Nel XXI secolo, riconosciamo l'impatto dei designer del XX secolo sull'estetica quotidiana. TASCHEN raccoglie un ampio spettro di design, dai mobili alla grafica, esplorando stili che spaziano dall'Art déco al high-tech. Un'opera che celebra i grandi nomi che hanno plasmato la nostra modernità.
Celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with this resplendent photographic story of her public and private life. Brimming with tradition, history, glamour, and culture, this book features international tours, state functions, royal weddings, and jubilees, and showcases the glorious royal photography of such luminaries as Cecil Beaton, Lord Snowdon, David Bailey, and Annie Leibovitz.
This comprehensive reference book showcases 100 of the most exquisite and sought-after automobiles, detailing their history, design, and engineering excellence. With stunning photography and expert commentary, it covers iconic events and the collector car market's remarkable growth, appealing to both seasoned collectors and newcomers alike.
Awe-inspiring classics become accessible, captivating stories thanks to this investigation into the covert world of Renaissance masterpieces. From Botticelli to Michelangelo, delve into the works of Italian masters like never before. Rose-Marie and Rainer Hagen meticulously dissect 12 key pieces alongside analytical essays and enlarged details...
One of the most controversial royal figures of the twentieth century, Princess Margaret was admired as well as vilified for most of her adult life.
Following the death of her mother, Ella spent some years at Windsor with her grandmother, Queen Victoria. During this time she met & became engaged to Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovitch. It was at their wedding that her sister, Alix, formed a love match with the future Tsar Nicholas II, an event which sealed the fate of both sisters.
Este libro ofrece un recorrido exhaustivo por el diseño del siglo XX, destacando la influencia de los diseñadores en la estética cotidiana. Desde muebles hasta diseño gráfico, abarca estilos como Art déco y Hightech, presentando a figuras clave como Marcel Breuer y Philippe Starck, mostrando la creatividad que dio forma a nuestra modernidad.