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Скачать книгу (размер 3 502 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 688) Аннотация: This elaborate volume, authored by the designer's son, is a splendid celebration of one of the world's most inventive design minds. Combining whimsy and elegance, Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988) transformed everyday objects like cups, scarves, and screens into works of art featuring his idiosyncratic leitmotifs, such as the hand, the female face, and luminescent fish. Additionally, he created a wide…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: An extraordinary collectible, Kenzo creatively presents forty years of the Paris-based fashion house, founded by Japanese designer Kenzo Takada and now in a resurgence under artistic director Antonio Marras. Established in 1970 by Kenzo Takada, who had arrived in Paris from Japan in 1965, Kenzo is one of the great French houses that transformed global fashion in the latter half of the twentieth…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: This catalogue of the Palladio and His Legacy exhibition, centred on original drawings and books by the most significant and influential architect in the western world, Andrea Palladio (1508-80), examines his personal development and architecture, his influence on others achieved through his I Quattro Libri dell'Architettura, the subsequent dissemination of his teachings through translations and…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Suzanne Kasler is known for her classically inspired rooms, pretty palettes, and comfortable spaces. She brings Southern charm, European sensibility, and a respect for architectural details to her interiors. Her neutral palette, spiced with hits of color, creates warm spaces that are elegant yet inviting. Inspired by fashion, Kasler uses a scarf as a throw, adds grosgrain or satin banding to the…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Designed and built in only 15 months, the restructuring of the former Arsenale at La Maddalena in Sardinia, was initiated with the purpose of hosting the 2009 G8 Summit, the scope of work included reclaiming and rebuilding an abandoned and contaminated site of 155 thousand square meters. The convention centre is composed series of business and recreational buildings that transformed the area into…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: The first major monograph on MacArthur «Genius Grant» recipient JosiahMcElheny. McElheny is a unique figure among artists of his generation: hisprimary medium is glass. Over the last 15 years he has created anextraordinary body of work exploring the relationship between art, history,and narrative. Known for his room-size installations of glass sculptures,the artist's work is as rich visually as…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: With vivid colors, bold simplicity, and the use of stone, stucco, and tile, the Patmos house of renowned interior designer John Stefanidis is a source of inspiration for homeowners and decorators worldwide. John Stefanidis has created a quintessential island house in Patmos, Greece. Its bold use of Mediterranean colors, natural materials, and crisp, clean lines epitomize this comfortable yet…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: The first book to document the Tokyo-based architectural firm, one of the most innovative practices working today. Achieving near cult status among architectural students around the world, Yoshiharu Tsukamoto and Momoyo Kaijima of Atelier Bow-Wow have built a career confronting the challenges posed by dense urban environments. Their city houses — enclosed in vibrant, idiosyncratic forms — are…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: A romantic vision of the finest Arts and Crafts architect. Practicing from the turn of the twentieth century to the beginning of the Second World War, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott exerted a profound influence on English Arts and Crafts architecture and design as well as on the nascent modernist movement. As a leader of the Arts and Crafts movement in Britain, Baillie Scott adhered to the philosophy…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: An exquisite tribute to Italy's most important contemporary model and actress. As a model, Monica Bellucci graced the covers of magazines such as Elle and Esquire before achieving success as an actress whose notable appearances include roles in Bram Stoker's Dracula, The Matrix Reloaded, The Passion of the Christ, and The Matrix Revolutions. This glamorous volume features 150 of the most…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Extraordinary works of art by major Venetian masters seen for the first time in all their restored splendor. This book presents a number of wonderful art masterpieces housed at the Accademia Galleries in Venice and recently restored with the financial support of Save Venice Inc. Their restoration becomes an occasion for looking at the works of art from a different point of view, discovering new…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: The inimitable style of renowned French interior designer Madeleine Castaing, chronicled in-depth for the first time. While many were drumming to the beat of modernism in the early — and mid-twentieth century, French antiquaire and decorator Madeleine Castaing created her own look that was a unique blend of neoclassicism, Proustian romanticism, and pure wit. Her distinctive aesthetic vision has…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: The definitive book on the legendary decorator Billy Baldwin, known as the Dean of American Decorating, famous for his classical taste, streamlined modernism, and brilliant use of color. In the tradition of Rizzoli's Albert Hadley and David Hicks, this is the first fully illustrated account of the career of Billy Baldwin (1903-1983), one of the most important decorators of the twentieth century,…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: The first book to survey the work of this iconic designer, known for her serene new American classic look. One of today's most influential designers, Victoria Hagan exploded onto the scene in 1988 when New York magazine devoted the cover of its design issue to one of her rooms. Since then she has become renowned for her intelligent integration of architectural and interior design, her refined use…

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: Much of the fun of wrapping stylish gifts is sorting through and selecting the raw materials — paper or fabric, bag or box, ribbon, yarn, twine, or any special embellishments. The variety of materials available is amazing and inspiring. This creative book includes projects using a wide selection of papers (both hand-painted and commercially available), ribbons, fresh flowers, rubber stamping,…

Скачать книгу (размер 4 094 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 804) Аннотация: The final word on the language of urban planning and design. The Language of Towns and Cities is a landmark publication that clarifies the language by which we talk about urban planning and design. Everyday words such as avenue, boulevard, park, and district, as well as less commonly used words and terms such as sustainability, carbon-neutral, or Bilbao Effect are used with a great variety of…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: A visual history of counterculture music T-shirts, spanning the defining era of indie music. Ripped is the first book to document the shirts of the post-punk and indie period, after the submission of 1960s rock 'n' roll to mass popularity and before the onset of ironic consumerism. Carefully selected from the archives of vintage fashion collector Cesar Padilla, the 200 T-shirts in this book are…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Leading interior designer and owner of Hollyhock, Los Angeles's renowned antiques and decorative arts mecca, Suzanne Rheinstein is known for her relaxed, elegant style. Style maker and interior designer Suzanne Rheinstein has a keen appreciation for special luxuries. She is a master at taking an eclectic mix of furnishings from the past and arranging them in a fresh, inspiring way. Elegant…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 095 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 216) Аннотация: Weekend Retreats is a celebration of the intimate narratives of retreat and relaxation—from charming coastal New England houses to restive woodland retreats. Lifestyle meets design know-how and inspiration in this thoughtful collection of design influences and singular approaches to well-lived style that will inspire all those wishing to style their country homes. Whether your idea of serenity…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Mixing gorgeous interiors with sparkling social history, this is the first book on the visionary women whose work gave us the timeless, essential principles of modern interior decorating. In 1904, Elsie de Wolfe was given a contract to design the interiors of the Colony Club. Their success launched de Wolfe’s career and the entire field of professional interior decoration. Soon other women…