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More than 125 gorgeous photographs showcase the beauty of award-winning stonemason Lew French's work in eight different homes, illustrating how rounded fieldstone, gray slate, rough granite, and even curvy driftwood can be incorporated into stunning pieces of functional art. French provides charming narration for each project: how an idea came to be; how a stone-splitting technique is executed; even how one of his most difficult pieces, a three-year-long project, was saved from ruin the day it was completed. With its contemporary hearths of rustic slate, sculptured walls of both great granite slabs as well as stacked and rounded fieldstones, Stone By Design: The Artistry of Lew French will inspire design lovers to incorporate this material in home interiors and exteriors, whether as an artful writer's studio, a playful fireplace, or a carefully crafted garden pathway. More than just a stunning tribute to the work of Lew French and his unique vision and craft, this book celebrates both the function and form of stone. It's the perfect inspiration for anyone interested in adding the beauty of stone to their home or landscape.

Pieter Stockmans is a ceramist, industrial designer, artist and is completely fascinated by porcelain. He designs industrially produced dinner services, as well as creating artisanal objects and artistic installations, and in 1995 became 'Cultural Ambassador for Flanders'. He teaches worldwide and is considered to be one of the leading experts in his field. This book presents his collection including jewellery, gifts, installations and much more.

This volume, aimed at art and design enthusiasts, is the first in-depth publication on the Bisazza Foundation's collection, giving readers a chance to appreciate its mosaic sculptures and artworks.

The book documents the exhibition spaces and collection of artworks on display at the Bisazza Foundation. This is one of the most important luxury brands in the design sector and a leading manufacturer of glass mosaics for interior and exterior decoration.

The volume presents a structured path through images in a lively photographic sequence devoted to the various artists who have worked with Bisazza to create the works on display, which have been rigorously handcrafted with refined mosaic tesserae. This varied collection of works, realized by Tord Boontje, Aldo Cibic, Sandro Chia, Jaime Hayon, Arik Levy, Alessandro Mendini, Fabio Novembre, Mimmo Paladino, John Pawson, Andrée Putman, Ettore Sottsass, Studio Job, Patricia Urquiola, Marcel Wanders, and Richard Meier, gives a new voice and expression to the skill shown by Bisazza in rising to the challenge of art. Previously reserved for company production, over 80,000 square feet of exhibition space has been recovered and used for display thanks to the conversion project by the architect Carlo Dal Bianco.

The volume closes with the spaces devoted to the photography of architecture, which host works by authoritative figures from the world of photography.

About the Author:

Ian Phillips is an English-born, Paris-based journalist. He was editor at large for AD Germany for twelve years and has written on interiors, fashion, and the arts for publications such as Architectural Digest, the Wall Street Journal, the Telegraph Magazine (UK), Vogue Living (Australia), and 1stdibs. He has interviewed the likes of Yehudi Menuhin, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Balthus, and Yves Saint Laurent, and is the author of four books. He is currently working on his first novel. Jonas Tebib is head of Photographs Department at Sotheby's, Paris

• One of the best and most important collections of sculpture in the biggest and most famous museum in the world, an exceptional photographic interpretation in 162 sensational pictures, a tribute to sensuality in art
• The ideal gift book for art lovers, a sophisticated and surprising approach to nudity and sensuality in major sculptures of the Louvre
• The sophisticated design of the book, reminiscent of bronze and referring to the haptic character of sculpture, makes the book itself a sculptural work of art
• Volume 2 of the Le Louvre Nu/The Louvre Nude series, dedicated to the naked body in sculpture

The idea for this book was born in the course of a stroll through the Louvre, when Catherine Belanger ventured to call the Louvre 'the biggest brothel in the world'. Key works illustrate the artistic approach and the representation of the nude in the Western world from the 7th century BC to 1897.

Lois Lammerhuber detaches the nudity, sensuality and sexuality of the sculptures from the context of their artistic intention, conceiving them as 'material' in a fictional photography studio and recreating them in his photographs. He resorts to these 'models' to translate them into the language of fashion, nude and advertising photography - sensual and unexpected. The images are accompanied by Jean Galard's reflections on this approach from an art-historical and philosophical angle. In its design the book is reminiscent of bronze and refers to the haptic character of sculpture.

Auguste Rodin has been called the father of modern sculpture and on the centenary of his death this stunning book presents a fresh examination of his legacy.

Exploring the full range of the work of French artist Auguste Rodin (1840–1917), this book also reveals the deep significance of Rodin’s oeuvre to the history of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, which holds one of the finest collections of Rodin sculpture in the United States. The publication contains examples from his early days as a struggling artist to his mature and most successful works, including “The Age of Bronze” (ca. 1875–1877), “Saint John the Baptist Preaching” (1878), “The Burghers of Calais” (1885–1886), and “The Kiss” (ca. 1884). The majority of the bronzes are lifetime casts by the sculptor, making this collection a rare and significant body of Rodin’s output. A related group of plaster models and fragments augment these major pieces, adding to the scope and breadth of this volume. Showcasing beautiful new photography of more than fifty of Rodin’s most iconic artworks alongside an illuminating essay, this book will delight and surprise readers with its novel insights into one of the greatest sculptors in art history.

About the Author:

Martin Chapman is Curator in Charge of European Decorative Arts and Sculpture at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. His publications include Breguet: Art and Innovation in Watchmaking and Cartier and America (both DelMonico Books•Prestel).

683 illustrations in colour with 1070 objects, 407 signatures reproduced.

Netsuke, the Japanese male belt ornaments of outstanding craftsmanship, aroused much interest in the Western world already in the late 19th century. They appeal by their variety of shapes and the sheer endless number of motifs and still continue to fascinate a wide audience; they have become coveted collectors’ items worldwide, as the most recent auction results emphatically show.

The attraction of netsuke lies in the expressive power achieved within a small space and the masterly execution in the most varied materials, such as wood, ivory and horn. The subjects illustrate almost all aspects of Japanese culture: Buddhist figures, gods of good luck, animals, plants, fruit and flowers, literary characters, foreigners, children, masks and occupations, down to the prosaic paraphernalia of everyday life. One of the world’s most comprehensive netsuke collections is the Werdelmann Collection at the museum kunst palast Düsseldorf with its almost 1100 objects, the result of more than thirty-five years of committed collecting. The exhibition presents a unique survey of this art form from the 17th to the 20th century.

 All 1070 objects are reproduced in brilliant colour photographs and described according to the most recent scholarly research. An extensive list of signatures with commentary rounds off the publication. Patrizia Jirka-Schmitz, an acknowledged authority on netsuke, has been responsible for the scholarly evaluation and interpretation of the collection. Highly knowledgeable about the stylistic history of netsuke and its artists and regional characteristics, she has produced an important work of reference.
Ideally supplementing our successful book on the Trumpf Collection of netsuke at the Lindenmuseum in Stuttgart, the present publication is bound to prove a sought-after new reference book for collectors, connoisseurs and aficionados of netsuke.

​Clay is back: the age-old craft of ceramics is being embraced by a new generation of urban makers and collectors. Author Katie Treggiden explores the contemporary revival of pottery, focusing on six inspiring cities and their makers. 27 young and passionate ceramicists in New York, London, Tokyo, Copenhagen, Sydney and Sao Paulo introduce us to their work, their studios and their inspiration.

Urban Potters: Makers in the City will appeal to a broad audience – not only those who practice pottery themselves, but anyone who is interested in the handmade. The book also includes a practical source list of places to buy handmade ceramics in the six cities featured. 

About the Author:

Katie Treggiden is a design writer, editor, curator, lecturer and consultant. Treggiden writes for the Guardian Magazine, the Telegraph Magazine, Elle Decoration and Icon, among others. She is the author of The Makers of East London and of The Residents: Inside the Iconic Barbican Estate.

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A global survey of 100 of today's most important clay and ceramic artists, chosen by leading art world professionals

Phaidon's Vitamin series has long proved an extraordinarily accurate predictor of tomorrow's stars. This global survey of today's most important clay and ceramic artists, chosen by art-world professionals, is an essential purchase for art lovers and collectors alike 

Clay and ceramics have been elevated from craft to high-art material, with the resulting artworks being coveted by collectors and exhibited in museums around the world. Vitamin C celebrates the revival of clay as a material for contemporary visual artists, featuring a wide range of global talent as selected by the world’s leading curators, critics, and art professionals. Packed with illustrations, Vitamin C is a vibrant and incredibly timely survey – acclaimed as the first of its kind.

Artists include: Caroline Achaintre, Ai Weiwei, Aaron Angell, Edmund de Waal, Theaster Gates, Marisa Merz, Ron Nagle, Gabriel Orozco, Grayson Perry, Sterling Ruby, Thomas Schütte, Richard Slee, Clare Twomey, Jesse Wine, and Betty Woodman.

Nominators include: Pablo Leon de la Barra, Iwona Blazwick, Mary Ceruti, Dan Fox, Jens Hoffmann, Christine Macel, James Meyer, Jed Morse, Beatrix Ruf, Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, Nancy Spector, Sheena Wagstaff, and Jonathan Watkins.

The most comprehensive presentation to date of Wedgwood, English purveyor of fine china, porcelain, and luxury accessories known for its timeless, elegant, and classic designs.

This is the definitive book on Wedgwood, the preeminent luxury china brand in the world and the essence of English design and craftsmanship. Founded in 1759, Wedgwood has a deep heritage in pottery making that represents timeless design and enduring style. The eponymous founder, Josiah Wedgwood, was an entrepreneur and visionary who quickly became Britain’s most successful ceramics pioneer, elevating pottery from a cottage craft into a luxury good and an art form. He was the mastermind behind Wedgwood’s most enduring pieces, including Queen’s Ware, Black Basalt, and Jasperware. That tradition of master craftsmanship and innovation continues today as Wedgwood works with celebrated designers such as Vera Wang and Jasper Conran.

With historic photographs, drawings, and watercolors from Wedgwood’s extensive archive, which display the craftsmanship and technical innovation, this book is a visual celebration of English design. It offers a lavish look at some of the most timeless china creations in history with a focus on Wedgwood’s 100 icons, in-depth essays on the brand and its history, and pattern books and sketches from the Wedgwood archives. While paying homage to the pioneering spirit of Wedgwood, this volume documents the achievements of a brand that is a symbol of elegance and timelessness, infusing classic craftsmanship with fresh design, and promises to impress fans of Wedgwood, old and new.

About the Author:

Gaye Blake-Roberts is a design historian and the curator of the Museum at Wedgwood. Alice Rawsthorn, OBE, is a British design critic who writes for the international edition of the New York Times. Mariusz Skronski is the Creative Consultant at Fiskars Living Brands.

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Гриша Брускин - самый высокооплачиваемый художник среди выходцев из России. Сейчас он живет и работает в Нью-Йорке. Идеи для творчества художник берет из самых разных источников - от старинной живописи до современных СМИ.

Проект, отображенный в книге «Время Ч» Гриши Брускина, вошел в лонг-лист премии Кандинского 2012 года. «Время Ч», военный термин, автор трактует как особое положение, когда «законов нет, конституция недействительна и люди зависят от произвола “биовласти”». Очень актуальный для России сегодня проект, хоть и задуман был лет пять назад. Целая россыпь выкрашенных ослепительно белой эмалью бронзовых скульптур разных размеров представлена в виде инсталляции в пространстве затянутого черным бархатом и специально освещенного зала. Традиционные обитатели лексиконов и азбук Брускина усилены на этот раз целым отрядом отвратительных существ, напоминающих о чудовищных бестиариях средневековья, о Босхе, сюрреалистических монстрах и гибридах братьев Чепмен. Ювелирная тонкость исполнения, подчеркивающая все жирные складки, скелетоподобные тела и длинные хвосты, только усиливает впечатление. Конечно, это метафоры, олицетворяющие образ врага «во всех его ипостасях: враждебное государство, классовый враг, враг подсознания, “другое”, “неизвестное” как враг. Время, Кронос, Смерть в качестве врагов, Враг рода человеческого...»

Ceramics: A World Guide to Traditional Techniques

Можно ли не испытать радости и удивления, глядя, как бесформенный комок глины под нашими пальцами превращается в забавную поделку! Посмотрите, с каким увлечением дети делают куличики из песка или лепят пирожки из глины. Не так уж много ремесел, о которых можно сказать, что они в такой же степени "ручные", как гончарное дело, когда пальцы находятся в прямом контакте с сырым материалом и ощущают его податливость. Нас захватывает чарующая магия изделия, в процессе создания которого были задействованы все четыре стихии: земля, смешанная с водой, обожженная на огне и приобретшая окраску на воздухе или без доступа воздуха. Возникает ощущение, что, вылепив изделие, мы вдохнули в него жизнь.

По преданию, когда Иисус был ребенком, он любил лепить из глины птичек и частенько занимался этим и по субботам, за что его нередко ругали. Он только улыбался в ответ и выпускал птиц на волю. Нам недоступны подобные чудеса, но и у нас может возникнуть ощущение, что изделие, в которое мы вложили свой труд, начало жить собственной жизнью, чего обычно не бывает с предметами массового производства.

Несомненно, радость от собственноручного изготовления изделий из глины огромна, но даже те из нас, кто подобным умением не обладает, охотно используют в быту горшки, кружки, чашки и бокалы, кувшины, вазы, заварочные чайники и художественные изделия, выполненные из обожженной глины. Этот совсем простой материал - грунт - сближает нас с природой, отдаем мы себе в этом отчет или нет. Из этого материала состоит наша планета.

Это уникальный иллюстрированный справочник как для начинающих, так и для совершенствующих своё мастерство гончаров.

Подробные инструкции и пошаговые иллюстрации позволят вам освоить широкий спектр навыков формовки, обжига и декорирования, овладеть различными методиками создания замечательных керамических изделий, даже если вы никогда раньше не занимались этим ремеслом.

С помощью книги вы освойте навыки работы основными инструментами и научитесь использовать оборудование, узнайте о различных сортах гончарной глины и добавках к ней; изучите различные методы создания керамических изделий с помощью пластов, жгутов, работы на гончарном круге и ручной лепки, овладейте умением создавать самые разнообразные формы.

Издание содержит множество идей и практических советов по созданию эффектных текстурированных поверхностей и росписи керамических изделий с помощью красок, трафаретов или шликеров. Вы также овладеете различными методиками декорирования изделий после обжига, к которым относят глазурование, эмалирование и нанесение глянца.

Настоящее пособие по лепке написано английским скульптором-педагогом Эдуардом Лантери на рубеже XIX-XX столетий. В свое время этот курс получил признание со стороны художников, в том числе и О. Родена, который называет Лантери "дорогим учителем" и "дорогим другом". Естественно, многое изменилось в методах преподавания лепки, отдельные положения предлагаемой читателю книги нуждаются в корректировках. Но и сегодня этот классический труд представляет несомненный интерес.

Печатается по изданию издательства Академии художеств СССР, Москва, 1963 г.

Он занимает место в первом ряду великих художников мира. Природа наделила его гениальностью. Он был скульптором, живописцем, архитектором, градостроителем и рисовальщиком. Мы любуемся его творениями и попадаем к ним в плен, поражаясь творческой силе, высокому вдохновению и могучей воле этого Человека. Книга знакомит с основными этапами жизни и творческого пути Микеланджело, главными шедеврами великого Мастера. Для широкого круга читателей, интересующихся искусством.