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Arranging Things : A Rhetoric of Object Placement by Leonard Koren, Nathalie Du Pasquier

¥10,120
 
A collaborative art book by American artist and writer Leonard Koren and France-born, Milan-based artist Nathalie Du Pasquier. This is a newly designed edition of Koren’s acclaimed 2003 publication. Approaching the concept of "arrangement" as a form of visual communication, Koren explores its essence through the lens of rhetoric. His deep insights, based on eight rhetorical principles, are beautifully complemented by 23 unique paintings by Du Pasquier, offering readers a fresh perspective. This book serves as both a practical and poetic guide to noticing the “unseen arrangements” that permeate our everyday lives.
Pages : 80 pages
Size : 24×28.5 cm (hardcover)
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Leonard Koren, born in 1948, is an American artist and writer known for his many works on aesthetics. His influential book *Wabi-Sabi: for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers* introduced the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi to Western audiences and received widespread acclaim. He is also known as the founder of *WET* magazine and is recognized for his unique explorations of everyday life and sensory experience.
Nathalie Du Pasquier, born in 1957 in Bordeaux, France, is currently based in Milan. A founding member of the Memphis Group in 1981, she worked extensively on furniture and textile design before focusing exclusively on painting from 1987 onward. Her bold use of color and form has made her a prominent figure in both contemporary art and design.