In September 1979, at age fifty-six, writer and artist Arturo Benvenuti fueled up his motor home and set forth on what he knew would be an emotional journey.
De la mano de Elena Roche de Pega, Papel o Tijeras en el segundo número de Papel Creativo vamos a conocer en profundidad materiales como masking tape, tintas, sellos y troqueles, trataremos técnicas avanzadas como el emboss resist, las transferencias y el falso repujado de metal y lo aplicaremos en proyectos como tarjetas, páginas, Smash Books, miniálbumes y objetos decorativos.
En esta publicación te enseñamos la técnica de cartonnage o cartonaje o lo que es lo mismo el montaje de objetos con cartón y papel de la mano y el buen hacer de la artesana madrileña Ada Muñoz de @adacartonnage.
Desde sus inicios, la encuadernación ha estado ligada directamente a todo documento escrito o impreso, con una doble función: protegerlo y embellecerlo.
En el mundo de la decoración, la pintura decorativa tiene una gran preponderancia, por su adaptabilidad a todos los estilos y a prácticamente todos los materiales.
The first biography of an extraordinary woman and architect who left her mark on world capitals and reshaped modern designElla Briggs (18801977) was a talented architect, designer, and writer whose influence was felt on both sides of the Atlantic.
Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt der ägyptischen Pyramiden und entdecken Sie die verborgenen Geheimnisse hinter diesen monumentalen Bauwerken.
A senior editor at Mother Jones dives into the lives of the extremely rich, showing the fascinating, otherworldly realm they inhabitand the insidious ways this realm harms us all.
In this practical book, learn how to make beautiful, folk mobiles - also known as 'pajaki' - to decorate your home or event space in show-stopping style.
From the Great Pyramid of Giza and Stonehenge to the Colosseum and the Taj Mahal, man has never shied away from an extreme building challenge, and the LEGO builders of the twenty-first century are no different.
Second in its series and a facsimile edition of the original 1953 instruction manual, Wrought Ironwork is a practical and essential guide with a focus on technique for the modern smith.
Many designers, from jewellers to architects, use folding techniques to make three-dimensional forms from two-dimensional sheets of fabric, cardboard, plastic, metal and other materials.
'Beautifully written, sumptuously illustrated, constantly fascinating' - The TimesOn 26 November 1922 Howard Carter first peered into the newly opened tomb of an ancient Egyptian boy-king.
'The kind of history deserving of a cinematic blockbuster' Julia Lovell, Literary Review'[A] gripping and meticulously researched account of an epic effort to transport delicate scrolls, paintings and carvings thousands of miles under the threat of bombing and invasion' Rana Mitter, Times Literary Supplement'Brilliant and thrilling.
Making something with your own hands-whether it's a plate of just-baked cookies, a handcrafted stocking, a homemade wreath, or a hand-folded origami ornament-is a great way to connect with the true meaning of Christmas.
If you're looking to completely change how you feel about yourself, The Everything Self-Esteem Book is the perfect guide to help you gain a positive attitude and brim with confidence.
The folk art inspired by Day of the Dead, celebrated in Mexico and around the world, including the American Southwest, powerfully communicates the cultural traditions of this joyous holiday.
En Argentina entre 1910 y 1940 grandes cambios dieron lugar a la creación de establecimientos destinados a educar, exhibir y producir artes vinculadas a la industria.
A complete and unabridged full-color edition of the classic sourcebook on ornamental designFirst published in 1856, The Grammar of Ornament remains a design classic.
A complete and unabridged full-color edition of the classic sourcebook on ornamental designFirst published in 1856, The Grammar of Ornament remains a design classic.
'Stand by for fireworks as it hits the shelves' SUNDAY TIMES'If Orwell were with us today, he'd be writing books like this' PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE'Breath-taking and jaw-dropping' PETER FRANKOPAN'A true-life thriller' ANNE APPLEBAUMFrom the bestselling author of Kleptopia comes a true story about Cuckooland - a world where the rich can buy everything - including the truth.
A beautifully illustrated global history of collage from the origins of paper to todayWhile the emergence of collage is frequently placed in the twentieth century when it was a favored medium of modern artists, its earliest beginnings are tied to the invention of paper in China around 200 BCE.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the samurai with "e;The Great Age of the Samurai - The Warrior's Long Journey from Ancient Japan to Modern Times"e;.
A bold reorientation of art history that bridges the divide between fine art and material culture through an examination of objects and their usesArt history is often viewed through cultural or national lenses that define some works as fine art while relegating others to the category of craft.
