Figures and Faces: The Art of Jewelry (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

Figures and Faces: The Art of Jewelry (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

Jewelry has always been a vehicle for the deepest of human emotions: remembrance, faith, devotion, love, belonging, and mourning. The human figure has long been a source of inspiration and a means of expression for jewelers, and it is perhaps the most intimate and involving of subjects. Following

Chanel: The Complete Collections (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive and captivating overview of all of Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel collections, showcasing his creations through original catwalk photography 'Chanel fans rejoice. . . . As glamorous and chic as you'd expect.'--The Observer (on the first edition) This fully revised edition of the first

Yves Saint Laurent Accessories (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

An exclusive homage to - and retrospective of - the iconic fashion designer's couture accessories.'One can never overstate the importance of accessories. They are what turns a dress into something else. I like dresses to be sober and accessories to be wild', Yves Saint Laurent, 1977.Yves Saint

Cabinets of Curiosities (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

Unicorns' horns, mermaids' skeletons, stuffed and preserved animals and plants, precious metals, clocks, scientific instruments, celestial globes--all knowledge, the whole cosmos, arranged on shelves in a single room. Such were the cabinets of curiosities of the seventeenth century, the last period

Androgyne: Fashion and Gender (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

In January 2011, Jean Paul Gaultier's haute couture runway show ended with the image of a willowy blonde bride in a diaphanous gown. The bride was a man, and one of the first models to walk for both men's and women's collections. The event marked the start of a trend. 'This ad is gender neutral,'

Cabinet of Wonders: The Gaston-Louis Vuitton Collection (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

A collector since his childhood, Gaston-Louis Vuitton (1883-1970), the third generation of the legendary design family and grandson of the founder of the luxury brand, accumulated hundreds of objects over his lifetime. In addition to building a collection of trunks his roving eye lit upon rare

The Art of Falconry (Morel Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

The Art of Falconry by Patrick Morel represents a milestone in titles on the sport, quite unique in scope, style and content. It presents falconry in theory and in practice, celebrating it as both an art form and a living cultural heritage. Far from being merely another -how to- book, however, it

Ancient Egyptian Jewelry: 50 Masterpieces of Art and Design (Fletcher-Jones Nigel)(Pevná vazba)

The artistry and splendor of ancient Egyptian jewelry in fifty masterpieces Jewelry was worn by ancient Egyptians at every level of society and, like their modern descendants, they prized it for its aesthetic value, as a way to adorn and beautify the body. It was also a conspicuous signifier of

Fashion Quotes: Stylish Wit and Catwalk Wisdom (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

The fashion world has long been celebrated for its scintillating salon wit. The sharpest tongues and quickest repartee has 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 compiles hundreds of

Unexpected Pleasures - The Art and Design of Contemporary Jewelry (Cohn Susan)(Pevná vazba)

In recent decades, contemporary jewelry has transcended its role of adornment to challenge traditional meanings and become a signifier of new identities. Working in traditional mediums of gold and precious stones as well as with innovative materials, designers and artists are pushing the boundaries

Maison Lesage: Haute Couture Embroidery (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

The most prestigious Parisian Haute Couture artisans, Maison Lesage has collaborated with the biggest names in fashion, from Chanel, Schiaparelli, and Yves Saint Laurent, to Cristobal Balenciaga, Valentino, and Alexander McQueen. Founded in 1924, when the Lesage family bought the eminent firm of

Jewelry for Gentlemen (Sherwood James)(Pevná vazba)

The first book of its kind: a dazzling overview of the overlooked art of male jewelry, an increasingly popular requisite of the welldressed contemporary

Shigeko Kubota: Liquid Reality (Kubota Shigeko)(Pevná vazba)

An illuminating introduction to a visionary figure in the history of video art and video sculpturePublished in conjunction with an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, Shigeko Kubota: Liquid Reality sheds new light on the multilayered practice of Shigeko Kubota (1937-2015), who broke new ground

Image Control: Art, Fascism, and the Right to Resist (Nathan Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

Susan Sontag meets Hanif Abdurraqib in this fascinating exploration of the unexpected connections between how we consume images and the insidious nature of Fascism. Images come at us quickly, often without context. A photograph of Syrian children suffering in the wake of a chemical attack segues

Eleeza: The Art of Eliza Ivanova (Ivanova Eliza)(Pevná vazba)

Meet artist, animator, and film maker Eliza Ivanova, and her powerful figures that blend traditional painting with evocative

The Art Of Hybrid War (Patrick J. J.)(Paperback)

The Art Of Hybrid War is a beautifully bound philosophy on the changed face of conflict - from the manipulation of the will of the people, disinformation campaigns, and voter suppression to cyber weapons and big data.Crafted into a short doctrine, The Art Of Hybrid War takes its inspiration from

Me... Jane (McDonnell Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

Patrick McDonnell-beloved, bestselling author-artist and creator of the Mutts syndicated comic strip--shares the inspiring story of young Jane Goodall, the legendary and inspiring conservationist featured in the hit documentary film Jane. In his characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell

Seven Faces of Women's Sport (Reid Irene A.)(Pevná vazba)

Media and political figures often assert that progress towards achieving gender parity has advanced. However, circumstances around recent major sports events such as the Women's Football World Cup and Olympic Games suggest otherwise. From controversy around facilities to miniscule commercial

Haring (Kolossa Alexandra)(Pevná vazba)

One of the key figures in the New York art world of the 1980s, Keith Haring (1958–1990) created a signature style that blended street art, graffiti, a Pop sensibility, and cartoon elements to unique, memorable effect. With thick black outlines, bright colors, and kinetic figures, his public (and

Brian Moore and the Meaning of the Past - An Irish Novelist Re-imagines History (Hicks Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

The Art of Destiny (Bungie)(Pevná vazba)

Timed to the release year of the game, The Art of Destiny showcases the stunning art and design behind one of the most highly anticipated new franchises in gaming today. From the mysterious dunes of Mars to the jungles of Venus and the abandoned aerospace installations on the Moon, Destiny takes

The Art of the Vintage Motorcycle (Bueno Serge)(Pevná vazba)

A beautiful and comprehensive celebration of the art and design of classic motorcycles, from the early twentieth century through the 1950s. This is the most beautiful book of its kind: celebrating the art and design of the luxury motorcycle by presenting forty of the best-designed and most

Britains Civilian Toy Figures (Joplin Norman)(Pevná vazba)

An extensive and in-depth study of the non-military and civilian toy figures made by Britains, covering the early mechanical toys of the 1880s through to the final hollow cast toys from 1966. During the inter-war period, the British toy-buying public rejected war-like/military toys, providing

Polaroid Project - At the Intersection of Art and Technology (Ewing William A.)(Pevná vazba)

The definitive illustrated publication on the art and science of