Dekorative Kunst

Ebenfalls erhältlich als Art Edition (Nr. 1-1.000) mit einer exklusiven Reproduktion des Arlecchino-Couchtisches im quadratischen Format sowie einem Set von vier nummerierten Ocean-Liner-Interior-Prints. Wer das vielseitige Werk von Gio Ponti genauer studiert, begegnet hinter dem komplexen, kreativen Universum einer klaren, einheitlichen Vision. Als Synthese der Künste verbinden sich Pontis Kreationen ganz intuitiv mit der italienischen Grandezza und gelehrten Leichtigkeit, die seinen ikonischen Stil prägen. Die seltene Fähigkeit, von Mikro zu Makro zu wechseln, ermöglichte es ihm, der Gestaltung eines Teelöffels die gleiche Überzeugung zu widmen wie der einer ganzen Stadt. So war Ponti ebenso sehr Architekt und Designer, wie er Verleger, Dichter und Mensch war. Sein Beitrag ist bereits ein Juwel für sich, darüber hinaus ein Meilenstein der italienischen Mid-Century-Renaissance und der modernistischen Werte, denen er stets gerecht zu werden versuchte. Dieser neue Band dokumentiert die Entwicklung von Pontis Werk über sechs Jahrzehnte und ist - beispiellos in Umfang und Format - die bis heute umfassendste Darstellung seiner Arbeit. 136 Projekte sind hier verzeichnet und in hochauflösenden Abbildungen dargestellt. Jedes Objekt erscheint im Originalkontext, in dem Ponti es ursprünglich kreiert hat. Bislang unveröffentlichte Materialien und ungestellte Aufnahmen ermöglichen neue Dialoge zwischen seinen berühmten Meisterwerken sowie weniger bekannten Arbeiten und bieten zudem Einblicke in sein kaum fassbares Leben. Schließlich wurde in enger Zusammenarbeit mit dem Gio-Ponti-Archiv eine reichhaltige Auswahl von Texten zusammengestellt - darunter ein ausführlicher biografischer Essay von Stefano Casciani -, die intime Einblicke in sein Lebenswerk bieten. Pontis Kernphilosophie der Moderne materialisiert sich hier zu einer Architektur als darstellendes Objekt, als "selbstleuchtende" Bühne für seine humanistische Lebenskunst und grenzenlose Kreativität.

A collection of 12 charming wrapping paper sheets and matching sticker tags from family lifestyle brand Helmsie<BR><BR>Helmsie Wrapping Paper Book is a collection of 12 patterned wrapping sheets that reflect the whimsical, nostalgic, yet modern aesthetic that the family lifestyle brand Helmsie is known for. Featuring many of Helmsie’s signature elements, including florals, woodland creatures, and eye-catching pastel patterns, as well as new designs, the book includes 12 perforated sheets that detach and unfold to 18 7/8" by 25 3/4” along with 12 matching sticker tags.<BR><BR> These wrapping paper sheets are perfect for adding a special touch to gifts, for both kids and adults, for holidays, birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers, and other events all year round.<BR>  

New title in the Flame Tree Notebook collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production, with lined pages, a pocket at the back, two ribbon bookmarks and a solid magnetic flap. Perfect as a gift, or personal choice for notetakers and journal users of all kinds.<BR><BR>A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production and FSC-certified paper with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year.<BR><BR>BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red endpapers, all FSC-certified. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table.<BR><BR>PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy.<BR><BR>THE ARTIST. Emma J Shipley is a British graphic artist known for her intricately detailed, hand-drawn designs that blend the beauty of nature’s wildest places with her vivid imagination. Taking inspiration from the untamed landscapes of South America’s jungles and Africa’s savannahs, Emma combines these natural wonders with influences from myths, legends, and fairy tales, creating a unique and fantastical world of design. Her work invites nature lovers, dreamers, and maximalists to transform their world with a touch of magic. <BR><BR>THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."

A richly illustrated tribute to Georges Jouve, showcasing his iconic black-glaze ceramics, key collaborations, and pivotal role in postwar modern decorative arts. Text in English and French.<BR><BR>Georges Jouve (1910–1964) was a major postwar decorative-arts figure who liberated ceramics from academic rules. Nicknamed “Apollo,” he tirelessly explored relationships between form, material, and light, combining utility and ornament, rigor and play. His wide stylistic range—from realism to abstraction—and his signature black glaze quickly set him apart.<BR> <BR>This illustrated book traces his career from Nyons and Dieulefit to Aix-en-Provence, highlighting iconic pieces such as cylindrical vases and his collaborations with Janette Laverrière, Étienne Noël, and Mathieu Matégot, including La Saladière and the hotel La Résidence in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Present in the major Salons of his time, Jouve emerged as an agent of modernity and, encouraged by Charlotte Perriand, joined the Steph Simon gallery. Equally at ease with small or monumental formats, he produced vases, fountains, tables, and sculptures, using zoomorphic, anthropomorphic, and abstract forms to make ceramics a vibrant, experimental, and timeless modern art, with lasting appeal worldwide today.<BR> <BR>Text in English and French.

Alexander Girards Imagined Worlds examines a modern design luminary whose collection of global folk art and vernacular forms informed his expansive design practice. The book focuses on the Museum of International Folk Art, its displays and archival collections, and Girards Santa Fe years, as a locus for the designer-collectors wide-ranging practices. From his home and studio in Santa Fe, Alexander Girards work had international reach and profoundly impacted modern design. Lavishly illustrated, this book explores through thoughtful essays new facets of Girards design production and folk art collection,underscoring the inseparability of the two and culminating in his exhibition Multiple Visions: A Common Bond at the Museum of International Folk Art. By reflecting on selected displays, providing cultural context and highlighting artists and traditions, the publication offers new ways of approaching Girards legacy.

In den Jahren 1958-1962 wurden im Bereich um die Galluskapelle in Augsburg wissenschaftliche Grabungen durchgeführt. Mit der Auswertung dieser lange unveröffentlicht gebliebenen Grabungen kann nun nachgewiesen werden, dass hier eine große spätantike 'Transeptbasilika' stand, die zudem eine in dieser Epoche in der Region äußerst seltenen figürlichen Malereien besaß.Neben den Münzfunden sprechen mehrere Indizien für eine Errichtung dieser Basilika im späten 4. oder frühen 5. Jahrhundert n. Chr.Aufgrund ihrer herausragenden Architektur und Ausstattung, ist in der Transeptbasilika unter der Galluskapelle mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit die spätantike Bischofskirche der Stadt zu erkennen und Augsburg damit der älteste Bischofssitz in Süddeutschland.Band 1Band 2 erscheint mit eigener ISBN

'A fascinating account of the hidden history of the humble woodcut' SUNDAY TIMESInk Paper Chisel Grain is a dazzling journey through 500 years of art, ideas and human imagination, told through one of the most enduring and versatile artistic mediums ever created.At its simplest, a woodcut begins with a piece of wood, a cutting tool, ink and paper. Yet from these humble materials artists have created some of the most powerful images in human history. In Ink Paper Chisel Grain, artist and printmaker Paul Coldwell invites us into intimate encounters with the works and makers who transformed woodcut from a practical technology into a vehicle for beauty, revolution, protest and wonder.Travelling across centuries and continents, Coldwell guides us from Albrecht Dürer's apocalyptic visions and Hokusai's Great Wave to Käthe Kollwitz's searing anti-war prints and the monumental contemporary works of William Kentridge. Along the way we meet artists, printers, collectors, curators and craftsmen; step inside museums, archives and studios; and discover how a simple process of cutting into wood helped shape the visual culture of the modern world.Part history, part travelogue, part meditation on art and making, Ink Paper Chisel Grain reveals how woodcut has survived every technological revolution thrown at it, celebrating the enduring human impulse to leave a mark.

A richly illustrated history of embroidery and needlework, showcasing the glorious range of styles, motifs, and materials used around the world<BR><BR>Embroidery is one of the world’s most widely shared forms of creative expression—and one of its most varied and diverse. It can be found in every region, yet its visual languages, themes, and techniques vary greatly: some are marked by unique styles and others show influences from neighboring cultures. The Atlas of World Embroidery examines many distinctive embroidery styles and traditions found across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australasia.<BR><BR>From the quillwork and birch boxes of Indigenous North America to the decorative matyo style of Hungary, the zardozi embroiderers of India, and the satin stitches of Han Dynasty China, Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood provides a comprehensive history of embroidery, describing its materials and tools, its designs and symbols, and its uses and makers. Emphasizing the visual aspects of embroidery across cultures, the atlas features an unprecedented array of color images celebrating the art form.<BR><BR>Organized geographically by region and country, and focusing on hand needlework with relevant examples of machine forms, The Atlas of World Embroidery is a beautiful and authoritative exploration of this ancient craft.<BR>- Lavishly illustrated throughout in full color with more than 300 images- Features full and close-up images of embroidered fabrics, including household items and clothing, along with insightful analysis- Includes sections on the Americas; Europe; Sub-Saharan Africa; the Arabic World; Turkey, the Iranian Plateau, and Central Asia; the Indian Subcontinent; East Asia; and Southeast Asia and Australasia—with subsections on individual countries, cultures, and kinds of embroidery- Contains a directory of design motifs depicting patterns from around the world

Das Buch "Minimalist Interior Design" erkundet eine neue Art von Minimalismus - einen, der sich warm, geerdet und zutiefst menschlich anfühlt. Es zeigt Häuser, die sich durch Klarheit und Ruhe auszeichnen, und hebt Innenräume hervor, in denen neutrale Farbtöne, organische Texturen und kuratierte Einfachheit ruhige Räume für modernes Wohnen schaffen. Das ist mehr als nur Ästhetik - es ist eine Lebenseinstellung. Von rohem Leinen und hellem Holz bis hin zu sanftem Licht und offenen Grundrissen spiegelt jedes Projekt einen Lebensstil wider, der auf Absicht, Ruhe und zeitloser Eleganz basiert. Das ist Minimalismus in seiner sanftesten und verbundensten Form. Das Buch "The Minimalist Interior Design Book" wurde für diejenigen konzipiert, die Inspiration jenseits flüchtiger Trends suchen, und bietet eine visuelle Reise in Räume, die ebenso friedlich wie kraftvoll sind - Häuser, die zum Leben geschaffen wurden, nicht nur zum Bewundern.DETAILSLoft PublicationsThe Minimalist Interior Design Book

The first book to explore the full scope and beauty of Korean design - from traditional craft to celebrated contemporary creationsCharacterized by a unique blend of tradition and innovation, and by a focus on sustainability and efficiency, Korean design is recognized for its creativity, quality, and beauty. Jeong: The Spirit of Korean Craft and Design is the first book to present an immersive visual exploration of the country's fascinating craft and design scene to an international audience.A Korean concept with no direct translation in English, jeong conveys a deep affection, emotional connection, and a sense of attachment that develops over time through shared experiences, care, and familiarity. In the context of craft and design, jeong is revealed through attention to detail and the profound connection between maker, object and user.This elegant volume presents 175 inspiring and important objects, from anonymous folk crafts to celebrated masterpieces, including lacquerware, ceramics, embroidery, furniture, textiles and more. Each illustrated with a striking full-page image, featured pieces include traditional moon jars, intricately woven baskets, delicate textiles, and cutting-edge contemporary furniture.Printed on tactile craft paper and stitch-bound in traditional Korean style, the book is itself a stunning object that invites exploration. Design-obsessed readers will also find in-depth essays by contemporary Korean design prodigy Teo Yang; curator Beth McKillop; and J Kathryn Hong, Chairperson of the Arumjigi Foundation in Seoul.This special book reveals the spirit and sensibility of jeong to readers around the world.

In der Westtürkei operierten ab dem 16. Jahrhundert Zeybek-Gruppen als Banditen, später Rebellen. Ab Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts trugen die Zeybek und ihre Anführer, Efe genannt, als inzwischen anerkannte Befreiungskämpfer einen Fez, mit Tüchern umwickelt und mit bunter Nadelspitze verziert - die berühmten Efe-Oya. Diese Nadelspitze wird heute zum einen in der türkischen Volkskunst verwendet und dient zum anderen Modedesigner*innen als Inspiration. Die Efe-Oya werden in diesem Buch erstmals umfassend und in großformatigen Bildern präsentiert. Zahlreiche Beispiele der Efe-Oya werden in Originalgröße abgebildet, Material und Technik ausführlich beschrieben, Geschichte, Merkmale und Bedeutungen zusammenfassend dargestellt. - Erstmalige systematische Analyse und Beschreibung der Efe Oya, der türkischen Nadelspitzearbeiten für Männer - Großformatige farbige Abbildungen

Falconry, the cultural technique of hunting using falcons, hawks or even eagles, is more than a form of hunting or sport: it is also a visual practice with immense aesthetic appeal. Since its inception, falconry has been associated with political representation worldwide. Yannis Hadjinicolaou explores the ways in which falconry's political iconology and its practice as a cultural technique are connected. He traces the art of falconry worldwide, from late antiquity to the present day, focusing his study on the early modern period. He demonstrates how the transfer of functions, motifs and meanings, and the (physical) movement of artistically designed objects, but also of the falcons themselves or the instruments of falconry, still connect countries and continents today. - First visual history of falconry - A case study of a global art history - New research on a complex human-animal interaction.

Skandinavisches Design wandelt sich: Von kühler Strenge zu einer Sprache voller Wärme, Sinnlichkeit und emotionaler Klarheit. New Perspectives on Scandinavian Design zeigt, wie Muuto diesen Wandel prägt - durch spannende Kollaborationen, sensible Materialwahl und Räume, die Atmosphäre statt Objekte in den Mittelpunkt rücken. Mit Fotografien, Essays und Gesprächen eröffnet das Buch eine frische Sicht auf Interiors: weniger Stilmittel, mehr Lebensgefühl, Design als Erfahrung, die unseren Alltag bereichert.

Tap into the growing trend for injecting colour into one’s living space with this elegant, inspiring selection of contemporary interiors in every shade and hue Now available in a sleek compact format, this inspirational visual journey along the colour spectrum features 200 interiors from 130 designers in a vibrant variety of hues, from the purest white to the deepest black, from the hottest pinks, oranges, and reds to the coolest greens and tranquil blues. Organized by colour, Living in Colour showcases 27 rooms from a diverse array of residences. Beautiful, large-scale images invite readers to explore a cream-coloured Malibu bedroom by Kelly Wearstler; a vivid blue bedroom in Southern France by Patrice Breteau; an ashen, English home office by Faye Toogood; and additional interior masterworks by the industry’s greatest names, including Ilse Crawford, Peter Marino, and Bunny Williams. Complementing the luxe visuals are brief descriptive texts by renowned curator Stella Paul and acclaimed interior designer India Mahdavi. Smart, stylish, and beautifully produced, this stunning volume showcases how embracing colour can transform any domestic space.

Das 19. Jahrhundert wird oft als das Jahrhundert des Eisens bezeichnet. Die Bedeutung dieses Materials äußerte sich nicht nur in der Ingenieurskunst, die in den großen Bahnhöfen oder dem gusseisernen Dachstuhl des zu Ende gebauten Kölner Doms großartige Resultate zeigte, sondern auch politisch in Bismarcks Blut-und-Eisen-Diktum als Voraussetzung für die Reichseinigung. Mit dem von Schinkel gestalteten Eisernen Kreuz wurde das Metall zu einem geradezu patriotischen Symbol stilisiert. Nebenher eroberte es in Form verschiedenster Gebrauchsgegenstände - angefangen vom Briefbeschwerer über den patriotischen Teller bis hin zu Abgüssen antiker Plastiken - sämtliche Lebensbereiche der Menschen. Bisher stand meist der preußische Kunstguss im Fokus, wenn es um die künstlerische Verarbeitung von Eisen ging. Mit diesem Band soll darauf hingewiesen werden, dass der Harz seinerzeit eines der wichtigsten Zentren des Eisenkunstgusses in Deutschland war.

Through a focused analysis of work made from textiles, ceramics, wood, paper, metal, and glass, this book explores how contemporary artists, designers, and practitioners identifying as LGBTQ+ use a range of craft materials and processes to explore their identity and queerness.<BR><BR> Queer Crafts provides a nuanced and timely study of the dynamic intersection of queerness and craft, examining a wide range of media - textiles, ceramics, wood, paper, metal, and glass. Daniel Fountain demonstrates how LGBTQ+ practitioners - including LJ Roberts, Paul Yore, Rose Schmits, Nicki Green, Hansel Tai, Affect Metals, Troy Montes-Michie, Antonius Tín-Bui, Raul De Lara, Nifemi Ogunro, Tim Tate, and Hamad Butt - use these materials as powerful vehicles for self-expression, community building, and social critique. Reframing craft through a queer and trans theoretical lens, the book analyzes how these practitioners reclaim histories, rewrite narratives, disrupt hierarchies, and craft their own worlds. A significant contribution to the field, Queer Crafts is an invaluable resource for scholars and practitioners across a range of disciplines.