ARQUITECTURA Y DISEÑO

Impacto visual Nada representa mejor la perfección del arte moderno que un diseño de Eames El dúo creativo compuesto por Charles Eames (1907-1978) y Ray Kaiser Eames (1912-1988) transformó la estética estadounidense. Aunque se les conoce más por su mobiliario, el equipo formado por este matrimonio también fue precursor en el ámbito de la arquitectura, el diseño textil, la fotografía y el cine. Este libro abarca todos los aspectos del ilustre repertorio de los Eames, desde los primeros experimentos en la creación de muebles hasta su esencial cortometraje Powers of Ten y su impacto revolucionario en la vida de la clase media norteamericana.

The life of Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) was full of complexity and contradictions. As a young man he joined the Catalonian nationalist movement and was critical of the church; toward the end of his life he devoted himself completely to the construction of one single spectacular church, La Sagrada Familia. In his youth, he courted a glamorous social life and the demeanor of a dandy. By the time of his death in a tram accident on the streets of Barcelona his clothes were so shabby passersby assumed he was a beggar. Gaudí’s incomparable architecture channels much of this multifaceted intricacy. From the shimmering textures and skeletal forms of Casa Batlló to the Hispano-Arabic matrix of Casa Vicens, his work merged the influences of Orientalism, natural forms, new materials, and religious faith into a unique Modernista aesthetic. Today, his unique aesthetic enjoys global popularity and acclaim. His magnum opus, the Sagrada Familia, is the most-visited monument in Spain, and seven of his works are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Introducing the first collection of art books with detachable prints to decorate your walls. Everything you need to create your own private gallery at home! Plays on light and color from Japanese woodblock prints to Rothko's white cloud on a brilliant orange background. Each book contains a curated selection of twenty-one high-quality reproductions that can be easily removed from the book, framed in a standard-size frame, and displayed in the home. Step-by-step tips for grouping the works to create a harmonious gallery add an interior designer's touch to the ensemble. Graphic, colorful, or abstract; paintings, engravings, or drawings--each work of art is explained on the back of the print. Interesting details about the style of painting, the particular work of art, and biographical information about the artist are accompanied by a "frameable fact" that helps you understand the context of that particular work in the history of art. In addition, suggestions for where you can go to see additional examples of the artists' works allow the reader to expand his or her experience and learning. Artists include John Constable, Claude Monet, Paul Signac, Edgar Degas, Nicolas de Staël, Hermione Carline, Eugène Delacroix, René Magritte, Helen White, and Mark Rothko.

Célebre por su lema «menos es más», Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969)fue uno de los padres fundadores de la arquitectura moderna y una figura influyente y polémica de la estética y la experiencia urbana del siglo XX. La filosofía de Mies van der Rohe consistía en fundamentar la verdad en las formas puras y las proporciones. Mediante avances tecnológicos y materiales contemporáneos, quiso vestir la arquitectura de una pureza elemental, ejemplificada por el Seagram Building y la Farnsworth House. Hubo quien denunció este planteamiento austero como el precursor de paisajes urbanos planos y genéricos. Otros citan a Mies van der Rohe como el maestro por excelencia de una esencia perdurablemente elegante. Con más de 20 de los proyectos que creó entre 1906 y 1967, este libro presenta el carácter vanguardista de la arquitectura de Mies van der Roge y su influencia en Estados Unidos y Europa.

La perfecta armonía moderna El arte de conjugar arte, paisaje y comodidad En la arquitectura de Richard Neutra (1892-1970), interior y exterior comulgan en perfecta armonía moderna. Mientras el sol californiano centellea sobre las superficies de elegantes edificios, inmensos muros acristalados ofrecen vistas panorámicas de montañas, jardines, palmeras y piscinas. Con profusas ilustraciones, esta obra nos acerca al arquitecto y nos presenta los proyectos que definieron su carrera. Con estructuras frías anidadas entre maravillas naturales, se rinde homenaje a uno de los representantes más puristas del Movimiento Moderno, un profesional que supo cómo incorporar las líneas escarpadas y los colores cambiantes de la naturaleza a las geometrías características del Estilo Internacional.

A sumptuous monograph tracing the life and legacy of fashion luminary Oscar de la Renta. In October 2014 one of the fashion world’s champions, Oscar de la Renta, passed away, a great loss brightened by the innumerable successes of his half-century reign. The acclaimed fashion designer dressed first ladies from Kennedy to Obama, and celebrities from Beyoncé to Sarah Jessica Parker. Renowned for his unique charm, impeccable taste, and original lifestyle, he married the highest standards of French couture with the ultimate motivation that women must look and feel beautiful. In this intimate volume, longtime editor and friend André Leon Talley recounts de la Renta’s journey through nearly 70 iconic dresses, mainly made for private clients, accompanied by fascinating stories of the exquisite craftsmanship and the legendary friends that brought each gown to life. Born in the Dominican Republic in 1932, de la Renta left for Madrid at nineteen to study art, where he rose to prominence as a sketch artist for newspapers and fashion houses. From his apprenticeship under Cristóbal Balenciaga to his eponymous collections, the designer’s simple lines elevated with a flamenco dancer’s flourish reflect his deep connection to his roots and his commitment to transcendence through beautiful garments.