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Artista pop, pintor de la vida moderna, paisajista, maestro del color, explorador de la imagen y de la percepción durante seis decadas, David Hockney es conocido por ser un artista que siempre encuentra nuevas formas para explorar el mundo y sus posibilidades de representación. No ha dejado de crear imágenes inolvidables: obras con líneas gráficas y texto integrado durante los Swinging Sixties en Londres; la famosa serie de piscinas, crónica del estilo de vida californiano en la decada de 1970; así como penetrantes retratos y paisajes de gran formato y colores brillantes tras su regreso a su Yorkshire natal. Además de los dibujos en los que traslada lo que ve directamente al papel, hay collages multiperspectiva hechos con polaroids que abren el espacio a un sinfín de vistas de gran detalle, y dibujos realizados con iPad en los que captura la luz con un medio más moderno, testimonio todo ello del placer que Hockney siempre ha encontrado en la experimentación.

Filling notebook after notebook with sketches, inventions, and theories, Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) not only stands as one of the most exceptional draftsmen of art history, but also as a mastermind and innovator who anticipated some of the greatest discoveries of human progress, sometimes centuries before their material realization. From the smallest arteries in the human heart to the far-flung constellations of the universe, Leonardo saw nature and science as being unequivocally connected. His points of inquiry and invention spanned philosophy, anatomy, geology, and mathematics, from the laws of optics, gravitation, heat, and light to the building of a flying machine. In his painting, Leonardo steered art out of the Middle Ages with works such as The Last Supper and the world-famous La Gioconda or Mona Lisa depicting not only physical appearances, but a compelling psychological intrigue and depth which continues to draw crowds of mesmerized visitors to masterpieces in Paris, Milan, Washington, London, and Rome. This book brings together some of Leonardo’s most outstanding work to introduce a figure of infinite curiosity, feverish imagination, and sublime artistic ability, often described as having “not enough worlds for to conquer, and not enough lives for to live” (Alan Woods).

This visually striking compendium illustrates the architectural and historical evolution of over 60 iconic synagogues worldwide. Beginning with the foremost archaeological sites in the Holy Land, it extends to the Jewish sanctuaries of Europe, North Africa, Russia, the Caucasus, Israel, and the New World, from the most ancient to the most innovative creations around the globe. Masterpieces such as Frank Lloyd Wright’s Beth Sholom Synagogue in Pennsylvania, the Grand Synagogue in Paris, New York’s Temple Emanu-El, and Dresden’s Neue Synagogue are all featured in magnificent detail. In a series of compelling essays, prominent scholars Lidia Chakovskaya, Steven Fine, Max Fineblum, Mohammad Gharipour, Samuel D. Gruber, Sergey R. Kravtsov, Michael Levin, and Edward van Voolen explore the diverse architectural styles that reflect the synagogue’s rich, complex, and often tragic history. Noted Judaic studies authority Aaron Hughes provides the introduction, highlighting the synagogue’s history and liturgical furnishings from silver menorahs and textiles to carved wooden cabinets and lanterns of eternal light. This gorgeously illustrated volume will appeal to those with an appreciation for art and architecture as well as lovers of Jewish history.

Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic design―with its vivid, neat synthesis of image and idea―has distilled the spirit of each age. Surrounding us every minute of every day, from minimalist packaging to colorful adverts, smart environmental graphics to sleek interfaces: graphic design is as much about transmitting information as it is about reflecting society’s cultural aspirations and values. With his sweeping knowledge of the field, author Jens Müller curates the standout designs for each year, a running sequence of design milestones. This collection of important graphic works represents a long-overdue reflection on the development of a creative field constantly changing and challenging itself. These key pieces act as coordinates through contemporary history, helping us trace the sheer influence of graphic design on our daily lives. About the series TASCHEN is 40! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping bookworms around the world curate their own library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. Today we celebrate 40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The 40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program―now more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same commitment to impeccable production.

Este libro propone una aproximación personal al proceso completo de escritura de un guión de cine sólido, complejo, formalmente potente y que refleje además una voz propia y distinta. Con su dilatada experiencia en el campo de la docencia y los talleres de escritura, Tomás Aragay expone de forma clara, ordenada y pedagógica las herramientas, preguntas y dispositivos que constituyen la metodología para escribir un guión. A traves de un análisis concienzudo de dos películas premiadas y de alto valor nutritivo (Truman, de Cesc Gay, de cuyo guión es coautor, y Plácido, de Berlanga), Metodo para escribir un guión cinematográfico es un texto útil tanto para principiantes y estudiantes como para profesionales que quieran revisar su forma de trabajar. Y tambien para cualquier aficionado que tenga interes en entender los entresijos de la escritura del guión de cine.

Aparecido por primera vez en 1966, Complejidad y contradicción en la arquitectura es uno de los textos de teoría de la arquitectura más importantes de la segunda mitad del siglo XX y uno de los primeros en cuestionar de una forma global y contundente las ideas y los preceptos del movimiento moderno. A partir del estudio y de la evidencia de cientos de obras de la historia de la arquitectura, en este implacable alegato Venturi desmitificó algunos de los presupuestos asumidos por la arquitectura moderna al poner en tela de juicio ciertas nociones del racionalismo ?como la simplificación, la coherencia o la tabla rasa respecto a la tradición? e introducir otros conceptos, hasta entonces insólitos, como la complejidad y la contradicción.