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<strong>The definitive guide for art-loving travellers awaits: discover 70 inspiring destinations around the world where artists, artworks and art-making are the beating heart of their identity, history and culture.</strong><br/><br/>From medieval wonders in Morocco to indigenous art in Canada; epic street murals in Malaysia to world-famous masterpieces in France; the destinations featured inside this book all share one thing in common:<i> incredible</i> <i>art</i>. Packed with dazzling capital cities and unexpected hidden gems, this is the ultimate exploration of the top art destinations on the planet.<br/><br/>Inside <i><strong>Art Destinations</strong></i><strong>:</strong><ul><li><strong>70 amazing places to see great art</strong> from well-known hotspots to surprising destinations</li><li><strong>Showcases cities</strong> and <strong>regions</strong> on a deeper level through their artistic heritage </li><li><strong>Shares must-visit attractions</strong> including <strong>museums</strong>, <strong>galleries</strong>, <strong>public art spaces</strong>, <strong>art installations </strong>and more for every location</li><li><strong>Stunning photography</strong> accompanies each art-based place</li><li><strong>Contents include</strong>: <strong>Africa & the Middle East</strong> - Cape Town, South Africa: Dynamic Art in the Heart of the City; Doha, Qatar: Art and Architecture in an Islamic Context. <strong>Americas</strong> - Miami, Florida, USA: Hot Sun, Cool Art; Valparaiso, Chile: Art, Clouds, Poetry, and Passion.<strong> Asia</strong> - Tokyo, Japan: Contemporary Art Meets Tradition; Beijing, China: Art Reinvented in an Ancient Capital. <strong>Europe</strong> - Oslo, Norway: Munch Magic Among the Fjords; Barcelona, Spain: Catalonia's Crown Jewel. <strong>Oceania</strong> - Tasmania, Australia: An Island of Inimitable Art; Noumea, New Caledonia: French Style in the South Pacific</li></ul><br/><br/> <br/><br/>Come and explore our amazing world - one masterpiece at a time. This is the perfect gift or self-purchase for adventurers who love to visit museums, architecture and monuments when they travel.

<b>A <i>Vogue</i> insiders' view of the world of Christian Dior.</b><br/><br/>In 1947, Christian Dior stunned the fashion world with his first collection; his 'New Look' featured designs that transformed the way women dressed. He became one of the most famous designers of the twentieth century, and his name still fronts one of the most successful haute couture fashion houses.<br/><br/>This essential companion to the world of Christian Dior offers a unique insight into Dior's contribution to design, his dramatic impact on the landscape of 40s and 50s fashion, and his personal legacy.<br/><br/>Featuring stunning photography from <i>Vogue</i>'s unique archive, as well as original illustrations, discover the world of Dior via the most authoritative and prestigious source of reference on fashion.<br/><br/>Other titles in the <i>Vogue on</i> series include <i>Vogue on: Cristobal Balenciaga</i>; <i>Vogue on: Coco Chanel</i> and <i>Vogue on: Elsa Schiaparelli</i>.

<b>The ultimate reference on indigo dyeing techniques across the world</b><br/><br/> Gloriously pieced together, much like the fine garments it portrays, this colourful volume takes the reader on an international tour of indigo-coloured textiles, presenting a huge swathe of remarkable clothing, people and fabric. Catherine Legrand, who has spent over twenty years travelling and researching the subject, has a deep knowledge of the ancient techniques, patterns and clothing traditions that characterize ethnic textile design, knowledge that she deploys to great effect in seven chapters exploring the production of Indigo textiles throughout America, China, India, Africa, Central Asia, Japan and Laos/Vietnam, and the men and women behind them. This profusely illustrated photographic survey features more than 500 photographs, faithfully laid out to reproduce Catherine's actual travel notebooks, and is completed by specially commissioned drawings that provide close-ups on patterns and clothes.

During the latter part of the nineteenth century, so-called esoteric movements became increasingly popular in cultural and intellectual circles in Europe, not least in Sweden. Secret teachings, rituals and practices in alchemy, astrology, occultism and theosophy were predominant, with a belief in correspondences in the cosmos, living nature and transmutations. But esotericism goes back much further in time in Swedish history. Although such esoteric ideas were long considered heresy by the Church and thus driven underground, they have had a significant impact on Swedish culture.<br/><br/>In this anthology, we bring together some of Sweden s foremost experts on the subject to explore the history of esotericism in Sweden and how its rituals, practices and traditions came to influence writers and artists such as August Strindberg, Selma Lagerlöf, Viktor Rydberg, Hilma af Klint, Tyra Kleen and Carl Milles.

<b>"This is the most extravagant and iconic book that ever existed!" -<i>Trixie Mattel, world-famous drag queen and owner of Trixie Motel</i></b><br/><br/><b>Maximalist style authority Dani Dazey shares her bold design advice for creating colorful interiors and playful patterns in your home.</b><br/><br/> Does your maximalist soul crave all things color, pattern, and texture? If so, let Dani Dazey show you how to bring it home. With her vintage-inspired flair, quirky custom furniture, unique graphic designs, and bright color palettes, Dazey is the perfect person to bring happiness and personality into your decorating.<br/><br/><i>The Maximalist</i> includes sixteen of Dazey's design projects, from the iconic Trixie Motel-created with beloved drag queen Trixie Mattel-to the idyllic Dazey Desert House at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, to a crazy and colorful-to-the-max mansion in Alabama. Let this book be your guide to finding balance in creative expression, establishing an atmosphere, mixing in patterns (hint: you can never have enough wallpaper), and choosing the right furniture and finishes.

<b>Make your words beautiful and unique, with these elegant hand-lettering styles.</b><br/><br/> Professional hand-lettering artist Kate Forrester presents twenty-six of her most popular scripts in easy-to-follow exercises. Ranging from fluid calligraphic styles to antique mosaics, there's an alphabet here for every occasion. Display capitals, in bold colours, also appear, lifting this book far above the competition.

<b>Explore Frida Kahlo's art, life and home in this interactive artist's box, featuring twenty-four activity cards, a 150-piece jigsaw, a concertina fold-out and an iron-on patch.</b><br/><br/> You might know that a streetcar crash set Frida Kahlo on a path to becoming an artist, but did you know that she first wanted to study medicine? Also that she had macaws, parakeets, a fawn and monkeys as pets? Or that she and Diego Rivera had a bridge that linked their two houses? Step into Frida Kahlo's world and learn about her fascinating work and life through engaging and fun activities. In her words: 'Keep on working, continue painting, don't ever stop singing.'<br/><br/> <i>The Artist Box: Frida Kahlo</i> contains twenty-four activity cards with illustrations by Manjit Thapp and text by Susannah Jowitt. Fashion your own Frida flower pot, create a family tree inspired by her art and customize your clothes and accessories in her signature style. The large, fourteen-panel concertina features fantastic facts about Frida, a detailed timeline with quotes from her and others, and a trail of the important locations in her life.<br/><br/> Piece together the 150-piece jigsaw puzzle of Frida's studio in her Casa Azul home, and spot five of her paintings, two of her lovers and seven of her pets. Make a style statement by ironing Frida's patch onto your favourite tote bag, shirt or jacket. The second in Gift Lab's Artist Box series celebrates living boldly like Frida!