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Dali
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Gilles Neret
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Painter, sculptor, writer, filmmaker, and all-round showman
Salvador Dali (1904-1989) was one of the 20th century's greatest
exhibitionists and eccentrics. One of the first artists to apply
the insights of Freudian psychoanalysis to art, he is celebrated in
particular for his surrealist practice, with such conceits as the
soft watches or the lobster telephone, now hallmarks of the
surrealist enterprise, and of modernism in general. Dali frequently
described his paintings as "hand-painted dream photographs." Their
tantalizing tension and interest resides in the precise rendering
of bizarre elements and incongruous arrangements. As Dali himself
explained, he painted with "the most imperialist fury of
precision," but only "to systematize confusion and thus to help
discredit completely the world of reality." Revolutionizing the
role of the artist, the mustache-twirling Dali also had the
intuition to parade a controversial persona in the public arena
and, through printmaking, fashion, advertising, writing, and film,
to create work that could be consumed and not just contemplated on
a gallery wall. This book explores both the painting and the
personality of Dali, introducing his technical skill as well as his
provocative compositions and challenging themes of death, decay,
and eroticism. About the series Born back in 1985, the Basic Art
Series has evolved into the best-selling art book collection ever
published. Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Art series features: a
detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the
artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance a
concise biography approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory
captions
This miniature bestiary contains some 250 illustrations of more
than 100 mythical beings: fire-breathing dragons, sinuous sea
serpents, mischievous leprechauns, high-spirited unicorns, the
lumbering Golem, fluttering fairies, and many other wondrous
creatures drawn from global folklore and mythology. They are
depicted in a wide variety of artistic media, from painting and
sculpture to jewellery and ceramics, from ancient times to the
present. An insightful text explores the history of these creatures
and their cultural roles. All lovers of myth and fantasy will
delight in this Tiny Folio.
The practice of ceramics is steeped in history and tradition. For
thousands of years humans have exploited the versatile qualities of
clay as a material to produce items ranging from humble utilitarian
vessels integral to family living, right through to exquisite works
of art. Ceramics Masterclass explores this diverse discipline by
showcasing 100 of the most innovative and inspiring artists past
and present, analysing the techniques and methods used to create
the works, and the concepts which underpin their creative process.
It shows how to recreate intricate still-life dioramas like
15th-century artist Bernard Palissy, explore narrative like Grayson
Perry and convey sensitivity to material like Phoebe Cummings.
Arranged thematically, Ceramics Masterclass includes chapters on
vessels, batch production, sculptures, figurative works,
installation and expanded field. Perfect for students, amateur
ceramicists and professionals, this book represents a global
perspective of historical and contemporary approaches to clay and
be a catalyst for discovery and intrigue.
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Gehend
(Hardcover)
Peter Eleey, Yukio Lippit, Christina Vegh
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Are you ready to take the 'Next Step in Fused Glass Forming? The
innovative Mold Block System presented in this book is certain to
trigger a creative leap to the next level in glass fusing. These
Mold Blocks are particularly well suited for use in portable
tabletop kilns, offering the ability to create glass forms that are
difficult to produce any other way. It's fun and exciting to design
unique mold configurations that continually offer a twist to
standard fused glass shapes. This title is presented in an easy to
follow self-directed format starting with an examination of the
mold material and cutting the mold block components. Then the book
moves into a complete guide from start to finish through the
creation of a glass project, including an essential tutorial
describing the process to manually fire a tabletop kiln. This book
is the first title in the new "Next Step Art Glass" series by
Wardell Publications Inc. The basic concept for this series will be
to offer focused instruction for advanced or specialised techniques
to guide a crafter from their current skill set to the Next Step in
art glass.
Among the few women artists who have transcended art history, none
had a meteoric rise quite like Mexican painter Frida Kahlo
(1907-1954). Her unmistakable face, depicted in over fifty
extraordinary self-portraits, has been admired by generations;
along with hundreds of photographs taken by notable artists such as
Edward Weston, Manuel and Lola Alvarez Bravo, Nickolas Muray, and
Martin Munkacsi, they made Frida Kahlo an iconic image of 20th
century art. After an accident in her early youth, Frida became a
painter of her own free will. Her marriage to Diego Rivera in 1929
placed her at the forefront of an artistic scene not only in the
cultural Renaissance of Mexico, but also in the United States. Her
work garnered praise from the poet Andre Breton, who added the
Mexican painter to the ranks of international surrealism and
exhibited her work in Paris in 1939 to the admiration of Picasso,
Kandinsky, and Duchamp. We access the intimacy of Frida's
affections and passions through a selection of drawings, pages from
her personal diary, letters, and an extensive illustrated biography
featuring photos of Frida, Diego, and the Casa Azul, Frida's home
and the center of her universe. This large-format XXL book allows
readers to admire Frida Kahlo's paintings like never before,
including unprecedented detail shots and famous photographs. It
presents pieces in private collections and reproduces works that
were previously lost or have not been exhibited for more than 80
years, forming the most extensive study of Kahlo's work and life to
date.
Longlisted for the Authors' Club First Novel Award 'Divine . . .
the smart, sexy read you need' Evening Standard 'Startlingly
impressive' Daily Mail 'Exhilarating' Vogue.com 'An electric new
novel' Guardian AN EXQUISITE DEBUT NOVEL. A MID-LIFE COMING-OF-AGE
STORY CHARTING ONE MAN'S SEXUAL AWAKENING AND HIS SPECTACULAR FALL
FROM GRACE IN 1990S LONDON. FOR FANS OF ALAN HOLLINGHURST AND
EDWARD ST AUBYN. Exiled from his university position for an
inexcusable blunder, art historian Don Lamb flees to London, a city
alive with sex and creativity. There, over the course of a long,
hot summer, as he is immersed in the anarchic art and gay scenes of
the mid-90s, Don sees his carefully curated life irrevocably
changed. But his epiphany is also a reckoning, as his unexamined
past is revealed to him in a devastating new light. Intense and
atmospheric, Tiepolo Blue traces Don's turbulent awakening, and his
desperate flight from art into life. 'Wildly enjoyable . . . A
novel that combines formal elegance with gripping storytelling'
Financial Times 'Dizzying and exciting and unsettling, and
beautifully told' Reverend Richard Coles, Daily Mail
For more than 40 years, Martin Waller and his company Andrew Martin
have continued to demonstrate that furniture is more than just a
functional object, and that a living space always finds new stories
to tell. His Interior Design Review, the definitive standard work,
unmatched in its variety and broad range of topics, is now being
published in its 26th edition. One hundred designers, 500+ pages,
1,000 photographs - such is the opulent presentation of the latest
interior trends in this magnificent coffee table book. With its
special arrangement, the latest edition is once again a feast for
the eyes of design lovers who want to unleash their creativity.
This is one of a series of workbooks based on bestselling IMPACT
topics--dragons, manga, fantasy art, funny faces--that gives
artists space to create, as well as an encouraging 50-60 pages of
instruction, including an introduction and enjoyable insights that
show the working processes of top authors like William O?Connor,
Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, Irene Flores, Tom Kidd and more. This series
is in the most popular trim size for sketchbooks, also our standard
trim size, that is big enough to draw on freely yet small enough to
easily carry in a backpack.
Temporary natural arrangements have captivated people across the
world. Readers will learn how a professional artist creates these
outdoor installations and get inspired to create their own with a
detailed look at the outdoor world of artist James Brunt. Brunt
makes art that works with the environment while not changing it or
having a permanent impact on the world in which he creates. Whether
on a beach or in the woods, playing and creating can lead to a
sense of calm and connection to nature. With a collection of new
and previously unseen works, Brunt combines imagery and words to
share how harnessing the power of nature helps us stay connected
and grounded in an increasingly fast-paced world. His Invitations
to Play ask readers to take some time out, go outside, immerse
yourself in natural surroundings, and explore their own creative
interactions, using natural materials like stones, leaves, wood,
and more in the environment in which they're found.
Learn to draw all kinds of cute cats doing all sorts of silly
things through 75 step-by-step tutorials. In Kawaii Kitties,
popular Instagram artist Bichi Mao (@bichi.mao) perfectly captures
cats' different attitudes, while playing, sleeping, eating,
stretching, exploring, being loving, wearing cute costumes, and
much more! Along with the tutorials, Bichi Mao shares: An
introduction to the kawaii art aesthetic Suggestions for drawing
tools Tips and tricks for drawing and coloring your cats A facial
expression directory Coloring pages swarming with kitties for you
to decorate So, get ready to purrfect your drawing skills, as well
as be inspired to create your own kitty characters or illustrate
the daily activities of your favorite pet. Learn how to draw even
more cute things with these other fun books in the Kawaii Doodle
series: Kawaii Doodle Class, Kawaii Doodle Cuties, Mini Kawaii
Doodle Class, Mini Kawaii Doodle Cuties, and Kawaii Doodle World.
A practical and in-depth look at modelling faces in clay covering
essential information from choosing your clay and modelling tools
to drying your work and types of natural finishes. This is a
practical and in-depth look at modelling faces in clay, using
step-by-step pictures, which is ideal for anyone who wants to have
a go at working in detail. As the face gives the figure life and
personality, it is an important focus once the body has been
created. This book examines the various aspects that make up the
face in depth, and which need to be considered when modelling, such
as the proportions of the head, bone structure, muscles and
expressions. From the face of a child to that of an adult, and from
sadness to joy, the enormous variety of faces and expressions all
require a different approach and convincing details to complete the
figure or bust. All these things are covered thoroughly using
diagrams, step-by-step images and clear explanations in order to
help you create a face for your work and to improve your modelling.
The book also covers essential information such as how to get
started, choosing your clay and modelling tools, drying your work
and types of natural finishes such as wax.
Scissors and glue stick at the ready... inject a wealth of
botanical beauty into your creative projects with this sumptuous
collection of images from the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew archive.
Whether you're looking for vintage botanical ephemera to enhance
your journal or scrapbook pages, want to make your own collage art,
or simply have a range of botanical elements at your fingertips for
gift-wrapping, card-making, vision-boarding and more - this
stunning collection will give you over 500 images to cut out and
create with, in whatever way you choose. Featuring over 500 images,
this book presents a wide variety of botanical art across a range
of chapters - from flowers to cacti, fruit and vegetables, and even
fungi. The images are printed on one side only so that all images
can be used, and each page is backed with lovely botanical patterns
that can also be used as paper elements, so no scrap is wasted.
Botanical art is as popular today as it has ever been, perhaps even
more so, as we all realise the importance of connecting with nature
in an increasingly fast-paced world. It has been scientifically
proven that even looking at pictures of plants can have a calming
effect on the mind, lowering stress levels and supporting
relaxation. The same is true of making things by hand - away from
screens and digital distractions - and so combining the traditional
craft of collage with botanical art is an immensely mindful
activity that will benefit all who have a go. Alongside the 500
images, you will find guidance on how to use the book, with collage
ideas and tips and tricks for getting the most from this absorbing
art form. Cut it up, stick it down and watch your creative projects
blossom before your very eyes with this bumper book of botanical
illustrations from Kew.
Creative genius, war artist, adventurer, lover. These are just some
of the words that can be used to describe Aberdeenshire-born
painter and printmaker James McBey (1883-1959). McBey was a
Scottish superstar amongst the creative spirits that fuelled the
Etching Revival of the late nineteenth century and Etching Boom of
the early twentieth century, and in an historical context, was the
acknowledged heir to Whistler and Rembrandt. But after his death in
Tangier, Morocco, in 1959, his renown as one of Britain's most
accomplished artists - who took the art world by storm - faded from
public consciousness. Born illegitimately in the tiny parish of
Foveran, Aberdeenshire, in the late Victorian era, he was brought
up by his blind mother and elderly grandmother amid the rigid
Presbyterian confines of Scotland's north-east. Tragedy, dreary
work as a bank clerk and a craving for success on his own terms all
precipitated his leaving Aberdeen to live the life of an artist in
London where he quickly became one of the most-talked about
creatives of his generation. At the heart of this biography - the
first ever to be published on McBey - is his time as a war artist
in the Middle East during the Great War - where he would meet and
paint T. E. Lawrence - his many love affairs, marriage to the
beautiful American, Marguerite Loeb, and his enduring passion for
Morocco. Drawing on his many diaries and letters and artistic
creations, this is the story of one man who - clever, kind,
intrepid, dashing, insecure and flawed - triumphed against the
odds.
Explore the world of Tyler Jacobson and find yourself lost in a
fascinating culmination of cinematic moments frozen in time. The
Art of Tyler Jacobson invites you to explore every aspect of this
quintessential artist's career. This treasure trove covers
everything from works created during Tyler's youth, to thesis work
made during his college years and continues into every aspect of
his professional life. Examples shown include paintings done for
books, advertising and editorial purposes, and most notably for the
gaming industry. Included are finished works done in digital and
traditional methods while also revealing rare sketches and concept
art. In addition, Tyler offers exclusive insight as he shares
background stories to key pieces found in these pages. Immerse
yourself in Tyler's world, where you can find cinematic moments
frozen in time. He builds new worlds with the help of his science
background and interest in how things work combined with his
passion for fantasy. Tyler has a highly sought out ability to
design and create everything from new cultures, environments,
weapons and tapestry to clothes and more. He is also well known for
his mood plates, as he establishes the overall feeling and tone of
the world being built. Tyler loved playing Dungeons & Dragons
when he was younger, which sparked his initial interests and career
toward being an artist. With this book, Tyler hopes to share his
thought processes and his love of storytelling.
Deepen your relationship with God with this prompted prayer journal that invites you to a quiet place of prayer, reflection and calming coloring. Thoughtful prayer prompts accompany specially selected Scripture verses on prayer that have been designed for you to color. The ample lined pages provide space to express your heartfelt prayers and thanksgiving to God.
Add the magic and wonder of the forest to your walls with these 45
beautiful and intriguing illustrations of mushrooms in three
convenient sizes to fit any space. Turn any room into an enchanting
place to escape with these stunning, ready-to-frame prints that
conjure the idyllic feeling of a hidden, ancient forest where fae
and other creatures could be hiding under any flora. Inside
you’ll find illustrations of forty-five different species of
mushrooms from Chicken of the Woods, Lion’s Mane, Oyster, and
Morel to Chanterelles, Puffball, Cordyceps, and more. Each unique
illustration was created by Eisner and Ringo Award–winning artist
Sara Richard. The intricately detailed prints are perfect for any
type of space whether you’re decorating your first apartment or
updating the walls in your dream home. Combine multiple prints to
create a gallery of gorgeous illustrations. Featuring three
different sizes—8x10, 5x7, and 4x6—these prints are easy to
frame to beautify any space.
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