Art Design

Everything you need to build the pond you’ve been dreaming of.Bring flow, beauty, and balance to your backyard—with the definitive guide to natural pond creation. Whether dreaming of a serene water garden, a koi-filled ecosystem, or a bubbling waterfall oasis, The Art of Pond Building shows you exactly how to make it happen. This book, written by the founder of Rock Water Plant Ponds and Waterfalls, one of Ontario's most trusted pond-building companies, combines over a decade of hands-on experience with practical instruction and artistic insight. You'll learn everything from design ...

Look closely at any typically "American" article of clothing these days, and you may be surprised to see a Japanese label inside. From high-end denim to oxford button-downs, Japanese designers have taken the classic American look - known as ametora, or "American traditional" - and turned it into a huge business for companies like Uniqlo, Kamakura Shirts, Evisu, and Kapital. This phenomenon is part of a long dialogue between Japanese and American fashion.

In the 1980s, the subways of New York City were covered with art. In the stations, black matte sheets were pasted over outdated ads, and unsigned chalk drawings often popped up on these blank spaces. These temporary chalk drawings numbered in the thousands and became synonymous with a city as diverse as it was at war with itself, beset with poverty and crime but alive with art and creative energy. And every single one of these drawings was done by Keith Haring.

Many of us are aware of the ethical minefield that is fast fashion: the dodgy labor practices, the lax environmental standards, and the mountains of waste piling up on the shores of developing countries. But have you stopped to consider the dangerous effects your clothes are having on your own health? Award-winning journalist Alden Wicker breaks open a story hiding in plain sight: the unregulated toxic chemicals that are likely in your wardrobe right now, how they’re harming you, and what you can do about it.

Vivienne Westwood is one of the icons of our age. Fashion designer, activist, cocreator of punk, global brand, and grandmother--a true living legend. Her career has successfully spanned five decades, and her work has influenced millions of people across the world. For the first and only time, Vivienne Westwood has written a personal memoir, collaborating with award-winning biographer Ian Kelly, to describe the events, people, and ideas that have shaped her extraordinary life.

Sports journalist and veteran shoe tester Brian Metzler takes runners and kicksologists deep inside the $10 billion running shoe industry with a behind-the-curtain look at what makes iconic running shoe brands tick. Kicksology follows a shoe from inspiration to store shelf to show how innovative ideas evolve into industry-wide trends and fads. Metzler tours shoe labs where scientists advance our understanding of shoes and running mechanics as well as the domestic and overseas shoe factories where the world's favorite kicks are assembled.

Dive into the fascinating realm of 'The Art of Data Visualization,' a fresh and enthralling eBook that will transform the way you perceive and interpret data. Grasp the critical role of relaying information visually, from basic charts to advanced visualisation strategies. Navigate through an intriguing journey which maps out the rise and evolution of data visualization, synthesizing its relevance in an increasingly data-driven world. Commence your exploration with an introduction to data visualization, pursuing its impact and evolution. Then, embark on understanding the basic concepts that ...

Eighty-six-year-old Betty Halbreich is a true original. A tough broad who could have stepped straight out of Stephen Sondheim's repertoire, she has spent nearly forty years as the legendary personal shopper at Bergdorf Goodman, where she works with socialites, stars, and ordinary women off the street. She has helped many find their true selves through clothes, frank advice, and her own brand of wisdom. She is trusted by the most discriminating persons - including Hollywood's top stylists - to tell them what looks best.

Introducing the unique and exclusive "Mind Revolution Book Bundle," a robust collection of four transformative books designed to elevate your thinking, unlock your potential, and reshape your reality. This bundle, unlike any other, brings together the best of the "Mind Revolution" series: 1. 'Train Your Subconscious Mind' is your ticket to mastering the art of subconscious programming, unlocking the power to create lasting change; 2. 'Master Mind Miracles', which reveals the secrets to manifesting your dreams through focused intention and mindset shifts; 3. 'Design Your Thinking', a guide ...

Dive into the world of gemstone engraving and etching with Crafting Brilliance, an eBook dedicated to the shimmering, elusive art of transforming raw stones into masterpieces of design and craftsmanship. This book provides a comprehensive journey through this magnificent artistry, offering the knowledge and insight required to fully explore your creativity. Starting from foundations in gemstone engraving and etching history, this book offers an illuminating exploration not just of the breathtaking products of these crafts, but also the processes that enable their creation. Readers will ...

Frank Lloyd Wright has long been known as a rank egotist who held in contempt almost everything aside from his own genius. Harder to detect, but no less real, is a Wright who fully understood, and suffered from, the choices he made. This is the Wright whom Paul Hendrickson reveals in this masterful biography: the Wright who was haunted by his father, about whom he told the greatest lie of his life.

Little black dresses. Fake pearls. Jersey knit. Blazers. Ballet flats. Today - and for nearly the last hundred years - we all see some version of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel every time we pass a woman on the street. But few among us realize that Chanel’s role in the events of the twentieth century was as pervasive as her influence on fashion, or how deeply she absorbed and then brilliantly reimagined the historical currents around her.

Recognizing, understanding and mastering the use of color in graphic design & graphic arts will set you apart from a crowded world and help you gain the attention of the audience you seek to capture. Regardless of whether you are a business owner, graphic designer, freelancer, author, graphic artist or photographer, this resource will help you develop fundamental mastery of the use of color. Why is this so important? Imagine seeing the world in black and white. There would be no emotion, no feeling, and life would be devoid of the beautiful vibrance that we enjoy. A strong use of color ...

Christian Dior's career, a veritable fairy tale, is set in a rich tapestry of Paris cultural life before, during, and after the war. Much of Dior's daily inspiration emanated from the world of the intellectual and artistic elite, in which he moved with such people as Erik Satie, Francis Poulenc, Henry Sauguet, Jean Cocteau, and Raoul Dufy.

In Fashionopolis, Thomas sees renewal in a host of developments, including printing 3-D clothes, clean denim processing, smart manufacturing, hyperlocalism, fabric recycling - even lab-grown materials. From small-town makers and Silicon Valley whizzes to such household names as Stella McCartney, Levi’s, and Rent the Runway, Thomas highlights the companies big and small that are leading the crusade.

Coco Chanel created the look of the modern woman and was the high priestess of couture. She believed in simplicity, and elegance, and freed women from the tyranny of fashion. She inspired women to take off their bone corsets and cut their hair. She used ordinary jersey as couture fabric, elevated the waistline, and created bell-bottom trousers, trench coats, and turtleneck sweaters. In the 1920s, when Chanel employed more than 2,000 people in her workrooms, she had amassed a personal fortune of $15 million and went on to create an empire.

What you need to know to protect your designs and get them built as you envision them; how to get and keep clients and become their trusted advisor and professional—every architect needs the answers in this concise, thorough, and listenable guide.

What we wear matters. It matters because looking and therefore feeling like yourself is essential. Clothes can make the difference between a good day and a bad day. Clothes have the power to make your mood ten times worse or one hundred times better.

Step into a world where the forgotten fragments of our lives find new meaning, where what was once discarded now breathes with artistic purpose. "Art of the Discarded" invites you on a transformative journey through the hidden splendors of repurposed art. Discover the philosophical heartbeat of found object sculpture in the opening chapter, exploring not only its aesthetic allure but its environmental echoes. Travel through history, uncovering the roots and evolution of this imaginative art form that harnesses the untapped potential of the castaway materials teeming around us. "Seeing ...

Embark on a transformative journey through your own backyard with "The Art of Garden Engineering." This comprehensive guide unveils the secrets of turning any outdoor space into a living masterpiece, irrespective of climate, topography, or level of gardening experience. From the essence of garden design to the fine art of enhancing your personal Eden, this book traverses every aspect required to create a dynamic and harmonious environment outside your door. Step into Chapter 1, and immerse yourself in the basic principles that make a landscape more than just a scattering of plants – learn...