This book offers an overview of the minimalist trend and the influence it has had on interior decoration. The projects chosen, although they can't always be labelled as minimalist, do clearly reflect the impact of this movement on architecture, are, fashion, music and design.
Pattern design flourished throughout the 20th century. From Art Nouveau at the end of the 19th century to computer-generated digital images at the turn of the Millennium, each new generation had their own distinctive approach to pattern design. Tracing the creative cross-fertilization between fashion and interiors, this invaluable book provides a chronological account of the development of pattern design. Highlighting the decisive trends that emerged in each decade, the book draws attention to the achievements of progressive manufacturers and ground-breaking designers, charting the emergence of a series of pattern design superpowers in various countries at different moments in time. From Anni Albers at the Bauhaus in the 1920s and Lucienne Day for Heal's in the 1950s, to Maija Isola for Marimekko in the 1960s, this book combines stunning photographs with informative text to inspire new flights of creativity in pattern design.
Vintage designer Pearl Lowe shows you how to create the authentic vintage look in your own home with her expert advice and simple craft projects. This practical guide, complete with inspiring photography includes ? ? 50 step-by-step craft projects ? Sewing, painting, upcycling and crafting secrets ? A how-to guide to sourcing your own vintage treasures ? And Pearls little black book of shops and suppliers An absolute must-have for lovers of vintage and all things handmade.
Urban Art - The World As A Canvas. This vibrant and cutting-edge fully illustrated book explores the latest developments in urban art - an increasingly prominent and eloquent feature of the modern cityscape - focusing on the work of major world practitioners of different types of urban art including stencils, 3D chalk art, illusions and art objects celebrating everyday life. Themes include icons (famous people, fictional characters and spiritual legends), recycled art, performance art and pastiches that synthesize myriad cultural influences. The artists featured include Mr Brainwash, Morris Wild, David Snoo Wilson, IceCreamVanMan, Strook, Sten and Lex and Edgar Muller.