Publié pour la première fois en 1904 par le biologiste, philosophe et libre penseur Ernst Haeckel, Formes Artistiques de la nature regroupe 100 planches qui célèbrent la beauté de la nature.
Before photography became the primary medium for marketing fashion, there was Rene Gruau with his pens, brushes, watercolours, and inks. Beginning in 1940 when he helped create the Miss Dior campaign, and for more than two decades, Gruau was at the forefront of fashion design. In addition to his long and fruitful partnership with Dior this book features sublime reproductions of Gruau's work with luxury designers such as Givenchy, Balmain, Balenciaga, Lacroix, and Schiaparelli. It looks at the artistic influences-from Toulouse-Lautrec to Kabuki theatre-that shaped his use of pigment and line and demonstrates how, with just a few strokes and a splash of colour, he managed to capture the perfection of a woman's hat, or make tangible a perfume's alluring scent. A gorgeous introduction to French fashion's golden age, this definitive volume is also an indispensable reference for anyone interested in fashion design, haute couture, and commercial illustration.
Gathered over the course of four decades, the Thomas Murray collection of Indonesian textiles is one of the most important in the world. The objects comprise ritual clothing and ceremonial cloths that tell us much about the traditions of pre-Islamic Indonesian cultures, as well as the influences of regional trade with China, India, the Arab world, and Europe. As with the earlier volume, Textiles of Japan (Prestel, 2018), the book focuses on some of the finest cloths to come out of the archipelago, presenting each object with impeccable photographs. Geographically arranged, this volume pays particular attention to textiles from the Batak and the Lampung region of Sumatra, the Dayak of Borneo, and the Toraja of Sulawesi, as well as rare textiles from Sumba, Timor and other islands. Readers will learn about the intricate traditions of dyeing, weaving, and beading techniques that have been practiced for centuries. Original texts by international experts offer historical context, unspool the mysteries behind ancient iconography, and provide new insights into dating and provenance. At once opulent and scholarly, this book arrives at a moment of growing interest in Southeast Asian culture and carries the imprimatur of one of the art world's leading collectors.
Contributors: Lorraine Aragon, Joanna Barrkman, Chris Buckley, Kristal Hale, Valerie Hector, Janet Alison Hoskins, Itie van Hout, Eric Kjellgren, Fiona Kerlogue, Brigitte Khan Majlis, Robyn Maxwell, Thomas Murray, and Sandra Sardjono.
Dressed to Swill contains sixty original cocktail recipes inspired by style icons from the 20th century to today, including fashion designers, models, photographers, stylists, influencers, and more. Karl Lagerfeld's tipple is made for royalty: it's similar to a Kir Royale, but brings in the velvety flavors of raspberry and vanilla. The Kim Kardashian is sensuous, flavorful, and as unsubtly delicious as its subject. Lizzo's cocktail is a strawberry-rhubarb sparkler certain to fill you with joy. From Alexa Chung and Andre Leon Talley to Coco Chanel and RuPaul, there's a flavor to fit every mood, be it avant-garde, glamourous, rebellious, or little-black-dressy. Engaging biographies explore each person's contributions to the field of fashion, and the illustrations are sprinkled with fun details about their lives. In addition, readers can learn how to stock their bar with basic equipment, glassware, foundational spirits, and easy-to-source ingredients that can turn a basic drink into a runway-worthy libation. Perfect for birthdays, watch parties, girls' nights in-as well as for Instagram-this book makes finding the right cocktail as exciting and surprising as shopping for a pair of shoes to complete your look.
Réimpression brochée de ce catalogue qui présente l?ensemble de l'oeuvre du célèbre peintre danois et la replace dans le contexte de la peinture européenne du 19e siècle.
Discover the colors and textures of 21st-century Morocco in this enticing collection of lush and inviting photographs of homes, gardens, hotels, and historic sites. Brimming with inspiration, this guide introduces readers to the next generation of interior and landscape designers, architects, and stylists who are transforming and reinforcing the country's reputation as a center of cultural and historic discovery.
Step inside the Villa Mabrouka, Yves Saint Laurent's former home in Tangier, to see how the sylvan refuge has been preserved and transformed, and inside a 1950s Marrakech house to see how its new owners use tiles and local stone to playful effect. Learn how homeware companies such as Trame and LRNCE brilliantly reimagine traditional Moroccan ceramics and craftmanship. And visit parks such as Majorelle Garden, where a French painter created his greatest masterpiece out of plants and water. Combining modern technology with a deep respect for tradition, these locations and influencers incorporate natural materials such as earth, wood, and bamboo into buildings that are both simple and elegant, and into landscapes that honor a fragile ecosystem. Armchair travelers, environmental designers, and anyone looking for a colorful immersive experience will find much to discover in this celebration of a country at once rooted in tradition and eager to embrace innovation.
Publiés pour la première fois, ces posters des archives du Musée Historique Allemand, révèlent les éléments de la propagande est- allemande qui visait à promouvoir le paradis des travailleurs.
Ce grand livre à la mise en page soignée offre une vision exhaustive du travail de graphiste et d'illustrateur d'Andy Warhol. Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, American Girl, Mademoiselle, Seventeen, Time, Playboy... c'est dans plus de 400 magazines que se déploie le génie créatif de celui qui déclara « J'ai commencé dans l'art commercial et je veux terminer avec une entreprise d'art (...) » !
Le photographe franco-polonais Nicolas Grospierre continue son exploration subjective de l'architecture moderniste en se concentrant cette fois-ci, non plus aux formes des bâtiments, mais à leur agencement intérieur. Ni chronologique, ni géographique, l'ordre des photographies s'articule autour d'arrangements architecturaux similaires - ici un puit de lumière dans un large hall, là un escalier en colimaçon tout en béton, plus loin un plafond aux lignes géométriques - mettant ainsi en évidence les grandes caractéristiques de l'architecture moderniste.
During the Rococo period, wealthy women tucked shells, necklaces, fruit, and flowers into their hair, which was styled into towers that reached as high as three feet over their heads. In 1970s London, young, disfranchised "punks" made themselves feel powerful by drawing on the 2,000-year-old Native American practice of shaving their heads except for a narrow strip from forehead to neck.
These are just a couple of many fascinating moments of hair history whimsically illustrated in this book. Katja Spitzer's colorful illustrations are presented in double-page spreads that offer an engaging description of a hair trend or style and its cultural and historic significance. Readers will learn why hair braiders in West Africa can spend an entire day working on one client; and how Black Americans signaled their opposition to racist laws and practices by not styling their naturally frizzy hair.
Filled with important history and giggle-inducing facts, this wide-ranging book crosses cultures and oceans to offer an important lesson about self- expression that will encourage readers of all ages to let down their hair, and to let others do the same.
Young Gabrielle came from a poor family, was orphaned at age 12, and learned to sew in a convent school. She worked as a seamstress and sang in cabarets, where she was given the nickname Coco.
This story-and the remarkable career that followed-is exuberantly told in Isabel Pin's simple yet detailed illustrations.
Young readers will learn about Coco's beginnings as a hat designer, and how her earliest creations presaged the concept of sportswear. They'll learn about her iconic designs- the little black dress, the impeccable suit, the squared-off perfume bottle, and the acclaimed logo. And they will learn how a freethinking young artist who freed women from the corsets and extravagant ornamentations of the early 20th century grew into a ferociously ambitious designer who staged her own comeback at the age of 70.
Whether they are interested in the history of fashion, or looking for encouragement to pursue their own dreams, young readers will find this entertaining biography both fascinating and inspiring.
When she discovered that nearly half of France's 44,000 heritage sites were chateaux in various states of repair, Catherine Scotto embarked on a journey to find out who, exactly, lived in these medieval fortresses and, more importantly, what they were like on the inside. From Normandy to Provence and everywhere in between the owners of these chateaux-including decorators, antique dealers, artists, and collectors-represent the epitome of French culture and taste. Each chateau is presented in double-page full-color spreads that feature alluring interiors and information about the hosts and their design journeys. There's something for everyone here-whether it's homes where simplicity and minimalism reign, rooms as exuberantly busy as a 14th-century tapestry, or interiors transformed by surprising, era-bending feats. Morel's breathtaking, naturally lit photographs of generous kitchens, cozy drawing rooms, spacious bedrooms, ingeniously imagined bathrooms, and intriguing hallways and stairwells offer endless inspiration, while Scotto's engaging text gives readers a feel for the kinds of people who take on such a daunting yet satisfying challenge.
Vasudeo S. Gaitonde est l'un des artistes indiens les plus célèbres ; à New-York, le Gugghenheim lui consacre une rétrospective majeure dans laquelle on peut découvrir près de 70 oeuvres de ce peintre coloriste dont les toiles empruntent le chemin de l'abstraction lyrique.
À l'occasion de cette première exposition d?envergure en Europe, le Jeu de Paume présente trente années du travail de Lorna Simpson (28/05 - 01/09/13). Dans ses oeuvres alliant photographie et texte, ainsi que dans ses installations vidéo, elle intègre, tout en les bouleversant, les genres de l'image fixe et de l'image en mouvement et s'en sert pour poser la question de l'identité, de l'histoire, de la réalité et de la fiction.
Du dessin au crayon, au fusain ou à la sanguine, jusqu'à l'installation, en passant par l'estampe, le collage, la mosaïque, la sculpture ou l'aquarelle, ce livre permettra aux enfants de découvrir 13 techniques artistiques.
Le Indianapolis Museum of Art consacre une grande rétrospective au célèbre peintre américain des signes (24/05/2013-18/08/2013). On y redécouvre plusieurs peintures et sculptures, mais surtout plus de cinquante sérigraphies dont LOVE et HOPE, qui marquèrent durablement le Pop Art.
Designer de formation, Isabelle de Borchgrave rencontre en 1994 la costumière canadienne Rita Brown avec laquelle elle crée une étonnante collection historique de vêtements en papier. Les pièces les plus remarquables reconstituent parures et bijoux de la Renaissance italienne d'après des toiles de Bronzino, Botticelli ou Gozzoli.
La chaussure à haut talon est l'accessoire le plus iconique et le plus convoité de l'univers de la mode. Ce catalogue, en français, de l'exposition Killer Heels présentée au Brooklyn Museum (10/09 - 15/02/2015) puis à Montréal, réunit plus de 160 pièces historiques et contemporaines explorant les liens entre talons hauts et fantasmes, pouvoir et identité.
