Arkitektur og design

Take your artwork further with this lively, informative guide to combining traditional watercolour with other media.

A compelling introduction to the life and artistic output of a trailblazing Norwegian painter, printmaker, and horticulturist

Paint inspiring, luminous orchids in watercolour using this practical, contemporary guide from respected artist Vivienne Cawson, published in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

A revelatory look at how the mature work of Caspar David Friedrich engaged with concurrent developments in natural science and philosophy.

An inspiring collection of subjects to paint in just four simple steps.

An exploration of how design might be led by marginalized communities, dismantle structural inequality, and advance collective liberation and ecological survival.What is the relationship between design, power, and social justice? "Design justice” is an approach to design that is led by marginalized communities and that aims expilcitly to challenge, rather than reproduce, structural inequalities. It has emerged from a growing community of designers in various fields who work closely with social movements and community-based organizations around the world.This book explores the theory and practice of design justice, demonstrates how universalist design principles and practices erase certain groups of people—specifically, those who are intersectionally disadvantaged or multiply burdened under the matrix of domination (white supremacist heteropatriarchy, ableism, capitalism, and settler colonialism)—and invites readers to "build a better world, a world where many worlds fit; linked worlds of collective liberation and ecological sustainability.” Along the way, the book documents a multitude of real-world community-led design practices, each grounded in a particular social movement. Design Justice goes beyond recent calls for design for good, user-centered design, and employment diversity in the technology and design professions; it connects design to larger struggles for collective liberation and ecological survival.

Diese Einführung in die Mode richtet sich an Studenten des Modedesigns auf der ganzen Welt. Durch die Verfolgung des Designprozesses, vom historischen und kommerziellen Industriekontext bis zur Präsentation der endgültigen Kollektion, bietet das Buch einen klaren Leitfaden für die Studenten, wenn sie entdecken, was Design für Mode bedeutet. Auf dem Weg dorthin werden sie eine Vielzahl von praktischen, kreativen Methoden der Designideologie, Entwicklung und Präsentation erforschen. Unterstützt von inspirierenden visuellen Inhalten - Modefotografie, Modeillustration, Skizzenbuchzeichnungen, technischen Zeichnungen und Infografiken - und Fallstudien bietet das Buch einen einzigartigen Überblick über die Modebranche.

A fresh and insightful account of the origin of ancient temples and the role played by sacred sites in raising human consciousness.Can a temple transform an ordinary person into an extraordinary being?Ancient texts refer to temples as living beings, intermediaries between matter and spirit that serve to transform people "into gods, into bright stars."They also describe a global flood in 9703 BC, and how groups of survivors - Seven Sages, Shining Ones, Followers of Horus - set out to "rebuild the former mansions of the gods" by creating a vast, interconnected network of power places upon the Earth's energy hotspots. And the temples that rose from them would serve future generations whenever they lost their spiritual compass. What's more, science has now discovered these portals are still working.Based on solid evidence, this original work uncovers the origin of sacred sites, the seven laws that transform ordinary locations into portals, how the measurable energy in ancient temples induces altered states of consciousness, and why we seek out these mysterious places.From Stonehenge and the sacred sites of Egypt, to India, the Americas, Pacific islands and the Far East, best-selling author Freddy Silva takes you on a 17,000-year journey of levitating stones, underwater 'cities of knowledge', 15-foot tall gods and the secret esoteric groups who kept this single-minded vision alive throughout recent history.Their aim? The transformation of every person on Earth.

Gin's resurgence is a global phenomenon and a new generation of gin makers are forging an exciting future.Armed with this book, you can count yourself among today's intrepid creators and build upon gin's legacy.Award-wining distiller, Marcel Thompson describes the building blocks to help you create high-quality gin.Read this book to understand: How you can make gin inexpensively without fuss That inexperience is not a barrier to success The three core values that professional distillers hold dear How to commercialise your gin legacy Why simplicity is key

Art mirrors our inner state in ways that are meaningful and mysterious. Creativity is central to feeling alive. Nancy Hillis, M.D. Are you an artist tired of feeling blocked from expressing onto the canvas the art that lives deep within you?It's later than you think. You don't want to come to your final moments regretting your un-lived dreams.You've got paintings inside you waiting to be expressed. You know that, while you could keep repeating what's worked before in your art, this is a kind of soul death.You want to experiment, take risks and explore your deepest self expression.You want to wrestle down your self doubts and inner criticism and finally create the paintings of your dreams- paintings that wow and astonish you. You want to express YOU in your art.You don't want to play it safe anymore. The worst thing you could do as an artist is to avoid experimentation.Art is about exploring wonder and the unknown, the terra incognita of the soul.Painting is a mirror. It brings up everything, especially fear and yearning. Slay self doubt and say YES to your artist's journey.Overcome your fears to live your deepest life.Explore, experiment and create the art of your dreams on your inner journey of creation and self expression.Paint with confidence and finally express YOU in your art. Have you always dreamed of being an artist?Why put off following your dreams?Are you ready to set out on a journey of self-discovery? To develop strength, clarity, and skill as an artist? The time to create your art is NOW. Whether you dream of loosening up and exploring creativity, expressing yourself, healing and becoming whole, experimenting with paints, colors, and techniques, or surprising yourself with your art-The Artist's Journey is your step-by-step guide to bold self-expression. The Artist's Journey teaches you how one mindset shift will transform your experience of creating art one secret studio practice will ignite your creativity two technical game changers will take your art to the next level one concept will help you create your deepest, most personal art The Artist's Journey written by artist, author and Stanford trained existential psychiatrist Nancy Hillis, M.D. is an inspirational exhortation with psychological and philosophical underpinnings, to move you closer and closer to your deepest self expression in your art and life.If you want a comprehensive, clearly explained, psychologically sophisticated map and self-help guidebook for your creative self-expression, start here with The Artist's Journey. Start your journey of self expression today. Say YES to finally expressing your deepest art, art that expresses you.Invest in YOU. Grab the book and devour it as if your creative life depends upon it. Scroll up and order the book.

ENGLISH VERSION.Practical guide to creating meaningful Polynesian tattoos.This book by the creators of TattooTribes.com takes the readers by the hand through the meaningful beauty of Polynesian tattoos, in a clear and easy to read way that helps understanding many traditional symbols and how they can be used to create a custom personal piece.The book is beautifully crafted for easier consultation and a more enjoyable experience and it features:List of symbols and their meanings.Quick reference to find the right symbols for the desired meanings.Positioning the elements.Step by step creation process.Live examples and case studies.How to deal with namesA lot more!

Unpacking the five main Polynesian styles:Samoan, Marquesan, Tahitian, Hawaiian, Maori.Presenting over 400 symbols and their meanings.Fully illustrated with more than 550 images,with 15 original tattoos deconstructed and explained.This book explains the main Polynesian styles of tattooing, presenting each of them with a historical and cultural introduction, highlighting the traditional symbols and their meanings. Fifteen original designs and their stories are examined, showing how to identify and understand their building elements and explaining how they interact with each other to compose a meaningful tattoo.All the original tattoos are broken up into their main parts, outlined for clearer identification. The main parts are then inspected further, revealing the basic building elements and symbols, grouped by meaning.This book comes as an in-depth follow-up to The POLYNESIAN TATTOO Handbook and it extends the study of Polynesian tattoo styles and designs to help understand their origins and purpose, their symbolism, and their creation guidelines.Readers' feedback: "This is a book like I've never seen the like before-or even dreamt of!" - "The Bible of Polynesian tattoos just became a reality!" - "It's perfect to the smallest detail. The passion and research put into this book are evident on each and every page. Amazing."

From black cats to iconic snowscapes, Maud Lewis paints our waking dreams.One of Canada's most beloved folk artists, Maud Lewis was famous in her lifetime for her brightly coloured and endearing paintings of rural Nova Scotia. Working from her tiny, road-side house in Marshalltown, she produced hundreds of small works that captured aspects of rapidly changing country life. Until now, the story of her difficult life has dominated the discussion of her art: her triumph over her physical disabilities and poverty, the harsh treatment she received at the hands of her family, and her alliance by chance with her husband Everett Lewis, who enabled her successful painting career over many decades.This book, accompanied by an exhibition at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, will examine the aesthetic achievements of Maud Lewis's paintings -- her serial repetition of images and motifs and the dizzying variety that she brought to the problems of picture making. From her black cats and kittens, to her cart horses and oxen hauling logs, to her quayside scenes of ships in port and the Maritime landscape in all seasons, Maud Lewis made paintings that still delight in their optimism and buoyant vitality.Featuring a comprehensive selection of paintings drawn from leading Maud Lewis collectors in Nova Scotia, Maud Lewis: Paintings for Sale offers a unique opportunity to experience the range and depth of her work.

Improve your on-location sketching with 101 Sketching Tips.

Not all of us get to work on multi-million corporate identity projects for airlines and huge conglomerates. Whether you are new to the sector, honing your skills or if you have to tackle identity projects in the real world, Know your Onions - Corporate Identity is a broad introduction on identity design (not branding - don't worry, you'll learn the difference).

Christian Rex van MinnenΓÇÖs art is challenging, intriguing, and disturbing. His provocative paintings depict the dynamic attraction and repulsion of mankind, often leaving the viewer deep in contemplative euphoria.Since his first solo exhibition in 2009, his work has been shown extensively around the world, garnering a cult following of admirers who are deeply moved by his honest paintings, that often reflect the artistΓÇÖs own thoughts about the fragile male ego and what it means to identify as a white American man.Van MinnenΓÇÖs first foray into showcasing his delightfully complex work, Massa Confusa: The Art of Christian Rex van Minnen is a deluxe art book filled with beautiful paintings that raise questions around our identity while also bringing out the grotesque from within all of us.

Mindful Artist: Sumi-e Painting teaches artists of all skill levels to paint beautiful, simplistic works of art inspired by the ancient Japanese technique of ink wash painting.

Chris Hart simplifies the process of drawing dynamic cartoon characters so that anyone can get started right away.

An epic fantasy written and illustrated by the legendary director Hayao Miyazaki!

Discover and explore the most incredible statues, monuments, temples, bridges, and ancient cities with this unparalleled survey of the most famous buildings and structures created by humans. From Stonehenge to the Sagrada Familia, from the Great Wall of China to the Burj Khalifa, Manmade Wonders of the Worldplots a continent-by-continent journey around the world, exploring and charting the ingenuity and imagination used by different cultures to create iconic buildings. This truly global approach reveals how humans have tackled similar challenges - such as keeping the enemy out or venerating their gods - in vastly different parts of the world. As writer, historian, and broadcaster Dan Cruickshank writes in his foreword, "reading this book is like taking a journey through the world not only of the present but also of the past, because the roots of many wonders lie in antiquity."By combining breathtaking photography with 3D cutaway artworks, floorplans, and other illustrations, the hidden details and engineering innovations that make each building remarkable are revealed. Featuring the most visited monuments in the world - such as the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, and Machu Picchu - as well as some hidden gems, Manmade Wonders of the World can help you to map out the trip of a lifetime or simply be enjoyed as a celebration of the world that humans have built over thousands of years.

Explores how 100 influential women used their personal style and attitude to influence the way we look and dress

The suburbs of central and Eastern Europe in all their concrete, monolithic splendour are captured here by Zupagrafika and local photographers.

The Art of Borderlands explores the creation and iconic design of Gearbox Software's award-winning hit video game series.

From learning to draw and paint plants,flowers, and bicycles to the neighborhood café, this drawing book demonstrates just how easy it is to render the world around you with little more than a pencil, paper, and paint. Following a brief introduction to the joys of simplistic drawing and painting, this aesthetically pleasing book familiarizes you with a range of drawing tools and materials before offering a quick overview of basic color theory.

The Little Book of Drawing Dragons & Fantasy Characters shows artists of all skill levels how to draw their favorite fantasy creatures, including dragons, fairies, and other mythical beasts.

Step into the boots of a YoRHa combat android and discover the world of NieR: Automata from a firsthand perspective! 192 pages of art, lore, and exploration collected into a fantastic full-color hardcover volume in English for the very first time!Whether locked in open combat, zipping through the air on a flying mech, or bonding with nature through the indigenous fauna, NeiR: Automata captivated players through a genre-bending blend of action and adventure. Now, journey through this unique and ruined world, discovering its each and every intricacy with the NieR: Automata World Guide! Dark Horse Books and Square Enix present a faithful localization of the original Japanese volume of the same name, offered in English for the first time! Explore the world of NieR: Automata through maps, character biographies, short stories, concept art, commentary, and more!

A groundbreaking study of a remarkable artist, described by the New York Times as 'a figure ahead of her time'. The significance of Hannah Ryggen (1894-1970) as one of the most important figures in the history of Scandinavian art has only recently been recognized internationally. Beloved and renowned for her original contributions to modernist tapestry, Ryggen made radical political statements against Fascism and Nazism before and during the Second World War. Using primary sources, Ryggen expert Marit Paasche brings us a much fuller knowledge of the artist, weaving her life and work into a story that illuminates not only the artist herself, but also 20th-century art history in general. Hannah Ryggen's visually spellbinding tapestries, made on a homemade handloom in her small farm on the remote Norwegian coast, depict a wealth of subjects: Mussolini's Abyssinian campaign, her husband's internment in a Nazi camp in occupied Norway, the post-war growth of nuclear power, and media coverage of the Vietnam War. At once hard-hitting and humorous, her works combine personal candour, social and political engagement and visual majesty. Paasche explores both the artist's bold subject matter and particular balance of abstraction and figuration within the context of her life and beliefs. Including a comprehensive selection of works, this book provides an enthralling account of a remarkable, and unjustly overlooked, artist.

Offers a fresh perspective on the Songye and Luba through the study of the Woods Davy Collection

No clothes are ordinary, they all have a story waiting to be told.