Readymade man Changing the course of 20th-century art When is a urinal no longer a urinal? When Marcel Duchamp (1887 1968) declared it to be art. The uproar that greeted the French artist s Fountain (1917), ... Zobraziť viac
With meticulous theories and many thousands of paintings, drawings, and watercolors, Paul Klee (1879-1940) is considered one of the most cerebral and prolific leaders of 20th-century European art. Though typically small in scale, his works are... Zobraziť viac
Until his death at age 104, Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012) was something of an unstoppable architectural force. Over seven decades of work, he designed approximately 600 buildings, transforming skylines from Bab-Ezzouar,Algeria, to his homeland masterpiece... Zobraziť viac
By your own hand, prints to be proud of in no time at all. Nick Morley is a seasoned expert at guiding aspiring printmakers through their first projects, and this accessible book distils his knowledge into friendly step-by-step projects, each chosen to de Zobraziť viac
Interior designers have increasingly taken inspiration from the design philosophy of Scandinavia, which promotes the... Zobraziť viac
The time has come in which graphic designers are playing an important role in rendering ever more complicated information transparent and understandable for a wider audience... Zobraziť viac
The story of graphic design is one of the most exciting and important in the history of twentieth century visual culture. From its roots in the development of printing, graphic design has evolved as a means of identification, information... Zobraziť viac
In The Language of Things Deyan Sudjic, Director of the Design Museum, decodes the things around us: their hidden meanings, our relationship with them, how they shape our lives and why we desire them... Zobraziť viac
The Perseus Books Group: Did you ever wonder why cheap wine tastes better in fancy glasses? Why sales of Macintosh computers... Zobraziť viac
Jane Austen is more of a celebrity and media queen now than she was in her lifetime. If Jane were with us today, as well as being a world class novelist, she might have had her own column in an upmarket glossy - a smart-cookie agony aunt... Zobraziť viac
Treat your home as your canvas and adorn your walls with hangings, paintings, stencils, papercrafts, tapestries, plants, and more. Make a geometric work of art using silver and copper leaf and turn your collection of vintage ephemera... Zobraziť viac
Manifesto is Bernardine Evaristo's intimate and inspirational, no-holds-barred account of how she did it, refusing to let any barriers stand in her way. She charts her creative rebellion against the mainstream and her life-long ... Zobraziť viac
This book offers a rare chance to read what graphic designers feel about their education and profession. Fifty influential designers give the low-down about their student days and their professional lives... Zobraziť viac
Who has never dreamt of living by the sea: the roar of the waves, the fresh salty breeze, the endless beach... Zobraziť viac
Germany’s second largest city, and one of Europe’s biggest ports, Hamburg has been a center for commerce since the days of the Hanseatic League... Zobraziť viac
Everyone has a dream of the perfect country house: beautiful, warm and welcoming with a sense of comfort and style that comes naturally. The word 'country' evokes a timeless simplicity, where classic form is married to a soft, decorative feel, ... Zobraziť viac
teNeues Publishing (UK) (1 April 2006): A rich heritage of Japanese tradition meets the best of international trends in... Zobraziť viac
This book contains stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or inspiration. All the illustrations are stored in high-resolution format on the enclosed free CD-ROM and are ready to use for professional quality printed media and web page design... Zobraziť viac
Wabi sabi ("wah-bi sah-bi") is a captivating concept from Japanese aesthetics, which helps us to see beauty in imperfection, appreciate simplicity and accept the transient nature of all things. With roots in zen and the way of tea, the timeless ... Zobraziť viac
