For Kenya Hara, design begins with comprehension of the unknown. The concept of "exformation", to which a chapter was already devoted in "Designing Design", continues to preoccupy the Japanese designer. In contrast to "information", "exformation" des...

"The Edible Monument" considers the elaborate architecture, sculpture, and floats designed for court and civic celebrations in early modern Europe, including popular festivals such as Carnival and the Italian Cuccagna. Like illuminations and firework...

Not for sale in selected countries! Landscape painting is one of the most popular subjects for painters working in the medium of oils–from classic masters to contemporary artists. In "The Elements of Landscape Oil Painting", established Watson-Gupt...

Runaway slave Sojourner Truth gained fame in the nineteenth century as an abolitionist, feminist, and orator and earned a living partly by selling cartes de visite of herself at lectures and by mail. Cartes de visite, similar in format to calling car...

Showcasing Edward Curtis's most compelling and important works, this beautiful publication highlights both iconic and rarely seen images, demonstrating his artistry and mastery of photographic mediums, and his commitment to documenting and preserving...

In January 2013, Dunbar's painting "Autumn and the Poet" (1960) appeared on the BBC Antiques Roadshow, leading Ro Dunbar, a relative of the artist, to explore the extraordinary hoard of over 500 paintings, drawings and studies hidden in the attic of...

Chicago-based artist Helen Mirra creates works that explore the relationship between the natural world and the everyday lives and activities of the people who live in it. Aesthetically minimalist, her works deploy repetition and a large range of refe...

For sale in Balkans only! A comprehensive guide to the welcoming world of hospitality branding, where brand identity and interior design come together to promote hotels, resorts, theatres, cinemas, spas and golf courses. Over 50 establishments from...

"An Eames Anthology" collects for the first time the writings of the esteemed American architects and designers Charles and Ray Eames, illuminating their marriage and professional partnership of fifty years. More than 120 primary-source documents and...

In recent years more cultural institutions in hot and humid climates have been installing air-conditioning systems to protect their collections and provide comfort for both employees and visitors. This practice, however, can pose complications, inclu...