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Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be is a handbook of how to succeed in the world — a pocket bible for the talented and timid to help make the unthinkable and the impossible possible. Advertising guru Paul Arden offers up his wisdom on issues as diverse as problem solving, responding to a brief, communicating, playing your cards right, making mistakes and creativity, all…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 620 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 515) Аннотация: This is a pocket-sized A-Z guide to 500 great painters and sculptors from medieval to modern times. Each artist is represented by a full-page colour plate of typical work, accompanied by information on each image and its creator. Artists, styles and subject matter are cross referenced.

Скачать книгу (размер 2 421 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 476) Аннотация: Achille Castiglioni (1918 — 2002) was one of the most important and prolific designers of the twentieth century. This comprehensive monograph is the only detailed study of his remarkable career and includes a catalogue of his complete works from 1938 — 2000 spanning architecture and exhibition, interior and product design. An essay by Sergio Polano describes Castiglioni's important collaborations…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 340 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 264) Аннотация: 'Silent Theatre: The Art of Edward Hopper' is a celebration and exploration of the work of Edward Hopper. This beautifully produced monograph is a thorough introduction to Hopper's work, as well as a detailed exploration of many of the themes of Hopper's paintings, including longing, time, desire, change, and sanctuary. Accompanying the reproductions of Hoppers, oils, watercolours, and etchings,…

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: Andy Warhol (1928–1987) captured the popular culture of his age through his iconic drawings, paintings, films and prints.He made as great an impact on the world of art as any of his contemporaries, ushering in a fundamental transformation in our visual culture to the mediated image. Yet perhaps his greatest work was his own identity; in his quest for fame and fortune, Warhol fashioned himself…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 212 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 239) Аннотация: The first comprehensive monograph covering the complete career of Elliott Erwitt (b.1928), one of the leading photographers of his generation, and an influential member of the Magnum photographic agency since 1954. Offers a snapshot of the famous and the ordinary, the strange and the amusing over a 50-year period, through the lens of one of the period's finest image makers. Contains over 200…

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: Includes an in-depth chronology of Bacon's life and work. Accompanies the Edinburgh International Festival at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh, June 4 — Sept 4, 2005.

Скачать книгу (размер 2 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 432) Аннотация: PATTERN is the follow-up to the 2005 Phaidon success SAMPLE, presenting 100 of the most creative fashion designers who have recently emerged internationally. Selected by 10 of the most respected figures in the field — a mixture of leading designers, stylists, editors, educators, bloggers and writers — it is a must-see catwalk in a book.

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: A perfect introduction to the life and works of Robert Rauschenberg. Part of a brand new series of well-illustrated, short introductory books on the visual arts.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 360 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 268) Аннотация: A stunning cookbook containing more than 50 authentic recipes from the tables of Sicily, the most colorful region of Italy. Recipes are accompanied by texts detailing Sicilian ingredients, producers, food markets, and specialty stores.

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Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: A celebration of 300 of the finest works of art and expressions of the Christian faith from the millennium between the end of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Renaissance.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: An up-to-the-minute survey of contemporary drawing featuring 115 artists from around the world, Vitamin D2 allows the reader to look at the medium in detail and study drawing's unique properties in relation to itself, to contemporary art and to the world at large. Phaidon's influential Vitamin series began in 2002, offering an overview of current practice in a single medium within the arts. Now…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Cook it Raw tells the story of an exciting collection of avant garde chefs who come together to create unique dining experiences that explore and question social, cultural and environmental issues. Held initially in Copenhagen to mark the 2009 climate change summit the first 'Raw' dinner challenged the chefs to examine the issue of sustainability. As the events have developed so too have the…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: The Florentine architect and sculptor Filippo Brunelleschi (1377 — 1446) was a key figure in the Italian Renaissance. This comprehensive monograph, written by the respected art historian Eugenio Battisti, considers Brunelleschi's major contribution to Renaissance culture, discussing his interpretation of classical antiquity and his experiments with perspective. These led to the development of a…

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Although she emerged in the 1990s, Berlin-based English artist Tacita Dean has in her work a quiet depth not usually associated with the Pop and hype of the 'cool Britannia' scene. Her film installations explore how chance and coincidence influence daily life, constructing narratives that connect past and present, fact and fiction, private histories and larger events. In «Disappearance at Sea»…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: This monograph explores the underlying themes and principles of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture. It examines the consistent and systematic qualities underlying all of Wright's designs. The text's chronological presentation, which emphasizes key designs and those related to them thematically, is paralleled by an examination of the development of three primary principles, simultaneously active in…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Society is becoming preoccupied with the issue of landscape, not only as an area of design and study but also as it is affected by building development and the maintenance of eco-systems. This interest ranges well beyond the immediate professions of landscape architecture, architecture and town and regional planning. This book extends the existing debate to examine recent projects and their part…

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: A terrine is a traditional dish that takes its name from the earthenware pot in which it is cooked. Originally, terrines were made with chunks of meat, although modern recipes now include lighter alternatives such as fish and vegetables, offering a colourful and intensely flavoured range. The terrine is once again becoming a popular dish for sharing amongst friends, family and neighbours.…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 931 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 576) Аннотация: The Fashion Book (New Edition) takes a fresh look at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it. Spanning almost 200 years, the entire industry is represented; from clothing and footwear designers, to photographers, stylists, icons and retailers, including the new category of educational institutions that have been fundamental in the careers of many of the creative individuals.