{"product_id":"9788419050373","title":"TRAVEL SKETCHES FROM ELSEWHERE AND NOWHERE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTravel Sketches from Elsewhere and Nowhere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is an anthology compiling the workbooks, drawings, and daydreams of architect Lucien Steil. Through his miniature \"Capricci,\" the author offers not mimetic sketches of a singular object, but rather sublime agglomerations of images and metaphysical recollections from his memory of place, space, and time. It is a collection of painted drawings representing an imaginary universe, where the reader will find a visual reflection on architecture and the art of drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents a collection of travel sketches that transcend literal representation. Lucien Steil constructs a visual universe of his own, where each drawing is an amalgam of memories, ideas, and ideal archetypes. Far from being simple reproductions of reality, these works are \"painted drawings\" that explore the essence of architecture, space, and time. The reader is immersed in a journey through landscapes and buildings that exist at the intersection of direct observation and daydreaming, offering a unique perspective on the architect's creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArchitecture as an expression of the imaginary and memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDrawing as a tool for the metaphysical and poetic exploration of space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe representation of ideal archetypes in architecture and landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"Capriccio\" technique as an artistic genre that combines reality and fantasy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe introspective journey through visual creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at architects, artists, illustrators, and students of fine arts or architecture interested in the creative process and graphic representation. It is also ideal for collectors of art books and for any reader seeking a visual work that invites reflection on the nature of space, memory, and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA window into the creative process and daydreams of a renowned architect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique collection of drawings that fuse observation of the real world with poetic invention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA source of visual inspiration for those who work with drawing and architectural representation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on how memory and place are intertwined in artistic creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA high-quality graphic work that invites contemplation and aesthetic analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e STEIL, LUCIEN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e EDICIONES ASIMETRICAS, S.L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e eng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e PAINTING AND PAINTINGS, DRAWING AND DRAWINGS, ARCHITECTURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARCHITECTURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Travel Sketches from Elsewhere and Nowhere\" is a work that transcends a mere catalog of sketches to become a visual manifesto on the nature of architectural creation. Lucien Steil's proposal, in presenting his \"Capricci\" as agglomerations of memories and archetypes, offers a mature and reflective perspective that will interest both professionals and drawing enthusiasts. It is a valuable acquisition for those seeking a work that stimulates the imagination and delves into the graphic language of architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES ASIMETRICAS,S.L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407153520987,"sku":"9788419050373","price":42.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841905037.jpg?v=1781848214","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419050373","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}