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Report copyright infringementby J and J G Low Art Tile Works (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this w...

Practical Color Combinations: A Resource Book with Over 2500 Sample Color Schemes - Paperback

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by Naomi Kuno (Author)Practical Color Combinations introduces 125 color palettes that have each been created using approximately ten different individual colors.These color palettes are categorized by images usually associated with each color scheme. Nearly 1,100 individual colors are introduced in this book and the CMYK and RGB values of each color used are specified. A total of 2,500 unique color combination samples are offered by presenting two-, three-, four-, and five-color combinations....

Carl Larsson's Home, Family and Farm: Paintings from the Swedish Arts and Crafts Movement - Hardcover

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by Carl Larsson (Artist), Polly Lawson (Text by (Art/Photo Books)) Stunning watercolour paintings by one of Sweden's best-loved artists Fascinating insight into Swedish rural and artistic life in the late nineteenth century Accompanied by an explanatory text giving more detail about his life and techniques Front JacketBeautiful watercolours depicting Swedish rural life at the turn of the last century, by one of Sweden's best-loved artists. Stunning watercolour paintings by one of Sweden's b...

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Report copyright infringementby Sahoqiang Wang (Author), Alex Johns (Preface by)A comprehensive guide to the world of logo redesign showcasing a wide collection of case studies and the best examples of logo redesign from around the worldIn today's dynamic world, brands must evolve and adapt to stay relevant. The logo, once a static symbol, now plays a pivotal role in brand identities that react, engage, and withstand the test of time. This book explores a wealth of examples of this currently ...

Design's Dilemma Between Art and Problem-Solving

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Report copyright infringementby Philipp Zitzlsperger (Author)The design dilemma is based on the historic separation of design and art since the late Middle Ages. It describes the transformation of design from an art discipline to a problem-solving discipline. On the one hand, this great divergence is accompanied by myths that construct opposites of free art and unfree design, of aura and loss of aura, or of distance and touch. On the other hand, the avant-gardes have often invoked the unity ...

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Report copyright infringementby Kinfolk (Author)This issue of Kinfolk, which publishes just in time for the holiday season, draws on our origins as a guide for small gatherings and celebrates coming together--whether round a table, at a wedding, for cocktails or during the holidays--as a meaningful pursuit. Of course, the art of togetherness can be a little more complicated for those hosting. To make the process easier, we've approached creative cooks, florists and artists for their expert id...

How to Draw: Drawing and Sketching Objects and Environments from Your Imagination - Paperback

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by Scott Robertson (Author), Thomas Bertling (Author)How to Draw is for artists, architects and designers. It is useful to the novice, the student and the professional. You will learn how to draw any object or environment from your imagination, starting with the most basic perspective drawing skills. Early chapters explain how to draw accurate perspective grids and ellipses that in later chapters provide the foundation for more complex forms. The research and design processes used to generat...

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Report copyright infringementby Spencer Bailey (Author), Paul Goldberger (Foreword by)Explore iconic destinations with The Leading Hotels of the World in this celebration of exceptional hospitality through architecture and designEmbark on a stunning visual journey through The Leading Hotels of the World, a collection of the world's most exclusive independent luxury hotels, which consistently dominates prestigious awards, securing top honors in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards and Condé ...

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Report copyright infringementby Duncan Harris (Author), Ian Anderson (Foreword by)Working its way through the fascinating creation story and cultural footprint of the WipEout game series, WipEout Futurism offers unprecedented access to the game's visual archives and reveals the creative processes behind the teams, tracks, vehicles, and iconography that define the series. Within these pages you will find original concept art, promotional materials, in-game photography, the monumental graphic d...

Sea of Ink--Forest of Pens: The Art of the Qur'an in the Hossein Afshar Collection

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Report copyright infringementby David J. Roxburgh (Author), Aimée Froom (Editor)A spectacular study of calligraphy, the most esteemed form of visual and textual expression in the Islamic world, through a storied collection of Qur'an manuscripts Spanning more than a millennium, from the seventh through the nineteenth century, Sea of Ink, Forest of Pens: The Art of the Qur'an in the Hossein Afshar Collection sheds new light on the production of deluxe Qur'an manuscripts across Islamic lands th...

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Report copyright infringementby Fashionary (Author)The Menswear Sketchbook A4 by Fashionary is tailor-made for fashion designers, combining Fashion + Dictionary + Diary in one comprehensive tool. It is enriched with extensive fashion information and blended figure templates, making it the perfect companion for brainstorming, fast sketching, and quick referencing. The sketchbook is divided into two main parts to kick-start the creative process. The first part, accounting for 15% of the pages, ...

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Report copyright infringementby Alison James (Author)Hermès was founded in Paris in the 19th century as a saddlery workshop that catered to the needs of horse riders. The company quickly gained a reputation for its exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail and has evolved into one of the world's most celebrated fashion houses - synonymous with classic design, elegance, luxury and quality. Famous for the Birkin Bag and Silk Scarf and beloved by the great, the good and the uber glamorous ...

Handmade in India: A Geographic Encyclopedia of Indian Handicrafts

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Report copyright infringementby Aditi Ranjan (Author), M. P. Ranjan (Author) "Whether experts on the topic or neophytes, all readers will be inspired by this portrayal of the diversity of traditional artistic expression in India." --Library Journal Daily life in India is enriched by a colorful profusion of handmade goods, crafted with simple tools by artisans rooted in local traditions. From the richly embroidered gabba rugs of Kashmir to the polished metal mirrors of Kerala, and from the tu...

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Report copyright infringementby Ingeborg Harms (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Irma Boom (Designed by)The iconic fashion designer offers unprecedented access into her career and personal history with this once-in-a-lifetime publishing event. The complete, official retrospective, designed by Irma Boom--one of the world's leading book designers--in close collaboration with Jil Sander herself, is packed with special features, that will make it a highly coveted collectors' item. For decades the name...

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Report copyright infringementby Takano Fujii (Author)The first book to describe vintage eyewear from the 1920s to the 1990s. Vintage-eyeglass shop staff and owners were interviewed and their wares photographed, with the resulting 131 valuable frames presented full size. This means that many of these frames, with the exception of a few, can be seen in person and even purchased at stores. Some classic models still hold up, even when viewed today, while others remain decorative, like jewelry...

Better Than New: Tips for Upcycling and Refinishing Furniture

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Report copyright infringementby Chloe Kempster (Author)Give old furniture a new lease of life, save money and help the planet with this beautifully illustrated guide to upcycling. Renovating tired old furniture can make it look as good as new - or even better! It can be a cost-effective and more sustainable solution than buying modern replacements, encouraging creative thinking and resulting in eye-catching and unique pieces. In this colourfully illustrated guide by furniture artist and upcyc...

The Beginner's Guide to Crochet Sweaters and Tops: 21 Easy Patterns for Stunning Handmade Garments

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Report copyright infringementby Emilia Johansson (Author)No need to fear making your first sweater out of yarn! This is the ultimate beginner's handbook for making crochet clothes. Crochet designer and pattern writer Emilia Johansson knows exactly what it felt like to be a beginner just starting out, so she tailors her instructions to be clear and accessible to anyone interested in the craft. With detailed steps and plenty of visual guides, Emilia will show you how to make your next favorite ...

Rug Tufting with Simji: Essential Techniques and Creative Projects for Beginners

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Report copyright infringementby Simji (Author)Unravel the secrets of rug tufting, the hottest new craft trend, with SIMJI, the ultimate "rugfluencer." Tap into the fun and creativity of machine-powered tufting with Rug Tufting with SIMJI. Join her millions of fans in this behind-the-scenes adventure, where SIMJI shares the how-to behind her trendy, machine-tufted masterpieces. SIMJI's expertise takes center stage as she breaks down tufting how-tos. Learn the basics and level up with advanced...

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Report copyright infringementby Pentagram (Author)A well-honed mark is the cornerstone of any brand identity. There are many approaches to crafting a distinctive mark, and all of them are showcased here.Originally produced in a limited print run by Pentagram themselves, this edition offers more than double the content and will be an invaluable source of inspiration for all designers working on identity projects, as well as a fascinating study of the trends and evolution of over sixty years of...

Nkf: Piet Zwart's Avant-Garde Catalog for Standard Cables: 1927-1928

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Report copyright infringementby Piet Zwart (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Philip B. Meggs (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Paul Stirton (Text by (Art/Photo Books))A graphic design masterpiece held in museum collections worldwide, now recreated in full facsimileWidely regarded as the most important Dutch designer of the last century, Piet Zwart helped rewrite the rules of modern typography. An autodidactic student of typography and printing, he incorporated elements of fine art and architecture into...

Alejandro Magallanes: The Order of Chaos

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Report copyright infringementby Miguel Ángel Pérez Arteaga (Author)A book featuring the wide-ranging work of internationally renowned Mexican graphic designer, illustrator, poet and artist Alejandro Magallanes, including posters, book illustrations, and works of art, as well as the artist's thoughts about the nature of his creations.As the author Alejandro Magallanes' puts it, this bilingual English and Spanish monography is "an exercise in ordering chaos," which seeks to "intuit new paths th...

Emojization: Visual Communication with Emojis

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Report copyright infringementby Deborah Enzmann (Author)A comprehensive and highly visual overview, from the cultural and theoretical background to the amazing variety and everything one needs to know about the creative potential of emojis and how graphic designers can capitalize on this exciting communication trend. A means of expression for billions of people, emojis have established their function in our everyday lives. Increasingly complex in quality and quantity, these written language c...

Propagandopolis: A Century of Propaganda from Around the World

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Report copyright infringementby Damon Murray (Editor), Stephen Sorrell (Editor), Fuel (Author)A trove of 20th- and 21st-century propaganda imagery used by regimes around the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe and beyondDo you know what propaganda looks like? A mural showing Saddam Hussein on horseback. A poster featuring Chinese climbers carrying a bust of Mao to the summit of Mount Everest. A film of North Korea's Kim Jong Un parading an intercontinental ballistic missile. A Pakistani newsp...

The Art of Jesús Cisneros: Drawing from Memory

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Report copyright infringementby Miguel Ángel Pérez Arteaga (Author)A visually mesmerizing book that celebrates the wide range and intensity of Jose Cisneros's artistry.Jesús Cisneros is a celebrated international illustrator whose work is characterised by its economy of elements, simple, almost minimalist strokes, and a limited selection of colours to breathe life into highly evocative drawings. This book filled with vibrant images presents Cisneros's creative processes as the artist shares i...

Sneakers Art: From Inspiration to Customization

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Report copyright infringementby Claudia Ausonia Palazio (Author)Sneakers Art includes realized customization examples of sneakers and easy to follow step-by-step tutorials. This book is a great way to get started creating your own custom sneakers. Up your creative game as you learn quick and easy ways to turn a pair of regular trainers into one-of-a-kind works of art. 1000 inspiring sneaker designs and 18 step-by-step tutorials will help you create your own projects that reflect your personal...

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Report copyright infringementby Alice Fox (Author)A guide to harnessing the world of nature to create sustainable textile art. Textile artist Alice Fox shows how to work with found, foraged, gathered and grown materials to create fabulous textile pieces that are inspired by, and made from, nature. She encourages crafters to be open minded and experimental, using local (and sometimes) unconventional materials, working with the seasons and learning what materials are available at different time...

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Report copyright infringementby Maria Luisa Miraldi (Author)No expression of street style and youthful independence is as iconic as the sneaker. This book is a beautifully illustrated anthology of the must-have models. Sneakers: The Classics is a beautifully illustrated anthology of the must-have sneaker models. In these pages, fashion, sport, culture, and history are finely stitched together. Every entry features gorgeous photographic spreads, in-depth historical context, technical sheets an...

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Report copyright infringementby Rex Butler (Editor)Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons is undoubtedly one of the world's major fashion designers. In 2017 she was the second living designer ever to be given a retrospective at the renowned Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Her work has exerted an extraordinary influence over succeeding generations of designers and is a major point of reference for all those wishing to explore the place of fashion in contemporary cul...

Japandi: Serene Homes and Thoughtful Living

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Report copyright infringementby Laila Rietbergen (Author), Marlous Snijder (Author)In her second book, Laila Rietbergen, author of the successful Japandi Living (9789401483711), dives deeper into the interior trend, with more practical tips, more diverse interiors and how to give them the 'Japandi Touch'. The Japandi style has proven to be a timeless and beloved style for many. In her second book, Laila Rietbergen, author of the successful Japandi Living (9789401483711), dives deeper into the...

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Report copyright infringementby Monica Russel (Author)20 gorgeous, quick-to-knit scarf designs from best-selling author, Monica Russel. Whether you want a lacy scarf for a cool summer's evening or a chunky-knit scarf for a snowy day; whether you're drawn to statement stripes, bold Fair Isle or geometric textures; or whether you're making a thoughtful gift for a loved one or the perfect accessory for yourself, this fun book has you covered. The 20 varied knitting patterns are easy-to-follow, c...

Knitwear from Finland: Stunning Nordic Designs for Clothing and Accessories

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Report copyright infringementby Niina Laitinen (Author), Minna Metsänen (Author)A stylish and cozy collection of 21 stunning garments to knit, based on the timeless designs of Niina Laitinen. From delicate lacework and wave-like cables to mesmerizing Fair Isle, the designs of Niina Laitinen are known and loved by knitters worldwide. This sumptuous volume takes Niina's most popular sock designs and transforms them into a captivating collection of 21 knitted sweaters, shawls, hats, cardigans an...

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Report copyright infringementby Vivian Asimos (Author)Featuring several images of cosplay, a fun and fascinating look at the power and meaning of this cultural phenomenon. Cosplay, born from the fusion of "costume" and "play," transcends mere dress-up by transforming enthusiasts of TV shows, movies, books, or video games into living embodiments of their cherished characters. This book is a close exploration of the vibrant world of cosplay, showing what makes it so captivating for so many. Vi...