Roger Fry’s “Vision and Design” explores the interconnection of art history and contemporary innovation, emphasizing emotional expression, material use, and design’s reflection of personal identity.Read More →
A comprehensive examination of the history of decorative arts and design throughout the world over the last 600 years.Read More →
A new look at the Arts and Crafts Movement, tracing its roots in reformist ideas, engagement with commercial culture, and eventual presence in everyday life.Read More →
In “The Principles of Pretty Rooms,” interior designer Phoebe Howard shares expertise on crafting harmonious spaces through color, fabric, and elegant details.Read More →
The feeling of a ceramicist’s studio is captured, along with a new appreciation for the beautiful, practical, and approachable works created by a new generation of artists.Read More →
Ellen Lupton’s “Design is Storytelling” emphasizes design’s narrative potential, urging designers to create emotionally resonant experiences that engage and captivate audiences beyond aesthetics alone.Read More →
“Posturing” by Shonagh Marshall delves into the intersection of fashion and photography, featuring captivating images and revealing interviews with industry professionals.Read More →
“101 Things I Learned® in Product Design School” by Sung Jang, Martin Thaler, and Matthew Frederick provides concise, illustrated lessons introducing the expansive field of product design.Read More →
“Monument Man: The Life and Art of Daniel Chester French” by Harold Holzer is a definitive biography of America’s leading public monument sculptor. It includes a detailed analysis of French’s life, creative evolution, and a guide to his sculptures.Read More →
Perfect Imperfect is based on the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which promotes the beauty inherent in imperfection, impermanence, and authenticity. Importantly, this is accomplished without losing sight of the advantages of living in the twenty-first century. Read More →