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John Leighton

    John Leighton byl anglický umělec, známý svými ilustracemi a návrhy obalů knih. Jeho díla se vyznačují důrazem na historii designu a opakovaným využíváním ornamentů a vzorů, což se projevilo v mnoha ilustracích a obalech knih. Byl také průkopníkem ve studiu a sběratelství knižních značek a spoluzaložil Společnost Ex-Libris, pro kterou vydával časopis Book-Plate Annual.

    Edouard Manet, Meeresimpressionen
    The Royal Picture Alphabet
    Impressionism
    • The Royal Picture Alphabet

      • 64 stránek
      • 3 hodiny čtení

      John Leighton, an influential English artist, made significant contributions to book illustrations and cover designs throughout his career. His early work, "Suggestions in Design" (1852), articulated his design philosophy and values, shaping his artistic output for decades. Leighton frequently incorporated his unique ornaments and designs in numerous illustrations and hundreds of book covers, showcasing his lasting impact on the art of book design.

      The Royal Picture Alphabet2024
    • Impressionism

      Art in the Making

      • 215 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení

      Impressionist art appears to be effortless and spontaneous, but it actually involves an intricate approach to painting. In this book a curator, an conservator, and two scientists use modern methods of examination to investigate exactly how these paintings were done and what materials were used. 76 illustrations; 208 color plates.

      Impressionism1990
      3,9