Many people know that Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, graphic artist and poet, a pioneer of modernism and cubism, whose works include *Les Demoiselles d'Avignon*.

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A practical guide and personal invitation from the king of color to find your own style and embrace paint, whether you're designing a locker or a cabinet. Think beige, gray, and white are the only neutral colors? Think again. A huge fan of rich, jewel-toned shades, fashion designer-turned-interiors expert Matthew Williamson argues that it's worth living surrounded by color.

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A look at the world's best hotel rooms – from elegant country houses to quirky hideaways to stylish city escapes – selected by global travel experts Mr & Mrs Smith.

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Scandinavia Dreaming illustrates the contemporary, evolving story of Nordic design – combining equal parts elegance, functionality and tradition.

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Zaha Hadid was a revolutionary architect who, for years, built almost nothing, despite receiving critical acclaim. Some even claimed her bold, futuristic designs were impossible to achieve.

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Resisting interpretation and classification, Mark Rothko (1903-1970) was a prominent advocate of the absolute freedom of expression of the artist.

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In his endless tributes to the female form, Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) left his mark on art history with elongated silhouettes, almond eyes, and his own name.

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Charles and Ray Eames (1907–78 and 1912–88) were pioneers in the fields of architecture, furniture design, industrial design, photography, and film. This book covers all aspects of their illustrious career, from their early experiments with furniture and bent plywood designs, through their Case Study houses, to their collaboration with Herman Miller.

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