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 detail
From the 18th century to the present, every aspect of design is covered in one single, spectacularly designed volume that will appeal to experts and general audiences alike.
This vibrant reference guide profiles 50 major artists alongside their representative works. The entries are presented in an eye-catching format that includes brief biographies and critical analyses,
The bridges profiled in this engaging book for young readers have achieved legendary status. Filled with photographs, plans, drawings and informative texts it explores the fascinating history, constru
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With work that playfully transcends the boundaries of individual styles and creative disciplines, Mario Lombardo is one of the few German designers of notable international significance. His combinati
This inspirational guide introduces you to the locals behind thirty-five of Paris's unique shops, studios, and more. Through beautifully illustrated spreads, immerse yourself in the daily practices of
During his lifetime, Durer found tremendous success as a printmaker and painter, taking commissions from prominent figures such as Frederick the Wise, for whom Durer produced the masterpiece Adoration
The fifty buildings presented here in chronological order represent the most compelling, intriguing, and awe-inspiring structures from all over the world. Readers will learn about masterpieces such as
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Lorenzo Petrantoni is one of the world's most sought-after editorial illustrators. This book reveals why. The Italian illustrator Lorenzo Petrantoni melds punk and Victorian styles to create detailed
"Portfolio Berlin 02" surveys seven important positions staked out by internationally renowned artists who live and work in Berlin: Monica Bonvicini, Bjorn Dahlem, Olafur Eliasson, Alicja Kwade, Via L
Over roughly twenty-five years, Monica Bonvicini (b. Venice, 1965; lives in Berlin) has created a vast collection of drawings, including sketches, designs, and concepts for the sculptures, installatio
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Stelios Faitakis masterfully depicts modern subjects in a style reminiscent of iconic paintings of the Middle Ages. The distinctive and technically outstanding visual language of the paintings of youn
Vhils is undoubtedly one of the most skilled and talented young artists on the urban art scene today. The young, internationally acclaimed artist Vhils creates technically skilled, contemporary portra
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The A5 series is intended as a growing archive on graphic design. Each volume introduces outstanding personalities and important themes from the history of international graphic design, with numerous
Co-founder of the artists' group "Beijing East Village", Chinese performance artists Zhang Huan caused a real stir in the 1990s with his disturbing interventionist actions, videos, and installations.
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Over the past few decades, the long tradition of street photography has been wholly transformed by the proliferation of digital cameras, the Internet, and smartphones. A new generation of photographer
Throughout his career, Gustav Klimt completed hundreds of paintings and thousands of drawings of delicate beauty, many of them featuring the female form. Designed to imitate an artist's sketchbook, th
This beautifully produced, richly detailed, and comprehensive survey of fifty influential women artists from the Renaissance to the Post-Modern era details their vast contributions to the art world. F
Over the past few decades, the long tradition of street photography has been wholly transformed by the proliferation of digital cameras, the Internet, and smartphones. A new generation of photographer
The newest addition to Prestel s highly successful 50...You Should Know series offers the perfect introduction to the best contemporary photographers and their most iconic works. This globetrotting co
Few paintings inspire the kind of intense study and speculation as Garden of Earthly Delights, the world famous triptych by Netherlandish master Hieronymus Bosch. The painting has been interpreted as
Painted during the artist's "golden period," Gustav Klimt's The Tree of Life has been interpreted in myriad ways. This children's book deftly incorporates the mysteries and depth of Klimt's masterpiec
The first comprehensive monograph of theacclaimed Austrian artist Renate Bertlmannpresents a sweeping survey of her oeuvre. The artist Renate Bertlmann, who lives and works in Vienna,is a preeminent r
A reference volume, story and picture book in one - this compendium offers a complete overview on the German system of higher education. Organised alphabetically by city, the Universities featured in
Experimental setups exploring the possibility of historical insight. In the mind of the Cuban-German artist Diango Hernandez (b. Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, 1970; lives and works in Dusseldorf), the bipola
Mark Grotjahn (b. Pasadena, 1968; lives and works in Los Angeles) ranks among the best-known American painters of his generation. His heterogeneous oeu- vre includes depictions of anthropomorphic plan
Kunstvereine are associations dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art and educating the public about it. This book presents a synopsis of the wide-ranging debate over the Kunstverein as an instituti
To eat in a way that is better, more delicious, more aesthetic, and more passionate is the collective goal of an international scene comprised of independent producers, shops, restaurants, activists,
"This exploration of Nokia's new typeface offers inspiration and insight for establishing an indispensable visual language. There are 26 letters in the Latin alphabet. More than merely letters, they a
At the intersection of photography, art, and graphic design, Sarah Illenberger creates vivid imagesthat make stories come to life. The visual language of Sarah Illenberger is extremely effective at tr
The Florentine painter Botticelli personifies the Golden Age of the early Renaissance. Best known for The Birth of Venus and Primavera, Botticelli painted with an expressive poeticism that eschewed fo
Her oversized enamel canvasses of everyday objects put Tatjana Doll's name on the map: cars, trains, containers, pictograms, babushkas... And yet the pictures do not show reality. Instead they retain
With a new look and editorial approach, Los Logos: Compass remains the authoritative reference on contemporary logo design. Like its predecessors, Los Logos: Compass offers a definitive overview of cu
