Dans cet ouvrage, l'historien de l'art Christopher Lloyd se penche sur les dessins d'une vingtaine de grands artistes impressionnistes et post-impressionnistes mettant en lumière une production relativement peu explorée, mais fondatrice des mouvements artistiques du siècle suivant.
Dans la lignée de The Sick Rose, cet ouvrage présente une collection d'illustrations chirurgicales du 19e siècle. Divisé en 3 parties il s'attaque d'abord à la tête et au cou, puis au torse et enfin à la taille et les jambes.
The story of graphic design is one of the most exciting and important in the history of twentieth century visual culture. From its roots in the development of printing, graphic design has evolved as a means of identification, information and promotion to become a profession and discipline in its own right. This authoritative documentary history begins with the poster and goes on to chart the development of graphics in brochures, magazines, advertising, corporate identity, television and electronic media. It also discusses technical innovations such as the use of photography, and the revolutionary impact of digital technologies.
Preserving the author's own original layout, now a typographic and print design classic, and with over 800 illustrations fully integrated with the text, this indispensable account is clear, comprehensive and absorbing.
Lèpre, tuberculose, choléra, cancer, maladies de peau ou vénériennes, voici quelques-unes des réjouissances visuelles que propose cette étonnante collection de dessins, peintures et estampes médicales datant pour la plupart des 18e et 19e siècles. Esprits sensibles s'abstenir.
Dans cet ouvrage, Steven Heller présente une sélection de plus de 60 carnets de croquis et de travail de typographes et illustrateurs renommés. Parmi eux, Philippe Apeloig, Ed Benguiat, Hoefler Type Foundry, Henrik Kubel, Toshi Omagari et Francesco Zorzi. Pour une vue imprenable sur les coulisses des processus de création de typos, lettrages illustrés et logos.
Pick up your colouring pens and pencils and go wild in this amazing animal kingdom, where you will discover a host of colouring projects inspired by the rare and special creatures that share our world. This beautiful compilation serves to reveal and celebrate the world's most stunning species threatened with extinction, while the intricate drawings are specifically commissioned to elicit creativity, mindfulness, and relaxation. Featured animals come from across the world, including African pangolins, the Giant Ibis from Asia and the Kakapo from Oceania, plus many more. Each illustration is paired with informative text and facts about the animal and its habitat, as well as its conservation status.
"In a world where wildlife is struggling to survive I take heart in the fact that World Land Trust and their in country conservation partners never take their eye offthe ball. They are going to save as much of the planet as they can and I am right behind them."- Sir David Attenborough
An exquisitely crafted journal, with lined and patterned pages, which contains over a dozen calligraphies and quotations that celebrate the fine penmanship and inspirational teachings of Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh.
