A fascinating analysis of Georges de La Tours styles, techniques and subjects that introduces the master of the Nocturnes to a general audience. Georges de La Tour is one of the most important seventeenth-century French artists: a striking and mysterious figure, less well-known than his contemporaries but capable of arousing great emotions in the viewers of his paintings. The power of de La Tours language springs forth from a careful study of light and shadow: a characteristic that has denoted him as being a follower of Caravaggio, but that has also pointed to his unmistakable originality. The book is mostly dedicated to the analysis of two of the artists masterpieces Christ with Saint Joseph in the Carpenters shop and The Adoration of the Shepherds that are a convincing proof of that originality. To study more deeply, to arouse readers curiosity, to bring as many people as possible close to the art of Georges de La Tour this beautiful volume offers a series of richly illustrated essays by some of the greate

New. Edgar Degas (illustrator). 279 x 257 mm. Brand New Book.The nude figure was critical to the art of Edgar Degas throughouthis life, and yet frequently his expansive body of work on thissubject has been overshadowed by his celebrated portraits anddancers. "Degas and the Nude" is the first book in a generation toexplore the artist's treatment of the nude from his early years inthe 1850s and 1860s, through his triumphs in the 1880s and 1890s,all the way to his last decades when the theme dominated hisartistic production in all media. With essays by leading Americanand French critics, it provides a new interpretation of Degas'evolving conception of the nude, situating it in the subject'sbroader context among his peers in nineteenth-century France. Itexplores how Degas exploited all of the body's expressivepossibilities, how his vision of the nude informed his notion ofmodernity, and how he abandoned the classical or historical form infavor of a figure seen in her own time and setting--whether engagedin

The first book of photography that portrays Angola as it exists today. For a place that few can pin-point on a map or in their minds, Angola is quickly emerging as the most important economic leader in Africa. After almost three decades of civil war, the Angola of today is an anomaly the country is not only aggressively rebuilding, but economically blooming in the midst of a global financial crisis. Having become the number one producer of oil and the third in the diamond sector in all of the Sub-Sahara, Angola is the first African country that China has invested in heavily. As a result, in 2008 alone the economy rose 27.5%.

Literature about Durer fills library shelves. Does this meaneverything has already been said about the artist? Far from it,according to the scholars at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum andtheir international partners in the Early Durer Project. This bookdeals with the core phenomena of Durers early work, ranging fromthe artists biography and surroundings to the question of Durersrole as the archetype of the modern artist. New sociologicalapproaches allow us to interpret Durers ideal neighbourhood as asource of inspiration for the artists work, resituating Durer inthe artistic context of his time, at an exciting crossroad betweenthe imitation of traditional painting and the self-consciousrenewal of his profession. Photographs of Durers early work, manyof which are new and published here for the first time, completethe publication, which will establish a new basis for a modernunderstanding of Germanys most famous artist.

The paintings of the Musée dOrsay. An exceptional collection. Built up over time through purchases by the state, donations and bequests from artists, collectors and patrons, and also thanks to an active acquisitions policy, the Musée dOrsays collection of pictures today constitutes an exceptional holding represented by the greatest names and schools of painting between 1848 and 1914: - official art (history painting, portraits and classic landscapes); - symbolism (Moreau, Puvis de Chavannes, Redon); - realism (Courbet, Fantin-Latour); - the Barbizon school (Corot, Millet, Rousseau); - impressionism (Caillebotte, Cézanne, Degas, Manet, Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Sisley); - post-impressionism (Seurat, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec); - the Nabis (Bonnard, Denis, Vuillard). For its new hanging in the picture galleries, the Musée dOrsay is highlighting its extraordinary masterpieces to offer the public an increasingly complete yet fresh survey of that fruitful and varied era, one of the most creativ

A company's logo is the most important component of its brandidentity. So why would a company ever change its logo? Becausethings change -- the competition, the times, even the companyitself. And the company whose logo does not reflect presentrealities is at a marketing disadvantage. In this comprehensively illustrated compendium, David E.Carter shows 200 corporate logo changes, and then discusses each.You'll see everything from minor "evolutionary" changes to complete"revolutionary" changes where the old logo has been discarded and atotally new one designed. Examples of the ultimate logo changes --where a new corporate name has been adopted -- are also included inthis book. Packed with case studies on logo redesign, it featurescompanies both large and small, and from a diverse array ofindustries -- global firms such as Apple Computer, UPS, and TimeWarner, as well as small firms who compete, no less vigorously, intheir own arenas. This essential resource will be invaluable todesigners, ad creati

Each volume contains all the winning and commended entriesfrom the annual British Gas Wildlife Photographer of the YearCompetition--from the best international photographers.

The genius and virtuosity of Rubens painterly skill isapparent. But how exactly did he work? How did he actually createhis paintings? This beautiful book takes the reader through theentire passage from sketch to sale. It looks over the mastersshoulder and discovers how he first made pentimenti, oil sketchesand model studies before applying his paint to what were at timesenormous panels sometimes in many successive transparent layers, atother times directly with colourful brushstrokes. Rubens was acraftsman, and was familiar with the work of his contemporaries andthe latest techniques, on which he himself made variations oradaptations. He employed assistants to carry out parts of a work,negotiated prices, and took a keen interest in the transportationof his work. The words of Rubens himself or his contemporariesfeature regularly in this publication so that the genesis of a workcan be followed at first hand.

Ever wondered how Marie Antoinette wore her hair? How can youmake a tasselled belt? Do you know which fashion trends were themost popular in the 80s? With hundreds more drawings to completeand colour in, garments to design and textile patterns to invent,My Even More Wonderful World of Fashion takes your imagination evenfurther into the creation of exciting new styles, clothing andaccessories. From shoes, to sunglasses, 50s cocktail dresses,African jewellery and feathered masks, Nina Chakrabarti's beautifulillustrations span both vintage fashion and contemporary designs,such as those by Comme des Garcons and Thea Cadabra. The 'FashionArchive' and all new 'Hair Hero' and 'Fashion Flashback' featuresencourage inspiration through the fashions of other times andcultures. A wonderful celebration of dressing up, past and present,this follow-up to the hugely successful My Wonderful World ofFashion will appeal to fashion addicts from 8 years up.

A lush visual selection from the Chanel archive—essentialreading for fashionistas and design aficionados everywhere. Chanel's combination of tradition, originality, and style hasalways made it the most seductive of fashion labels. Here the Houseof Chanel opens its private archives, revealing a galaxy ofbrilliant designs created by Coco Chanel from 1920 onwards.Dazzling clothes, intricate accessories, beautiful models, andtimeless design leave no doubt as to the lasting fame of her nameand embody everything that has come to symbolize the magic ofChanel. The book explores five central themes—the suit, the camellia,jewelry, makeup and perfume, the little black dress—and follows thethreads from past to present to show how these key items have beenrediscovered and reinvented by new designers. It includes manypreviously unpublished archive photographs and original drawings byKarl Lagerfeld, as well as glorious images from some of thegreatest names in fashion photography. 139 illustrations,

Andrew Pitcairn-Knowles is one of the pioneers in Britishphotography. Compiled by his grandson from previously unpublishedglass negatives, this collection is a beautiful portrayal ofEdwardian life in England in the early 1900s.

This is the latest book from the pattern cutting andconstruction experts at Bunka Fashion College in Japan, school ofYohji Yamamoto. It includes 17 fashionable and achievable designs,with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams thatguide the reader through the draping process. With two foldedpatterns at the back, this book provides inspiring ideas and highlypractical techniques for anyone wanting to learn about draping.

Situated in the heart of Paris, the Musee d'Orsay boasts the greatest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in the world, a collection unparalleled in its diversity and quality. Since its spectacular opening in 1986 in a renovated train station, the museum has welcomed more than 50 million visitors to view works by Bouguereau, Courbet, Renoir, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, Redon, Whistler, Gauguin and other artists of the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. In this deluxe, large-format volume, the Musee d'Orsay's director, Serge Lemoine, and his team of curators and specialists examine the museum's holdings and the history surrounding them, ranging from the primacy of academic painting through the shock of Impressionism to the rise of modern art. Included are many seminal works of the period, including Whistler's Mother, Manet's The Balcony, Cezanne's Apples and Oranges, Monet's Blue Water Lilies and Van Gogh's Bedroom at Arles. With 830 full-colour illustrations of masterpi

Contemporary Art: World Currents argues that, in recentdecades, a worldwide shift from modern to contemporary art hasoccurred. Artists everywhere have embraced the contemporary world'steeming multiplicity, its proliferating differences and itschallenging complexities. This book shows how contemporary artachieved definitive force in the markets and museums of the majorart centres during the 1980s. It then became a global phenomenon asartworlds everywhere began to connect more closely, to becomecontemporaneous with each other. New communicative technologies andexpanding social media are now shaping the future of art. TerrySmith offers the first account of these changes, from theirhistorical beginnings to the present day. This book breaks newground in tracing how modern, traditional and indigenous art becamecontemporary in each of cultural region of the world. The authorargues that it is diversity, or the contemporaneity of difference,not a convergence towards sameness, which makes today's artcontemporary

Click on the Google Preview image above to read some pages of this book! Following the success of Ladur e: Sucre, here is the second volume of neverbefore- published recipes from the legendary Ladur e tearoom. One hundred elegant recipes from Ladur es Chef, beautifully photographed and packed into an eye-catching book reminiscent of the famous macaron boxes. From duck foie gras with rose macaroon to vegetable tagliatelle with Ladur e tea and cardamom, as well as the taramasalata clair with rose petals, the Chef presents us with an entire artists array of appetizers, main courses, fish, meat, salads and omelettesAll bearing the unmistakable Ladur e quality and creativity.

A kaleidoscopic, colorful, and dazzlingly illustrated historyof Bulgari jewelry, this engaging book showcases more than threehundred objects from the late-nineteenth century to the presentday. The color illustrations are of such high fidelity that one canalmost caress the pieces that for more than one hundred years haveemerged from the firm’s design workshops. The catalogue highlightsBulgari’s signature use of gold coins and serpent motifs. And anentire section is devoted to Bulgari and the film industry of thefifties and sixties. Elizabeth Taylor and Sophia Loren are amongthe house’s star-studded list of fans. Entertaining and didacticalat the same time, this book is the essential complement to anyjewelry lover’s collection.

This new edition of Hans Nadelhoffer's classic book on Cartierhas been completely redesigned to be printed throughout in colour,and a number of new illustrations have been added. This is theauthenticated story of Cartier as it has never been toldbefore.

A singular figure in the avant garde of theearly twentieth century, Henri Rousseau (1844-1910) was aself-taught painter who turned to art after retiring as a customsinspector at the age of 49. Although he never left Paris, Rousseaupainted a number of jungle scenes, drawing on images of the exoticas presented to the urban dweller through popular literature,colonial expositions and the Paris zoo. "The Dream" (1910) is theartist's last major work. Exhibited at the 1910 Salon desIndependants a few months before Rousseau's death in September ofthat year, it exemplifies that surreal juxtaposition of the exoticand the domestic, realized with an uncanny exactitude, for whichRousseau is so beloved today. The poet and art critic GuillaumeApollinaire praised the work, countering his detractors: "Thepicture radiates beauty, that is indisputable. I believe nobodywill laugh this year." In this volume, Ann Temkin, the Museum'sMarie-Josée and Henry Kravis Chief Curator of Painting andSculpture, guides readers in deci

英国著名殿堂级摇滚乐队The RollingStones（滚石）即将出版一本豪华摄影画册，以此纪念他们成军50周年以及这50年来的辉煌。这本画册名为《The RollingStones: 50 》(ISBN:9780500516249)，由英国知名出版社Thames Hudson出版，将于2012年7月12日上架。1962年7月12日正是滚石在伦敦牛津街MarqueeClub首次登台演出的日子。画册记录了乐队半个世纪以来的辉煌历程。本书共352页，精装，收录了700多张珍贵的照片，其中300多张是彩色照片。这些照片是由主唱MickJagger、吉他手Keith Richards、贝斯手Ronnie Wood 以及鼓手CharlieWatts亲自挑选的。诸多细节设计也由乐队成员全全参与，直到本书定稿的前一分钟，成员们还在就封面的终稿争论不休。因此，这是真正意义上滚石自己的书。《TheRolling Stones: 50》(ISBN:9780500516249)不仅仅是的官方版本，更是这次50周年庆祝活动的一部分。由于乐队成员们将不接

Tattoos and tattoo artwork have become part of mainstream culture, and more so over the last few years with popular TV shows taking the viewer inside the tattoo studio for the first time. Many tattooists are also highly skilled artists in their own right, and have moved beyond the artwork they tattoo onto skin to creating bodies of personal artwork more likely to be viewed in a gallery than a tattoo studio. Art by Tattooists is the first book to showcase this art. The book features twenty-six international artists who use a variety of media, from ink, watercolour, acrylic paint and oil to lino printing, painting on wood and board, and even examples of tattoo-style skateboard graphics. Many of the artists are heavily influenced by the imagery they use as tattooists roses, hearts, skulls, scrolls, birds, pin-ups, etc. and carry this into their personal work. Other work features colours, themes or subject matter that is more subtly related to tattooing.

The DIY Couture collection is 10 stylish, easy to make piecesof clothing that can be endlessly reinvented in different fabrics,textures and colours. Anyone who enjoys sewing and creatingsomething unique will love using this book to make their owncouture wardrobe. The book begins with a Useful Techniques section,followed by Collections: inspirational photographs of the piecesstyled different ways. Next, each of the 10 garments, from aGoddess dress to a cool romper suit and hoody, is clearlyexplained, including a spread showing all the variations (e.g.fastenings, necklines and hems) possible for each garment. Finally,clear step by step illustrations and photographs show you how eachpiece is made. With no complex sewing patterns, even beginners atsewing can make their own beautiful clothes. With simple, visualinstructions and cool styling, DIY Couture will inspire people tojoin the handmade revolution. Where eco-fashion meets street style,this is the antithesis of fast-fashion. Absolutely no patternsrequi