Icons of Fashion

Icons of Fashion

Author: Gerda Buxbaum

Publisher: Prestel Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783791333120

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'Icons of Fashion' is a graphically exciting exploration of the history of fashion in the 20th century. Together with entertaining and insightful texts, double-page layouts divide the century into eleven stylistic periods.


Icons of Design

Icons of Design

Author: Volker Albus

Publisher: Prestel Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783791331737

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What do Bic pens, Zippo lighters, Barbie dolls, and compact discs have in common? They can be found everywhere-and have become true icons of design. The stunning objects in this fully illustrated volume include furniture and household appliances, cars and toys, as well as many other design items which transcended their everyday utility to achieve iconic status during the twentieth century. Each object is examined in color photographs and illustrations of its use, together with a brief biography of the designer and additional fascinating information illuminating our contemporary design culture. Icons of Design offers a new way to see and appreciate the things we use every day. Book jacket.


Icons of Art

Icons of Art

Author: Jürgen Tesch

Publisher: Prestel Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783791329871

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Chronological presentation of European and North American artists; entries include biographical chronologies and highlight a single work by the artist.


What a Character!

What a Character!

Author: Warren Dotz

Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13:

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From Mr. Clean to Mr. Bubble, from the wholesome Quaker Oats Man to the mischievous Trix Rabbit, advertising characters are as much a part of twentieth-century Amercia as the familiar products they symbolize. Illustrated with vivid, full-color photographs, and accompanied by a fascinating text, this fanciful volume offers an entertaining look at the history and design of these pop culture icons, with their timeless appeal for consumers of all ages.


Couture Confessions ebook

Couture Confessions ebook

Author: Pamela Golbin

Publisher: Rizzoli Publications

Published: 2016-06-28

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0847849058

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Late legendary couturiers of modern fashion speaking eloquently about life, design, and inspiration. Vionnet, Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent, McQueen—these names define haute couture, and long after the designers have passed away, their influence on fashion continues to be profound. In an exceptional compilation of the original words of these couturiers, Couture Confessions provides a unique and in-depth look at the lives and work of these fashion icons. In this engaging, beautifully designed book, Pamela Golbin, acclaimed chief curator of twentieth-century fashion and textiles at Paris’s Musée des Arts Décoratifs, has ingeniously constructed conversations in the designers’ own words that highlight their compelling personal stories as well as essential fashion "moments"—from designers Paul Poiret, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Madame Grès, Alexander McQueen, Madeleine Vionnet, and Gabrielle Chanel to Elsa Schiaparelli, Yves Saint Laurent, Jeanne Lanvin, Pierre Balmain, and Christian Dior.Featuring striking illustrations by internationally recognized illustrator Yann Legendre, each "interview" asks the questions every fashion lover has always wanted to ask, making these legends approachable, human, and ever more inspiring.


The Look of the Century

The Look of the Century

Author: Michael Tambini

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780789409508

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Describes with pictures the change in fashion, transportation, accessories, and many other items over the century.


Reglazing Modernism

Reglazing Modernism

Author: Uta Pottgiesser

Publisher: Birkhäuser

Published: 2019-10-08

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 3035619344

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The worldwide use of building envelopes in steel and glass is one of the characteristic features of modern architecture. Many of these pre- and post-war buildings are now suffering severe defects in the building fabric, which necessitate measures to preserve the buildings. In this endeavor, aspects of architectural design, building physics, and the preservation of historic buildings play a key role. Using a selection of 20 iconic buildings in Europe and the USA, the book documents the current technological status of the three most common strategies used today: restoration, rehabilitation, and replacement. The buildings include Fallingwater House by Frank Lloyd Wright, Farnsworth House by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Fagus Factory and Bauhaus Building by Walter Gropius.


Icons of Architecture

Icons of Architecture

Author: Sabine Thiel-Siling

Publisher: Prestel Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13:

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An overview of twentieth-century architecture featuring short essays on innovations in design and profiles of architects. Includes photos, drawings, and building plans.