Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is one of the most iconic figures in twentieth-century art, an enigmatic man who not only altered the definition of art but also in his wake left a vast and staggeringly complex record of his daily activities. Phaidon Press is pleased to present the Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonne, the definitive record of the artists paintings, sculptures, and drawings: some 15,000 works produced by Warhol between 1948 and 1987. Also inclu... czytaj więcej
ANDY WARHOL 'GIANT' SIZE is a spectacular visual biography of the life and career of Andy Warhol. Weighing in at 15 pounds, this enormous book is packed with 2,000 images and documents, many rare or previously unpublished. Taking its inspiration from Warhol?s over-the-top nature, ANDY WARHOL 'GIANT' SIZE depicts the major events, people, works and moments in the artist?s life told in chronological order by subject. As Warhol almost never threw an... czytaj więcej
This book grew out of an exhibition that was organized by the Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York, in 2005. With the show, Shafrazi paid homage to a seminal display of Warhol's portraits that took place at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, in 1979-80. Titled "Andy Warhol: Portraits of the 1970s," the Whitney exhibition presented for the first time a large array of the commissioned portraits that the artist began in the early 1970s as a wa... czytaj więcej
Everything aspiring animation producers need in order to learn the language and procedures of this booming field The Animation Producer's Handbook is a unique, all-in-one guide to the business and management processes of producing animation. Essential reading for anyone looking to break into the field, it spans all mediums and expertly breaks down animation production to its simplest and most understandable elements. You quickly pick up the bu... czytaj więcej
Anish Kapoor (b.1954) is one of the world?s most prominent artists, as the creator of popular public sculptures around the globe ? including Cloud Gate (2004, Millennium Park, Chicago), Mirror (2006, Rockefeller Center, New York) and Tarantara (1999-2000, Gateshead and Naples) ? and the recipient of numerous international awards, including the Turner Prize (1991). This is the most extensive monograph ever published on the artist, covering more th... czytaj więcej
Album przygotowany we współpracy z Akademią Sztuk Pięknych w Warszawie prezentuje twórczość Antoniego Łyżwańskiego, malarza z kręgu Tadeusza Pruszkowskiego, grafika, fotografika, pilota i żeglarza, wybitnego pedagoga, profesora warszawskiej akademii Sztuk Pięknych. W kolekcję ponad 70 dzieł artysty wprowadza obszerny esej Ireny Kossowskiej, komentujący charakter i główne wątki jego twórczości. W kolejnej części albumu znalazły się fotografie wyko... czytaj więcej
Milan-based Antonio Citterio is known internationally for his product designs for Vitra and Kartell. This book presents an overview of Citterio's architecture, as well as an analysis of his product designs. Included are well-known pieces like his office chair for Vitra and his concept for the interior of a sports car, which was never realized.. czytaj więcej
Over the past few years the name of Mario Testino has become synonymous with the cutting edge of fashion photography. His redefining images of Diana, Princess of Wales, and Madonna, as well as numerous campaigns for Gucci, Versace, Missoni and others, have established him as an arbiter of Nineties style. Born in Lima, Peru, he moved to London in his twenties and set about becoming a photographer. His tremendous energy and love of life helped him... czytaj więcej
Jest to pierwsza tak duża monografia Jerzego Lewczyńskiego, jednego z najbardziej zasłużonych dla powojennej historii fotografii polskich artystów. Jerzy Lewczyński zainteresował się fotografią amatorsko na poczatku lat 40, by w latach 50, okazać się już w pełni świadomym twórcą, co zaowocowało przyjęciem go w poczet członkówGliwickiego Towarzystwa Fotograficznego.. czytaj więcej
The spas of today are fuelled by a holistic awareness that is fast becoming a given in today's fast-paced society. As more people are getting in touch with their inner wellbeing, spas are the top choice destination for those after a balanced lifestyle. From inner city spas catering to busy executives to luxurious resorts dotting the fringes of exotic islands, each spa featured in "Architectural Interiors: Spas" was designed for the ultimate relax... czytaj więcej
Today, with all the information architecture students are expected to absorb and the myriad aspects of design they are directed to consider, technological and stylistic qualities of buildings tend to receive prime attention. What should be central to the endeavour of students and practitioners -- the needs, activities and experiences of people -- is often neglected. Architecture from the Inside Out returns these concerns to their rightful place:... czytaj więcej
This is the ultimate visual guide to paintings and sculpture from around the world. Bring a gallery of more than 2,500 of the world's most influential paintings and sculptures ever created into your home and learn everything you need to know about art history. Peruse over 8,000 stunning works from 700 artists and explore the major milestones of art history from cave paintings to modern masterpieces. Learn how to 'read' composition, subject matter... czytaj więcej
Feminism has had a crucial impact on late twentieth-century art, inspiring some of the most pioneering developments in sculpture, painting, performance, photography, film and installation. The art world has been transformed by feminists who at the same time have been among its chief critics. Feminism has redefined the very terms of late twentieth-century art it has exposed assumptions about gender it has politicized the link between private and p... czytaj więcej
In the late 1960s feminism exploded into popular consciousness. As women began to carve their own spaces in politics and the workplace, so too they demanded to enter art history - where traditionally they had chiefly featured as anonymous bodily subjects of art produced, patronized, collected and theorized by men. Indeed most feminist art until the late 1970s was preoccupied with re-presenting the female body, ranging from the guerilla street act... czytaj więcej
'Art and Photography' surveys a rich and important history, from the 1960s to the 21st century. Arranged thematically, it presents works by the most significant international artists who have explored and extended the boundaries of photography. This influential body of work by over 160 artists over four decades is contextualised in the 'Documents' section by original artist's statements and interviews, as well as lucid reflections on photography... czytaj więcej
"Art and Photography" surveys a rich and important history, from the 1960s to the 21st century. Arranged thematically, it presents works by the most significant international artists who have explored and extended the boundaries of photography. This influential body of work by over 160 artists over four decades is contextualised in the "Documents" section by original artist's statements and interviews, as well as lucid reflections on photography... czytaj więcej
Artists over the millennia have responded to the geological environment surrounding them and tried to capture something of man's relationship to it. This book examines the ways by which artists have explored the geology of the land. It is subdivided into six thematic sections, each accompanied by colour plates and descriptive texts. . czytaj więcej
The geometric shapes and natural forms, captured with exceptional precision in Ernst Haeckel's prints, still influence artists and designers to this day. This volume highlights the research and findings of this natural scientist. Powerful modern microscopes have confirmed the accuracy of Haeckel's prints, which even in their day, became world famous. Haeckel's portfolio, first published between 1899 and 1904 in separate installments, is described... czytaj więcej
Another stunning selection of the Best of Reuters Photography"Photography as history. The peerless Reuters collection tells a multi-stranded story - of celebrity, hardship, normality, beauty and brutality - through the lenses of the world's leading photo-journalists." The GuardianThe Art of Seeing 2 offers a fascinating and visually stunnin... czytaj więcej
Photography helped shape art in the late twentieth century; in the twenty-first, it has begun to dominate it.
Not only are major international museums and galleries devoting blockbuster exhibitions to the medium, but artist-photographers are also being celebrated as contemporary masters, with their pieces commanding unprecedented prices.
This stunning survey presents the work of eighty of the most important and best-loved artist-photographers... czytaj więcej
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