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A modern rethinking of the career and vision of one of the greatest artists of all time on the 500th anniversary of his death

Among the few women artists who have transcended art history, none had a meteoric rise quite like Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. One of the key figures in Mexican revolutionary modern art, she was also a pioneer of the politics of gender, sexuality, and feminism. This XXL monograph combines all of Kahlo's 152 paintings with rarely seen...

A revolutionary, collaborative approach to design and construction project delivery Integrating Project Delivery is the first book-length discussion of IPD, the emergent project delivery method that draws on each stakeholder's unique knowledge to address problems before they occur.

India Hicks's affectionate tribute to her beloved mother, Lady Pamela Hicks, and her extraordinary life surrounded by dazzling people, places, houses, and history. For years designer India Hicks has been sharing anecdotes about the life of her mother, Lady Pamela Hicks, or Lady P, as she is affectionately known. This new visual biography is an extraordinary chronicle of Lady Pamela's life. Daughter of the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, the last viceroy of India, Lady Pamela was a first cousin to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and served as a bridesmaid and lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth II, before marrying legendary interior designer David Hicks. Sifting through her parents' archives, India has uncovered a trove of material about her mother. This beautifully illustrated personal history includes ephemera such as letters from the Queen; images of the houses and gardens where she grew up and made her wonderfully elegant home; details of her extraordinary work during Indian independence, her marriage to David Hicks and the homes he designed for them, the assassination of her father in Ireland, and later life in the country, as well as the lessons India has learned from her mother having had a front-row seat at so many historical events. An exemplary life, captured in beautiful images--for lovers of history, royal watchers, and all style enthusiasts.

I'm Glad My Mom Died is a deeply moving and poignant book written by Jennette McCurdy. Published by Simon + Schuster Inc. in 2022, this book belongs to a genre that beautifully blends raw emotions with captivating storytelling. The author, Jennette McCurdy, is known for her ability to weave words into a narrative that touches the heart and provokes thought. In 'I'm Glad My Mom Died', she explores themes of loss, love, and acceptance in a way that is both riveting and relatable. This book not only showcases McCurdy's prowess as a writer but also offers readers a glimpse into her personal journey. A must-read for those who appreciate honest and heartfelt storytelling. Published by the renowned Simon + Schuster Inc., this book is a testament to McCurdy's literary talent and her courage to share her story with the world.

The golden age of the world's most popular weekly photography magazine (1936-1972) coincided with Hollywood's most glamorous decades. Featuring hundreds of meticulously researched and curated images from the vast Life archive, capturing "more stars than there are in Heaven," location shoots, Oscar nights, captivating homes, and alluring parties.

An interdisciplinary study of the uses, meanings, and social impact of Viking Age textiles.

Die Räume von Norm Architects aus Dänemark fühlen sich so gut an, wie sie aussehen. Von den Machern von The Touch.Norm Architects aus Dänemark lassen sich vom menschlichen Wohlbefinden leiten. Ihr Stil ist ausgeglichen: schlicht und doch warm, komplex und dennoch geordnet, reichhaltig und trotzdem zurückhaltend. Jedes Element ist durchdacht. Mit ihrem einzigartigen sanften Minimalismus schaffen Norm Architects Räume, Interior und Möbel für Körper und Geist. Soft Minimal ist Norm Architects' erstes Buch. Es stellt die Arbeiten vor, die sie zu Schlüsselfiguren des Nordischen Designs gemacht haben. Anhand von Wohn- und Gewerbebauten in Skandinavien, Italien und Japan legen Norm Architects ihren Ansatz offen, der nordische Tradition, Prinzipien der Moderne und natürliche Baustoffe vereint. Ihr Buch ist gleichermaßen informativ wie poetisch - in einer visuellen Sprache, die alle Sinne anspricht.

This book of essays highlights the lives, careers, and works of art of women artists and artisans in Venice and its territories from the fourteenth to the eighteenth centuries. The collection represents the first fruits of an ongoing research program launched by Save Venice, Inc., Women Artists of Venice, directed by Professor Tracy Cooper of Temple University, in conjunction with a conservation program, led by Melissa Conn, Director of Save Venice, Inc. Inspired by a growing body of research that has resurrected female artists and artisans in Florence and Bologna during the last decade, the Save Venice project seeks to recover the history of women artists and artisans born or active in the Venetian republic in the early modern period. Topics include their contemporary reception - or historical silence - and current scholarship positioning them as individuals and as an underrepresented category in the history of art and cultural heritage.

The definitive book on animation, from the Academy Award-winning animator behind Who Framed Roger Rabbit?Animation is one of the hottest areas of filmmaking today--and the master animator who bridges the old generation and the new is Richard Williams. During his fifty years in the business, Williams has been one of the true innovators, winning three Academy Awards and serving as the link between Disney''s golden age of animation by hand and the new computer animation exemplified by Toy Story. Perhaps even more important, though, has been his dedication in passing along his knowledge to a new generation of animators so that they in turn could push the medium in new directions. In this book, based on his sold-out master classes in the United States and across Europe, Williams provides the underlying principles of animation that every animator--from beginner to expert, classic animator to computer animation whiz --needs. Urging his readers to "invent but be believable," he illustrates his points with hundreds of drawings, distilling the secrets of the masters into a working system in order to create a book that will become the standard work on all forms of animation for professionals, students, and fans.

"Revised and expanded third edition of the essential guide to how typefaces are constructed and how to use them"--

Celebrating Dior¿s floral inspirations in fashion and perfume, this unique volume features a portfolio of rose portraits by acclaimed fashion photographer Nick Knight. For Christian Dior, perfume was ¿a door opening into a hidden world.¿ His first, Miss Dior, inspired by the lush gardens of his childhood home in Normandy, forged an inextricable link between his fashion and fragrance creations. Other scents were inspired by evenings in southern France, lit with fireflies and scented with jasmine. The rose bowers of his family home in Granville; his old mill country house; and the Château de la Colle Noire near Grasse¿where jasmine, tuberose, and May roses reign supreme and are still cultivated¿inspired Dior¿s most memorable creations. Flowers were also at the heart of Dior¿s fashion, from the women-flowers that inspired the late 1940s New Look to the swishing, blossom-like ball gowns embroidered with lavish floral motifs. They have inspired all of the designers who followed him at the House of Dior, from Yves St Laurent to John Galliano, and Raf Simons to Maria Grazia Chiuri. This extraordinary volume blooms with color and inspiration, and includes rose portraits by Nick Knight, previously unpublished archival documents, exquisite details of embroidery and fabrics, perfumes, fashion sketches, and sublime fashion photographs.

The fifth book in the hugely popular series celebrates the captivating women who inspired Slim Aarons's greatest work

"This indispensable guide reveals expert tips for traveling with kids"--]cProvided by publisher.

A master class in a book, this volume offers a comprehensive, contemporary, and accessible foundation of color theory and advanced techniques every oil painter at every skill level needs in their toolbox.Written by well-known artist, expert teacher, and successful art-instruction author Todd M. Casey, The Oil Painter's Color Handbook provides everything the oil painter needs to understand all aspects of color. Beginning with an in-depth look at the use of color throughout art history, Casey then breaks down the process of understanding color into easily digestible lessons - each clearly explained and richly illustrated with both historic and contemporary paintings - so that the reader can learn progressively and layer more complex ideas as each skill is mastered. Through clear instruction, step-by-step demonstrations, and challenging exercises, the readers will learn to apply these techniques and concepts to their own painting.

Die Technik der Modezeichnung für Profis, Studenten und engagierte Hobby-Schneider.Technisches Zeichnen für Mode erklärt, wie man eine technische Modezeichnung mit einer einfachen und unkomplizierten Schritt-für-Schritt-Methode erstellt. Diese zweite Ausgabe enthält weitere Informationen über das Rendern von Zeichnungen von Hand und mit dem Computer sowie einen brandneuen Abschnitt über Strickwaren.Der Hauptteil des Buches präsentiert über 600 technische Zeichnungen von Bekleidungstypen, -stilen und Konstruktionsdetails, deren grundlegende Schlüsselformen mit einer speziell angefertigten und fotografierten Kaliko-Grundform gezeigt werden. Diese einzigartige Präsentation veranschaulicht die Beziehung zwischen dem dreidimensionalen Kleidungsstück und der zweidimensionalen Zeichnung und ermöglicht es dem Leser, wirklich zu verstehen, wie technische Zeichnungen wiedergegeben werden können.

Besides their notable historical and cultural significance, heritage buildings crucially contribute to the economy of those countries that rely heavily on the tourism industry. Investigation and monitoring of the origins of deterioration and damage are therefore key to the preservation of architectural heritage. Diagnosis of Heritage Buildings by Non-Destructive Techniques offers an up-to-date overview of state-of-the-art knowledge by collating specialized studies written by an international group of experts in the field, while also examining the value of these non-intrusive methods through a number of real-life case studies which prove NDT techniques’ global relevance. The volume is an invaluable reference resource for students, researchers, and practitioners alike.

"This book introduces complex concepts of interior design -- from defining interior space, elements and vocabulary of interior design to explaining interior environmental systems -- through his inimitable approach using words and drawings"--

The first biography of Giovanni Morelli, one of the founding fathers of modern art history and of connoisseurship.

An insider's tour of the magnificent seventeenthcentury castle and gardens, conceived by Le Vau, Le Brun, and Le Notre, that inspired the great chateaux of Europe.

The Helmut Newton SUMO was a titanic book that towered above anything previously attempted. Twenty years later, we celebrate the legacy of this publishing venture in an XL edition, the result of a project conceived by Helmut Newton and revised by his wife June. Gathering 464 images and a new booklet that takes us through the making of the SUMO,...

The Design of Everyday Things is a compelling and insightful book by the renowned author, Donald A. Norman. Published by the MIT Press Ltd in 2014, this book falls under the genre of cognitive science and human-computer interaction. The Design of Everyday Things provides a critical examination of the design process, shedding light on how everyday items can be improved to better serve the needs of their users. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in design, usability, and cognitive science. It's a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between the objects we use every day and the ways we interact with them. Published by MIT Press Ltd, it's a testament to the importance of intuitive and user-friendly design in our everyday lives.