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Скачать книгу (размер 687 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 136) Аннотация: At the turn of the nineteenth century, book covers were revered as works of art. Publishers commissioned distinguished artists such as Maxfield Parrish and Rockwell Kent to create exquisite covers appreciated by authors and readers alike. The Art of American Book Covers is an entertaining and educational retrospective, lavishly illustrated with more than one hundred full-color plates.

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: «This volume, based on rarely seen Russian archives, traces the history of the silent film poster in Russia, starting with a poster designed by Paul Assaturov («Stenka Razin», 1908) in the style of ancient naïve Russian imagery to the latest advertise- ment for a silent movie by Yuri Pimenov from 1934. Full-page reproductions of 161 Russian silent film posters are presented here in…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: «Wearable Vintage Fashion presents desirable, affordable and accessible vintage clothing and accessories in a new and fun format. Covering the looks of the twentieth century from the 20s to the 80s, this insider's guide will feature the clothing, accessories and styling to recreate the looks of each decade. By presenting timeless, classic vintage pieces, the items will always be stylish…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: If Justin Bishop claimed to be an authority on any particular interior design style it would be the style that is Country. A book featuring beautiful country interiors, exteriors and gardens is the perfect vehicle for his knowledge, experience and design ethic. Based on traditional country style with clean, modern influences, his first book is a collection of beautiful images, clever style notes…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Hardy Amies epitomised understated British couture, emphasising the cut of fine materials by tailored construction. Untrained in dress-making, he achieved Vogue 1937 headlines with his 'Panic' suit, a reconstructed design of a staple in every woman's wardrobe, wittily named to reflect current events. Evoking the glamour of pre-war London while meeting the demands of contemporary society's…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: In '21st Century Residential Landscaping', Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winning landscape architect Dean Herald takes the reader through the steps involved in transforming your residential landscape, covering gardens, decks, patios and courtyards; outdoor cooking, living, dining, lounge and fire areas; and swimming pools. Using a selection of projects Dean has personally worked on, he offers…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Every great architect has an original vision. The ability of master architects to see the big picture, to create inclusive, responsive designs that embrace building, site, and interiors with subtlety and style, leads to their work gaining widespread praise and international acclaim. Their talent and ambition, along with an unfaltering attention to detail and flair for fusing art and architecture,…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 244) Аннотация: Having spent the last 20 years in Africa photographing wildlife alongside the likes of Peter Beard, David Gulden has come to understand that his endeavour is more than one to create appealing artworks, but instead to create a document of the declining landscape of all the precious creatures that live there. In 95 black-and-white photographs that feature tranquility, bursts of action, portraiture,…

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: This new series examines several highly regarded masterpieces in an attempt to unravel the mysteries that surround them. Through an innovative concept and a fresh approach, 'Art Mysteries', edited by Marco Carminati and Stefano Zuffi, presents an up-to-date and spectacular reading of famous paintings, investigating key clues that suggest previously unknown background information. 'The Stories of…

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: Carlo Mollino (1905-1973) was one of the foremost figures in a generation of Italian architects. Born at the dawn of the twentieth century, his work embodied the renewal of the national artistic season and marked the golden age of Italy's global identity. This biography demonstrates Mollino's unique anti-conformist attitude, a design statement that was at odds with the zeitgeist in his home town,…

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: Eero Saarinen was born in Finland in 1910. After his family moved to the United States in 1923 Eero graduated from Yale University where he subsequently completed post-graduate work at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. This famous school of architecture and design was directed by his father Eliel and, it was here that Eero met Charles Eames and Florence Schust Knoll. The three became close friends…

Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: This new series examines several highly regarded masterpieces in an attempt to unravel the mysteries that surround them. Through an innovative concept and a fresh approach, 'Art Mysteries', edited by Marco Carminati and Stefano Zuffi, presents an up-to-date and spectacular reading of famous paintings, investigating key clues that suggest previously unknown background information. According to a…

Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: Founded in 1807, The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow is Scotland's oldest public museum and was the first to have its entire collection recognised as being of National significance for Scotland. The Hunterian belongs to an elite group of university museums that have collected across a wide spectrum of disciplines for research and teaching. Amongst The Hunterian's treasures today are the…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: Swiss animated film is currently in one of its most productive, ambitious and successful historical periods. Never before have so many films been made and never before have these films enjoyed such international success. At the centre of 'animation.ch' are conversations with 20 film makers who are representative of the variety and uniqueness of Swiss animated film — from short author films to…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 931 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 576) Аннотация: 'Fashion Sourcebook — 1920s' is the first book in a brand-new series by Fiell Publishing that documents comprehensively the seasonal fashion styles of the 20th century, decade by decade. Sumptuously illustrated with over 600 original photographs, drawings and prints, this title is a must-have reference work for not only students of fashion, but for all fashionistas. 'Fashion Sourcebook — 1920s'…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: 'Living by the Sea' presents inspirational seaside architectural and interior design projects. The book showcases beautiful houses and apartments situated on the North Sea coast of Belgium and The Netherlands. Text in English, French and Dutch.

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: Born in London, 1959, Jasper Morrison is a British designer renowned for injecting a quietly humorous style into his designs which range from chairs, tables and lamps to the more challenging tram that he designed for the city of Hanover. After graduating in Design at Kingston Polytechnic and the Royal College of Art, Morrison opened his office in London where he reworked the 'anonymous' object…

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: Architect and industrial designer Stefano Giovannoni was born in La Spezia in 1954. He earned a degree from the Faculty of Architecture in Florence in 1978. An unfailing creator of best-selling objects, starting from his first industrial project, the 'Girotondo' series for Alessi, he has designed objects that have become full-fledged mass cults: the Bombo stool, Mami series of pots and Alessi…

Скачать книгу (размер 723 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 143) Аннотация: Designer brands in Paris, Milan, and Tokyo are copying hip-hop street life today, and the T-Shirt is the urban fashion staple. Now, the first book from the women who redefined and marketed the torn T-shirt concept and started a fashion craze, shares 20 unexpected and easy-to-follow projects for every gal from 10-25. Here's a way to be hip, cool, and fiscally responsible — all at the same time.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Explore the brilliant, bold designs and intriguing collections in the beautiful interiors of author Carey Maloney, his partner, architect Hermes Mallea, and their firm, M(Group), in this one-of-a-kind interactive omnibus, Stuff: The M(Group) Interactive Guide to Collecting, Decorating With, and Learning About, Wonderful and Unusual Things. Stuff invites the reader inside the homes of impassioned…