Art Design

Coco Chanel created the look of the modern woman and was the high priestess of couture. She believed in simplicity, and elegance, and freed women from the tyranny of fashion. She inspired women to take off their bone corsets and cut their hair. She used ordinary jersey as couture fabric, elevated the waistline, and created bell-bottom trousers, trench coats, and turtleneck sweaters. In the 1920s, when Chanel employed more than 2,000 people in her workrooms, she had amassed a personal fortune of $15 million and went on to create an empire.

Dive into the captivating world of handmade leather goods with "The Art of Leather," your comprehensive guide to mastering the timeless skill of leather pouch crafting. This exceptional eBook is your key to unlocking the secrets of an age-old tradition that blends practicality with artisanal flair. Journey through the cultural tapestry of leatherworking in the first chapter, exploring its rich historical significance and the unique personal statement it allows one to make through customized designs. Understand the ecological considerations of hand-stitched leather and make informed, ...

It's 1957, long before computers have replaced the skillful eye and hand, and our narrator at State U is determined to major in Art. After several false starts, he ends up by accident in a new class called "Introduction to Graphic Design," taught by the enigmatic professor Winter Sorbeck - equal parts genius, seducer, and sadist. Sorbeck is a bitter yet fascinating man whose assignments hurl his charges through a gauntlet of humiliation and heartache, shame and triumph, ego-bashing and enlightenment.

Discover the timeless beauty and intricate craftsmanship of architectural ironwork in "Wrought in Iron," a captivating journey through the art and history of metal artistry. This eBook delves deep into the soul of structural elegance, blending the allure of ancient traditions with the boundless possibilities of modern design. Embark on this enchanting odyssey with Chapter 1, where you'll immerse yourself in the essence of architectural ironwork, tracing its significant evolution and cultural impact. From the winding patterns synonymous with vintage estates to the sleek lines defining ...

Unlock a world of artistic mastery and entrepreneurial opportunity with "The Art of Gemstone Beadmaking." Captivating and comprehensive, this eBook imparts priceless knowledge for all enthusiasts—be they beginner bead makers, seasoned artisans, or those purely interested in the intriguing field of gemstone beads. Our journey begins with an insightful introduction to gemstone beadmaking, exploring its importance, popularity, and the rich variety of gemstones used. From here we delve into the science behind the sparkles. Come face-to-face with the origin and classification of gemstones and ...

Fashion Climbing is the story of a young man striving to be the person he was born to be: a true original. Contained inside this audiobook is an education in style, an effervescent tale of a bohemian world as it once was, and a final gift to the fans of one of New York's great characters.

Best-selling authors and business experts Thomas A. Stewart and Patricia O'Connell contend that most companies, both digital and brick-and-mortar, B2B or B2C, are not designed for service - to provide an experience that matches a customer's expectations with every interaction and serves the company's needs. When customers have more choices than ever before, study after study reveals that it's the experience that makes the difference.

Dive deeper into the intersection of mindfulness and user experience design with Eric’s companion workbook, The Art of Mindful UX Workbook. Building upon the foundational principles explored in The Art of Mindful UX, this workbook offers practical exercises and reflective prompts to enhance your design practice and cultivate inner wisdom. In this workbook, Eric invites you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and professional growth as you apply the timeless wisdom of the Buddha's teachings to your UX design process. Through a series of practical exercises and guided reflections, ...

For thousands of years, mending was a deep craft that has for too long been a secret history. But now it's back, bigger and better than ever. In this book, Kate Sekules introduces the art of visible mending as part of an important movement to give fashion back its soul. Part manifesto, part how-to, Mend! calls for bold new ways of keeping clothes and refreshing your style.

Developers in the rapidly changing field of programming often look for quick and interesting approaches to understand difficult ideas. Emerging as a great tool for combining visual storytelling with technical information to improve learning are programmers' infographic books. Unlike traditional programming books loaded with thick text, these books provide knowledge utilizing diagrams, flow charts, mind maps, and images, therefore making coding concepts more approachable and remembered.

Throughout my life, I have encountered fear and I know how much it has stopped me in my tracks. I want every woman to be able to move forward, to feel empowered at every stage of their lives. This manual includes all the advice you might expect. Whether you need help with how to dress, defining your style, finding out the colours that suit you or understanding the right beauty routine for the skin you have now, FEARLESS contains it all.

You can learn to crochet in as little as a few days. If you’re looking for easy crochet projects for beginners, this is your guide! From first stitches to finishing a project, this book will lead you step-by-step along the way. I wrote this guide in a way that is easy to understand and follow for anyone interested in learning the art of crochet. I placed images and illustrations in every step so you not only read the instructions but also can visualize the steps. This is truly a beginner’s guide to learn the fast and easy way to crocheting. Crochet is easy, fun to learn, and has so many...

Claire Wilcox has been a curator of fashion at the Victoria and Albert Museum for most of her working life. In Patch Work, she steps into the archive of memory, deftly stitching together her dedicated study of fashion with the story of her own life lived in and through clothes. From her mother's black wedding suit to the swirling patterns of her own silk kimono, her memoir unfolds in spare, luminous prose the spellbinding power of the things we wear.

The ancient Egyptians knew that certain geometric shapes gather and concentrate harmonic and beneficial natural energies of the Universe. They harnessed these energies. We have rediscovered these secrets. You can enrich your life with this knowledge. Design and lay out your home or business with Sacred Geometry to capture these beneficial energies from the Universe. In 2002 I was given the wonderful and rare opportunity to spend time in the King's Chamber of the Great Pyramid at Giza. I had a life altering experience. I was visited by the Egyptian diety "Imhoptep". As he explained to me, he...

Little black dresses. Fake pearls. Jersey knit. Blazers. Ballet flats. Today - and for nearly the last hundred years - we all see some version of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel every time we pass a woman on the street. But few among us realize that Chanel’s role in the events of the twentieth century was as pervasive as her influence on fashion, or how deeply she absorbed and then brilliantly reimagined the historical currents around her.

Dressed in Dreams is a story of desire, access, conformity, and black innovation that explains things like the importance of knockoff culture; the role of “ghetto fabulous” full-length furs and colorful leather in the 1990s; how black girls make magic out of a dollar store t-shirt, rhinestones, and airbrushed paint; and black parents' emphasis on dressing nice. Ford talks about the pain of seeing black style appropriated by the mainstream fashion industry and fashion’s power, especially in middle America.

Dive into the fascinating realm of 'The Art of Data Visualization,' a fresh and enthralling eBook that will transform the way you perceive and interpret data. Grasp the critical role of relaying information visually, from basic charts to advanced visualisation strategies. Navigate through an intriguing journey which maps out the rise and evolution of data visualization, synthesizing its relevance in an increasingly data-driven world. Commence your exploration with an introduction to data visualization, pursuing its impact and evolution. Then, embark on understanding the basic concepts that ...

Step into the world of "Eternal Elegance," where the essence of timeless design is unfurled across 20 compelling chapters, each a tribute to the enduring beauty of well-crafted design. Imagine holding a compendium of knowledge that unlocks the secrets to creating work that defies the ephemerality of trends, work that holds its ground in the shifting sands of time. Embark on a journey through the bedrock principles of enduring design. From the defining traits that have crowned certain aesthetics as timeless to understanding the intricate dance of simplicity and elegance, the opening chapter ...

Step into a world where the forgotten fragments of our lives find new meaning, where what was once discarded now breathes with artistic purpose. "Art of the Discarded" invites you on a transformative journey through the hidden splendors of repurposed art. Discover the philosophical heartbeat of found object sculpture in the opening chapter, exploring not only its aesthetic allure but its environmental echoes. Travel through history, uncovering the roots and evolution of this imaginative art form that harnesses the untapped potential of the castaway materials teeming around us. "Seeing ...

Before Instagram was an art form, fashion photographers were pop culture royalty. From the postwar covers of Vogue until the triumph of the digital image, the fashion photographer sold not only clothes but ideals of beauty and fantasies of perfect lives. Even when they succumbed to temptation and excess, the very few photographers who rose to the top were artists above all.