Arkitektur & design

Watercolor is a wonderful medium for figure and fashion as it creates loose, impressionistic results that capture the essence of a look without getting too bogged down in details. In this complete course, leading fashion illustrator Francesco Lo Iacono teaches you how to master all the elements of creating delicate, beautiful fashion illustrations.

A pocket-sized, illustrated book depicting the work and life of Balenciaga the couturier.

Learn to draw 28 tropical rainforest animals from scratch in a few easy steps.

The sixth book in the bestselling 'Master Guide to Drawing Anime' series focuses on using principles of figure drawing to create anime characters and scenes.

This new, enlarged and updated edition gives readers an overview of fashion history from the first civilizations to today's most recent trends, through in-depth text, explanatory drawings, photographs and artworks.

Gas Fired Kilns is for people who want to take their pottery firing to the next level with their own kiln. Whether you have made a kiln before or not, or if you need to learn how to fire an existing kiln, this book will help you reach your objectives. Live flames bring the magic of reduction firing, raku, saggar and soda firing within reach. A clean firing gas kiln is a cost effective alternative to buying an electric kiln, and it has much more to offer the ceramicist. Gas can also be used in urban areas where wood firing is prohibited. With the emphasis on practical innovation and clear explanation, this book gives step by step guidance for making three types of gas fired kiln, including an electric kiln to gas conversion, each with a detailed description of how it is fired. In addition to kiln plans and information on the types of burners to use, there are chapters on how to get the best from your gas firings. Finally there are glaze recipes to try, that exploit the capabilities of live flame firing. The book has numerous technical drawings and photographs to illustrate the kiln builds. With Gas Fired Kilns providing conceptual insight and suggesting practical approaches, the reader will have the confidence to take the next step on their journey into ceramics. Chris Barnes is a selected member of the Craft Potters Association UK and a teacher of pottery to adults and children.

"A work of literary non-fiction about the life of architect Minoru Yamasaki (architect of the Twin Towers), but also a parallel narrative about an artist (the author) interrogating art and architecture's role in culture in NYC"--

A stunning collection of homes and studios of 15 extraordinary artists, from painter Georgia O Keeffe s Ghost Ranch and sculptor Isamu Noguchi s Japanese retreat to new discoveries such as Gordon Onslow Ford s California haven.

Discover one of the most admired artists in history: Johannes Vermeer. Complete with crisp reproductions, details, and insightful essays, this monograph spans his entire repertoire, illuminating the artist's outstanding ability not only to bear witness to the spirit of the Dutch Golden Age, but also to encapsulate an entire story in just one...

A comprehensive how-to manual of Polyface Farm‿s signature designs--with tips, tricks, and a half century of lessons learned through trial and errorHave you wondered how to build the Polyface broiler shelter, or the dolly to move it, or an Eggmobile, Gobbledygo or Shademobile? For folks getting started, folks adding enterprises, or folks wanting a cheaper bootstrap way to build portable livestock infrastructure, Polyface Designs has all the diagrams and do-it-yourself building specifications. Joel Salatin wrote the text and Polyface former apprentice and engineer extraordinaire Chris Slattery did the drawings. Ultimately practical, the book includes how to build a corral, a home-made head gate and even how to select the right axle for your project. Square footage requirements for the deep bedding hay shed and area advice for pig pastures make this the definitive repository for a lifetime of Polyface experimentation. A massive volume, its 568 pages are in full color and beautiful enough to be a coffee table book even though you‿ll use it in your shop. Don‿t let the cover price scare you; one building tip can more than save the price of the book.

Drawing is not a talent, it's a skill anyone can learn. This is the philosophy of drawing instructor Brent Eviston based on his more than twenty years of teaching. He has tested numerous types of drawing instruction from centuries old classical techniques to contemporary practices and designed an approach that combines tried and true techniques with innovative methods of his own. Now, he shares his secrets with this book that provides the most accessible, streamlined, and effective methods for learning to draw. This guide includes everything needed to get started creating beautiful art, including: -Basic Skills: Familiarizing yourself with the best materials and fundamental skills.-Dynamic Mark Making: Bringing your drawings to life with dynamic and engaging mark making.-Form and Space: Learning to draw in three dimensions, giving your drawings a dramatic sense of volumes and deep space.-Measuring and Proportion: Using a series of measuring tools and strategies that will take the guesswork our of the drawing process.-Contours: Learn to draw complex, volumetric form using three kinds of contour lines. Including information on foreshortening, one of the most sought after drawing skills.-Shading Fundamentals: Drawing with dramatic light and shadow.Taking the reader through the entire process, beginning with the most basic skills to more advanced such as volumetric drawing, shading, and figure sketching, this book contains numerous projects and guidance on what and how to practice. It also features instructional images and diagrams as well as finished drawings. With this book and a dedication to practice, anyone can learn to draw!

In her newest book, Move and Work, this self-proclaimed nomad, who searches around the world for inspiration, grants an exciting insight into her three homes that amaze with their limitless wealth of design ideas. Text in English, German, French and Spanish.

"A collection of compelling quotations from a rising star in contemporary art, architecture, and design"--

An illuminating exploration of the intersection between life, art and the sea from the award-winning author of Leviathan, or The Whale.

Everything you need to become a manga artist, with step-by-step instructions, exercises, and tips and tricks and feature spreads from other artists.

An innovative retrospective look at the work of one of America's most iconic artists, utilizing the concepts of mirroring and doubling, which have long preoccupied Johns

In Made by James, top graphic designer James Martin shares techniques, information, and ideas to help you become a better logo designer.

What Alexander McQueen Can Teach You About Fashion breaks down Alexander McQueen's life, work and legacy into 36 highly visual lessons. Covering the iconic looks, McQueen's inspiration and the details that define his sartorial tastes.

Reprinted just in time for the anniversary of the series that stole our hearts, this handsome hardcover contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show's first season. Featuring creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko, this is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought the mystical world of bending and a new generation of heroes to life!Go behind the scenes of the animated series Legend of Korra Book One - Air--created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko--the smash-hit sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender!

The contemporary artists featured in this book include John Akomfrah, La Vaughn Belle, Manthia Diawara, Jeannette Ehlers, Michelle Eistrup, Sasha Huber, Oceana James, Patricia Kaersenhout, Grada Kilomba, Suchitra Mattai, and Alberta Whittle, who are all at the forefront of decolonial thinking. Through their artworks, they convey compelling narratives that shed light on the entangled colonial histories that connect Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas. Collectively, these artists provide crucial insight into some of the lesser-known aspects of colonial history, such as Norwegian involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. The artists featured in this book convey unique resistance stories about fearless freedom fighters such as Venus Johannes, Mary Thomas, Olaudah Equiano, and Anna Heegaard, thereby allowing for a deeper, more nuanced understanding of colonial history than the historical narratives that have typically been told from a Western perspective. These are stories of resistance that help, at least partially, to set the historical records straight. By highlighting the stories of those who have been historically silenced, we gain access to a more nuanced understanding of colonial history and the factors which have contributed to the continued effects of colonialism today, most evidently witnessed in the prevalence of racism, poverty, and forced migration. Co-published by Skira and The Africa Institute

This sourcebook documents the season-by-season fashions of the Twenties' Jazz Age with over 500 original photograph and prints. Includes analyses and biographies of the key designers and fashion houses of the period.

Living off the grid is a greener and cheaper way of life. This book compiles examples of nature-powered homes, all either partially or completely off-grid.

Well-known advocates for city cycling use their experience living in the Netherlands to argue for building cities with fewer cars.

This invaluable guide enables students to get the most from their art history course. Written in an accessible style, the book introduces two basic art historical methods - formal analysis and contextual analysis. In this new edition revising author Michael Cothren has extended the discussion on iconography and iconology, as well as adding discussions on the effects of the market and museums on art. Greater emphasis is placed on the global and multicultural aspects of art creation and analysis with new images and more case studies. There is more step-by-step guidance on how to use these methods to prepare for exams and write papers.

Anish Kapoor, Antony Gormley, Phyllida Barlow, Yinka Shonibare, Rachel Whiteread - das sind die Bildhauer*innen, die ,Skulptur' definieren, und hier tun sie dies in ihren eigenen Worten. From the Sculptor's Studio ist eine einzigartige Sammlung von persönlichen Gesprächen mit 20 Künstler*innen, von denen jede*r ikonische Werke geschaffen, weltweit ausgestellt und die Grenzen der Bildhauerei auf seine/ihre eigene Weise gesprengt hat.