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This book is the particular tribute of the photographer Eduardo Nave to the Normandy Landing, of which the 75th anniversary has just been celebrated. Every year since June 6, 1944, what is undoubtedly one of the most important events in modern history has been commemorated, which meant a change in the configuration of Europe. Between 2003 and 2005, Eduardo Nave made two photographic series on the Landing beaches, and a last one in 2019, in the same year of the 75th anniversary. All of them make up this beautiful book, in which the author investigates what remains today on the ground of that key moment in history.

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The creative use of colour and its combinations in illustration, graphic and product design involves understanding how emotions are conveyed and how they affect our design and illustrations. We must also consider that colour is perceived differently in different countries and cultures. All this is widely explained in this second book in the Palette Perfect series, illustrated with projects by renowned international illustrators and designers, and organized by colours (identified with CMYK, RGB and HEX codes) and moods associated with the time of day. Based on real examples drawn from graphic design, product design and illustration, different innovative combinations and palettes are shown for each colour as well as the meaning it conveys. Intended for graphic designers, design students, fashion and interior design lovers, and all those interested in exciting and unexpected colour combinations that work.

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The intimate relationship of Japanese tattooing with the dark world of the yakuza has helped cover this form of artistic expression with an aura of mystery. But the culture of irezumi is deep and rich in meanings, shapes and motifs that have gone from color woodblock prints to being applied to the skin to beautify and protect their bearers. This book reveals the meaning and the secrets behind the most significant motifs from traditional Japanese tattooing-such as mythological and supernatural creatures, animals, Buddhist deities, flowers and historical characters-and turns this art form into a path toward personal knowledge and individual expression. Readers will discover the origin and meaning of each visual representation of the most frequent themes in this art form. Irezumi itai begins with a brief review of the history of Japanese tattoo art and then examines each subject (water, mythological animals, real animals, mythological characters, historical characters, flowers, shunga and yokai) through images and descriptive texts; it also includes a gallery of original designs by the author and a glossary.

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This book analyzes the fundamental aspects of graphically depicting a wide variety of jewelry. The relationships of volume, balance between full and empty, treatment of metal surfaces, warm and cool materials and the relationship between the support and the stone are explained in depth along with ways to illuminate jewelry, treatment of light and chiaroscuro play to add depth. The book begins with simple geometric structures and moves on to explore more complex forms through a range of distortions and multiplications. The goal is not to show finished pieces of jewelry but to provide the tools that will enable readers to acquire a work method that allows them to represent their ideas effectively. From orthogonal and axonometric projections to techniques (watercolor, tempera, ink, mixed technique) and different possible supports, readers will find a source of inspiration for developing their own designs. Rings, tiaras, precious stones, bracelets and chains) are graphically represented in this book as if they were real, along with effects such as depth, gloss and transparency.

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‘Behind the Wall’ emerged in 2012 as part of the official exhibition of the 11th Havana Biennial. For the 13th edition of this important event, ‘Detrás del Muro’ is presented as part of the official exhibition, but also as a sociocultural project that seeks to make its work a constant resource in favor of the sociocultural and community development of the city. On one hand, ‘Liquid Stage’, which is the theme of the artistic intervention, and on the other hand DEDELMU, the origin of an artistic institution focused on cultural promotion, artistic production and community work that will have headquarters in Malecón. Within the repertoire of works that will be presented in the Liquid Stage, all are proposed as a direct dialogue with the space in which they are registered, of public nature, monumental scale, urban node par excellence, Havana’s main façade. Thirty Cuban artists will be presented, among them some National Prizes of the Plastic Arts and other international artists.

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Plants or vegetal forms representation have been a constant through history of photography. Whether from the objective photography or the idea of archive, several artists have decided focusing on plants. Understanding this catalogue as a contemporary garden, ‘Botanicals’ creates a visual narration from artworks within Per Amor a l’Art collection, selected and curated by Vicente Todolí. The plates shows the photographs by artists as: • Karl Blossfeldt • Imogen Cunningham • Hans-Peter Feldmann • Jonas Mekas • Nobuyoshi Araki • Richard Hamilton • Juan del Junco • Albert Renger-Patzxch • Pierre Verger • Alessandra Spranzi • Mathieu Mercier • Jochen Lempert

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After the introduction into geometry, perspective and the representation of materials in vol 1, this volume constitutes a thorough and complete study on the fundamental aspects of graphically depicting a wide variety of jewellery. Having learned about geometry, perspective and representation of materials in the first volume, this second book in this two-part series delves deeper into the process of designing jewellery, from the first sketch to the final representation, with special emphasis on how to work on ideas, plan a collection, and design and depict a wide variety of pieces. The fundamentals of drawing different pieces, such as necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets, are carefully explained and illustrated in the book, which includes all the technical details to be taken into consideration when planning a jewellery piece, from the executive point of view. While the first volume focused on the tools needed to be able to accurately convey ideas, draw different materials, facets and effects, and master the use of colour, this publication tackles the process from the initial idea, based in natural or geometrical forms, to the final drawing of the completed piece, including illustration techniques and sources of inspiration, all aspects that will stir up the reader's creativity. It is the ultimate tool and resource for jewellery students and professionals, and even illustrators in search of professional guidelines in freehand drawing and painting techniques when representing jewellery. AUTHORS: Manuela Brambatti began her career in the fashion world in the late 1970s working for Style and other fashion magazines. She has collaborated with Giorgio Correggiari, Krizia and Gian Marco Venturi, but her most important and far-reaching experience was her work with Gianni Versace, where she played a crucial role in setting standards with regard to the presentation and illustration of the house's fashion and home collections. She currently freelances as an illustrator in the fashion, jewellery and design industries. She is the author of the best-selling title Fashion Illustration and Design and Fashion Illustration Design for Accessories, both from Promopress. Cosimo Vinci studied jewellery design in Florence and Vicenza, Italy. With a focus on artistic consulting, branding and project design for jewellery, watches, sunglasses and fashion accessories, his clients are international companies both small and large, from high-end to fashion jewellery. The styles he produces range from exclusive and contemporary to young and fun. He has designed pieces for famous fashion brands such as Versace, Versus, Balmain, Montana, Laura Biagiotti, Valentino and Etro. Since 1998, he has taught at the Arts and Crafts School in Vicenza and has conducted seminars in many parts of the world on the subject. In 2011, Vinci won the Bijoux d'Autore design competition awarded by the Associazione Gioiello Contemporaneo (Contemporary Jewelry Association, Italy). SELLING POINTS: . This book analyses the fundamental aspects of designing jewellery and collection ideas based on natural or geometrical forms . It includes all the technical details to be considered when planning a piece of jewellery, from an executive point of view . A complete, in-depth manual that explains everything one needs to know about designing an drawing jewellery . Readers will learn how to depict earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets as if they were real 400 illustrations

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