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Ecology Works - John Newling
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Richard Davey, Ann Douglas, Mark Hope, Jonathan Casciani; Text written by John Newling; Foreword by …
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The captivating biography of one of the most important designers of
the twentieth century - adapted for Sky Cinema starring Phoebe
Dynevor, Matthew Goode and David Morrissey Clarice Cliff was one of
the most prominent ceramic designers of the twentieth century. Born
in 1899 in the Staffordshire Potteries, she started work as just
another factory girl, but by 1928 had launched her own range of
pottery, 'Bizarre'. A 'gargantuan feast of colour', it blazed a
trail through the homes of inter-war Britain. But if Clarice
Cliff's rise from apprentice gilder to art director was remarkable
- and all the more so for her being a woman - it was not without
its tensions; for years she conducted a secret relationship with
her married boss. Fusing art, design and industry and vividly
conveying the texture of women's lives between the wars, this is a
compelling study of the complex, talented woman whose work is for
many the epitome of art deco.
Arguably the greatest sculptor of all time, Donatello (c.1386-1466)
was at the vanguard of a revolution in sculptural practice in the
early Renaissance. Combining ideas from classical and medieval
sculpture to create innovative sculptural forms, Donatello had an
unparalleled ability to portray emotions in works intended to
inspire spiritual devotion. Pieces such as the penitent St Mary
Magdalene and the bronze of David remain deeply affecting to
audiences today. Working in marble, bronze, wood, terracotta and
stucco, he contributed to major commissions of church and state;
was an intimate of the Medici family and their circle in Florence,
and highly sought after in other Italian cities. This book,
specially commissioned to accompany the 2023 exhibition at the
V&A, explores Donatello's extraordinary creativity within the
vibrant artistic and cultural context of fifteenth-century Italy,
surveying his early connection with goldsmiths' work and the
collaborative nature of his workshop and processes. It also
reflects on Donatello's legacy, reviewing how his sculpture
inspired subsequent generations in the later Renaissance and
beyond.
The profession of sculpture was transformed during the eighteenth
century as the creation and appreciation of art became increasingly
associated with social interaction. Central to this transformation
was the esteemed yet controversial body, the Academie royale de
peinture et de sculpture. In this richly illustrated book, Tomas
Macsotay focuses on the sculptor's life at the Academie, analysing
the protocols that dictated the production of academic art. Arguing
that these procedures were modelled on the artist's study journey
to Rome, Macsotay discusses the close links between working
practices introduced at the Academie and new notions of academic
community and personal sensibility. He explores the bodily form of
the morceau de reception on which the election of new members
depended, and how this shaped the development of academic ideas and
practices. Macsotay also reconsiders the early revolutionary years,
where outside events exacerbated tensions between personal autonomy
and institutional authority. The Profession of sculpture in the
Paris Academie underscores the moral and aesthetic divide
separating modern interpretations of sculpture based on notions of
the individual artistic persona, and eighteenth-century notions of
sociable production. The result is a book which takes sculpture
outside the national arena, and re-focuses attention on its more
subjective role, a narrative of intimate life in a modern world.
Winner of the Prix Marianne Roland Michel 2009. Contains 90
illustrations.
Explore the world of all three Total War: WARHAMMER games in this
stunning compendium, packed with concept art, final designs,
storyboards, and artist commentary. Total War: WARHAMMER is the
award-winning PC strategy game trilogy from Creative Assembly. Set
in the world of Warhammer Fantasy Battles, it combines grand
campaigns of epic empire-building with battles of breathtaking
scale, brimming with the warriors, wizards, and monsters that fans
know and love. Delve into the rich lore of Games Workshop's world
of Warhammer Fantasy Battles, as viewed through the Total War lens.
Total War: WARHAMMER - The Art of the Games offers Creative
Assembly's insights into the development of the series. Pore over
concept sketches, texture studies, character art, and fully
rendered paintings, accompanied by commentary from the artists
themselves. Featuring artwork of iconic characters and scenes from
parts I and II, as well as never-before-seen art from the trilogy's
thundering grand finale, this coffee-table tome is an essential
collector's item for any Warhammer or Total War fan.
The Art of Cosmic Spectrum features the characters, worlds, and
stories created by artist Yana Bogatch aka Cosmic
Spectrum. Previously, she has self-published a graphic novel
and two art books. Now, The art of Cosmic Spectrum showcases
the artist’s entire story and demonstrates the development of her
style and career, as well as brand new art and tutorial content.
With character art and comics being her specialty, the book
features an array of tips and techniques for drawing anatomy,
gesture, and character details. Sketchbook pages reveal
Yana’s experience in animation and storyboarding; her use of both
traditional and digital tools reveals the artist’s versatility.
Storytelling and connecting with other people are vital to the
artist, and readers will be fascinated to discover how she infuses
her art with these motivations. Another way in which she shares her
art is through her shop, where creativity and commercial success
meet. Yana’s energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial
spirit will encourage readers looking for way to transform their
passion for art into a viable career while staying true to their
style. The Art of Cosmic Spectrum is the creative inspiration and
springboard every character artist needs.
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Plainspeak
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"The Art of Whittling" has provided readers with a wonderful
introduction to the enjoyable hobby of whittling for decades. First
published in 1930, Walter L. Faurot's guide was one of the first
manuals on the subject. This book contains a wealth of traditional
whittling projects that are not found in many other books today.
Rediscover such classics as:
- Interlocking wooden puzzles
- Rings and dumbbells
- Continuous wooden chains
- Ships inside bottles
Perfect for a beginner or someone looking to enhance their
whittling skills, this book also contains instructions for making
such items as working wooden scissors and pliers, balls in cages,
entwined hearts, fans, animal toys, and joint work. Enjoy exploring
a new hobby with this unabridged republication of the original
edition.
Isamu Noguchi's Skyviewing Sculpture was created by invitation for
Western Washington University, north of Seattle, in 1969. The
14-foot high sculpture, which sits in the university's central
quad, acts as an observatory, encouraging viewers to enter and turn
their gaze to the sky. 'Skyviewing' was a leitmotif in Noguchi's
art throughout his long career as an artist and landscape
architect, from his early work alongside Constantin Brancusi in
Paris in 1928 to his death in 1988. Some sculptures act as
reflecting telescopes with polished stone that mirror the firmament
while others trace the path of the sun with cast shadows or lead
the eye up towards the sky. The work at Western invites the viewer
in, and guides the eye upwards to observe the sky in all of its
variety. Looking Up explores Noguchi's work on the themes of space,
and our place in the universe; examines the changing artistic
climate during his long career; and places Noguchi in context with
a younger generation of artists, including Robert Smithson, Nancy
Holt, James Turrell, and Charles Ross. The book includes essays by
leading specialists, as well as a plate section and contemporary
photos of the creation, transportation and installation of
Skyviewing Sculpture .
This 'multi-tasking' book provides 18 art glass designs including
birds, flowers, geometric, southwest and oceanscape motifs. Each of
these designs is shown in colour, accompanied with 4 illustrations
revealing alternative shapes and configurations. But the innovation
doesn't stop there A 7-page instruction section includes headings
such as: Customising Your Patterns; Colour Decisions; Pattern
Making; and Pattern Enlarging (5 methods). Plus crafters are
offered basic training on using the designs for Fused Glass
applications as well as systematic instruction for traditional
Mosaic assembly techniques. Clear directions, step-by-step
photographs, and a variety of alternatives for each design combine
to make this book a top value for every glass craft enthusiast, no
matter where their interests may be located.
Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) was already an old man when the young
poet Rainer Maria Rilke went to interview him for the first time.
Rilke stayed on to work as Rodin's secretary. Intensely sensitive
to art, and in particular to the irreducible power of objects, and
yet able to express this awareness in prose of great lyricism and
clarity, Rilke was destined to be the critic who would most
naturally dramatise Rodin's work. In 1903 Rilke published this
essay, a sustained and profound meditation on the unique power of
Rodin's sculpture that has never been equalled. Written around a
chronology of Rodin's work, it is also a very approachable
introduction to some of the greatest sculpture of the nineteenth
century.
Renowned artist and instructor Jayne Persico, unlocks the mysteries
behind the creation of 3-dimensional art glass bracelets. Jayne is
the originator of the specialised techniques and tools for this
unique kiln forming process and now readers will benefit from her
experience as she reveals her secrets using action photographs and
easy to understand instructions. Jaynes first book Innovative
Adornments offered an introduction to fused glass and wire
jewellery techniques and this new book builds on the strength of
that foundation. This 80-page book offers 13 chapters covering
tools, sizing, preparation, bracelet forming, adjustments,
embossing, cane fabrication, pattern bar making, plus much more.
You will find tips and expert advice scattered throughout the book
to clarify specific concepts that will help the reader achieve the
best results. These bracelets are beautiful and intriguing and they
offer glass fusers and jewellery-makers a delightful way to expand
their skills and amaze their clients and friends.
The original edition of "Windows For The Soul" was published in
2000. Since that date, Bovard Studio of Fairfield, Iowa has
completed so many new commissions that the book cried out for a
complete overhaul. This revised edition continues to feature
ecclesiastic stained glass and remains a valuable resource with
inside information on church window commissions. Ron Bovard, has
updated most chapters, added several new stories and increased the
number of images from 350 to over 480 colour photographs and window
designs. The author shares his masterful vision and discerning
wisdom gleaned from thousands of commissions and restoration
projects. The extensive text is a delightful read and describes
some of Mr Bovards more memorable undertakings. In addition, the
reader will gain some insight into the creative process, as well as
an overview of project work flow including, custom painting,
staining, fabrication, bracing, and protective glazing. One notable
chapter tracks a complete restoration of an original Tiffany window
from its careful removal to final reinstallation.
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.
A leading figure in the world of networked culture explores the
artists and events that defined the mass medium of our time Since
1989, the year the World Wide Web was born, the art world has
grappled with the rise of networked culture. This unprecedented
survey of the artists and innovators in this area from 1989 to
today is interwoven with the personal narrative of one of the
leading voices on the digital world. In this book, Omar Kholeif,
whose prolific career parallels the growth of the internet, tells
the story of this mass medium and how it has fostered new
possibilities for artists, both analog and digital. The book
showcases work spanning a range of media from legendary artists
including Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Lynn Hershman Leeson, Nam June Paik,
Heather Phillipson, and Wu Tsang. Tracing the key artists and
innovators from the emergence of browser-based art to the dawn of
NFTs, this is a tale for the present and the future.
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