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Скачать книгу (размер 1 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 220) Аннотация: '20th Century Pewter' traces the development of styles from Art Nouveau to Modernism highlighting the important factories and workshops in this seminal period of design. It is the first book to delineate the artists and manufacturers working in this versatile material. The book includes company histories, biographical information, marks / monograms and over 350 original photographs and sketches…

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: This publication presents, by means of recently rediscovered works, the extraordinary documentary achievement of the Russian photojournalist, who portrayed in gripping photo reportages Uzbekistan's transformation from a medieval social structure to a Soviet Socialist Republic.

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: These volumes will introduce in a practical manner the personalities and the works of the world's major designers by way of an historical-critical introduction to the work and life of each individual designer.

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: Tunisian — born designer Tom Dixon's career took off in the 1980s when, as an ex-musician and a self-taught welder, he began working for Italian design giant Cappelini. His iconic 'S' chair design produced for Cappelini, and, later, his 'Jack light' created for his own company, Eurolounge, made him an iconic househood name. Dixon's creative process is unusual in that his ideas originate from the…

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: Ettore Sottsass was an Italian architect and designer. His work included furniture, jewellery, glass, lighting and office machine design. His work was unique, much of it influenced by a desire to avoid corporate work, believing that to confine himself to the realms of mass-produced consumerist products would stifle his creativity. His design style shifted dramatically during his career, from the…

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1913-1968) and Achille (1918-2002) are the eldest and the youngest of the three Castiglioni brothers who all studied architecture at the Milan Polytechnic. The two Castiglioni brothers were interested in both technology and art and in the 1940s began their original professional partnership, «Castiglioni brothers». The company was especially successful with their lamps…

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: Gio Ponti (Milano 1891-1979) was founder of 'Domus', Europe's most influential architecture and design magazine. Artistic director of Richard-Ginori, the ceramics manufacturer. Ponti's style was dominated by an exultant sense of the aesthetic both in his objects and his numerous buildings. Published in the same style of the successful Minimum Architects series, the Minimum Designers series…

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: This publication focuses on Jules Cheret's pioneering poster art, which covers a wide range of subjects from circuses, concerts and exhibitions to ready-made fashion, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and press products.

Скачать книгу (размер 932 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 184) Аннотация: The Etruscans have been appealing to the imagination of a wide audience and architects for centuries. Their culture's wealth, religion and nature are fascinating and amazing and have dominated Italy for almost a thousand years. Women held a special position and there is no other culture in ancient times in which women were deemed to be on an equal footing with men as with the Etruscans. The…

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: Japanese graphic design for advertising boasts a tradition like that of no other country in terms of age, inventive, colour, drawing and, of course, calligraphy, with Latin, Chinese and Japanese characters nearly always appearing side by side. The abundance of signs and colours and the eurhythmy of images and words in these posters all draw on ancient tradition but are also clearly projected into…

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: This collection features case studies of work by the inimitable lighting design guru Bentley Meeker, detailing 20 years of glamorous and sublime illuminations. The basic premise of how to light any space is illuminated here by a top expert. Notable examples include P Diddy's 40th birthday party, and the wedding of Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones. This impressive portfolio is sure to…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Drawing on the immense popularity and the timeless appeal of Celtic ornaments, author David Balade, an acclaimed artist who created many drawings and paintings in the Celtic style, has chosen the most interesting, diverse and typical patterns and motifs of Celtic art for this beautifully designed practical and historical sourcebook. Starting with an illustrated introduction to the Celts and the…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 512) Аннотация: This amazing compilation of decorative motifs from around the world is unparalleled in its range of coverage with examples from early Greek, Roman and Egyptian designs through those of the 19th century. Geographically diverse, the book covers ornamentation from Asia and Africa as well as Europe and the Americas. Originally published in the 19th century in two volumes, this work by Auguste Racinet…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Engaging portraits of around 20 Brussels interiors and their inhabitants. The book offers an inside view of the merchant houses, apartments and lofts of various creative people from a fabric designer to a dealer in designer furniture, a theatre director, etc. The interiors often represent a mix of various styles from the antique to the contemporary: old-style elements from days gone-by such as…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Plastic Dreams is a lavishly illustrated reference work that raises the aesthetic perception of plastics and celebrates their nobility as materials by bringing together an exquisite and highly curated survey of landmark product designs in plastics, from Bakelite in the 1920s to the latest technopolymers today. This publication features over 120 landmark designs, from Wells Coates iconic AD 65…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 523 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 300) Аннотация: 21st Century Houses: 150 of the World's Best offers a bumper selection of outstanding contemporary designs in gorgeous, glossy colour spreads. From modest to massive and everything between, all the houses feature the latest trends in building and interior design and provide a revealing glimpse of what it's like to live in some of the most spectacular houses in the world. Locations include the…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Kitchens are a central feature in any home and this new book showcases everything that is new in well-designed kitchens. Featuring the latest finishes and materials, Kitchens demonstrates how pivotal the kitchen has become. Many of the kitchens included in this book are sleek and minimal. Others are slightly eclectic, with both new and recycled materials cleverly interwoven. Many of the homes…

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Illustrates how it is possible for a home to be cosy and comfy, while still being at the cutting-edge of interior design. This title features over 100 colour photographs that showcase ideas for lighting, furniture, fabrics and textures.

Скачать книгу (размер 2 931 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 576) Аннотация: Lifestyle Illustration of the 60s is a stunning survey of magazine artwork from the Swinging Sixties. It not only gives a fascinating insight into the extraordinary artistic talents of the illustrators featured, but also reveals the social aspirations of this unprecedented era of political optimism and sexual freedom. Featuring over 1,000 gloriously inventive and stylistically diverse…

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Takes you on a journey through the most beautiful and inspiring interiors. This volume illustrates fine examples of the classic home, with a modern twist. It also shows the finest projects by leading architects and interior specialists, in a kaleidoscope of styles and genres, and is packed with ideas for your own home.