The latest book based on the popular Print & Pattern website, Print & Pattern: Geometric celebrates beautiful surface designs, patterns, and motifs made from geometric shapes such as circles,
While fundamentally a design discipline, architectural education requires an element of history and theory, grouped under the term "research." However, many students struggle with th
Stickers are an essential part of the street art movement. Inexpensive and easy to produce, they act as a kind of informal business card for some graffiti writers, and a quick and effective promotiona
Designed for both students and professionals as a comprehensive guide to pattern cutting from the basic skills through to advanced techniques. Using a step-by-step approach, illustrated with accuratel
Introduces the principles of architectural technology and offers guidance on integrating design thinking with appropriate environmental and structural solutions.
Tells the story of 6,000 years of domestic and public space. Fully updated 4th edition includes a new chapter on 21st century interior design and a heavily revised chapter on the late 20th century. Em
Holds up a mirror to our society while charting the story of art in contemporary global culture. This book approaches art from various angles, such as artistic production, display, critical reception
Leonardo da Vinci lived an itinerant life. Throughout his career – from its beginnings in the creative maelstrom of fifteenth century Florence to his role as genius in residence at the court of the ki
As soon as London won the bid to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2005, plans were put in place to deal with the enormous transport challenges that this would present. This book celebrate
This book answers some important questions about Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka's pre-eminent architect, and his legacy. A sizeable introductionto Bawa's world, life, education and work is reviewed by emine
It's a doodlebook with a difference! Colour in and complete your own great dress-up outfits - and then flip the page sections to mix and match your creations.What's the craziest outfit you can make -
Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture 2 follows on from the success of the first book in the series, and contains all new projects. Featuring the work of renowned architects from around the
Fonts based on handwritten scripts are some of the bestselling typefaces of the font foundries. They bring personality and authenticity to graphic design – whether on business cards and flyers, or in
Antoni Gaudí has a reputation as monastic, mad, and hermetic. But the architect of many of the buildings that define Barcelona's cityscape was no mad eccentric. He was a genius inspired by his
This timely sticker book brings together around 200 of the best protest stickers created by artists and activists around the world. Funny, irreverent, bold, and poignant, the stickers tackle key issue
Piece together the Paris of the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters and discover the people and places that helped create the modern world in this 1000 piece art jigsaw puzzle. Raise a glass
Since its first publication this book has been hailed as the most up-to-date and wide-ranging history of art ever published in a single volume. This quote from Andrew Graham Dixon describes the book:
Anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist, Nelson Mandela's journey from political prisoner to president of South Africa is an incredible tale of triumph in the face of adversity. 2018 marks a hundred years since his birth. From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way.Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela and Amelia Earhart, Little Guides to Great Lives tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with colourful illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life.
