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The marriage between flowers and fashion has never been more pronounced
than when seen in the work of Yves Saint Laurent. This retrospective
examines Yves Saint Laurent’s use of flowers from their symbolism to
their fruition on the runway.
Flowers in every form inspired fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent,
serving as a leitmotif in his work. His passion for plants manifested
itself in countless patterns and techniques, and he adorned women in
floral appliqués, prints, and embroideries. From a thousand and one
rose buds to sprigs of lily of the valley, from an avalanche of
bougainvillea to delicate poppy touches, and from sheaves of wheat to
majestic lilies, nature was an essential part of his visual palette.
Through the discerning eyes of Olivier Saillard, this veritable garden
of Yves Saint Laurent’s designs―culled from a broad range of
styles―metamorphoses into a bouquet of flowering silhouettes. Under the
direction of Elsa Janssen and Alexis Sornin, essays from Emanuele
Coccia, Marc Jeanson, and Serena Bucalo Mussely explore, respectively,
the symbolism of flowers, characteristics of his recurring prints, and
the designer’s signature use of flora in accessories.
Rob Deering has been listening to music his whole life, but it was
only in his mid-thirties that - much to his surprise - he found
himself falling in love with the hugely popular, nearly perfect,
sometimes preposterous activity of running In this vividly conjured
collection, Rob shares stories of when a run, a place and a tune
come together in a life-defining moment. His adventures in running
have spanned four continents, fifteen marathons and numberless
miles of park and pavement, and the carefully chosen music
streaming through his headphones has spurred him forward
throughout. What makes the perfect running tune? Where can you find
the best routes, even in an unfamiliar town? Why do people put
themselves through marathons? In Running Tracks, Rob Deering shares
his sometimes surprising answers to these questions, and explains
how a hobby became an obsession that changed his life forever.
India, Living in an Ornate World explores as to why India is so
rich in colour and ornamentation and why it has such a diversity of
culture and architecture. There is still a large part of the
population who prefer to continue living their traditional life in
old-world settings. Their buildings reflect their long artistic and
creative history. This can be seen in all levels of society. A
modest dwelling in India can give as much an indication of this as
can a palace. The lives of people in streets tend to be lived in
public. The street is the extension of the house. A large part of
this life is carried out on the streets and is often shared with
many different animals due to the Hindu love of them. The
photographs in this book aimed to catch many of these scenes.
Guerrilla Radios in Southern Africa is a collection of essays on the histories of the different radios of the liberation movements in the region during the era of the armed struggle.
From Angola and Mozambique, to Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa, the new
technology of radio provided the liberation movements in exile with a platform to
address their followers at home, to propagate their ideologies and to counter the
propaganda of the oppressive white minority regimes. As the cheapest and most direct
medium, guerrilla radios transcended the boundaries imposed by the settler regimes and
were widely listened to, albeit within the realm of illegality.
Transnational in its approach, the book explores the workings of these radios from
their areas of broadcast in exile, international solidarity, to reception at home where
listeners often huddled around their receivers to listen to the messages from the
liberation movements, often beyond the gaze of the state. These radios shaped the
nature of resistance campaigns that the liberation movements embarked upon in the
various countries in the region.
This comprehensive sewing book will take you through the entire
process from picking the right fabric and notions to completing a
pair of jeans that will rival high-end denim brands. Learn garment
industry insider techniques, explained in an easy to understand,
visual format. All tutorials can be done using regular home sewing
machines and tools that are easy to access. Sewing Jeans: The
complete step-by-step guide also includes chapters on pattern
alterations, a comprehensive guide to the best seams and stitches
plus an extensive section on denim fabric and their care and uses.
Making your own jeans doesn't have to be hard, with the techniques
shown in this book you'll be able to sew a great looking pair of
denim that are uniquely you.
Beginners' exercises explain the basics of threading buttons,
sewing stitches, fusing felt and even how to crochet. Once the
techniques are mastered, designs can be as extravagant or as simple
as you want - no specialist skills or equipment is required. The
basic techniques are followed by a wide range of stunning projects
that will appeal to every crafter out there. The projects vary from
funky, chunky jewellery and accessories for kids to beautiful and
delicate accessories and fun decor items for yourself and your
home. For beginners there are clear instructions, while experienced
crafters will find loads of inspiration for personalised projects.
Beautiful colour photographs of all finished projects will provide
further inspiration while templates for the designs in the book
will make it easy to use that inspiration to create delightful
gifts or unique items for your own use.
Hierdie boek is nie 'n selfdoengids oor tradisionele raamwerk nie -
dit is propvol oorspronklike idees en wys jou hoe om ou rame te
vernuwe, te herwin en te hergebruik en hoe om kaal rame te tooi
sodat jy jou foto's, prente en ander items op hul mooiste kan
vertoon. Die boek fokus op maklike en ongewone rame wat in en om
die huis gebruik kan word, vir enigiets van miniatuurparfuumbottels
tot 'n groot swartbord vir 'n kinderkamer. Dit bevat aanwysings vir
baie basiese raamkonstruksie, asook hope inligting oor
afwerkingstegnieke vir kaal rame en maniere om ou rame nuwe lewe te
gee. Die boek spoor jou aan om anders na rame te kyk en verder as
hout en verstekhoeke te gaan. Leer om rame te maak met
polistireenkroonlyste, polimeerklei, tydskrifblaaie, afvalstukkies
leer, karton en watteersel, draad, lap, liniale, 'n ou fietsband en
ander vondste en te versier met uiteenlopende materiaal soos
gebruikte seesakkies en goudblad. Daar is ook rame wat funksioneel
sowel as dekoratief is en kan dien as organiseerders vir enigiets
van serpe tot notas en memos. Praktiese wenke en
stap-vir-stap-foto's word aangevul deur pragtige kleurfoto's van
meer as 60 voltooide rame.
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This truly global and visually stunning compendium showcases
some of the most breath-taking pieces of street art and graffiti
from around the world. Since its genesis on the East Coast of the
United States in the late 1960s, street art has travelled to nearly
every corner of the globe, morphing into highly ornate and vibrant
new styles. This unique atlas is the first truly geographical
survey of urban art, revised and updated in 2023 to include new
voices, increased female representation and cities emerging as
street art hubs. Featuring specially commissioned works from major
graffiti and street art practitioners, it offers you an insider’s
view of the urban landscape as the artists themselves experience
it. Organized geographically, by continent and by city – from New
York, Los Angeles and Montreal in North America, through Mexico
City and Buenos Aires in Latin America, to London, Berlin and
Madrid in Europe, Sydney and Auckland in the Pacific, as well as
brand new chapters covering Africa and Asia – it profiles more
than 100 of today’s most important artists and features over 700
astonishing artworks. This beautifully illustrated book, produced
with the help of many of the artists it features, dispels the idea
of such art as a thoughtless defacement of pristine surfaces, and
instead celebrates it as a contemporary and highly creative
inscription upon the skin of the built environment.
A ground-breaking new anthology in the Art in Theory series,
offering an examination of the changing relationships between the
West and the wider world in the field of art and material culture
Art in Theory: The West in the World is a ground-breaking anthology
that comprehensively examines the relationship of Western art to
the art and material culture of the wider world. Editors Paul Wood
and Leon Wainwright have included 370 texts, some of which appear
in English for the first time. The anthologized texts are presented
in eight chronological parts, which are then subdivided into key
themes appropriate to each historical era. The majority of the
texts are representations of changing ideas about the cultures of
the world by European artists and intellectuals, but increasingly,
as the modern period develops, and especially as colonialism is
challenged, a variety of dissenting voices begin to claim their
space, and a counter narrative to western hegemony develops. Over
half the book is devoted to 20th and 21st century materials, though
the book's unique selling point is the way it relates the modern
globalization of art to much longer cultural histories. As well as
the anthologized material, Art in Theory: The West in the World
contains: A general introduction discussing the scope of the
collection Introductory essays to each of the eight parts,
outlining the main themes in their historical contexts Individual
introductions to each text, explaining how they relate to the wider
theoretical and political currents of their time Intended for a
wide audience, the book is essential reading for students on
courses in art and art history. It will also be useful to
specialists in the field of art history and readers with a general
interest in the culture and politics of the modern world.
Speel jy al 'n ruk lank met mosaiekwerk, maar voel jy moet dit nou
op 'n hoer vlak beoefen? Of is jy 'n beginner wat soek na 'n
uitdaging? Dan is hierdie boek net wat jy nodig het. Dit bied
mosaiekwerk aan as 'n kunsvorm waar lyn, kleur en tekstuur almal
saamwerk om pragtige resultate te lewer. Die treffende foto's op
elke bladsy is inspirerend en leersaam. Die skrywer, wat
oorspronklik 'n tekstiel ontwerper was, besef hoe belangrik die
keuse van 'n ontwerp is wanneer jy 'n mosaiekprojek wil onderneem.
Hierdie boek sal jou leer hoe om die regte ontwerp te kies en dit
as 'n ontwerptekening weer te gee. Die tegniese inligting wat
verskaf word, sal jou lei deur die proses om 'n ontwerp te kies,
jou leer van die verskillende teels wat beskikbaar is, oppervlakke
waarop jy kan werk en watter vir bepaalde toestande gebruik moet
word, die materiaal en gereedskap wat nodig is, sowel as die
verskillende mosaiektegnieke wat vir die voltooiing van jou projek
gebruik kan word. Daar is selfs voorstelle vir alternatiewe as
benodigdhede in jou omgewing moeilik bekombaar is. Die
stap-vir-stap-projekte is pragtig en kan presies gevolg word, maar
die skrywer moedig mosaiekwerkers aan om die projekte hul eie te
maak deur met kleur en tekstuur te speel. Die projekte sluit groot
en klein items in wat jy in jou huis of as geskenke kan gebruik, en
gee alternatiewe voorstelle en idees ingeval jy 'n ander voorkoms
of gevoel sou verkies. Mosaiekkuns behels soveel meer as die blote
plasing van teels langs mekaar, en met Doen Mosaiek in die hand sal
jy ontdek hoe geweldig bevredigend hierdie handwerkvorm kan wees.
Die trauma van die "has been" ontsnap niemand nie. Die liggaam bly
die gewildste prooi van tyd. Vir die hoogste bome wat die meeste
wind vang, is dit dikwels pynliker en hierdie mense se opstand
daarteen is pateties en vernederend. In Jasmyn word ’n vervalle ou
skoonheidsikoon, Beulah, genadeloos belig vanuit ’n ongewone
invalshoek: as prooi en as begenadigde. Die verstand wat in haar
vervalle liggaam gehuisves word, is egter nog naaldskerp. ’n
Onverwagte erflating deur ’n eertydse miljarderminnaar word die
hoogtepunt en afloop van die drama. Beulah erf R40 miljoen, mits sy
’n minnaar werf wat ten minste 20 jaar haar junior is, ’n
verjongingsprogram voltooi met riglyne rakende dieet, plastiese
chirurgie, sielkundige berading, hormoonmanipulasie en nuut
geskepte ikoonstatus. Laasgenoemde word moontlik gemaak deurdat die
oorlede minnaar geld nalaat om ’n nuwe skoonheidseep, Beulah
Jasmine, internasionaal vry te stel.
Love That Journey For Me dives deep into the cultural sensation of
Canadian comedy-drama Schitt's Creek. Considering the fusion of
existing sitcom traditions, references and tropes, this Inkling
analyses the nuance of the show and its surrounding cultural and
societal impact as a queer revolution. By discussing how the show
reshapes LGBTQ+ narratives from the crafting of the town itself,
and celebratory influences including Cabaret, to how writer-creator
Dan Levy utilised and subverted expectations throughout his work,
Emily Garside will showcase how one TV show became a watershed
moment in queer representation and gay relationships on screen.
Part analysis of Schitt's Creek's importance, part homage to a
cultural landmark, this is a show that - in the words of David Rose
himself - needs to be celebrated. This book is that celebration.
This book is unofficial, and unaffiliated with Schitt's Creek and
its brand.
Cedric Morris (1889-1982) was an accomplished painter of flowers
and landscapes, and a plantsman whose irises are an enduring
legacy. This is a timely study of a man whose stock has risen
appreciably in recent years, with two London exhibitions, a stand
at the Chelsea Flower Show and a surge in prices for his paintings.
With his lifelong partner, Arthur Lett-Haines, Cedric Morris set up
the East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing in Suffolk, where
students included the young Lucian Freud and Maggi Hambling.
Drawing on archive material and extensively illustrated with the
work of Morris as well as artists who became part of his circle,
this book explores Morris's family roots in South Wales, follows
his travels in Europe and beyond in the 1920s, and evokes the
singular camaraderie of the East Anglian School.
For the millions of people who have uncovered their creative selves
through The Artist's Way: a workbook and companion to the
international bestseller. In this elegantly redesigned and
user-friendly volume you'll find: - More than 110 Artist's Way
tasks - More than 50 Artist's Way check-ins - Insights into the
creative process - New ideas for Morning Pages and Artist's Dates
The Artist's Way Workbook is an indispensable book for anyone
following the path to creativity laid out in The Artist's Way.
At the northern entrance to Prince Albert in the Great Karoo lies Northend, a neighbourhood home to a special group of people. They have a very special way of communicating with others through their stories, which indicate an inherent joy of life. However, judging by their environment and circumstances, it is clear that they have experienced many hardship, and for an outsider it is an enriching experience to meet them.
Every picture in Slow Down Look Again tells a story and is supported by explanatory text. These enable the reader to gain insight into the past and the present of this unique neighbourhood and its residents.
The joy and sorrows of the residents of Northend - as well as their scant earthly possessions - are illustrated through Louis Botha?s excellent choice of photographic backgrounds. And yet the absolute neatness of their homes illustrates a certain pride - poverty without dilapidation. The intimacy of the photographs ultimately leaves the reader enriched. We become witnesses not only to the extraordinary character of a close-knit community, but also of its trusting relationship with the person whom they have allowed to tell their story.
Louis Botha was born in Bloemfontein in 1955 and grew up on a small-holding north-east of Pretoria. After school he studied finance and followed a career in the Financial Services Industry. At the age of 40, and encouraged by his wife he pursued his hobby more seriously. He?s held several exhibitions and lives in Prince Albert.
Learn how to confidently draw the human form from head to toe with
this comprehensive, richly illustrated guide. Expert drawing
instructor and storyboard artist Tom Fox knows exactly how to
capture the figure in poses that are both dynamic and true to human
anatomy. The book details the central figure-drawing elements and
techniques that are essential to every artist of every skill level.
From understanding the XYZ axis and basic skeleton, to thinking in
3D space and creating mannequins of all levels of detail, the book
deals with everything the reader needs to know before moving on to
the figure itself. Tom presents in step-by-step details exactly how
to add the muscles and depict truly believable poses. Every part of
the body is presented in detail, with easy-to-follow breakdowns of
the torso, arms, and legs, and the often-tricky head, hands, and
feet. The author also shares insightful, game-changing anatomy
tips, many learned from years of working for major clients in the
entertainment industry and teaching others to draw the human
figure, both in person and online. This combination of experiences
and skills make Tom an outstanding author of this must-have book
for artists in all areas of figure drawing.
Art Maker: Drawing makes illustration easy! For
beginners and experienced artists alike, this kit explains how to
achieve lifelike drawings of almost any subject!
Allow experienced artist Gale Dickinson to take you through
the basics of composition, layout and working with colour.
Then, enjoy lessons on all aspects of drawing from how to
hold the pencil to creating still life, flowers, animals, landscapes
and portraits.
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