Andrea Alciati: Emblem Books and the Language of Ornament
2026-10-14
Andrea Alciati’s emblem books combined motto, image and verse, shaping Renaissance page design and supplying imagery for decorated objects and interiors.Read More →
Ashendene Press: Typography and the Art of the Private-Press Book
2026-07-27
The Ashendene Press, established by C.H. St John Hornby, created historically inspired, artistically crafted publications, significantly contributing to the British Private Press Movement from 1894 to 1935.Read More →
Stockholm Design Lab: 1998–2025 by Victionary
2026-07-01
Victionary’s monograph, “Stockholm Design Lab: 1998–2025,” explores the agency’s identity systems, design philosophy, and creative processes, showcasing contemporary Scandinavian design‘s significance and accessibility.Read More →
Exploring the Legacy of Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo in Design
2025-02-14
Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo (1851–1942) was an influential English architect and designer, pivotal in the Arts and Crafts Movement, shaping modern design and Art Nouveau through innovative craftsmanship.Read More →
Aubrey Beardsley (1872 – 1898) – the Dandy of the Grotesque
2023-06-13
Aubrey Beardsley, an influential illustrator of the Art Nouveau period, captivated the public with his erotic and intricate artwork, but faced tragic backlash.Read More →
The Timeless Beauty of Penguin Book Covers by Jan Tschichold
2023-03-16
Jan Tschichold, a renowned typographer, revolutionized book cover design for Penguin Books in the 1930s, emphasizing simplicity and balance. His influence persists in modern graphic design.Read More →
The Illustrated Dictionary of 20th Century Designers
2022-01-08
The Illustrated Dictionary of 20th Century Designers showcases influential designers, offering insights into their creativity and the historical contexts that shaped modern aesthetics and functionality.Read More →
William Caxton Father of English Printing
2022-01-01
William Caxton, born in Kent, learned printing in the Low Countries and introduced it to England. He printed 99 books, including Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales.”Read More →
Scottish Artist Margaret C. Cook’s -Illustrations for Whitman
2021-10-04
“Thoughts, silent thoughts, of Time and Space and Death…” When thirty-six-year-old Walt Whitman self-published Leaves of Grass in the summer of 1855, having poured the whole of his being into this unusual and daring labor of love, it fell upon unreceptive and downright hostile ears — a rejection that devastated the young poet.Read More →
Gutenberg’s Impact on Arts and Design History
2021-01-25
Johannes Gutenberg‘s contribution to printing technology lies in perfecting movable type, not its invention, impacting art and design across Europe.Read More →