Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: In Comic Art Now, many of the mediums finest exponents from around the world are gathered together for the first time in a volume that reveals the sheer diversity and rich talent that abounds in this thrilling artform. This book showcases the creme de la creme of contemporary comic book creators, whether they're established professionals or hot new bucks making waves in the industry. From…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: A selection of sixty powerfully seductive women, from Biblical times to the present day, featuring mythical and real heroines. The most memorable stories throughout history feature a powerful, seductive woman who has an irresistible hold over the man in her life. The alluring Cleopatra, like Helen of Troy, inspired lovers to the battlefield in a brave display of loyalty. Eve and Pandora wreacked…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 748 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 344) Аннотация: This sumptuously illustrated catalogue charts the history of drawing in Italy from 1400, just prior to the emergence in Florence of the classically inspired naturalism of the Renaissance style, to around 1510 when Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian were on the verge of taking the innovations of earlier masters, such as Leonardo and Pollaiuolo, in a new direction. The book highlights the key role…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 911 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 376) Аннотация: Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004) is one of the most influential and beloved figures in the history of photography. Released to accompany an exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Modern Century is the first major publication to make full use of the extensive holdings of the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson in Paris including thousands of prints and a vast resource of…
Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: New Ornamental Type presents a dazzling kaleidoscope of highly animated text and type samples across a broad spectrum of styles and effects. Psychedelia, Hip-Hop, Gothic, flowers, smoke, hair, electricity and monuments are just a few of the creative allusions in the hundreds of dramatic and intricate examples inspired by nature, history and just about anything that is visually expressive. The…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Ukrainian photographer Boris Mikhailov has become famous for using the social documentary style to reveal the plight of marginalized communities, particularly as they have been dispersed in the wake of the dissolution of the Soviet Union: in his 1998 Case History series, for example, Mikhailov examined the lives of the homeless population in Kharkov, in the Ukraine. Mikhailov broaches entirely…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: From posters and advertisements to book covers and magazines, this book presents a dazzling panoply of modern graphic design in China. Beginning with the basic traditions of Chinese graphics, the authors show how the writer and artist Lu Xun became the center of cultural revival in the new China. We see Art Deco coming to China in the Shanghai Style, and the birth of a dynamic national design…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: A guide to different types of fabric in circulation. It describes over 600 examples, from classic tweeds to nano fabrics. It is suitable for design students, teachers, designers, historians, manufacturers, buyers and merchandisers worldwide.
Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: Examines comic book propaganda and how they have been used to convey massages, both positive and negative. Covering subjects such as racism, drugs and religion, this is a fascinating global history of politically charged comics.
Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: A guide to making and customizing your own clothes, bags and accessories. It contains over 40 thrifty, sustainable and stylish projects, none of which require prior skill or a sewing machine. It also includes projects showing how to create jewellery and accessories. It offers ideas, ranging from customized hand-me-downs to elegant evening wear.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Covering various areas of fashion drawing, presentation and illustration, this title teaches students how to draw the fashion figure. From initial inspiration though to the finished illustration, it teaches the student how to draw from life and depict body proportions. It also includes advice on exaggerating proportions for effect.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Displays contemporary catwalk and couture jewellery, profiling international fashion jewellers who combine traditional techniques and ultra-modern methods to create this new style of jewellery. Showcasing skilled craftsmanship, unusual materials and an often limited edition approach, this work harnesses the spirit of couture for the 21st century.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 666 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 328) Аннотация: With modes of production ranging from the reimagined traditions of drawing, painting and collage, to the wide range of computer-based applications, and a myriad of unique combinations of both hand and digital means, todays illustrators are breaking the mould in terms of production. This book investigates these myriad ways of working and creating.
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: A splendid, surprising, and original work of photography, this book is ideal for lovers of contemporary art and the boldest means of expression. Seventy images reveal the painful truth that beauty is fleeting. Gastel, who has been exalting beauty for years, challenges himself by confronting one of the deepest philosophical and literary themes.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: The Hermes scarf is one of the greatest fashion icons of all time. Worn by royalty and celebrities, coveted and admired, and now avidly collected, this deceptively simple square of silk is much more than just an accessory: it is the stuff of legend. Now for the first time the heritage and influence of House of Hermes is fully explored, from the first scarf's debut in 1937 right up to the present…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Contains photographs of interiors, exteriors, furniture, found objects, textiles and much more, capturing the essence of London. This book includes a Victorian street in Shepherds Bush, a former wine warehouse in Bermondsey or a converted pair of classical houses on Royal Avenue in Chelsea.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Takes a fresh look into the private dwellings of exciting young creative talents in London, from the music, fashion, design and art worlds. This book features 28 houses that are arranged by location, in the grooviest, on-the-edge neighbourhoods from Whitechapel to Notting Hill, and Camberwell to Clerkenwell.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: How do they see the world? How much do they respect, build on or reject tradition? Are they busy in the darkroom or the computer lab or both? This title features more than 200 images brimming with inspiring creativity and ingenuity, that answers these questions.
Скачать книгу (размер 452 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 90) Аннотация: A celebration of the art of the stencil. It features the 20 stencils, printed on perforated card stock that can be torn out and used, and have been created by an impressive list of international street artists, from the masters to the new kids on the block. It is suitable for artists, illustrators and those who love street art.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: The designs of the iconic French couturier Thierry Mugler convey a powerful and seductive image of womanhood. This anthology features his classic work, from outrageous catwalk shows to extravagant accessories.