DAVID WISEMAN
An intimate look at this highly acclaimed and popular L.A.-based contemporary designer and artist, who marries old-world techniques with a modern...
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JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP
Written by Sawada, Mieko
#8 in the popular bilingual guide series, treasured both as a guide to Japanese culture and for studying English. This volume introduces over 100 made in Japan handicrafts, all with color photographs and descriptions both in Japanese and in English. Covering everything from simple souvenirs to art work, it is a unique visual handbook that is both artistic and informative.
ARTS AND CRAFTS TILE: FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE TWO RED ROSES FOUNDATION
Written by Montgomery, Susan J
-A study of beautiful tiles made in North America during the Arts and Crafts movement -Like other Arts and Crafts creations, these tiles counterract the soullessness of mass-production on an industrial scale The American Arts and Crafts movement inspired designers and artisans to move beyond the hard, glossy, mass-produced tiles of the nineteenth century.
CHINESE IVORY CARVINGS: THE SIR VICTOR SASSOON COLLECTION
Written by Allen, Phillip
-Features over 350 exquisite ivories, the most notable artifacts in Sassoon's important collection -Essays written by experts in their fields place the objects in their historical context, making this a book that is both accessible and enlightening -Perfect for anyone interested in Asian art, the history of collecting, or the rich and varied relationship between East and West in the 20th century S
KANBAN: TRADITIONAL SHOP SIGNS OF JAPAN
Written by Pate, Alan Scott
A glimpse into the markets, crafts, and signage of early modern Japan Kanban are the traditional signs Japanese merchants displayed on the street to advertise their presence, represent the products and services to be found inside their shops, and lend a sense of individuality to the shops themselves.
LE MOBILIER DE LUXE PARISIEN AU XIXE SIECLE?
Written by Christopher Payne
Malgré les bouleversements du début du XIXe siècle, Paris redevient vite le centre européen du mobilier et du design, position qui va se renforcer au cours du siècle.
PATTERNS IN ART: A CLOSER LOOK AT THE OLD MASTERS
Written by Leoneschi, Francesca
Richly embroidered robes. Intricate lace collars. Elaborately laid floor tiles. Delicately carved and modeled cornices and capitals. These are among the details of decorative art that the Old Masters lovingly rendered in their paintings, to establish a setting, convey a portrait subject's social status, or sometimes just enliven a scene.
ELEGANT LIFE OF THE CHINESE LITERATI: FROM THE CHINESE CLASSIC, 'TREATISE ON SUPERFLUOUS THINGS', FINDING HARMONY AND JOY IN EVERYDAY OBJECTS
Written by Zhenheng, Wen
The Elegant Life of the Chinese Literati is the first complete translation of a classic 17th century Chinese guide to the ordinary objects of everyday life--from trees and birds to windows and tea. Similar to Feng Shui, the principles laid out in this book describe how to find harmony among these ordinary objects to bring peace to your life.
WILLIAM MORRIS'S FLOWERS
Written by Bain, Rowan
The leading figure of the Arts and Crafts Movement, William Morris (1834-1896) is one of the best-known and most popular of all British designers.
MAKING A LIFE: WORKING BY HAND AND DISCOVERING THE LIFE YOU WERE MEANT TO LIVE
Written by Falick, Melanie
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2019 Why do we make things by hand? And why do we make them beautiful? Led by the question of why working with our hands remains vital and valuable in the modern world, author and maker Melanie Falick went on a transformative, inspiring journey.
DORODANGO: THE JAPANESE ART OF MAKING MUD BALLS
Written by Gardner, Bruce
The coolest thing you didn't know you needed to see. - Buzzfeed Artist Bruce Gardner is a master of [this] curious Japanese artform.
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