Prvý diel z plánovaného cyklu Ľubomíra Longauera Úžitková grafika na Slovensku po roku 1918 nesie názov Modernosť tradície. Autor sa venuje začiatkom slovenskej úžitkovej grafiky. Po pomalom rozbehu došlo k nebývalému rozmachu slovenského kultúrneho života. Koncom dvadsiatych rokov sa výraznejšie presadili Martin Benka, Andrej Kováčik, Jaroslav Vodrážka, Karol Ondreička, Jozef Cincík, Štefan Bednár

\"A woman once rang me up and said, \'Mr. Escher, I am absolutely crazy about your work. In your print Reptiles, you have given such a striking illustration of reincarnation.\' I replied, \'Madame, if that\'s the way you see it, so be it.\'\" A fittingly sly comment from renowned Dutch graphic artist Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972), whose complex and ambiguous drawings continue to leave hasty interpretations

A ground-breaking survey of more than 650 of the most exceptional cars ever designed, organized geographically The Atlas of Car Design is a global survey of the world’s greatest car designs, featuring more than 650 of the most revered (and occasionally reviled) models, from more than 190 manufacturers and more than 30 countries. Organized geographically then chronologically by decade, the book covers

A landmark anthology on British art history, bringing together overlooked and marginalized perspectives from \'the critical decade\' What is Black art? This vital anthology gives voice to a generation of artists of African, Asian and Caribbean heritage who worked within and against British art institutions in the 1980s, including Sonia Boyce, Lubaina Himid, Eddie Chambers and Rasheed Araeen. It brings

Raketový vzestup Christiana Diora do nejvyšších pater pařížského módního světa tvoří jeden z nejúžasnějších příběhů v dějinách módy. Dior - se zkušenostmi galeristy, moderní vizí a respektem k tradicím francouzské haute couture - vstoupil na scénu v roce 1947 jako tvůrce siluety new look a přinesl revoluční proměny do způsobů, jimiž se ženy oblékají, nakupují a vnímají samy sebe. ***** Kniha Dior do

Influential designer Harris Reed explores the world of gender-defying fashion in this richly illustrated monograph. In Fluid, revolutionary fashion designer Harris Reed introduces the world to a new era in fluid fashion. At the center of Reed’s sartorial journey has always been his desire to change the way people express their identities through clothing. Fluidity’s essence is adaptable, evolutionary,

The catalogue of a unique collection, ROBOTS 1:2 presents the space-themed toys in the R. F. Robot Collection held by the Vitra Design Museum. “Small kinetic sculptures of great originality”: that is how Rolf Fehlbaum, Chairman Emeritus of Vitra and founder of the Vitra Design Museum, describes the objects in his collection. In many years of careful research, he compiled a rare Wunderkammer of toy

Some are subtle as a fan dance, while others are saucy as twirling tassels, and they\'re all collected here—the finest, raunchiest, most teasing burlesque poster art, from the Follies Bergère of 1880 to the London Burlesque of 2008. More than 150 poster designs illustrate the history -of bumping and grinding, flirting and subverting. All graphic designers eager to study the evolution of

This book shows the transformation of an existing apartment with problems into a new, open floor space that satisfies the needs of the owners. The book presents the transformation of this space through full colour and b & w images and drawings of the \'before and after\'. A description of the project, beginning with an overview of the existing conditions and a wish list of changes, adds to the understanding

Before the live streaming of international fashion shows and the instant publication of runway images online, the collections were strictly \'invitation only\'. It was the photographer, runway\'s unsung hero, who allowed us a glimpse of an exclusive and fascinating spectacle. A visual journey through three decades of photographing runway shows in Paris, Milan, London and New York, Fashion\'s Front

The latest publication by designer Kenya Hara following his acclaimed Designing Design. White is not a book about color. It is rather the author\'s attempt to explore the essence of \"white,\" which he sees as being closely related to the origin of Japanese aesthetics-symbolizing simplicity and subtlety. The central concepts discussed are emptiness and the absolute void. Kenya Hara also sees his work

Fashion jewellery is created with the catwalk and couture in mind, characterized by its creativity and originality. It is arguably the most exciting field in fashion today. Arranged by designer, this is the first book to showcase contemporary catwalk and couture jewellery, profiling 33 international fashion jewellers who combine traditional techniques and ultra-modern methods to create this new style

This much-anticipated sequel to the classic volume Sneakers: The Complete Collectors Guide is a global survey of, and reference guide to, the very best and most collectible limited-edition sneaker designs that have been released over the last decade. The first volume was a phenomenal success and a key influence in the transformation of sneaker collecting from an underground subculture into a mainstream,

In The Language of Things Deyan Sudjic, Director of the Design Museum, decodes the things around us: their hidden meanings, our relationship with them, how they shape our lives and why we desire them. Design is everywhere. It seduces, pleases and inspires us. It makes us part with our money. It defines who we think we are. An iPhone, an anglepoise lamp, a Picasso, a banknote, an Armani suit, a William

Glunge guru - Glamour meets grunge in the dark, dramatic world of Rick Owens. There are a few other designers like Rick Owens, whose work is so instantly recognizable by cut and bias alone. Born in California, Rick Owens launched his eponymous label in 1994. His draped, dark, and perfectly cut aesthetic is the antithesis of the sunshine-saturated, bleached-teeth image of LA, and in many ways has been

This is a superbly illustrated look at some of the most innovative and creative trends in bar and club design around the world. Bars & Clubs presents a hand-picked selection of the finest, most creative and fashionable bars and nightclubs from around the world. With more than twenty-five innovative projects showcasing the work of both established and up-and-coming designers - all of which are accompanied

Crafty casing. The best in international package design. Packaging is a highly underrated art form. As the first thing a consumer sees when looking at a product, the packaging can make or break a sale. Every year, the Pentawards celebrate the art of the package by presenting awards to designs from around the world. Designers compete in five main categories-beverages, food, body, luxury, and other markets

In the form of sketches, material proposals and design examples for interior and exterior use, Ecological Inspirations shows exciting buildings that propose sustainable ecological solutions.

From Louis Vuitton\'s Second French Empire pageantry to the brand\'s Far East launch; from the classic LV travel chest to Nicolas Ghesquieres\'s trunk-inspired collection; and from the house\'s emblematic monogram, to recent creations merging it with daring designs from contemporary artists, this volume tells the story of Louis Vuitton, the fashion house that embodies the spirit of travel and quintessentially

Under the witty and metaphorical guise of a high-end cookbook, the author provides visual “ingredients,” such as grid structures, folios, border devices, type treatments, abstract graphic elements, categorized stylistically and functionally. These ingredients are shown in use through a “recipe” format to accomplish strategies such as movement, rhythm, organization, contrast, metaphor, etc. Ingredients