This publication functions as a testament to the variety of innovation in the rediscovered chapter of Polish experimental filmmaking and art during the cold-war years. 1,2,3...Avant-Gardes represents an exhibition and research project dedicated to the history of experimental film and art, and to the interaction between these two fields. The juxtaposition between the work of renowned Polish avant-garde filmmakers and international contemporary artists is categorized into five themes: Analytical Strategies, Political Film, Sound and Image, Imagination, Games and Participation, and Consumption. The text contextualizes the films convincingly into these concepts which are reinforced with artists projects/pages.
Favorite flicks -An inspiring selection of must-see masterpieces
They say that in life, there are winners and there are losers. Though the movies we selected for this two-volume collection are winners indeed, those who didn t make the cut aren t losers. We just didn t like them quite as much.
This two-volume compilation brings together highlights from TASCHEN's groundbreaking title Building a New Millennium and the first four volumes of our renowned Architecture Now! books for a comprehensive study of architecture around the world at the beginning of the 21st century. Up-and-coming architects—tomorrow's superstars—are featured alongside the field's most respected practitioners, such as Santiago Calatrava, Herzog & de Meuron, Koolhaas/OMA, Daniel Libeskind, Richard Meier, Oscar Niemeyer, and Jean Nouvel.
This stunning compendium features destinations - both well-known and little-known, both urban and exotic - that attract visitors from around the globe. Each destination was created with its own unique vision, and every detail was designed to embody that vision. Breathtaking photography enables readers to experience many of the worlds very finest destinations, and evocative sketches tell the story of how each was created.
100 Years of Fashion Illustration” to książka stanowiąca jedyne w swoim rodzaju studium rozwoju rysunku żurnalowego i ilustracji mody na przestrzeni ostatnich stu lat. Zamieszczone przedruki - od ilustracji katalogów Harrod’sa z pierwszych lat XX wieku począwszy, na współczesnych pracach skończywszy - ukazują, jak pojęcie i rola mody ewoluowały w świecie stale zmieniających się trendów oraz równie dynamicznie przemieniającej się sytuacji społecznej. Doskonała pozycja dla wszystkich zainteresowanych historią mody i rysunku żurnalowego.
Bags, tags, and labels are critical in the world of design and when you are seeking inspiration on the fly, you don’t want to be reading through pages of dense text for ideas. Now you don’t have to. From bubble bath to gourmet food shops and from clothing stores to vodka, this book is a collection of 1,000 designs. Many countries are represented throughout. Additionally, the book is arranged by job type—bags, tags, and labels to make a quick search even easier. Few other books offer such a wide range of easily accessible visuals on the subject.
1000 Garment Graphics features the best wearable art and designs, providing fresh ideas for any design project. Featuring a wide array of design styles from funky to conservative, hokey to demure, and sarcastic to serious, this is a no-holds-barred collection of stuff you’ll want to see. This book offers designers a vast collection of inspiring and innovative graphic works from the real world. The main emphasis is on fashion from t-shirt graphics, to sneakers, to baseball caps and more. The book will feature trends as well as graphics that endure the test of time.
They’re the very best in contemporary glass beadmaking, 1000 dazzling and unique examples by an international array of artists. This color survey has it all: the beads come single or in multiples, in jewelry or sculptural pieces, flameworked and kilnformed; and their diversity and beauty are amazing. Julia Skop’s intriguing Secret Surprise showcases clear glass beads with millefiori slices at the ends.
Pictorial symbols are, in some respects, superior to words as a form of communication. If well-designed, they can be understood by people of all different races and cultures and can be recognized by children literally years before they learn to read. Symbols can be identified more quickly than words, making them especially useful in situations where fast reactions are required (e.g., control panels in airplanes.)
Bringing together the best of contemporary design for the home, this is a comprehensive round-up of 1000 striking and innovative objects produced in the last five years. It covers furniture, storage, lighting, textiles, carpets and rugs, bathrooms, table- and kitchenware, and electronic products. Web addresses of designers and manufacturers are given for every object, along with full captions and colour illustrations, making every design easy to source.
