Za ostatných sto rokov prešlo ľudstvo významnou premenou: z civilizácie slov sme sa zmenili na civilizáciu obrazov. Hlavnými prvkami medziľudskej komunikácie sa stali znaky, obrazy, symboly. Vizualizáciou sa život výrazne zrýchlil, ale aj zahltil enormným množstvom obrazov, často mizernej kvality. O to dôležitejšia je pri presile vizuality jej profesionálna úroveň a pôsobenie špičkových tvorcov. Táto

Publikácia predstavuje dôležité témy textilnej produkcie od začiatku 20. storočia až po nové technológie 21. storočia s dôrazom najmä na autorskú textilnú tvorbu, ale i textilný priemyselný dizajn. Ponúka základný prehľad o dôležitých osobnostiach od boru v Československu i vo svete aj informácie o inštitúciách a podnikoch, ktoré sa podieľali na navrhovaní, výrobe či predaji textilných produktov. Venuje

Unikátny obrazový sprievodca históriou módnej značky Gucci V roku 2021 uplynulo sto rokov, odkedy si Guccio Gucci splnil vytúžený sen a vo Florencii otvoril rovnomennú predajňu luxusných kožených výrobkov. V predchádzajúcom storočí spoločnosť prekonala mnohé výzvy. Dokázala sa však niekoľko ráz pretvoriť a nielen prežiť, ale dokonca aj prekvitať. Pôvodným snom Guccia Gucciho bolo vyrábať kvalitné kožené

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 thought-provoking guide to help you lean in to the discomfort of the unknown to turn creative opportunities into intentional design, from Stanford University\'s world-renowned d.school. A design process presents a series of steps, but in real life, it rarely plays out this neatly. Navigating Ambiguity underscores how the creative process isn’t formulaic. This book shows you how to surrender control

The Denim Manual is one of the world\'s most comprehensive denim books covering every aspect of denim, including history, fabrics, designs, washing and care. The book also introduces technical processes and terminology unique to the denim industry with insider tips. It is accompanied by over 700 illustrations and photos, presenting information in an easy-to-read visual format. This book will walk you

The next collection of all-new beautiful houses and gardens that have appeared in the pages of Vogue over the last decade, with more than 400 full-color photographs. Lavishly illustrated in full color, Vogue Living: City, Country, by the Sea is an irresistible voyage through some of the world\'s most beautiful and private gardens and interiors to be published as a book for the first time. Here is Tory

One of the most beautiful handcrafted typefaces in the world, Albertus is also one of the most enduring. The face of thousands of book jackets, and the chosen look for David Bowie, Coldplay, Star Wars and London street signs, Albertus is as as warmly enticing on film posters as it is on memorial plaques. The story of the font is one displacement (its designer Berthold Wolpe was a German Jewish refugee

It is human nature to look to the past when seeking inspiration, particularly in art and related creative fields. Unlike other genres that can be attributed to a specific era or style, folk art is harder to define or categorize due to its special significance in the hearts and minds of local communities. Although often created for practical purposes, each piece tells a story of cultural heritage and

With the cold war ebbing, crime and inflation at record levels, and movie star-turned-President Ronald Reagan launching a Star Wars of his own, the 1980s did not seem likely to become one of the most outrageous, flamboyant, and prosperous decades of the 20th century. The \"greed is good\" mantra on Wall Street spawned the power-dressing, exercise-obsessed \"Me Generation\" of Yuppies. The art world

The experience of craft beer is not just about what\'s in the can, but what\'s on it. A dazzling illustration or a minimalist typographic treatment or even an oil painting - whatever it may be, craft beer branding has become an unexpected canvas where creativity meets commerce. In an increasingly thriving beverage category, microbreweries around the world are defining their ethos and identity through

A stunning collection of the homes of sixty celebrated contemporary global designers and decorators The homes of interior designers are the places where all the knowledge and decorating expertise they have perfected can be seen in their fullest expression. Inside: At Home with Great Designers is a private tour of the homes of sixty of the most talented and accomplished creatives working in the design

Christian Dior: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Master is a stunning illustrated biography of legendary designer Christian Dior from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess. Discover the key moments of Dior\'s fascinating life and iconic items from the fashion world that he created. Dior\'s love of flowers, creativity, femininity and good-luck charms were woven into everything he

Basics Interior Design: Exhibition Design explores the role of the exhibition designer as a creative practitioner, and seeks to communicate a better understanding of the complexity of exhibition design as a discipline. Millions of people visit exhibitions of one sort or another every year, constituting a multi-billion dollar global industry. The umbrella term \"exhibition design\" incorporates the

In the collection Essential Tips each book offers over 200 tips on different ways to create an environment that is functional and aesthetically pleasing. This book series explores contemporary design with exemplary case studies of homes with display innovative and practical design solutions.

Monografie majitelky oblíbeného pražského módního salonu, která se stala symbolem meziválečné podnikavosti a kultivovanosti v oblasti módní tvorby, přetrvávajícím v povědomí české společnosti i po znárodnění salonu v roce 1948 v podstatě dodnes. Autorka Eva Uchalová podává historii Modelového domu Podolská ve třech, pro činnost salonu rozhodujících obdobích rozvoj salonu do roku 1918 a během 20. let,

Kniha jako první zevrubně sleduje historii nejvýznamnějších pražských módních závodů, jakými byly např. salon Hany Podolské, Oldřicha Rosenbauma, Arnoštky Roubíčkové či Františka Bárty, přibližuje vývoj módní tvorby v období od konce 19. století do roku 1948. Zachycuje rozvoj krejčovského řemesla, jeho proměnu v užité umění, vlivy vyplývající z šíření světové módy, metamorfózu samotných krejčích z

Dvojjazyčná celobarevná publikace představuje vybrané dámské spodní tvarovací oděvní součástky z textilní sbírky Národního muzea. Autorky nás nejen skrze jednotlivé šněrovačky, korzety, krinolínu a honzík provedou uměním specializovaných krejčích v období od 2. poloviny 18. století až počátku 20. století, kdy docházelo k poměrně rychlým a razantním změnám ve významu spodního oděvu, v jeho vlivu na

For many the smoke and mirrors which surround Banksy are as fascinating as the artwork of the 21st century\'s most important living artist. Banksy Myths Volume 2 takes the same approach as Vol 1. We collect the stories, the reader can judge for themselves

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