Graphic Art Design category: 1547 books

The clothes we wear tell stories about us—and are often imbued with cultural meanings specific to our ethnic heritage. This concise A-to-Z encyclopedia explores 150 different and distinct items of ethnic dress, their history, and their cultural significance within the United States. The clothing...

The purpose of the book is to provide an overall view of advertising in the twentieth century while filling in the gap of information that exists in Italy? Where just a few names are known. The book also provides a leading thread about those professionals who, in the second half of the 20th century,...

**“Fine art for font nerds.”—New York Magazine “One of the most engaging homages I have ever seen.”—Steven Heller** Swissted takes rock concert posters of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s and remixes and reimagines them through a Swiss modernist lens. The result is some of...

"The subject of woman, that is to say, the modern woman, with her varying instincts, pursuits, and peculiarities alone would fill many large volumes. I feel bound, therefore, to confine myself to the discussion of one particular side of her nature, one for which personally I have most sympathy,...

Textiles explores the cultural meaning and exquisite workmanship found in the Museum of International Folk Art’s vast collection that spans centuries and includes pieces from seventy countries around the world. Handcrafted work in beautiful, vivid colors typifies the clothing, hats, robes, bedding, and shoes that represent the lives and passions of the people who created and used them.

In On the Loom, Maryanne Moodie brings the ancient art of weaving to the modern day in a comprehensive guide packed with step-by-step tutorials and beautiful photography. Learn the basics of this simple and beautiful craft with valuable information on basic stitches, tools needed, and even how to...

Dress and fashion practices in Africa and the diaspora are dynamic and diverse, whether on the street or on the fashion runway. Focusing on the dressed body as a performance site, African Dress explores how ideas and practices of dress contest or legitimize existing power structures through...

"A well-illustrated survey of style. Chock full of detailed, quality illustrations accompanied by brief descriptions. A worthy offering. Nostalgic types who enjoy perusing vintage catalogs and clip art books will find much to savor here. This practical resource is sure to provide inspiration...

Tongan barkcloth, made from the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree, still features lavishly in Polynesian ceremonies all over the world. Yet despite the attention paid to this textile by anthropologists and art historians alike, little is known about its history. Providing a unique insight into...

A guide to figurative stitching with the sewing machine - using the thread and needle almost as a pencil. A look that is growing in popularity, figurative stitch work needs some guidance and a leading exponent of the style reveals the basics but also how to expand your repertoire to really showcase...

Das Bauhaus war eine der bedeutsamsten und folgenreichsten kulturellen Erscheinungen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Es wurde als eine Hochschule für Kunst und Gestaltung 1919 in Weimar von Walter Gropius gegründet. Seine Wirkungsstätten waren Weimar 1919-1925, Dessau 1925-1932 und Berlin 1932/1933. Ihre...

Lively collection of royalty-free spots for commercial artists dramatizes a host of enterprises: business, communications, education, industry, construction, transportation, legal and healthcare services, sports, travel, entertainment, and much more — all conveniently arranged by category for ease of use.

The elements of style like you've never seen them before Explore the personalities of the punctuation marks we use every day with this bold, typographic journey through grammar. Each chapter in This is Me, Period introduces one of the major pieces of punctuation and all of its idiosyncracies,...

Originally published in 1919 as Student's Manual of Fashion Drawing, this antique volume represents an authentic guide to fashion illustration in the years between the Edwardian era and the Jazz Age. Readers with an interest in vintage fashion will be fascinated by the text and illustrations, which...