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Anton Seder
Discover The Timeless Influence of Anton Seder's Art Nouveau Designs
Anton Seder was a renowned German artist and educator known for his contributions to the Art Nouveau movement. We're currently working on a book showcasing Anton Seder's stunning designs. We can't wait to share them with you, but until then, we've included a selection of some of our favourite images in this article introducing his life and work.
Art
Exploring Max Ernst's Surreal Collage Novels: Unveiling a World of Dreamlike Imagery
Max Ernst created three major collage novels, which are considered significant contributions to surrealist art and literature, join us as we explore his work!
Art
Made With Vault | Volume.1: Reimagining the Past
We're excited to introduce Made With Vault (MWV), a new addition to our weekly article on the Vault Zine. MWV is an ongoing series where Kale James, founder and creative director of Vault Editions, shares the artwork and designs he's made with the resources we create for you at Vault Editions. Kale will teach you how to create dynamic, engaging imagery, work with graphics programs like Photoshop and Procreate, and explore creative ways to use found imagery and share innovative techniques to ideate fresh, original concepts.
Art History
Discover William Blake: Iconic Poet, Artist, Visionary and Inventor
William Blake (1757-1827) was a poet, painter, and printmaker whose work defied his time's conventions. His art and poetry bridged the seen and unseen, the material world and the spiritual realm. He was largely unrecognised in his lifetime, but he would become an essential figure in the Romantic Age and beyond.
Art
Exploring the Gothic Imagination of Henry Fuseli: A Journey through His Life and Work
Henry Fuseli, an artist who blurred the lines between reality and the fantastic, remains one of the most compelling figures of 18th-century art. His work, characterised by bold imagination and psychological intensity, continues to captivate viewers with its exploration of the dream world, mythology, and the supernatural.
Art Education
The Evolution of Francisco Goya: Royal Court Painter to Master of Dark Art
Francisco Goya, one of Spain’s most influential artists, is often celebrated for his remarkable versatility and profound impact on the world of art. In this post, we explore the transformation of Goya from a revered court painter to a master of dark, evocative art, delving into the key moments and works that defined his extraordinary career. Let's go!
Albrecht Dürer
Introducing The Albrecht Dürer Collection: A Curated Archive of 162 Downloadable Masterpieces
Embark on a journey into the world of Albrecht Dürer, a Renaissance master whose works have fascinated audiences for centuries. This unique book is a comprehensive pictorial archive that delves into the profound depth and meaning behind Dürer's prolific output in woodcuts, engravings, and etchings. Each of the 162 artworks included in this title showcases his work's incredible breadth and depth.
Arts and Crafts
Typography's Greatest Drama: The Doves Press Feud and Its Legacy
The Doves Press was a private press renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship. It produced some of the most beautiful books of its time using its unique typeface, the Doves Type. The partnership between its founders, T.J. Cobden-Sanderson and Emery Walker, once united by their shared vision, ultimately unravelled into a bitter feud that culminated in one of the most dramatic acts in typographic history: the deliberate destruction of the Doves Type. For nearly a century, this legendary typeface was thought to be lost forever, buried in the depths of the River Thames—until a remarkable rediscovery in the 21st century brought it back to light.
Engraving
An Introduction to the Literary Illustrations of Gustave Doré (updated August 2024)
We're currently working on a new book dedicated to the literary illustrations of Gustave Doré, and our research has inspired this week's article. Read on to find out how Doré's incredible talent has inspired filmmakers and famous artists alike, plus, we'll take a look at some of his mesmerising illustrations. Let's go!