arranged in a broadly chronological order, the ideas are presented through fascinating text and arresting visuals, 100 Ideas that Changed Architecture explores when each idea first evolved and the subsequent impact it has had up to the present day. Подробнее

Fashion Design: The Complete Guide

Hopkins John, 2011

The Fashion Design Reader is a comprehensive guide to fashion design. Through a series of critical and informative chapters covering historical and contemporary theory, The Fashion Design Reader explores the multi-faceted nature of fashion design and its associated contexts, processes and methodologies. It takes a practical look at more advanced approaches to fashion drawing, working with colour media, CAD for fashion, research processes, working with sketchbooks to develop and evaluate creative ideas and building collections. Pattern making and manufacturing processes are also considered in relation to formulating and creating prototype samples in the design studio. Подробнее

FilmCraft: Cinematography

Goodridge Mike, 2012

Part of Ilex's groundbreaking series on moviemaking, this book offers an unparalleled insight into the art of cinematography through in-depth interviews with a host of the most distinguished practitioners of their field, as well as features on notable cinematographers of the past. As chief collaborators with the directors on a film, cinematographers are artistic masters in their own right, composing the lighting and framing of each shot. In Cinematography sixteen of the world's greatest painters of light share their insights, anecdotes and technical achievements through a series of exclusive interviews. Fascinating for both film-fans and practitioners, this book is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to stand on the other side of the camera, with some of the greatest film artists of our time. This title: includes insights and technical advice given in exclusive interviews with some of the world's top cinematographers; features sumptuous film stills, as well as visual material from the contributor's personal archives; and is provided with special features of the legacies of the greatest 20th-century cinematographers, including Raoul Coutard, Freddie Young and Sven Nykvist. Подробнее

Sarah Moon

Moon Sarah, 2012

This revised edition of Sarah Moon is one of two new books this season in Thames & Hudson acclaimed Photofile series. Each book brings together the best work of the worlds greatest photographers in an attractive format and at an easily affordable price. Hailed by The Times as finely produced, the books are printed to the highest standards. Each one contains some sixty full-page reproductions, together with a critical introduction and a full bibliography. Подробнее

The Rolling Stones: 50

Jagger Mick, 2012

This is the only official book to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the greatest rock and roll band of all time. Never before have the Rolling Stones been so involved in a book of this kind; this intimate portrait is the result of months of collaboration with Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronnie. Superb reportage photography from Mirrorpix and The Daily Mirror — the largest newspaper archive of Rolling Stones photography — documents all of the albums, gigs and dramas in the bands unique, international history. The stuff of legend, much of this material has never been seen before. Curated by Richard Havers, one of the worlds leading authorities on the Rolling Stones, it is interspersed with specially commissioned photography of the best and rarest items from one of the greatest collections of Stones memorabilia in the world, as well as featuring the work of legendary photographers such as Gered Mankowitz, Ethan Russell, Bent Rej, Ian Wright and Philip Townsend — the appointed photographer for their first ever shoot. Подробнее

Rubens Unveiled: Notes on the Masters Painting Technique

Hout Nico van, 2012

The genius and virtuosity of Rubens painterly skill is apparent. But how exactly did he work? How did he actually create his paintings? This beautiful book takes the reader through the entire passage from sketch to sale. It looks over the masters shoulder and discovers how he first made pentimenti, oil sketches and model studies before applying his paint to what were at times enormous panels sometimes in many successive transparent layers, at other times directly with colourful brushstrokes. Rubens was a craftsman, and was familiar with the work of his contemporaries and the latest techniques, on which he himself made variations or adaptations. He employed assistants to carry out parts of a work, negotiated prices, and took a keen interest in the transportation of his work. The words of Rubens himself or his contemporaries feature regularly in this publication so that the genesis of a work can be followed at first hand. Подробнее

FilmCraft: Costume Design

Landis Deborah Nadoolman, 2012

Actors often say they only really assume the identity of their character when they have donned the costumes painstakingly created for them by the costume designer. In this volume of the Filmcraft series, sixteen of the world's greatest costume designers come together to share their inspiration and knowledge with the world. They provide insights into the challenges of building a team, working with budgets, and collaboration with production designers, actors and directors. Designers featured include Academy Award winners like Aggie Guerard Rodgers, Janty Yates and Lindy Hemming and nominees Julie Weiss and Mary Zophres, and BAFTA winner Michael Kaplan. Подробнее

The Complete Typographer

Hill Will, 2010

Designed to provide an introductory grounding in Typography, «The Complete Typographer» teaches the essentials for the effective use of type — technical expertise and historical knowledge, an understanding of the functional and aesthetic qualities of different typefaces, and the organization of typographic space. This new edition features undergraduate and postgraduate student work alongside the work of established professionals, so that students can compare their own work with that of their peers and study the work of experts. Other useful tools include study notes at the end of each section, assignments set tasks for the reader, an expanded section on new media typography, and illustrations from both historical and contemporary sources. Подробнее

Art: The whole story

Farthing Stephen, 2010

If you've ever found yourself transfixed by a Renaissance painting, fascinated by an Inca textile, or filled with wonder by an exquisite piece of Ming porcelain, this is the book for you. Venture inside its pages and discover exactly what the great artistic periods and movements of the world were all about. Written by an experienced international team of artists, art historians and curators, this absorbing and beautiful book gives you priceless insights into the worlds most iconic images. Organized chronologically, this book traces the evolution of artistic development period by period, with the illustrated, in-depth text covering every genre of art, from painting and sculpture to conceptual art and performance. Подробнее

Invention of Photography

Bajac Quentin, 2010

The invention of photography was heralded in 1839 in Paris with the debut of the daguerrotype — a unique photograph produced on a silver-covered copper plate. Praised for its veracity, accuracy and its astonishingly sharp detail, the daguerrotype captured the collective imagination. Over the next half-century, photography developed rapidly, progressing from a cottage industry to a semi-industrialized business, with the phenomenal growth of portrait studios marking the medium's popular success. Photography also came to be widely used for documentary purposes such as topographical surveys, scientific investigations, and reporting, while other users championed it as an artistic practice. With the advent of the print on paper, photographic images became truly multiple and, through new methods of printing and distribution, were soon spread around the world. Through a wide range of visual material and an informative text, this study by conservator Quentin Bajac covers these developments and many others, technical and creative, in the remarkable early years of photography. Подробнее

Berenice Abbott

Abbott Berenice, 2010

An introduction to and overview of famed photographer Berenice Abbott's work. The classic Photofile series brings together the best work of the world’s greatest photographers in an attractive format and at a reasonable price. Handsome and collectible, each book contains a selection of the photographer’s most important and representative images in beautiful duotone and/or color, plus an introduction and a bibliography. 60 duotone photographs Подробнее

Creative Digital Photography: 52 Weekend Projects

Gatcum Chris, 2009

Do you wish you could take better, more exciting photos but find that your cameras manual wont tell you how? Creative Digital Photography: 52 Weekend Projects is a fun collection of handy weekend projects, offering expert insights and clear step-by-step instructions across the field of photography. You will quickly learn diverse techniques for taking and processing surprising photos, and discover how to make useful equipment for minimal cost. Whether you're making a simple diffuser for your flash, setting up a time-lapse shoot, or simply taking a chance and tossing your camera in the air, you will develop your skills to make stunning images that stand out from the crowd. Designed for photographers of all levels, the projects are graded in complexity, leaving you free to pick and choose your own path to making creative photographs — the shots that the manual wont tell you how to take. Подробнее

My Big Photo Activity Book

Estellon Pascale, 2012

Pascale Estellons whimsical artwork provides a high-quality base for creative fun in this beguiling book, which is guaranteed to entice kids away from the screen. Use the 128 pages of photographs and suggested activities to draw, colour and paint your own personal album paint the missing half of a portrait, fill a vase with flowers, help the potatoes escape the pot, give a dog his dinner, draw heads inside hats and helmets, and teach fish to talk — the possibilities are endless. Подробнее

One Million Tattoos: Designs to Create and Colour (+ CD-ROM)

Yi Jian, 2012

Once exclusive to sailors and tribal warriors, tattoos are now all the rage with everyone from the rock-n-roll crowd to groovy grannies. Discover the wild world of tattoo art in One Million Tattoos: Designs to Create and Color. This unique title features a full-color book, showcasing the biggest collection of tattoo art ever compiled, bundled with computer software that gives you the chance to create well over 90 million tattoo designs. Unlike getting a tattoo, creating a tattoo is painless! The companion CD includes easy-to-follow menus that allow even novices to design intricate, attractive tattoo art. Choose from classic old-school designs like sailor banners, “I Love Mom” hearts, and leaping panthers, or get inspired by ancient tribal designs and New Age looks. Mix and match to your heart's content! Print out thousands of combinations of original tattoo designs to color and incorporate into your own tattoo art! Подробнее

Colour: The Story of Dyes and Pigments

Delamare Francois, 2010

The science of pigments, hues, and dyes has a long and ancient history. From the 40000-years-old caves at Lascaux and the medieval cloth trade that enriched Europe to the synthetic chemistry of modern times, colour making has had a central place in our lives. This book surveys the history of dyes and pigments, the invention of new colours, and the industries that fuelled them. It explores colouring and dyeing methods through history and asks questions relating to this, such as: what were the colours of Ancient Egypt? what did artists use to paint their magnificent frescoes? where do indigo and ochre come from? why is purple the colour of royalty? what are pastels?; how many colours are their? why do we dye our food? who invented ink? what are white and black made of?; and what is the symbolism of yellow? This comprehensive text offers information and insights into many colours ranging from cerise to heliotrope, and gamboge to periwinkle. Подробнее

Image makers, image takers

Jaeger Anne-Celine, 2010

For professionals and beginners alike: a behind-the-scenes look at how photographers of world stature approach their work, and what it is that makes them succeed. This essential guide draws on in-depth interviews with established photographers from the fields of fashion, art, portraiture, documentary photography, and advertising as well as comments from picture editors, curators, agency directors, and publishers who reveal what they look for when choosing an image. The book first focuses on photographers’ working practices. What made the photographer start taking pictures? How did he or she develop a signature style? What is the process involved in going from concept to shoot? How important is postproduction? Then the book turns to selection. How does a picture editor decide which photographer to commission for the next fashion spread? What kind of photograph is worthy of being hung in a gallery? What advice would an art book publisher give a budding photographer? Whether it is the question of what to look for in an image, views on cropping, or the pros and cons of color versus black and white, the shapers of taste give acute and useful accounts of their methods. This updated edition includes five new interviews: Pascal Dangin, who pioneered a revolutionary digital scanning technique; Fabrice Dall’Anese, a celebrated French portrait photographer for Vanity Fair, GQ, Elle, and others; Jörg Colberg, creator of the photography blog, Conscientious; Jehad Nga, a self-taught photographer whose focus has recently shifted from photojournalism to fine art photography; and Tim Barber, who launched tinyvices.com in 2005, an online gallery and image archive. 179 color and 79 black-and-white photographs Подробнее

Francis Bacon

Russell John, 2010

Based on conversations with Bacon that extended over several years, John Russell's original study revealed much about the man and the artist. On Bacon's death in 1992, the unique vision and accomplishment of one of the greatest artists of the century could be appreciated in their totality. In a new final chapter, Russell does just that, as well as discussing Bacon's late work, Bacon's intentions and his achievements, both frequently misunderstood, are here set in perspective. John Russell was chief art critic of the «New York Times» from 1982 to 1990 and is the author of many books on the arts, including «The Meanings of Modern Art» (Thames and Hudson, revised edition, 1992). Подробнее

Paris

Eggleston William, 2010

For photographers, the city of Paris must constitute a genre of its own, so perennially photogenic are its streets, skylines, storefronts and people. Here, William Eggleston--»The Father of Color Photography»--offers a brilliant, unusual take on Paris today, with depictions that completely revitalize our sense of this most picturesque of cities. Eggleston spent three years working throughout different seasons, to craft images that reveal surprising and rarely-seen facets of the city, as one might expect from the lens of a photographer most associated with the American South. Eggleston constructs with color--the brilliant yellow of a shop front, the intense blue of a street sign, the carnival colors on a merry-go-round--and of course with little gems of detail--plastic flowers in a shop window, a plastic bag or a woman's supersaturated red shoes--locating effects that are simultaneously rustic and cosmopolitan, glamorous and gritty, everyday and extraordinary. Подробнее

Face: The New Photographic Portrait

Ewing William A., 2008

»Several new books have focused on the portrait, none with as much clarity as Face.» —American Photo «Highly recommended for all collections.»—Library Journal This groundbreaking publication announces the death of the conventional portrait. In an age when we are bombarded with flawless images of youthful beauty, when rejuvenation is available through a jar of cream or a scalpel, artists and photographers seek to portray the face in new ways. Through a variety of techniques, including computer manipulation, photomontage, and retouching, the artists present their new portraits. They replace clarity with blur, the split-second with the elastic moment, questioning the notion of a fixed identity, of universality of expression, of what constitutes beauty. Whether Cindy Sherman's disquieting disguises, Gillian Wearing's masked self-portrait, LawickMüller's composite portraits of couples, or Orlan's disturbing experiments with cosmetic surgery, these faces demand attention. 260 illustrations, 165 in color. Подробнее

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