Never before has such a diverse collection of fine contemporary bracelets been assembled, showcasing hundreds of renowned international jewelers. Materials range from the most precious metals and gems to paper and plastic, and the varied techniques include forging, casting, weaving, and and surface embellishments. Among the featured creators: Abrasha, who contributes a Royal Pa...(展开全部)

0in 0in 0pt">Gems are the rarest and most enticing material a jeweler can work with, and this newest entry in the acclaimed 500 series showcases a rainbow of stones, from rough and natural to fully-faceted precious jewels. The pieces include rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, and even a tiara, and they’re set in every imaginable kind of material, both precious a...(展开全部)

Explore geometry and tilings through the art of origami! The simple beauty of repeating geometric patterns - used in art and architecture for centuries - is introduced to the world of folding paper in this first book of its kind to be published. This book provides the fundamentals of origami tessellations - including techniques unique to tessellation folding - as well as step-b...(展开全部)

The most compelling collection ever of the world's most innovative, stylish, and influential chairs Throughout history, the chair has presented designers the world over with infinite opportunities to experiment with new methods and materials within the set parameters of an object that is primarily there to serve a practical purpose. Chair: 500 Designs that Matter celebrates the...(展开全部)

Interest in bookbinding and the related arts has exploded in the past decade, inspiring artists to explore the unlimited possibilities of the formand delighting collectors, crafters, and gallery owners. Lark’s Cover to Cover has been a bestseller for more than ten years, and this new and provocative on-the-page gallery, richly illustrated with hundreds of breathtaking photogr...(展开全部)

Interest in bookbinding and the related arts has exploded in the past decade, inspiring artists to explore the unlimited possibilities of the formand delighting collectors, crafters, and gallery owners. Lark’s Cover to Cover has been a bestseller for more than ten years, and this new and provocative on-the-page gallery, richly illustrated with hundreds of breathtaking photogr...(展开全部)

Illus. in full color. While taking a walk, three frogs discover what they believe to be a chicken egg and eagerly wait for it to hatch. When a scaly, four-legged creature with a long snoutful of teeth emerges a few days later, the frogs are still convinced it's a chicken and are thrilled to have a new friend. Soon the frogs and "chicken" are inseparable, at least until the day ...(展开全部)

[美] 李欧•李奥尼 1910年5月出生于荷兰阿姆斯特丹，父亲是比利时犹太商人，母亲是女高音歌唱家。因家在美术馆附近，舅舅们又是建筑师、画家和艺术品收藏家，所以他从小就得以浸润在浓郁的艺术氛围之中。13岁起，他随家人辗转美国、意大利。1935年获得经济学博士学位。1945年，欧洲掀起反犹太浪潮，他们被迫举家走避美国。 李奥尼是一个才华横溢、不受拘束的艺术天才，绘画、雕刻、平面设计、印刷、陶艺、摄影......样样精通，曾任美国《财富》杂志设计主管长达10年。其间，他多次在欧洲和美国举办个人画展、设计展，并曾担任美国平面造型艺术学会主席、1953年度国际设计大会主席。1955年获美国平面造型艺术协会最佳广告制作美术指导奖、1956年获建筑联盟金牌奖。1984年获颁美国平面造型艺术学会奖时，他受到这样的评价 ：他通过自己的艺术创作、设计创作，对设计领域的...(展开全部)