Шарлотта Филь

More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designers. The particular curve of a back-rest, or the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat or the colour of the entire artefact all reflect the stylistic consciousness of each era. From Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto via Verner Panton to Eva Zeisel; from Art Nouveau to International Style, from Pop...

Прически отражают нашу личность. Искусство их создания – оригинальная культурная концепция, составляющие которой – творческая индивидуальность, персональная самоидентификация, политические взгляды и социально-экономический статус. На протяжении веков прическа была неотъемлемой частью жизни женщины и, украшая ее образ, расширяла само понятие женственности. Как заметил Мартин Лютер, "волосы – богате...

Industrial design synthesizes engineering, technology, manufacturing processes, materials and aesthetics into machine-produced design solutions which profoundly shape our environment. From consumer products and packaging to transportation and equipment, this comprehensive work traces the evolution of industrial design from the Industrial Revolution to the present day. Highlighting the pioneering w...

William Morris (1834-1896) was one of the great figures of the 19th century - a pioneer of modern design. His work as a visionary designer, manufacturer, political activist and social reformer had a profound influence on his contemporaries and on subsequent generations. As founder and owner of Morris & Co. he revitalised the craft tradition and established a simplified, popular and highly aestheti...