Prestel

One of the most famous and popular photographers of his time, Jeanloup Sieff photographed some of the most beautiful women and men of his era. This wide-ranging collection of his work captures some of his most famous photographs spanning a career of nearly forty years. These nudes and fashion shots portray more than beautiful bodies draped, or not, with beautiful clothes; Sieff`s personal interest in whatever lay before his camera, and his continually evolving style, render these photographs pieces of art. Whether his assignment was for Glamour, Vogue, or Harpers Bazaar; whether his subject was Yves Montand, Rudolf Nureyev, Twiggy, or Catherine Deneuve, Sieff was never afraid to take chances with location, equipment, lighting, or...

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: декабрь 2012

Dating from 1917 to the end of the Cold War, the posters in this book feature the work of such major Russian groundbreaking avant-garde designers as El Lissitzky and Alexander Rodchenko as well as extraordinary works by lesser known artists. Presented in full color, the 250 posters gathered here range in themes from warnings about the dangers of alcohol abuse and the creeping Nazi menace to illustrations of utopian harmony and the Soviet industrial machine. A brief illustrated introduction offers a chronological overview of the period that produced such eloquent art, which has long been a major source of inspiration to artists and designers.

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: июль 2011

The real movers and shakers in the fashion world aren`t sitting in the front rows of runway shows or presenting their collections during fashion week. They are flipping through the racks of vintage stores, plundering their parents` closets, and scouring eBay for shoes. They are also blogging about their ideas and finds on the web-part of a complex network that is a breeding ground for ideas for the fashion industry. Style Diaries features nearly fifty of today`s most compelling fashion bloggers in colorful spreads that reveal who they are, what they wear, and how they feel about fashion. Fully illustrated, this book showcases each subject`s personal style; and the bloggers` answers to questions such as What is the best purchase you ever...

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: июнь 2012

The now global phenomenon of graffiti was first captured in New York by a professional photographer, Jon Naar, in early 1973. The Faith of Graffiti, the first and most celebrated book about this controversial new art form, reproduced just over forty selections from the hundreds of photographs he took. Now more than one hundred thirty never-before-published pictures from that landmark body of work, together with a selection of key photographs from The Faith of Graffiti, are brought together in a book destined to become a classic in its own right. Presented full-frame, at high resolution, and with meticulous attention to the original color, this book brings to life the gritty, exciting New York of the early 1970s and the raw visual power...

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: август 2011

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Vincent van Gogh, the man behind The Starry Night, Bedroom in Arles, and other beloved, mesmerizing works comes to life in this biography and critical art book, now available in a flexi-cover edition. Anyone studying a Van Gogh painting with its heavily articulated brushstrokes, dazzling color, and hypnotic perspective will wonder about the artist who created such masterpieces. Although some details of the Dutch artist`s brief and tragic life have been mythologized into the popular culture, this book takes a deeper look at Van Gogh`s history and oeuvre. Drawing on Van Gogh`s correspondence, this book allows readers to experience the artist`s life and work synchronistically, with brilliant reproductions of his most famous and...

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: январь 2018

Plump ladies at lunch; girls on a night out; shopping in the mall: for over fourty years Beryl Cook brought our everyday world to colorful life, capturing moments of social history to create a perceptive record of life in the second half of the twentieth century. This highly popular book, the last to be published with Beryl’s cooperation, is now available in a revised version featuring her last four paintings, alongside many other rarely seen works not included in the previous edition. It also offers an appreciation of her life and work. News of Cook’s death in May 2008 prompted an outpouring of admiration from the art world and the general public alike. The London Times wrote: “Cook was the mistress of evanescent facial...

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Like the hugely successful volumes it follows, this latest collection mimics that most valuable of graffiti gear - the blackbook. Nearly 200 private drawings by top artists from every corner of the globe are featured in this volume. Mirroring the revolutionary format of their previous books Piecebook and Piecebook Reloaded, Jenkins`s and Villorente`s World Piecebook presents rare and personal illustrations straight from the collections of artists such as Atome, Demote, and Casino from Australia; Kas and Resm from Belgium; Swet, Bates, and Rens from Denmark; Virus, Zek, and Bacon from Canada; Lunar and Dock from Croatia; Oker, Drax, and Zombie from England; Lemon and Angel from Serbia; Os Gemeos, Nami, and Rio from Brazil; Dare and Ders...

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012

From turn-of-the-century corsets to the most recent fashion-forward trends, this treasury of photos culled from the Getty Archives encompasses every aspect of the history of fashion. A beautiful gift book formatted as a year`s worth of two-page spreads, each day features a stunning photograph facing a detailed caption, a short text, and a memorable quotation, as well as room to note birthdays, anniversaries, and other important dates. Immortal designers, their unforgettable creations, the models, legendary film stars, and personalities who bring the clothes to life, and accessories that stand the test of time all contribute to this wide-ranging perspective that will delight and fascinate readers every day, year after year.

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: июль 2011

365 Days of Art A painting for every day of the year. Lovers of art can wake up to a new masterpiece every day. The large, user-friendly format features double-page spreads: on one side is a splendid full-color reproduction of a work of art, while on the other side is anecdotal information about the painting or quotations from the artist. In addition there is plenty of space for writing important personal dates, notations, or reflections. From cave renderings to contemporary masterpieces, Egyptian art to Picasso, Russian icons to Chagall, this global and historical collection of images makes the perfect gift for fans of any kind of art, on any occasion, for any day of the year.

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: август 2011

What better way to learn about art than to create your own masterpiece alongside another, find hidden details that add to an understanding of the artwork, read fascinating stories about how the piece came to be created, or take an entertaining quiz that leads to a deeper appreciation of the technique and theme. Modeled after Prestel`s successful A Year in Art series, this beautifully produced activity book introduces children to many of the world`s greatest artworks - ranging from African masks to European paintings and modern art. Hands-on projects are sure to spark children`s imaginations while imparting important knowledge that will serve them well as they grow older. The book is perfect for all kinds of drawing and the exquisite...

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012

Featuring fashion icons and images culled from the Getty archives, this book presents brilliant photos of designers and their creations, top models and movie stars, royalty and rock n` roll legends. 365 spreads-one for each day of the year - feature full-page, four-colour photographs along with fascinating fashion trivia. There is plenty of room for noting important dates, scribbling notes, or recording thoughts. The high quality reproductions and paper makes this book suitable for a well-dressed desk or a coffee table. Best of all it reminds us that the best fashion is ageless and timeless.

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Imagine 365 masterpieces of art from around the world at your fingertips. That`s what readers will find as they turn the pages day after day to discover a full-page exquisitely reproduced painting, artifact, photograph, drawing, print, or sculpture from every culture and epoch imaginable. Further enhancing these pages are suitable quotations to ponder, surprise, and delight. Opposite the color illustrations, this generously proportioned volume offers plenty of space to record birthdays, anniversaries, and other important dates as well as personal notes and reflections. The range and quality of the pieces featured here will satisfy the aesthetic appetites of the most discerning appreciator of art and will offer inspiration every day of...

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: август 2011

Founded by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Magnum Photos is an iconic international photographic cooperative whose members have captured the major historical events of their times, as well as private and intimate moments. A year`s worth of these images is offered in this beautiful book that features full page reproductions organized to reflect what Cartier-Bresson himself declared a community of thought, a shared human quality, a curiosity about what is going on in the world, a respect for what is going on and a desire to transcribe it visually. A Nearly 70 photographers are represented with five to six images and the current Magnum members have selected the photographs that they consider to best represent their own output. Opposite each...

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: август 2011

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: март 2009

Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world`s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.

Издательство: Prestel
Дата выхода: март 2016