Art & Photography Books

Book SynopsisThis repackaged edition of this best-selling guide to anatomy in art that will help artists of all levels to improve their life-drawing skills. Unlock your inner artist and discover how to draw the human body in this beautifully-illustrated art book by celebrated artist and teacher, Sarah Simblet. Whether you''re looking to develop a new skill this New Year, or develop your drawing skills even further, this visually-striking guide offers a fresh approach to drawing the human body. Dive straight in to discover: -Over 250 specially-commissioned photographs and drawings -Covers each part of the human body from head to toe -10 masterclasses demonstrate how famous artists have depicted the human body-Practical advice and top-tips on life drawing Combining stunning photographs of models with historical and contemporary works of art and her own dynamic life drawing, Sarah will take you on a journey inside the human body to map its skeleton, muscle groups and body systems. Bring your artwork to life in the most dynamic way possible, with detailed line drawings superimposed over photographs to reveal the links between the body''s appearance and it''s construction. Featuring inspirational master classes on world-famous artworks, from Michelangelo to Hans Holbein, Ingres to Degas and more, discover how artists have depicted the human body over centuries. Each master class features a photograph of a model holding the same pose as in the painting, to highlight key details of anatomy and show how the artist has interpreted them.Understanding anatomy is the foundation to understanding the human body successfully. As well as being the perfect reference, Anatomy for the Artist will inspire you to find a model, reach for your pencil and start drawing! Let DK plant the seed of curiosity and watch as it develops into a life-long love of art, anatomy and more. A must-have volume for artists of all levels who wish to tackle life drawing, or those interested in human anatomy, whether as a gift or self-purchase.

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Book SynopsisSee more than 350 of the world''s greatest buildings come to life in the most spectacular way! A world of beauty and genius is unveiled in this comprehensive architecture book. Discover the world''s most incredible buildings, from the ancient world to the present day.From the Louvre and the Colosseum to the Sydney Opera House and the Gherkin, this book offers a truly visual worldwide survey of global architecture. Bursting with breathtaking photography and informative entries on more than 350 of the world''s most famous buildings, Architecture: A Visual History gives you an unspoilt view of their fascinating features. This accessible reference book will transport you to the most impressive and iconic buildings on earth: - 500 photographs and 13 CGI artworks that dissect magnificent buildings around the world- Clear explanations and cross-sections of each building, along with exquisite photography of specific details- Close

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Book SynopsisStudents begin by copying masterworks, then progress to painting as their skills develop. Aristides uses the works of Old Masters and today's most respected realist artists to demonstrate and teach the principles of realist drawing and painting, taking students step by step through the learning curve yet allowing them to work at their own pace.

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Book SynopsisThe sequel to Drawing Cutting Edge Comics shows would-be artists how to draw the exaggerated musculature of figures in action poses, in an instructional manual that covers all aspects of extreme anatomy, the various muscle groups, the various extreme comic book types, and more. Original.

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Book SynopsisA guide to painting landscapes for beginner to intermediate pastel artists.

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Book SynopsisProvides details on an array of materials available to the artist, including canvases and papers, sizes and grounds, pigments and binders, solvents and thinners, and varnishes and preservatives. This book also contains step-by-step recipes for making art materials, including made at home or the studio paints, pastels, varnishes, gessoes, and more.

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Book SynopsisThe Dress Detective is the first practical guide to analyzing fashion objects, clearly demonstrating how their close analysis can enhance and enrich interdisciplinary research. This accessible book provides readers with the tools to uncover the hidden stories in garments, setting out a carefully developed research methodology specific to dress, and providing easy-to-use checklists that guide the reader through the process. Beautifully illustrated, the book contains seven case studies of fashionable Western garments ranging from an 1820s coat to a 2004 Kenzo jacket that articulate the methodological framework for the process, illustrate the use of the checklists, and show how evidence from the garment itself can be used to corroborate theories of dress or fashion.This book outlines a skillset that has, until now, typically been passed on informally. Written in plain language, it will give any budding fashion historian, curator, or researcher the knowledge and confidence to anaTrade ReviewDetective work is integral to fashion history research, yet very little has been written on how to go about it. Ingrid Mida and Alexandra Kim fill that gap in the bookshelf with The Dress Detective. … A concise, well organized, and extremely accessible book that deserves a place on the bookshelf of anyone interested in fashion research. -- Katy Werlin * The Fashion Historian *Both accessible and academic and a significant contribution to the study of [the history of Western dress] ... This book is well designed and a pleasure to look at. It functions as a practical manual, a ‘how to’ book, a reference work and an enjoyable read for anyone interested in this subject. * Costume *Enormously useful for the budding fashion historian or curator, this publication provides a textbook approach to the study of dress artefacts as a source for research. The authors, both of whom have curatorial backgrounds, provide a practice-based framework and a range of interesting case studies to instruct readers in the methods for observing and reflecting upon objects of dress. This accessible guide will surely become a crucial source for students of fashion studies. * Catwalk: The Journal of Fashion, Beauty and Style *For post-secondary students on fashion courses with access to study garments, or for the novice researcher investigating in a museum or private collection, this book would be an invaluable resource. Even individuals with experience in handling fashion objects may glean new tips, or be reminded of best practice when closely examining dress objects, or in relating these findings to broader socio-economic, historical, or theoretical contexts. This book would also be a useful addition to the shelf of fashion collections in museums, to assist when training staff and volunteers in collection inventory or exhibit preparation. The Dress Detective gives clear clues to becoming a sartorial sleuth. * Museum & Society *The Dress Detective provides an easy-to-use guide for how to look at a dress object and to consider its meaning. The framework, which the authors call “a slow approach to seeing,” involves three steps: observation, reflection, and interpretation. It is a revision of Prown’s model of description, deduction, and speculation. * ITAA Online *For the first time, The Dress Detective offers a clear and systematic framework for the object-based study of dress. Advocating a ‘Slow Approach to Seeing’, it arms readers with the tools to learn this important research skill while encouraging them through well-chosen case studies to measure their findings against inter-disciplinary and theoretical writing on fashion. * Edwina Ehrman, Fashion Curator and Historian, UK *This is the book we have been waiting for without realizing it! The Dress Detective offers a rigorous and entirely accessible guide to examining and thinking about dress using objects as evidence. Case studies and checklists guide the reader – specialist and non-specialist alike – to explore and articulate garment construction, materials, design, alterations and the nuances of wear. I have no doubt it will become a seminal text. * Amy de la Haye, Joint Director of the Centre for Fashion Curation, London College of Fashion, UK *The Dress Detective is a smart, accessible text that provides a long-overdue methodology for examining clothing and accessories. This book is essential for new students, but its concise framework will also be useful to seasoned researchers. Diverse, thorough case studies demonstrate the combination of visual analysis, history, and theory that is crucial to fashion studies today. * Colleen Hill, Associate Curator, The Museum at FIT, New York, USA *A long–anticipated guide to object–based dress research … I recommend this outstanding volume to students and faculty alike. * The Journal of Dress History *This book operates as a kind of practical aid, offering a comprehensive methodological framework to both scholars and students. * Textile History *Table of ContentsForeword, Jean L. Druesedow, Kent State University Museum, USA Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: A Brief History of Object-based Research with Dress Artifacts Chapter 2: How to Read a Dress Artifact Chapter 3: Observation Chapter 4: Reflection Chapter 5: Interpretation Chapter 6: Case Study of a Yellow Woolen Pelisse Chapter 7: Case Study of a Gray-blue Sateen Corset Chapter 8: Case Study of a Brown Velveteen and Wool Bodice Chapter 9: Case study of a Man’s Evening Suit Tailcoat and Trousers Chapter 10: Case Study of a Lanvin Wedding Dress and Headpiece Chapter 11: Case Study of a Ruby Red Velvet Jacket by Christian Dior Chapter 12: Case study of a Kimono-Style Jacket by Kenzo Appendix 1: Checklist for Observation Appendix 2: Checklist for Reflection Index

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Vogue has always been on the cutting edge of popular culture, and Vogue x Music shows us why. Whether they’re contemporary stars or classic idols, whether they made digital albums or vinyl records, the world’s most popular musicians have always graced the pages of Vogue. In this book you’ll find unforgettable portraits of Madonna beside David Bowie, Kendrick Lamar, and Patti Smith; St. Vincent alongside Debbie Harry, and much more. Spanning the magazine’s 126 years, this breathtaking book is filled with the work of acclaimed photographers like Richard Avedon and Annie Leibovitz as well as daring, music-inspired fashion portfolios from Irving Penn and Steven Klein. Excerpts from essential interviews with rock stars, blues singers, rappers, and others are included on nearly every page, capturing exactly what makes each musician so indelible. Vogue x Music is a testament to star power, and proves that some looks are as timeless as your favorite albums.

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Book SynopsisSplatter, stamp, scrape, repeat. A quick-start guide to beautifully layered and textured abstracts!

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Book SynopsisDaily Mail Showbiz Memoir of the Year''A beautiful book'' Chris Evans''Terrifically entertaining'' Mail on Sunday''An arresting photographic voyage through the life and loves of this enigmatic English star'' S magazine''Though not a conventional autobiography, we learn what makes the national treasure tick'' Daily ExpressIn the early days of my career, I didn''t think I stood a hope in hell. Look at me: I''m short, stocky, slightly overweight, deep of voice, passionate, dark haired, olive skinned, hardly your typical Englishman. What chance did I have, going into the world of British theatre?David Suchet has been a stalwart of British stage and screen for fifty years. From Shakespeare to Oscar Wilde, Freud to Poirot, Edward Teller to Doctor Who, Harold Pinter to Terence Rattigan, Questions of Faith to Decline and Fall, right up to 2Trade ReviewTerrifically entertaining . . . Behind the Lens sees the real David Suchet step forward at last -- Cole Moreton * Mail on Sunday *His career is fascinating, with tales of mortifying sex scenes and obsessive perfectionism. This unconventional book still shows us what makes this national treasure tick -- Sharon Wright * Daily Mirror *A clear impression of a man who knows exactly who he is . . . Suchet proves charming company . . . his reflections on life are gentle, good-natured and generous * TLS *Most fascinating is his relationship with the Poirot role. This is a series of intense scenes from an extraordinarycareer. Though not a conventional autobiography, we learn what makes the national treasure tick * Daily Express *A very unique autobiography . . . stunning . . . a beautiful book -- Chris Evans * Virgin Radio *An arresting photographic voyage through the life and loves of this enigmatic English star -- Sharon Wright * S magazine *Bursts with images . . . with which any working photographer would be delighted . . . the book offers more insight into the mind and philosophy of this remarkable man than a more conventional biographical approach could have achieved -- Jack Watkins * Country Life *Beautifully packaged memoir -- Hannah Stephenson * Press Association *A beautiful and engaging read * Woman's Way *Beautiful . . . revealing * Radio Times *A series of autobiographical sketches, written in an amiably informal style . . . generously illustrated * Spectator *David Suchet's book Behind the Lens reveals his considerable talent as a photographer and takes an interesting path, seeking to show us his life and experience through his eyes. The correspondence between his words and his pictures (the book is lavishly illustrated) is never less than interesting and often revealing. He has a seriously good eye for an image, which reflects back on his feeling for character and situation. He takes us through his career and life and world view * Graham Cowley *

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Book SynopsisLearn how to draw the latest Fortnite Battle Pass designs with this brand-new official guide from Epic Games. Want to recreate the action-packed looks from the Battle Passes? Well, now you can with this special themed guide, brought to you by Epic Games. With clear step-by-step instructions to take you from initial sketch to finished artwork, this book will help elevate your drawing skills to Tier 100. INCLUDES: * 16 CLASSIC OUTFITS * 8 STYLISH EMOTICONS * SUPERCOOL BACK BLING, GLIDERS, AND HARVESTING TOOLS * TOP DRAWING TIPS Featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.,

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Book SynopsisOn July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people ever to set foot on the Moon, their iconic "small steps" captured forever by the camera the astronauts carried with them: the Hasselblad 500EL. This book looks at the history of the Apollo 11 mission through the lens of the Hasselblad, while narrating the parallel challenge to create a camera that could work on the Moon. It considers the cameras used, and the photographs captured, during the Space Race between Russia and America; looks at the experience of taking photographs on the Moon for the first time; and reflects on the legacy of those images, and their part in the enduring Moon Landing conspiracy theories. The second half of the book presents a commemorative album of photographs taken in space using the Hasselblad 500EL. While the Apollo 11 astronauts left two of the three cameras behind on the Moon, where they remain to this day, they brought back film magazines containing 1,400 photographs. A selection of the finest of these is shown alongside the mission timeline and transcripts of the conversations between the astronauts and mission control at Houston.

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Book SynopsisArt and science – they may seem like opposites, but throughout history there have been visionaries who have brought together these contrasting subjects.The Art of Science explores the work of 40 such artists and artist-scientists, uncovering how these innovators have designed futuristic technology centuries ahead of its time, investigated time and space through abstract art, and created sculpture informed by NASA technology.An expertly curated selection of artists from many different cultures and eras – including Huang Quan, Leonardo da Vinci, Johannes Vermeer, Anna Atkins, Olafur Eliasson and Anicka Yi – this book tells the story of the vital partnership between art and science, with over 200 lavish illustrations.Table of ContentsIntroduction • Being Human and the Post-human • Alchemy and the Cosmos • The Natural and the Post-natural • Ecologies and Environments • Machines and Systems • Bibliography • Index.

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Book SynopsisThe only All-in-One kit specifically for modern calligraphy and creative lettering!So you're new to modern calligraphy and don't know where to start? Not sure what to buy? Intimidated by all the options? Fear not! This Modern Calligraphy Set for Beginners is brought to you by author Chalkfulloflove and publisher Paige Tate & Co. of Hand Lettering 101, the No. 1 bestselling modern calligraphy book in the world!We've taken the guesswork out, and in one affordable and easy-to-use kit, you get the premium tools of the trade selected by Chalkfulloflove: Hand Lettering 101 spiral-bound bookTwo pens (sizes 05 and 08)Brush penPencilPencil sharpenerEraser(Psst! Looking for a gift idea? This Modern Calligraphy Set for Beginners is perfect for friends, moms, teachers, and more!)

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Book SynopsisFor Sebastião Salgado, Genesis is a “love letter to the planet.” TASCHEN’s postcard set allows you to send on that wonder with 25 individual images from the complete Genesis portfolio, now the world’s most-visited photography show of all time. The boxed set spans the breadth of Salgado’s project across five focal territories: Planet South, Sanctuaries, Africa, Northern Spaces, and Amazonia and Pantanal. In exquisite black and white textures, each image celebrates the pristine splendor of nature, animals, and indigenous peoples that have, so far, escaped the imprint of modern society, from a Nomadic Nenet girl in Siberia to sunlit Buffalo herds in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. “Genesis is a quest for the world as it was, as it was formed, as it evolved, as it existed for millennia before modern life accelerated and began distancing us from the very essence of our being” — Lélia Wanick Salgado

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Book SynopsisYou will find in this workbook lots of examples with plenty of space for you to write. You can learn the basics of hand lettering step by step and get started straight away. You will find a number of sayings, which you can use according to the motto "copy and learn", first tracing the letters and then drawing them yourself. There is also plenty of blank space for creating your own letters and, of course, an A-Z guide of letters. Naturally, the more you practise, the faster you will perfect your hand lettering.

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth guide for aspiring astronomers and Moon observers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Includes detailed Moon maps and covers the history of lunar observation and exploration, the properties of the Moon, its origin and orbit. This is the ideal book for Moon observers covering essential equipment, and the key events to look out for.Detailed advice is given on how to choose a telescope and how to capture the Moon in sketches.Discover all you need to know about eclipses, blue moons, supermoons, conjunctions and occultations.A comprehensive section covers astrophotography using lenses, telescopes, Smartphones, including video and how to process your images.Comes with a photographic atlas of lunar features with plates and annotated maps.A glossary of key terms, index of lunar features and software references are also provided.

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Book SynopsisFrom internationally bestselling author Liz Climo comes I'm So Happy You're Here, a book to remind us to love ourselves.We all need a reminder that we''re loved and we matter, and international bestselling author Liz Climo delivers that dose of warmth and love in her new bookSometimes we just need a little pep talk to remind us that we're doing our best. With help from her charming animal drawings, Liz Climo encourages us to embrace the joyful moments, get back up after falling down, and always love ourselves.A little book to let someone know how important they are to you or a thoughtful gift you can give to yourself,I'm So Happy You're Herehighlights how truly amazing we are. Like a good friend, it will lift you out of low moments and keep you company until they've passed, making you laugh and cry while reminding you that you're loved, you matter, and we're all really happy you're here.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate reference book for bird enthusiasts – now in its third edition.Trade ReviewReviews of the previous editions: ‘The best just got better’ Birdwatch ‘The richest, most comprehensive of the current guides.’The Times ‘This book will surely become our standard guide for many years to come.’ BBC Wildlife ‘…buy this book, read it in the bath, keep it in the car boot and use it.’ Bird Watching

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“One of the strengths is the inclusion of academic theory, briefly outlined, to explain how developments with fashion occurred…a useful reference, perhaps something of a fashion history primer.”—Dr. Benjamin Linley Wild, The Journal of Dress History

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Book SynopsisExploring the writings of major thinkers (among them Montesquieu, Burke, Kant, Marx, and Freud), and leading art historians (including Pliny, Winckelmann, Ruskin, Pater, Gombrich, and Baxandall), as well as artists such as Alberti and Leonardo and scientists from Aristotle to Zeki, John Onians shows how an understanding of the neural basis of the mind contributes to an understanding of all human behaviorsincluding art.Trade ReviewAn “ambitious study” – Steven Jaron, The Burlington Magazine"A book that changes everything"- David Carrier, Champney Family Professor, Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Institute of Art

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Book SynopsisA timely survey of this significant British artist and the complexities surrounding his work and reputation today

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Book SynopsisA contemporary paint-every-day watercolour guide that explores foundational strokes and patterns and then builds new skills upon the foundations over the course of 30 days to create finished pieces.Trade Review“To the outside observer, Jenna Rainey’s work seems completely effortless, but it is in fact built on an extremely solid foundation of techniques, materials, and color theory. By pouring all of her hard-won knowledge into Everyday Watercolor, Jenna has created a wonderful resource for any aspiring watercolor artist.” —NOLE GAREY, founder and editor, Oh So Beautiful Paper“In this beautiful, inspiring, and accessible book, Jenna Rainey graciously breaks down her process and welcomes artists and enthusiasts alike to join her in the joy of watercolor painting.” —SATSUKI SHIBUYA, watercolor artistTable of ContentsCONTENTSSection OneTECHNIQUE 1718 DAY 1 STROKES 24 DAY 2 CURVES AND CIRCLES 32 DAY 3 STRAIGHT LINES AND TRIANGLES 38 DAY 4 LAYOUT 44 DAY 5 COMPOUND STROKES 50 DAY 6 COMPLEX CURVESSection TwoFORM, PERSPECTIVE, AND LIGHT 5556 DAY 7 LIGHT TO DARK LAYERING 62 DAY 8 BACKGROUND AND FOREGROUND 66 DAY 9 PATTERN 72 DAY 10 LIGHT SOURCE AND SHADING 76 DAY 11 VARIED HUE BLENDING 82 DAY 12 CAST SHADOWSection ThreeCOMPLEX SHAPES AND FORMS 8990 DAY 13 ANGLES AND FOLDS 96 DAY 14 PAINTING IN SECTIONS 102 DAY 15 COMPLEMENTARY COLORS 106 DAY 16 FINE LINES 110 DAY 17 HIGHLIGHTS, MID-TONES, AND SHADOWS 118 DAY 18 GESTURESection FourVALUE, VOLUME, AND DEPTH 125126 DAY 19 MOVEMENT 132 DAY 20 VALUES 138 DAY 21 SUBJECT IN A LANDSCAPE 146 DAY 22 ATMOSPHERIC PERSPECTIVE 154 DAY 23 GRAYSCALE VALUE 160 DAY 24 VOLUMESection FiveAPPLICATION 171172 DAY 25 WIDE LANDSCAPE: DESERT 180 DAY 26 WIDE LANDSCAPE: JUNGLE 186 DAY 27 FINAL DESERT PIECE: PART ONE 192 DAY 28 FINAL DESERT PIECE: PART TWO 198 DAY 29 FINAL JUNGLE PIECE: PART ONE 206 DAY 30 FINAL JUNGLE PIECE: PART TWO 210 DAY 31 AND BEYOND

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Book SynopsisThe new student edition of the definitive reference on architectural interiors Interior Graphic Standards, Student Edition is a carefully edited treatment of the authoritative Interior Graphic Standards Professional Edition. Designed and organized to give students the specific information they require, this is an essential reference for anyone studying architectural interiors. New topics include accessible design basics, computing technologies, fire-resistive construction, fire protection systems, security and communications systems, interior equipment, evidence-based design, and climate considerations. In addition, this second Student Edition offers more material on residential design, is packed with more than 1,300 informative illustrations, and includes the latest coverage for students to find real help understanding the critical material they need for the core classes required by all curriculums. Additional revisions to this edition Table of ContentsPREFACE xi SECTION 1 DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND PROCESS 1 CHAPTER 1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL ISSUES Human Factors 3 Anthropometrics and Ergonomics 3 Human Behavior 10 Wayfinding 11 Mapping 11 Wayfinding and Age 11 Signage and Wayfinding Clues 12 CHAPTER 2 ACOUSTICAL PRINCIPLES Basics of Acoustical Design 13 Sound 13 Frequency 13 Sound Absorption Properties of Materials 13 Room Acoustics 14 Properties of Sound 14 Use of Sound-Absorptive Materials 14 Sound Transmission 15 Transmission Loss 15 Noise Reduction 15 Sound Isolation 15 Impact Noise Reduction 15 Sound Control 17 CHAPTER 3 ACCESSIBLE DESIGN BASICS Accessibility 18 Definitions 18 Accessibility Standards Terms 18 ADA and FHAA Design Requirements 18 Knee and Toe Clearances 19 Reach Limits 20 Protruding Objects 21 Accessible Routes 22 Components of Accessible Routes 22 Location of Accessible Routes 22 Floor and Ground Surfaces 22 CHAPTER 4 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN BASICS Sustainable Design Principles 24 Depletion of Natural Resources 24 Climate Change 24 Principles 25 Design Considerations 25 Sustainability Strategies 25 Energy 25 Lighting and Daylight 25 Water 25 Sustainable Materials 25 Indoor Air Quality 26 Environmental Quality Terms 26 Sick Building Syndrome 26 Personal Control 26 Interior Rating Systems and Certifications 27 U.S. Green Building Council 27 LEED Rating System 27 CHAPTER 5 DESIGN BASICS Evidence-Based Design 29 Computational Research 29 Social Science Research 29 Physical and Natural Science Research 29 Building Codes 29 Codes and Regulations Affecting Interiors 29 International Building Code Provisions 30 Programming 33 Programming Process 33 Contract Documents 34 Contract Documents for Commercial Interiors 34 Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment Contracts 34 Detailing Concepts 35 Construction Specifications 37 Computing Technologies 38 Computer-Aided Design and Building Information Modeling 38 Integrated Project Delivery 38 Virtual Collaboration 38 Future Developments 39 Digital Fabrication 39 SECTION 2 BUILDING ELEMENTS 41 CHAPTER 6 BUILDING STRUCTURE AND SHELL Substructure 43 Wall Foundations 43 Subgrade Enclosures 43 Slabs on Grade 44 Superstructure 45 Seismic Considerations 45 Superstructure Framing 46 Floor Construction Assemblies 57 Wood Floor Framing 57 Steel Joist Floor Framing 59 Floor Decks and Slabs 60 Roof Construction 62 Roof Types and Framing 62 Shop-Fabricated Wood Trusses 63 Glue-Laminated Construction 64 Roof Decks, and Slabs 65 Attic Ventilation 66 Stairs and Ramps 66 Stairs 66 Handrails, Balustrades, and Guards 69 Ramps 78 Exterior Vertical Enclosures 79 Exterior Wall Weather Barriers 79 Exterior Enclosure Walls 80 Roof Windows and Skylights 87 CHAPTER 7 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION Fire Resistive Construction 89 Fire-Retardant Wood Treatment 89 Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies 89 Fire-Resistance-Rated Openings 91 Board Fire Protection 93 Penetration Firestop Systems 93 Seismic Considerations 93 Basic Seismic Design 93 Seismic Detailing for Designers 94 Interior Construction Components 95 Gypsum Board Assemblies 95 Concrete Masonry Units 114 Architectural Concrete 116 Stone Walls 117 Glass Unit Masonry 118 Prefabricated Partitions 120 Windows and Glazing 125 Interior Doors 131 Entrances and Vestibules 148 Raised Floor Construction 148 Thermal and Moisture Protection 149 Interior Finishes 150 Interior Specialties 150 Wall Finish Requirements 162 Integral Wall Finishes 163 Wood Wall Finishes 166 Tile Wall Finishes 175 Metal Wall Finishes 181 Wall Surface Coverings 183 Paints and Coatings 188 Floor Design Considerations 190 Hard Flooring 191 Wood Flooring 198 Resilient Flooring 201 Resilient Flooring Installation 204 Carpet, Carpet Tile, and Mats 205 Ceilings 213 Building Services 223 Conveying Systems 223 Plumbing Systems 231 Mechanical Systems 247 Fire Protection Systems 254 Electrical Systems 259 Lighting 265 Communications Systems 272 Security Systems 280 CHAPTER 8 EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS Equipment 283 Toilet and Bath Equipment 283 Vending Equipment 285 Personal Care Equipment 286 Laundry Facilities 288 Teller and Service Equipment 290 Cleaning and Recycling Equipment 292 Furnishings 292 Furnishing Contracts and Tests 292 Textiles for Interior Furnishings 294 Cabinetry and Casework 299 Countertops 306 Art and Accessories 313 Furniture 315 Plantings 318 Window Treatments 321 CHAPTER 9 INTERIOR PROJECT TYPES Commercial Spaces 326 Offices 326 Conference Rooms 343 Residential Spaces 349 Kitchens 349 Furnishings and Equipment 354 Residential Lighting 357 Visitability 358 Aging in Place 359 Continuing Care Retirement Communities 365 Healthcare Facilities 369 Inpatient Hospitals 369 Ancillary Departments 372 Healthcare Casework 379 Healthcare Furniture 381 Retail Spaces 382 Types of Retail Spaces 382 Fixture Placement 382 Retail Equipment 383 Retail Lighting 383 Hospitality Spaces 384 Hotels 384 Restaurants 390 Educational Facilities 402 Early Childhood and Kindergarten 402 Elementary, Middle, and Junior High Schools 404 High Schools 405 Lecture Halls and Auditoriums 410 Libraries 413 Performance Spaces 419 Planning Criteria 419 Performance Equipment 421 Museums 421 Museum Design Considerations 421 Museum Exhibit Casework 421 Museum Lighting 423 Museum Security 425 Athletic and Fitness Spaces 425 Courts, Alleys, and Rinks 425 Gymnastics 426 Table Sports and Darts 427 Fitness Spaces 428 Saunas and Steam Rooms 430 Animal Care Facilities 431 General Design Concept 431 Animal Housing 431 Adoption Facility 434 Existing Building Interiors 435 Historic Preservation, Restoration, and Adaptive Reuse 435 Existing Hazardous Materials 436 Recycling Construction and Demolition Waste 438 APPENDIX Classical Interior Architectural Elements 439 GLOSSARY 449 INDEX 455

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive, scholarly yet succinct illustrated survey of myth as it appears in Greek art.Table of ContentsPreface • 1. Introduction • 2. A Demonstration of Method: The Return of Hephaistos; Troilos and Achilles • 3. Portraits of the Gods • 4. The Ascendancy of the Olympians • 5. Perseus; Bellerophon • 6. Herakles • 7. Theseus • 8. Argonauts; Calydonian Boar Hunt • 9. The Trojan War • 10. The Aftermath of the War

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Book SynopsisThe essential roadmap to the ideas and debates that have formed the history of art, told through 16 key books published over the course of the 20th century.Trade Review'A thrilling account of the history of art in the 20th century … an expertly guided tour along a rather marvellous scenic route' - Guardian'A pageant of influential art historians of the twentieth century … if you are keen on art history and like parades, you will love this book … the essays are models of intelligent compression and lively instruction … this fascinating collection is worth reading for many reasons' - RA Magazine'A wonderful book that will be enjoyed by all who have a deep interest in the practice of art history' - CassoneTable of ContentsPreface • Introduction • ‘Émile Mâle, L’art religieux du XIIIe siècle en France, 1898’ by Alexandra Gajewski • ‘Bernard Berenson, The Drawings of the Florentine Painters, 1903’ by Carmen C. Bambach • ‘Heinrich Wölfflin, Kunstgeschichtliche Grundbegriffe, 1915’ by David Summers • ‘Roger Fry, Cézanne: A Study of His Development, 1927’ by Richard Verdi • ‘Nikolaus Pevsner, Pioneers of the Modern Movement, 1936’ by Colin Amery • ‘Alfred H. Barr, Jr., Matisse: His Art and His Public, 1951’ by John Elderfield • ‘Erwin Panofsky, Early Netherlandish Painting: Its Origins and Character, 1953’ by Susie Nash • ‘Kenneth Clark, The Nude: A Study of Ideal Art, 1956’ by John-Paul Stonard • ‘E. H. Gombrich, Art and Illusion, 1960’ by Christopher S. Wood • ‘Clement Greenberg, Art and Culture, 1961’ by Boris Groys • ‘Francis Haskell, A Study in the Relations between Italian Art and Society in the Age of the Baroque, 1963’ by Louise Rice • ‘Michael Baxandall, Painting and Experience in Fifteenth-Century Italy, 1972’ by Paul Hills • ‘T. J. Clark, Image of the People: Gustave Courbet and the 1848 Revolution, 1973’ by Alastair Wright • ‘Svetlana Alpers, The Art of Describing: Dutch Art in the Seventeenth Century, 1983’ by Mariët Westermann • ‘Rosalind Krauss, The Originality of the Avant-Garde and Other Modernist Myths, 1985’ by Anna Lovatt • ‘Hans Belting, Bild und Kult, 1990’ by Jeffrey Hamburger • Notes • Bibliographical essays • Author Biographies

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Book SynopsisThe 21st-century bible of creative screenprinting.Trade Review'The first rule of Print Club is…. have fun!' - Sunday Telegraph'You come away from this guide with a real sense that screen printing is an equally useful art to master' - Creative Blog'The new screenprinting bible … colourful and attractive … wonderfully illustrated pages burst with step by step photographs of every stage of the screenprinting process' - Screenprinting TodayTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Equipment • 2. Materials • 3. Artworking Your Design • 4. The Basics of Printing • 5. Artist Spotlighting • 6. Printing Outside the Box • 7. Making It • 8. Showing Your Work

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Book SynopsisA uniquely intimate look at the life and work of one of Europe's leading painters by an expert on contemporary art who has also sat for him for nearly forty years.Trade Review'One of the truest books on painters and paintings I have ever read' - Daily Telegraph'A gripping, sensitive portrait, close to biography but brighter and livelier than straightforward narrative in conveying the rhythms of Auerbach’s paintings, life and thought' - Financial Times, Art Books of the Year'A beautiful object, full of superb reproductions and photos … a terrific read … it only leaves you longing for more' - Independent'Reading this book subtly raises one’s awareness of his imagery, sharpening one’s excitement at the prospect of seeing the whole trajectory of his art' - Literary Review'A necessity for all Auerbach’s admirers, for it contains much fresh and vivid detail about his life and work' - Art Quarterly'A rare chance to listen to the lovely and self-deprecating wisdom of painter Frank Auerbach' - AnOther'Lampert has turned her long experience of the artist to good purpose: this is an enjoyable and informative book' - Art Newspaper'A hugely enjoyable portrait of one of our leading figurative painters' - Spectator'A fascinating and thorough portrait of a major and internationally renowned figure as seen through his eyes' - The Artist'Catherine Lampert describes it [the true path of the artist], often using Auerbach’s own words, with a deftness and sympathy that will make this the standard work for many years to come' - Martin Gayford, World of Interiors'A well-illustrated, comprehensive monograph on a great artist' - Colm Tóibín, GuardianTable of ContentsPreface • 1. Finding a Home in England • 2. Forging a Reputation • 3. ‘Painting is My Form of Action’ • 4. The Best Game • 5. Idiom and Subject • Conclusion

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Book SynopsisWinner of the PEN Award for Biography 2016, this is the only biography of visionary artist Agnes Martin, one of the most original and influential painters of the postwar period.Trade Review'Thorough and illuminating' - Apollo (Shortlisted for Book of the Year)'Scholarly, thoroughly researched … an accessible and fascinating story' - Aesthetica'Doggedly researched and gracefully written… [Princenthal] shines in describing Martin’s earthy good humour and dedication to her art and in capturing the atmosphere in which the artist came of age … it will remain definitive for a good long while' - Wall Street JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction: Abstraction • 1. Northwest Passages • 2. Student/Teacher • 3. Reaching Harbor • 4. Lines of Thought • 5. As Shown • 6. Silence • 7. Departures • 8. Back to the World • 9. Contours Redrawn • Epilogue: Composure

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Book SynopsisThe long-awaited third monograph on the work of the most important British designer of his generation, showcasing projects from the last thirty years of his career. Neville Brodyâs work sits at the intersections between graphic design, communication design and graphic art, pushing boundaries and blurring lines between them as he fuses influences from art, design, fashion, music, low and high cultures. Brody has been one of the most consistently innovative and shapeshifting graphic designers of the past fifty years. He has produced a body of commercial work covering editorial, brand identity, typography, systems, information and interface design of unparalleled boldness and sophistication for global clients that include Shiseido, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Nikon, LVMH, Nike and Dom Perignon, and UK clients such as the BBC, Channel 4, Tate Modern and The Times. The Graphic Language of Neville Brody 3 also captures a body of one-off creative works and site-specific collaborations that are moTrade Review'Bold, brave and indisputably Brody' - ObserverTable of ContentsForewords Intro 1. Image and Word 2. Re:Fuse 3. Typo/Graphism 4. Anti/Pro 5. Type/DNA 6. System Addicts Outro/Backwords Talks

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Book SynopsisJanetta Rebold Benton is the Distinguished Professor of Art History at Pace University, New York, and the author of several books and articles on art.Trade Review'Janetta Rebold Benton’s joyous, authoritative and sometimes startling book is your new deep dive into visual art' - Bob and Roberta SmithTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. How to Look at Art 2. Experiencing, Analysing and Appreciating Art 3. Materials and Techniques 4. But What Does It Mean? 5. Six Special Artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn, Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol

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Book SynopsisWorld renowned architect Kengo Kuma gives a personal tour of Tokyo's key buildings.Table of ContentsIntroduction by Kengo Kuma Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Kenzō Tange, 1964 Shibuya Daikan-yama One Omotesandō, Kengo Kuma, 2003 Meiji Jingū Museum, Kengo Kuma, 2019 Nezu Museum, Kengo Kuma, 2009 Sunny Hills, Kengo Kuma, 2014 National Stadium, Kengo Kuma, 2020 Suntory Museum of Art, Kengo Kuma, 2007 Kitte, Kengo Kuma, 2012 Shinjuku Mejiro Ikebukuro Ueno & Yanesen Jugetsudo Kabuki-za, Kengo Kuma, 2013 Tsukiji & Shinbashi Takanawa Gateway Station, Kengo Kuma, ongoing La Kagu, Kengo Kuma, ongoing Akagi Shrine, Kengo Kuma, 2010 Daiwa Ubiquitous Computing Research Building, Kengo Kuma, 2014 Western Tokyo Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Centre, Kengo Kuma, 2012 Mukojima Tetchan, Kengo Kuma, 2014 Directory Buildings by Kengo Kuma & Associates Buildings by other architects

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Book SynopsisWhat is abstract art good for? What's the use - for us as individuals, or for any society - of pictures of nothing, of paintings and sculptures or prints or drawings that do not seem to show anything except themselves? This book presents an account of abstract art.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2006 Award for Best Professional/Scholarly Book in Arts and Art History, Association of American Publishers "With the publication of Pictures of Nothing: Abstract Art Since Pollock by Kirk Varnedoe, we have a welcome reminder of the high esteem that abstract art came to enjoy in its heyday... Pictures of Nothing, based on a series of lectures that Mr. Varnedoe gave at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, is a book that everyone with a serious interest in modern art will want to read, and it has the additional merit of being well-written and excellently illustrated."--Hilton Kramer, Wall Street Journal "Pictures of Nothing [is] the transcribed text of one-time MoMA chief curator Kurt Varnedoe's final lectures... [T]he talks are not just for Varnedoe completists--they tackle the question 'What is abstract art good for?' and constitute the charismatic scholar's final word on the subject."--ArtNet.com "Your favorite realist's eyes might suddenly pop open after reading Pictures of Nothing: Abstract Art Since Pollock by Kirk Varnedoe... The art historian ... is a clear-eyed, eloquently plain-spoken, unfaltering guide through the thickets of drip painting, minimalism, and more. Why abstraction? Look here for an answer."--Nancy Tousley, Calgary Herald "The knowledge that this would be Varnedoe's last public appearance brought a plainspoken urgency to the lectures that's carried over to this transcribed and edited text."--Peter Goddard, Toronto Star "Varnedoe's enthusiastic insights fill the pages. Through his descriptions, bare, arbitrary or seemingly interchangeable works start to bristle with distinctiveness... His vision of America's abstract half-century in Pictures of Nothing is ... eclectic and embracing."--Edmund Fawcett, RA Magazine "[These] lectures are remarkably fresh and conversational--not only because Varnedoe did not have a chance to edit and revise them, but also because he gave these lectures, as he did every other lecture, entirely from memory... Varnedoe's lectures reveal the positive role of abstract art in modern cultural life... Varnedoe insists; abstract art is difficult, it takes practice to understand, and if it is governed by rules that appear arbitrary, that only makes it like every other cultural practice."--Daniel A. Siedell, Christian Today "Kirk Varnedoe's book ... confronts the central question of modernism: How are people supposed to understand pictures that appear to be self-referential?"--Philadelphia Inquirer "Readable and elucidated by well-chosen examples that help illustrate changing trends in a fast-paced time."--Globe and Mail "Kirk Varneode begins by pointing out that the development of abstract art coincided with the cataclysm of World War I, which jarred artists into revolutionary forms... [An] extraordinary series of lectures."--Sheila Farr, Seattle Times "Elegiac, in the truest sense of the term: It is the pensive summation of a career undertaken by a man in the last stages of a devastating illness, and it is, too, the posthumous reckoning of his words by his closest friends... [T]his book is a remarkable trace of its author... He wanted to insist that any art worth looking at had, at least, many stories to tell."--Aruna D'Souza, Bookforum "Pictures of Nothing examines how, while names like Pollock, Mondrian and de Kooning are immediately recognized for their significance in modern culture, the importance of depicting squares or splattered paint is not as widely understood. With humor and candor, Varnedoe illuminates the meaning behind nonrepresentational works of the past 50 years--the contradictory intentions of Josef Albers's and Carl Andre's shared geometry or the minute artistic details of Robert Smithson's massive Spiral Jetty."--Museum News "An eminently readable, deeply insightful book."--Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times "Varnedoe is a pragmatist. To those who would say that abstract art is a classic case of the emperor's new clothes, he simply says that it has been around for more than a century and that is proof enough of its efficacy. What he wants is not to validate what artists have been doing all this time but, rather, to find cogent ways of talking about it and, hence, a deeper understanding... What this wonderful book shows is that although the original motivations behind abstract art were puritanical, crypto-religious or collectivist, it has flourished as a series of secular, diverse, individualistic, private visions. Society thrives, Varnedoe bravely suggests, when it gives free play to these visions, even those that initially seem absurd, banal or hermetic."--Sebastian Smee, The Australian "A provocative defense of modern abstraction... Varnedoe's analysis of abstraction, using specific works, helps make sense of various approaches to non-representational art."--Edward J. Sozanski, Journal Sentinel Online "Expressed in vivid, accessible, and often passionate language. Varnedoe ... speaks as a teacher."--Arthur C. Danto, ArtNews "This is an important time capsule of cultural history, grappling with 60-plus-years' history of abstract art's legacies... [T]his book captures the cadence, energy, and verve characteristic of Varnedoe's immensely effective lectures... Erudite in all the best ways, this book is also deeply human, born of love for the experience of art... Highly recommended."--ChoiceTable of ContentsForeword by Earl A. Powell III vii Preface by Adam Gopnik ix Note to the Reader by Judy Metro xvii Chapter 1: Why Abstract Art? 1 Chapter 2: Survivals and Fresh Starts 47 Chapter 3: Minimalism 91 Chapter 4: After Minimalism 145 Chapter 5: Satire, Irony, and Abstract Art 191 Chapter 6: Abstract Art Now 239 Acknowledgments 275 Index 277 Photography and Copyright Credits 287

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Book SynopsisFive centuries of fascinating female creativity presented in more than 400 compelling artworks and one comprehensive volumeTrade Review'Real changes are upon us, and today one can reel off the names of a number of first-rate women artists. Nevertheless, women are just getting started.' – New Yorker 'The headline grabber of 2019 was Phaidon's Great Women Artists.' – British Vogue'[We] believe every damn day is worthy of celebrating great women, and Great Women Artists makes it easy ... If only all our college art history textbooks were this much fun.' – Interview Magazine'Phaidon [is] helping to redress the balance with this encyclopaedic volume that examines 500 years of great art by great women artists... no self respecting art lover should be without a copy.' – Culture Whisper'A wide-ranging collection of exceptional work by women.' – O, The Oprah Magazine'An epic survey.' – Harper's Bazaar 'Women who have been airbrushed out of art history... are enjoying a renaissance, while contemporary female artists are starting to benefit from re-evaluations.' – Sunday Times'Female artists have been neglected for so long that their work – even if it was painted 70 years ago – feels new and cutting edge. For collectors, it has the irresistible allure of discovery.' – New York Times'It's good to see the auction houses finally giving more women a chance. For money is a powerful symbol of cultural worth.' – Economist'Until very recently ... the idea that women in the West have always made art was rarely cited as a possibility. Yet, they have – and continue to do so – often against tremendous odds.' – Frieze Magazine'There is a wonderful discovery aspect to this book ... This book not only celebrates women artists, but also demonstrates their resilience and unmatched talent through history.' – Laurent Ciaquin, President of Kering America'Handsome... A beautiful, richly illustrated volume... A valuable resource for students of art and art history as well as curious general readers... The artists included represent a wide chronological and geographic range [...] the list is impressive... [with many] dynamic and unexpected juxtapositions produced by the book's alphabetical organisation... The texts on each artist are astute and thoughtful. Formal analyses are intertwined with introductions to key art-historical, social and political themes. The offers a panoramic sweep... Its diverse line-up is organised alphabetically rather than chronologically so that lesser-known artists rub shoulders with established superstars.' – Jo Applin, Reader in the History of Art at the Courtauld Institute of Art, Times Literary Supplement'The book we have been waiting for... Women artists put firmly on the map... Every now and then a book comes out that can change lives. If a survey like this had appeared when I was a student at the Slade, the struggle to make headway as a female artist would have seemed less daunting. We'd have had role models and names with which to counter the assertion that there had never been any significant women artists. And the recent explosion of female talent celebrated in this book might have happened a generation earlier. Phaidon's latest offering is a revelation... This impressive survey spans 500 years... It's incredibly hard to distill a life's work into a few hundred words, but these 23 writers do an excellent job of summarising the salient points... The burgeoning numbers of women now making and exhibiting work is reflected in this selection. Most impressive is the quality and diversity of work... This inspiring book is not just a celebration of women's creativity, it is symptomatic of a sea change... Things they are a-changing - at last. And if anyone has the temerity ever again to claim there have been no great women artists, you will be able to use this timely tome to knock the idea on its head, once and for all.' – Sarah Kent, The Arts Desk

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Book SynopsisA stunning new colouring book that will take you through a year in the life of the English countryside. Nearly 40 years ago, a rediscovered diary enchanted the nation. Edith Holden's 'Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady' from 1906 captured her observations on the English countryside's changing seasons, accompanied by exquisite illustrations of its flora and fauna. Now, for the first time, Edith's work been turned into an beautiful colouring book. Featuring black & white ink illustrations based on her paintings, alongside the original handwriting from the lost journal, this is a captivating colouring book that guides you through a year in the world of this truly remarkable Edwardian lady.Trade ReviewA stunning new colouring book that will take you through a year in the life of the English countryside. * From the publisher's description *

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Book SynopsisRembrandt: a study of the artist, his life and context, with 500 images, and a gallery showing 300 of his most iconic paintings.

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Book SynopsisEncompassing two thousand years of building history, The Architecture Reader includes 40 key texts from Alberti, Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, Gropius, Venturi, Gehry, and many more. The writings address persistent concerns in architecture and design, including the role of the architect and the relationship of architecture to nature, art, and science. The carefully chosen texts provide a taste of the multiplicity that characterises historical and contemporary views of architecture. Krista Sykes organises the selections chronologically and introduces each with a helpful commentary, contextualising the author and the salient issues covered in the piece. The excerpts appear in a variety of formats, including interviews, manifestos, lectures and treatises, and are representative of the varied sometimes conflicting approaches to building and design. In combination, they provide a fascinating overview of significant concepts within the field of architecture.

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive survey of the beloved figurative realist painter Fairfield Porter to be published in more than two decades. A figurative realist in the heyday of abstract expressionism, Fairfield Porter (1907–1975) painted himself, his family, and friends in New York City, in Southampton, Long Island, and on an island off the Maine coast, all depicting a relaxed and comfortable world that seemed to mirror his own affluent, well-connected existence. With virtually all of the artist’s previous publications now out of print, this much-anticipated volume is an important addition to the literature on this great American master. Porter graduated from Harvard in 1928 and then studied at the Art Students League in New York with Thomas Hart Benton. Along with months in Maine, Porter lived in New York and from 1948 on, in Southampton where he purchased a large, late Federal-style house for his own expanding family. Porter painted several artist friends, including Elaine de KoTrade ReviewThe Season's Outstanding Art Books "By turns awkward and graceful, these images dodge nostalgia but not the aching pleasure found in, among other things, the clotted light of a bunch of buttercups."—ArtForum"The comprehensive book is special because it includes many color reproductions of paintings otherwise seen only in black-and-white (and small) in the artist’s catalogue raisonné from 2001."—HyperAllergic.com"The spare elegance of the realist Fairfield Porter (1907-1975) never gets old. A monograph on the artist and his work, recently published by Rizzoli, provides an intense exploration of the intriguing and complex life of this important painter."—Art of the Times

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Book SynopsisThis monumental masterwork by the renowned nineteenth century scientist and authority on color, M.E. Chevreul, is unquestionably one of the greatest books ever written on color; the first English translation is reprinted here with the original color restored and an introduction and explanatory notes by Faber Birren, the leading color authority of the present time. Chevreul's book dominated the schools of Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism, and exerted profound influence on later schools of painting including today's Op Art. Chevreul set forth principles that have become basic in color training throughout the Western world. In his illuminating commentary Mr. Birren shows how many of Chevreul's ideas on color harmony, contrast effects, optical mixtures, and legibility have been validated by modern scientific research in visual perception. mr. Birren also provides a helpful glossary of Chevreul's terminology. Lavishly illustrated, the volume contains many color plates, including 15 plate

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