Humble Masterpieces

Humble Masterpieces
Author: Paola Antonelli
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2005-11-29
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0060838310

From M & Ms to Post–It Notes, a charming and insightful collection of design marvels from everyday life, celebrated by the curator of the MoMA's department of architecture and design. Every day we use dozens of tiny objects, from Post–It notes to Band–Aids. If they work well, chances are we do not pay them much attention. But although modest in size and price, some of these objects are true masterpieces of the art of design. Paola Antonelli, curator of the Museum of Modern Art's Department of Design and Architecture, is a highly celebrated figure in the world of design (she was just ranked among the top 100 most powerful people in the world of art). Paola has long been passionate about the subject of everyday objects that are marvels of design. The response to her recent MoMA show, also called Humble Masterpieces, was electric. In addition to lively coverage in dozens of publications, the museum goers spread the word about the fun of learning about and nominating their own picks for humble masterpieces. Now, in this colorful visual feast, Antonelli chooses 100 fabulous objects, from Chupa Chup lollipops to Legos to Chopsticks and Scotch tape. Each object will be portrayed with a gorgeous close–up detail, a brisk and informative text on its origin and special design features, as well as a silhouette image of the object as we see it each day. Certain to appeal to a broad audience, and to lend itself to fun, creative promotional opportunities, Humble Masterpieces will celebrate the possibility of looking at our everyday lives in an all–new way.

Iconic Designs

Iconic Designs
Author: Grace Lees-Maffei
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2020-01-23
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1474241700

Iconic Designs is a beautifully designed and illustrated guide to fifty classic 'things' – designs that we find in the city, in our homes and offices, on page and screen, and in our everyday lives. In her introduction, Grace Lees-Maffei explores the idea of iconicity and what makes a design 'iconic', and fifty essays by leading design and cultural critics address the development of each iconic 'thing', its innovative and unique qualities, and its journey to classic status. Subjects range from the late 19th century to the present day, and include the Sydney Opera House, the Post-It Note, Coco Chanel's classic suit, the Sony WalkmanTM, Hello KittyTM, Helvetica, the Ford Model T, Harry Beck's diagrammatic map of the London Underground and the Apple iMac G3. This handsome volume provides a treasure trove of 'stories' that will shed new light on the iconic designs that we use without thinking, aspire to possess, love or hate (or love to hate) and which form part of the fabric of our everyday lives.

Harley-Davidson(R) Museum Masterpieces

Harley-Davidson(R) Museum Masterpieces
Author: Dain Gingerelli
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2010-10-14
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0760338949

Features 51 bikes from the Harley-Davidson Museum with profiles of each bike and its place in history, along with technical specifications and trivia.

Michelangelo

Michelangelo
Author: Miles J. Unger
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2015-07-21
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1451678789

Among the immortals--Leonardo, Rembrandt, Picasso--Michelangelo stands alone as a master of painting, sculpture, and architecture. He was not only the greatest artist in an age of giants, but a man who reinvented the practice of art itself. Throughout his long career he clashed with patrons by insisting that he had no master but his own demanding muse and promoting the novel idea that it was the artist, rather than the lord who paid for it, who was creative force behind the work. This is the life of perhaps the most famous, most revolutionary artist in history, told through the stories of six of his magnificent masterpieces.

Mexican Art Masterpieces

Mexican Art Masterpieces
Author: Marcus B. Burke
Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1998
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Provides color photographs and descriptions of forty-eight works of Mexican art, arranged chronologically over the course of 3,500 years, from 1500 B.C. to 1987.

Workspheres

Workspheres
Author: Paola Antonelli
Publisher: ABRAMS
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2001
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780810962170

In the past, work has shaped the way we live. In the near future, the way we live may shape the way we work. Workspheres creatively confronts the design demands of the ever-evolving contemporary work environment. Featuring design products, prototypes, and models, as well as previewing a ground-breaking exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, this exciting book introduces work concepts originated by internationally recognized designers who address the unique needs of specific work scenarios, including the nomadic office of a business traveler; the domestic office; the virtual office; and more traditional offices in settings configured for group interaction. Essays and commentaries by an international group of design experts explore such themes as individuality within a corporation; the impact of digital technology on the organization of time and schedule; and the economic significance of flexible work configurations. Copiously illustrated, this source-book will be of wide popular interest.

Masterpieces in Health Care Leadership

Masterpieces in Health Care Leadership
Author: Vincent P. Pelote
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780763738808

One of the top critical success factors of any leadership initiative is realizing the need for a compelling reason to change. Successful change requires senior management consensus and clear benchmarking information that supports assumptions in successful organizations. Leadership in Health Care: Cases and Analysis for Best Practices is a series of case studies that will describe in detail the overview and framework for understanding the role and impact of healthcare leaders.