Lucy Davies Knihy

This lavish celebration explores the intersection of fashion photography and European art historical tradition, showcasing 67 carefully selected images from the Vogue archive. Spanning eight decades, the volume highlights fashion photographs inspired by classical painting, revealing how these images have evolved beyond mere commercialism. From direct homages to artists like Vermeer and Hopper to more subtle references, the photographs draw from Spanish Golden Age, Dutch portraiture, Victorian, and Pre-Raphaelite works, as well as various European royal collections. Traces of artists such as Constable, Zurbaran, and Sorolla enrich the collection, featuring iconic photographers like Irving Penn, Annie Leibovitz, and Mario Testino alongside newer talents. While some images mimic classical styles, others share a technical approach or aim to celebrate women without objectifying them. With a stunning tipped-on cover and insightful text by Lucy Davies, this volume is as beautifully produced as the photographs it contains, inviting readers to appreciate the artistic dialogue between fashion and fine art.

In this informative and spectacularly photographed volume, Mo Fini and Lucy Davies have drawn upon their extensive research into the traditional handicrafts of South America and the artisans who create them. Combining historical perspectives and cultural insights with descriptions of present-day techniques, the authors examine the full range of this vast area's indigenous arts and crafts: contemporary pottery inspired by ancient cultures, such as the Moche; jewelry and metal work in a multitude of forms; enduring textile traditions of the Wayuu, Aymara, and Kuna Indians; painting on clay, leather, and glass; wood carving and decoration of dried gourds; and other extraordinary crafts from around the continent. Full-color photography illustrates each of the crafts described, and a comprehensive reference section offers detailed advice on collecting and conserving these native treasures.