Blobjects and Beyond: The New Fluidity in Design
Published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name at the San Jose Museum in March 2005, "Blobjects and Beyond is a survey and critical review of new designs in all categories, which celebrate and explore amorphic, organic, protoplasmic, and other "blobby" forms. From Karim Rashid's housewares and furniture to the iMac, blobjects are not faddish items, they are the direction that products have been going in for more than a decade, and represent the future of design. Featuring examples of industrial design, architecture, graphic design, digital media, furniture, and fashion design from the last 15 years, "Blobjects and Beyond focuses on widely available consumer products, as well as limited-production goods, individually crafted and customized pieces, one-of-a-kind conceptual projects, and examples of fine art that straddle the line between art and design.
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Conservation at the Art Institute of Chicago
This fascinating volume explores how research, craft, and technology are united in the Art Institute of Chicago's mission to preserve its collection and further art-historical knowledge. Addressing the many challenges conservators face, the publication highlights their work on objects from throughout the museum, including books, furniture, electronic media, paintings, photographs, posters, sculpture, and textiles.
An introductory essay traces the development of the profession and its specific history at the Art Institute. Case studies written by the museum's conservators and curators examine diverse works ranging from an ancient Egyptian statue of Osiris to Bruce Nauman's video "Clown Torture. The authors explore how they determine appropriate treatment, uncover an artist's intentions and techniques, and employ pathbreaking new technologies.
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What is My Cat Thinking?: The Essential Guide to Understanding Pet Behavior by Gwen Bailey, ISBN 1571458697
What Is My Cat Thinking? is essential for learning to respond to your cat's changing needs. Did you ever wonder why she licks her paws, scratches the furniture or brings dead animals into the house? This book lifts the lid on cat behavior and helps you communicate more effectively with your pet. Includes questions and answer sections and specially commissioned photography.
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Kaya's Magnetic Mini World
Girls have a fun new way to explore the worlds of the American Girls! They will love playing with Kaya and her sister, Speaking Rain, in scenes they set up themselves, from the longhouse to the summer campsite. A variety of magnets can be endlessly arranged and rearranged--and they stay put during play. Perfect for travel, Kaya's Magnetic Mini World includes: 2 dolls in 4 different outfits; 2 magnetic scenes; 19 magnetic furniture pieces and accessories; and a booklet about traditions and customs in Kaya's time.
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Urban Gardens: Plans and Planting Designs
With this selection of 12 inspirational designs--all showcasing full-color photographs of blueprints, plant directories, and structural features--city gardeners can make the most of their precious and limited outdoor space. Choose from lovely options for creating an urban oasis that's perfect for entertaining, child's play, or cultivating plants. Enjoy a cozy courtyard decorated with tables, chairs, and benches, plenty of greenery, and a wall for privacy. A modern Alpine garden beautifully links the house and its exterior through carefully coordinated materials, and includes a lawn, path, and contemporary furniture. Or try a Secret Urban Jungle, Sundial Garden, Mediterranean Haven, or any of the other beautiful ideas.
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When God Was a Woman by Merlin Stone, ISBN 015696158X
Here, archaeologically documented is the story of the religion of the Goddess. Known by many names, she reigned supreme in the Near and Middle East. How did the change in women's roles come about? By documenting the wholesale rewriting of myth and religious dogmans, Stone details an ancient conspiracy that laid the foundation for one of culture's greatest shams--the legend of Adam and fallen Eve.
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Junk Style by Melanie Molesworth, ISBN 1841722235
Junk Style is for anyone who loves old attics, flea markets -- and charming, inventive design. Melanie Molesworth transforms "junk" into desirable homeware, from eclectic collectibles to old bathroom fittings. Each piece has an intrinsic beauty, whether the source of that beauty is quirky styling or great workmanship. With the help of enchanting photography by Tom Leighton, Melanie starts out by exploring the categories of junk -- furniture, fabrics, containers, lighting fixtures, glass and china, collectibles, and display objects -- then moves on to a room-by-room guide to living with junk and a source list of the country's best junk sources. Illustrated with reportage-style black-and-white "before" pictures and 300 full-color "after" photographs that show junk in real people's homes, this book is a testament to the old adage that "one man's trash is another man's treasure.
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