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A collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a striking cover from
American Vogue. From early aspirational illustrations to modern
celebrity photography, this is a stunning selection of Vogue's most
dazzling images. Since its launch in 1892, Vogue has brought
sophistication to its readers around the world. Early illustrations
from artists including George Wolfe Plank, Olive Tilton, Pierre
Brissaud, and Eduardo Garcia Benito saw ethereal figures of fantasy
develop into red-lipped flappers, and as colour photographs began
to appear, the women transformed again: from Surrealist images by
Horst P. Horst to 'women in the life of the moment', captured by
Irving Penn. From the fifties onwards, Vogue women became more
accessible still, as models and stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Goldie
Hawn, Cindy Crawford, and Cher, with their own distinct
personalities, appeared through the lenses of Richard Avedon and
Snowdon. Vogue covers now are the epitome of style and beauty, with
such illustrious photographers as Mario Testino, Annie Leibovitz,
Steven Klein, and Patrick Demarchelier photographing stars like
Lady Gaga, Kirsten Dunst, and Kate Moss, celebrating female icons
across modern culture.
The Contemporary Artists' Guide to Art Galleries provides the
information that every artist needs to be able to market their
artwork in today's fast-changing world. With detailed contact
information for hundreds of art galleries around the world, this is
an essential handbook for those starting to sell their work, or
those wanting to reach out to new galleries for sales or
exhibitions. Useful tips and advice with an introduction by the
author, an artist who has successfully marketed her work
internationally.
State Beds and Throne Canopies: Care and Conservation is the first
publication to concentrate solely on state beds and throne canopies
in England, covering not only their historical and stylistic
developments and the role that they played in the theatre of
courtly ritual, but more importantly focusing on the surviving
objects themselves and the care they now receive. The specific
subjects of this book are the state beds and throne canopies at
Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace. Different in style,
construction and hangings, they reflect the changing times,
circumstances, court use and character of their owners.
Increasingly rare, they pose problems of access, conservation
treatment and financial provision. Practical guidelines are
provided for conservation approaches with short case history
summaries that bring together knowledge and experience gained from
working in a unique situation with an unparalleled collection of
court furnishings. The information accrued and the strategies that
have evolved to cope with these rare objects are
outlined.Containing a vast amount of detail not found elsewhere,
this lavishly illustrated work is a valuable reference not only to
conservators, but also to owners, curators and collection managers
who may not have access to specialist advice in house, and to a
wider audience of all those with an interest in cultural heritage
and in preserving it for future generations to enjoy.
A visual and comprehensive guide to a hugely popular graphic style.
The distinctive aesthetic of mid-century design captured the post-war zeitgeist of energy and progress, and remains hugely popular today. In Mid-Century Modern Graphic Design Theo Inglis takes an in-depth look at the innovative graphics of the period, writing about the work of artists and designers from all over the world. From book covers, record covers and posters to advertising, typography and illustration, the designs feature eye-popping colour palettes, experimental type and prints that buzz with kinetic energy.
The book features artworks from a wide selection of international designers and illustrators whose work continues to inspire and influence today, including Ray Eames, Paul Rand, Alex Steinweiss, Joseph Low, Alvin Lustig, Elaine Lustig Cohen, Leo Lionni, Rudolph de Harak, Abram Games, Tom Eckersley, Ivan Chermayeff, Josef Albers, Corita Kent, Jim Flora, Ben Shahn, Herbert Bayer and Helen Borten.
Theo draws from a broad range of sources including advertising, magazine covers, record sleeves, travel posters and children s book illustration to show the development of the design style globally, and how this continues to influence design today. The book is packed with hundreds of colour illustrations, including classic designs, such as Saul Bass film posters and Miroslav Sasek's children's books, alongside lesser-known gems.
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