Dizajn je viditeľným prejavom uvažovania. SAUL BASS Úspešná edícia Základný kameň rodinnej knižnice prináša nového obrazového sprievodcu Dizajn, ktorý v slovenčine vychádza po prvýkrát. Po encyklopédiách Umenie a Móda tak dopĺňa prázdne miesto medzi spoločenskovednými publikáciami. Vplyv zásadných hnutí v dizajne, nástup nových technológií a predstavivosť originálnych tvorcov prispeli k vytvoreniu

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

Coco Chanel a világ talán legnagyobb hatású divatforradalmára volt: a kis fekete ruhája, a buklé kabátjai, a műgyöngyei és a kéttónusú cipői - mind-mind nagyon gyorsan hihetetlenül népszerűvé váltak. Megragadta a kínálkozó pillanatot, és megadta a nőknek, amit kívántak, még mielőtt azok felismerték volna, mire van igényük. A férfi ruhatár alapjaiból indult ki a női kiteljesedés megteremtéséhez, és

A global guide to the 500 works of permanently installed modern and contemporary art worth traveling to experience Enjoy a world tour from the comfort of your reading chair or plan a detailed and engaging art itinerary for your next trip with Destination Art, the essential guide to 500 must-see examples of permanently installed art from the last 100 years. With the book\'s geographical organization

For more than a century, Swarovski has developed its supreme mastery of precision cutting to become the world\'s leading producer of cut crystal, genuine gemstones and created stones. One of the most successful jewellery designers in the world, Swarovski stands for exacting workmanship, quality and creativity. Now, Swarovski has created a guide on how to wear jewellery in the daytime, night time, anytime!

A ground-breaking global survey of today’s most innovative artists working with text The inclusion of text in works of art was a revolutionary creative advancement of the twentieth century, with artists subverting traditional conceptions of ‘art’ and ‘writing.’ Younger generations of artists have continued to use the inherent readability of words to communicate ideas to viewers across a diverse array

The impressive wealth of Scandinavian interiors: locally inspired and international successful Nordic home design has long won over aficionados of clean lines, cozy and functional furniture, and bright spaces. This richly illustrated, inspirational book celebrates the Scandinavian interior design scene and its spectacular momentum in recent years. It offers a unique insight into the latest trends,

The Fashion Book (New Edition) takes a fresh look at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it. Spanning almost 200 years, the entire industry is represented; from clothing and footwear designers, to photographers, stylists, icons and retailers, including the new category of educational institutions that have been fundamental in the careers of many of the creative individuals.

Furniture Design is a comprehensive guide and resource for students and furniture designers. As well as discussing pioneering contemporary and historical designs, it also provides substantive answers to designers questions about function, materials, manufacture and sustainability, integrating guidance on all of these subjects particularly material and manufacturing properties, in one accessible and

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

Including 54 Chinese western-style restaurants from the world’s 45 leading hotels. Deeply analyzing how western restaur

There are thousands of ways to change the decor of your apartment and breathe new life into your home, so it is not surprising that furniture, wall colour and decorative details become an extension of our lifestyle. Amongst the pages of this book, you will find examples of contemporary designs that stylishly maximize available space by using versatile furniture and multipurpose structural elements

The fashion world has long been celebrated for its scintillating salon wit. The sharpest tongues and quickest repartee have always sprung from the lips of fashion royalty. From Oscar Wilde to Miuccia Prada, fashion\'s words of wisdom have become our daily bread. Fashion Quotes presents hundreds of the snappiest quotations from over three centuries, from the society beaux of the 18th century and the

Clothes define people. A person\'s attire, whether it\'s a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential code to his or her culture, class, personality, even their faith. Founded in 1978, the Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothes from sociological, historical, and artistic perspectives. Now holder of one of the world\'s most extensive clothing collections, the

Award-winning artist Shaun Tan brings his story-making to life in this beautiful sketchbook, now with brand new content. A treasure trove of sketchbook pages, jottings, doodles and drawings from life reveal much about Shaun\'s personal style and themes in this inspiring collection. Extensive brand new content includes pencil sketches for upcoming books, development work for Eric and cover design ideas

The twentieth century offered up countless visions of domestic life, from the aspirational to the radical. Whether it was the dream of the fully mechanised home or the notion that technology might free us from home altogether, the domestic realm was a site of endless invention and speculation. But what happened to those visions? Are the smart homes of today the future that architects and designers

Pattern Magic 2 is the cult pattern-cutting book from Japan, partner to the original title Pattern Magic. Inspiring and exciting, this volume takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with more step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. These easy-to-follow illustrations and detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes. After serving many

This is the follow-up to the cult Japanese draping book \"Drape Drape\" and the latest in the new series from Bunka Fashion College. It includes 14 stylish contemporary designs for tops, dresses, skirts, vests and jackets, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams that skillfully guide the reader through the draping process. With two full-scale patterns at the back, this book provides

Knitwear is one of the most exciting areas in fashion today, where craft and digital processes collide to create desirable, innovative clothing. Fashion Knitwear showcases 40 designers around the world, including Missoni, Sibling and Sonia Rykiel, who use hand and machine knitting, crochet and macrame, as well as knit fabrics such as jersey, to produce fashion garments. Each profile delves into the