Nová publikácia Z. Šidlíkovej predstavuje viac než 40 rokov odevnej kultúry v povojnovom Československu, v tom čase výrazne pod tlakom socialistickej ideológie. Zároveň sa zameriava na osobnosti, ktoré sa stratili v anonymnom prostredí slovenských odevných podnikov, a zachytáva mnohé príbehy a materiály z domácich zdrojov - návrhárok, editoriek, manekýnok, krajčírok, fotografiek a fotografov a ďal

A compilation of food & drink logos, trademarks and symbols from around the world formed of elements such as fish, water, boats, lighthouses, seabirds, anchors and mermaids.

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

An overview of graphic design with an astute selection of contemporary work that makes great use of past inspiration. Reinterpreting the pastthe greatest form of creative flatterynever goes out of fashion. In the midst of todays technologically dr iven design, there has been a return to the comfort of familiar imagery and typography, particularly from the twentieth century. Drawing on classic examples,

Are we designers or artists? Maybe it’s possible to be both For more than three decades, Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren have been exploring with breathtaking virtuosity the boundaries between the worlds of haute couture and art. The book reflects the duo’s passions, obsessions and singular vision of their unconventional approach to design. Viktor&Rolf’s creations have been embraced by artists such

How design can transcend the logics, structures, and subjectivities of capitalism: a framework, theoretical grounding, and practical principles. The designed things, experiences, and symbols that we use to perceive, understand, and perform our everyday lives are much more than just props. They directly shape how we live. In Design after Capitalism, Matthew Wizinsky argues that the world of industrial

A first-of-its-kind book dedicated to color combinations in floral design. Floral Color Palette: Color Combinations for Flower Arrangements presents color combination ideas together with flowers in corresponding colors. The color schemes are based in four primary tones: Pastel, Vivid, Smokey and Dark. In addition to introductory pages highlighting fundamental color theory, each scheme is accompanied

As we think about the future of the office in a post-pandemic world, Where We Work provides an indispensable reference tool for interior designers, architects and companies alike. The office isn\'t dead. But just in what form will it live? Departing from Frame\'s successful The Other Office series, Where We Work explores ground-breaking workspaces, providing an indispensable reference tool for interior

Chinese ceramics are among the most significant and widely collected decorative arts produced anywhere in the world, with a history that spans millennia. Despite the saturation of Chinese ceramics in global culture-in English, the word \"china\" has become synonymous with \"porcelain\"-the function of these works and the meaning of their often richly decorated surfaces are not always readily apparent.

An exploration of how the rose-the most ravishingly beautiful and symbolic of flowers-has inspired fashion over hundreds of years The Rose in Fashion: Ravishing is a fascinating exploration of how the rose has inspired the way we look, dress, feel, and fantasize. It foregrounds innovative, refined, and challenging fashion design from elite 18th-century woven silks to the latest gender-neutral catwalk

Discover the secrets behind creating the costumes for HBO\'s Game of Thrones in this definitive guide. The official guide to the complete costumes of HBO s landmark television series Game of Thrones. Discover how BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning costume designer Michele Clapton dressed the heroes and villains of Westeros and beyond, including Daenerys Targaryen, Cersei Lannister, Jon Snow, and Arya Stark.

From award-winning artist and author Cristoph Niemann comes a collection of witty illustrations and whimsical views on working creatively. This survey of Niemann\'s work will be done in his signature style, combining photography and illustration in surprising and humourous ways. Taking its title from his New York Times column Abstract Sunday, this book covers Niemann\'s entire career and showcases

This stylish publication celebrates the impact Scandinavian culture has had internationally on art, design, fashion, food and interiors, and seeks out those creatives and tastemakers who are currently making their mark on the world stage. Following an introduction by the author providing an overview of hygge (and its antithesis, uhygge) and its place in the Nordic mindset, the book is divided into

Postmodernism was the defining look of the 1980s. Originating as a rebellious movement in philosophy and literature, and spearheaded by Michael Graves, Robert Venturi, Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini, Postmodernism proclaimed the death of modernism and promoted a new, non-linear way of approaching architecture and design. Its lively and colourful rebellion against modernism’s monotony and dogma

Publikace je 2. revidovaným, doplněným a rozšířeným vydáním z roku 2001, jehož podstatná část byla zničena při povodních a mezi odbornou i laickou veřejnost se dostala pouze sporadicky. Prioritně se publikace věnuje vývoji výtvarných forem části české sklářské produkce, která bývá nazývána autorským sklem (skleněnou plastikou a tvorbou objektů) nebo také individuálním designem. Analyzuje specifickou

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.

A gripping blockbuster ... Thomas researches meticulously and writes with simmering even-handed anger\' TELEGRAPH. Fashionopolis is the definitive book on the cost of fast fashion, and a blueprint for how we get to a more sustainable future. ***************** Fashion has blighted our planet. Today, one out of six people on earth work in fashion, churning out 100 billion garments a year. Yet 98 percent

While very few of us can boast a shoe collection to rival that of Imelda Marcos, it\'s difficult to deny the mood-enhancing effect of a shiny new pair of shoes. And when a woman goes shoe-shopping, whether for skyscraper heels or wear-with-anything ballet flats, she\'s spoilt for choice. Cult Shoes is a lavishly illustrated exploration of the world\'s top shoe brands and designers, from Manolo Blahnik

Romantic English Homes is an inspirational collection of truly timeless houses. Robert O\'Byrne has gathered together a collection of some of England\'s most glorious homes including a rural farmhouse set in a quietly picturesque village and a fourteenth-century folly. Ever since the English aristocracy embarked on a Grand Tour in the seventeenth century, the passion for developing collections has

\"Joa Studholme is the brains behind many of the distinctive Farrow & Ball shades that colour our lives. Joa\'s second Farrow & Ball book is a wonderfully instructive toolkit for understanding how the different paint colours, and their combinations and finishes can be used to conjure mood and atmosphere. It can be used either as a practical reference guide, to help you navigate your way to the style