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"1961, three years after meeting Jeanne-Claude in Paris, Christo made a study of a mammoth project that would wrap one of the city’s most emblematic monuments. 60 years, 25,000 square meters of recyclable fabric, and 3,000 meters of rope later, the artists'...
"Each of the works illustrated has been selected to reflect the broad spectrum of techniques and purposes. The featured artworks are in the Tate's print collection. Among the artists for whom printmaking has been an important and experimental part of their...
"To accompany an exhibition of one of the central figures in British art and the first exhibition dedicated to Sickert at Tate since 1960. An apprentice of Whistler and close associate of Degas, he engaged with the work of French artists of the time. Sickert...
""This richly illustrated volume explores maiolica's multifaceted connection to objects ranging from Islamic metalwork to Venetian glass and examines the role of maiolica within the vast range of luxury objects made in Venice and imported into the city,...
"No other artist of Classical Modernism has achieved a similar mythical status to that of Paula Modersohn-Becker. At the same time, the view of her work is often distorted by clichés. This comprehensive publication pays particular attention to the progressive...
"Around 1500, Lucas Cranach the Elder steps onto the world stage -- in Vienna. The publication explores this, the artist's earliest period of work and presents all the paintings he produced during this time, their expressiveness radically different from the...
"Long renowned as an artistic mecca, Paris renewed its allure as a cultural capital following the end of World War II by attracting a new wave of expatriates from the United States. Americans in Paris explores this vibrant community of artists, writers, and...
""One sole truth about Edvard Munch's art does not exist. The answers depend on the questions we pose. 21 Munch experts have written 150 texts about well-known and lesser-known works from Munchmuseet's collection. Through these multiple ways of seeing, Munch's...
"Hogarth's pictures are among the most iconic of the eighteenth century -- his cacophonous crowds, bustling streets, polite or not-so-polite companies, and all too revealing tales of human folly, vividly bring the world around him to life. Having first trained...
"American Geography' is the visual record of Magnum photographer Matt Black's five-year, 100,000-mile road trip across 46 states of the United States, plus Puerto Rico. It examines the conditions of powerlessness, prejudice and pragmatism among America's poor....
"" beautiful reissue of a much loved classic book exploring the sculptures and plants of the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden in St Ives, Cornwall. A new and revised edition of the 2002 popular title, The Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden, this exquisitely...
"The name 'Hey', is not only a moniker for the company, but an ethos - a smile, a surprise, a welcome shock to the system - and every form of communication that comes out of their studio adheres to this. One of the most innovative and celebrated European...
"A full reproduction of the medieval composer and visionary's final theological tract, illuminated shortly after her death. Between 1142 and 1174, the German mystic, composer and writer Hildegard von Bingen created three visionary books: Scivias (Know the...
"This beautifully illustrated guide brings alive to our modern imaginations the extraordinary artistic wealth of the medieval frescoes in the Basilica. The Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is a mother lode of paintings by artists such as Simone Martini,...
"Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) is renowned for his two-dimensional, ornamental works, which made him famous worldwide as the most important representative of Viennese Art Nouveau. This volume provides insight into the artistic influences of the great artists of...
"With his shrewd eye for mundane absurdities and hysterically astute drawings of animals, Will McPhail is the New Yorker’s most distinctive cartoonist. His cartoons delight in the everyday anxieties of modern life, skewer contemporary politics, and cut to the...
"Bernini and His World' is a unique exploration of Gian Lorenzo Bernini the sculptor, offering new insights into the artist including discussions of his stylistic innovations and the ways he approached sculpture. Placing his life and work within a social,...
"Following the 2010-11 earthquakes and their aftermath, Christchurch's built fabric was irrevocably changed and the history of its architecture disrupted. Familiar landmarks vanished, whole swathes of the city were red-zoned, heritage buildings were demolished...
"The Netherlands is steeped in horticultural history and its gardens have long been a place for innovation and progressive thinking, exemplified by iconic figures such as the landscape architect Mien Ruys and naturalistic plant pioneer Piet Oudolf. In this...
"This book contains expert guidance on design and the design process, and includes step-by-step project briefs and themes for readers to use as a basis for developing their own ideas. It is suitable for all intermediate and professional jewellery makers, as...
"Gray Malin collection of incredible beach photography was a runaway hit. Now, in this follow-up to his 2016 bestseller, the it-photographer takes his astonishing aerial skills beyond the beach. Shot from doorless helicopters, these awe-inspiring images of...
"Prefabricated housing is a practical solution since it is faster to build, less expensive than site-built houses, and potentially more energy efficient -- all aspects that are attractive to homeowners. According to manufacturers, they are seeing the trend for...
"From faithful apostle and seductress to feminist icon, Mary Magdalene's many complex roles in Christian history have fascinated us for 2000 years. Illustrated in full colour, this visual history reveals how images and presentations have created a Mary who is...
"This magnificent publication surveys the vital role of women in the development of Abstract Expressionism by looking at more than 50 paintings, collages and sculptures all accompanied by carefully selected quotes from the artists themselves. The dominant...
"The benefits of therapeutic gardens, where users can interact with plants for the purpose of moving towards a specific outcome or meeting a particular need, is increasingly being recognized in healthcare and beyond. This book provides a practical guide for...
"This practical and beautiful book covers a wide range of inventive, decorative techniques and encourages the maker to be adventurous and experimental. By building a repertoire of decorating skills and methods, it shows how the maker can create distinctive...
"This title gives a clear, thorough and practical account of firing, but goes further and explains the techniques and ideas behind this magical stage of making. It highlights commonly-overlooked details that can lead to disastrous results and shares tips to...
"The dignified seahorse, the billowing jelly, and the stealthy octopus: We long to see every aspect of their graceful forms. For more than a decade, celebrated nature photographer David Littschwager has traveled the world to reveal their mysterious beauty. His...
"This book can be best understood with reference to the concept of "interanimating dialogics" developed by Mikhail Bakhtin. For Bakhtin, in dialogue, individuals "participate with their eyes, lips, hands, soul, spirit," and with their bodies and deeds. Artists...
"The reconstructed Berliner Schloss in the heart of the German capital is both a monument of Baroque architecture and a vital new cultural building in the city. The art history, architecture and sculpture of the palace's masterful facades by Andreas Schluter...
"Today's leading poets and writers--from Anne Carson to Roxane Gay--respond to modern and contemporary masterpieces. In this book, 26 internationally renowned poets, writers and essayists such as Anne Carson, Richard Ford, Roxane Gay, Colm Tóibín, Eileen...
"Rome Through the Mist: Walks Among the Fountains of the Eternal City invites readers to join Joe Gartman, long-time culture columnist for Italia! Magazine, on a journey among 80 of Rome's celebrated fountains, to find a more intimate way of experiencing the...
"Get all the basics on acrylic painting, from paints and materials to foundational techniques. Each project features a different technique for acrylic painting. Explore modern motifs and abstract image ideas"--Publisher's description.
"Linocut is a perennially popular medium for the amateur artist, as the forgiving process makes it possible for a beginner to come up with powerfully graphic results using basic equipment. Nick Morley is a seasoned expert at guiding aspiring printmakers...
"In-between territories is a collection of 131 photographs, most of them previously unpublished, produced by Gabriele Basilico over the course of his career, from the late 1980s up to the first decade of the 2000s and beyond. The book, edited by Filippo...
"The first in-depth look at the work of the globally celebrated and multidisciplinary London-based designer Faye Toogood. Toogood's expansive practice encompasses not only furniture, but also sculpture, clothes, installations and interiors. This book explores...
"Marking the 150th anniversary of the artist's birth, the Fondation Beyeler will devote an exhibition to the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. Mondrian shaped the evolution of painting from figuration to abstraction. His early work was influenced not only by late...
"In Pools From Above, aerial photographer Brad Walls captures the unexpected beauty, curves, hues and textures of unique aquatic architecture from around the world. Produced over a span of three years in four countries, this photo collection is the culmination...
"In this book the five prominent contemporary artists Marlene Dumas, Terje Nicolaisen, Nalini Malani, Georg Baselitz and Tracey Emin have each compiled a personal selection of Edvard Munch's drawings. Munch drew more or less daily throughout his long life and...
"Uncover the mysteries of Black Panther's Wakanda. Read key insights about the importance of these locations for T'Challa, Shuri, the Dora Milaje, the Avengers, and beyond. With detailed maps and information on key battlegrounds and timelines, this collection...
"Following the success of Jazz Covers, this epic volume of groove assembles over 500 legendary covers from a golden era in Black music. Psychedelia meets Black Power, sexual liberation meets social conscience, and street portraiture meets fantastical cartoon...
"Niki de Saint Phalle's sensual Nanas--buxom, colorful female figures--laid the foundation for her international success beyond the art world. But the self-taught artist's creative spectrum is much broader, and her unconventional oeuvre, ranging from painting...
"With flagship architecture by I. M. Pei, an interior designed by J.-M. Wilmotte, and one of the world's finest collections of its type, the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, is a dazzling showcase of the artistic achievements of the Islamic world. The...
" Through 10 buildings, the book provides a vital signal of the latest Danish architecture - from Bjarke Ingels (BIG) to Dorte Mandrup. Each volume unfolds a single building and portrays the architect behind. The 10 buildings also represent 10 current themes...
"Reproductions of the young Lucian Freud's letters alongside insightful context and commentary reveal the foundations of the artist's personality and creative practice. Since his death in 2011, Lucian Freud's reputation as one of the greatest painters of the...
"New Australian Printmaking, a project by the NGV and Australian Print Workshop, features new work by artists Megan Cope, Shaun Gladwell, Tim Maguire and Patricia Piccinini, each a recipient of an Australian Print Workshop Artist Fellowship. With varied...
"This legendary address-13 rue de la Paix-evokes the very origins of Cartier. It was the cradle of the Cartier legend, where Louis Cartier, and later Jeanne Toussaint, invented the House's style and identity. The address has also been marked by history, as...
"This book presents the 16th-century cartoons of Northern Italian Renaissance artist Gaudenzio Ferrari (c. 1471-1546) and his students, who largely practiced in a style that combined elements of Milanese realism and Venetian color palettes in painting and...
"A landmark volume presenting the history of Indian art across the subcontinent and South Asia from the late 19th century to the present day, published in association with Art Alive. Recent decades have seen significant growth in the interest, acquisition and...
"A meditative journey of Kyoto's zen gardens through all four seasons by photos and poems A Zen garden is the symbiotic fusion of Japanese philosophy and the art of garden design, a spiritual place of meditation and inner reflection that teaches mindfulness...
"100 Years of Danish Modern' unfolds the story of the modern society from the perspective of the architecture and the work of Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects. It is a story about ideas and buildings which have stayed relevant for a century.00Architecture does...
"El Greco's (1541-1614) unmistakable painting style won him considerable fame in his day. Soon after his death, however, his work was largely forgotten. It was only around the middle of the nineteenth century, and especially at the turn of the twentieth...
"On the occasion of the Goya exhibition organized by the Fondation Beyeler in collaboration with the Museo Nacional del Prado, Cahiers d'Art, under the direction of Staffan Ahrenberg, Sam Keller, Hans Ulrich Obrist and Isabela Mora, presents an issue composed...
"The horse is one of the oldest and most fascinating painting subjects in China. From the ancient Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1045-771 BCE) to the end of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Chinese horse images have evolved to form an engaging symbolic language...
"Nearly exactly ten years after the publication of the Atlas of World Architecture, this new follow-up publication reviews the last architectural decade by means of current exemplary buildings from all continents. Not only have building tasks, techniques and...
"In recent years I have found myself working increasingly in sequences of drawings which explore subjects and techniques which interest me. These sequences vary in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that in each of them in its own...
"Bestselling author and photographer Gray Malin's new collection of aerial beach photography, highlighting coastal locations from around the world A return to Gray Malin's famed aerial beach photography, Coastal celebrates the beaches of the United States,...
"Chronorama: Treasures from the Condé Nast Archives 1910-1980 is an impressive photography volume curated by Condé Nast. Chrono-referring to space-time-and rama-referring to sight-are the cornerstones of this notable art record that depicts the third decade of...
"The authors of the Sunday Times bestseller Talk Art: Everything you wanted to know about contemporary art but were afraid to ask, have brought together 24 of the most profound, moving, funny and informative interviews from the wildly popular Talk Art podcast....
""A journey through history and across cultures with the Ashmolean Museum's unrivalled ceramics collection. It contains works from the Middle East, Asia, Europe, UK and Africa that span over 5,000 years. Pottery tells us about religion, daily life, humour,...
"Laura Jane Clark brings you inspiring architectural ideas and design solutions for updating your home without breaking the bank. Architectural solutions & designs to optimize the spaces in your home without spending a fortune. Architect Laura Jane Clark, from...
"A design monograph on the 'Dante of architecture', Antoni Gaudi. Contains a historical-critical essay discussing the life and work of the architect and designer, followed by an illustrated appreciation of his work. A design monograph series on the most...
"The History of Art: A Global View is the first major art history survey textbook -- written by a team of expert authors -- with a global narrative in mind. A chronological organization and "Seeing Connections" features help readers make cross-cultural...
"A sweeping selection of Donald Judd's iconic and ambitious works alongside a diverse collection of newly commissioned writings. One of the most significant American artists of the postwar period, Judd rigorously experimented with color, form, material, and...
"This book brings together the best of Japanese graphic poster design--from the 1964 Tokyo Olympics to the creation of the Issey Miyake logo, and from the Osaka Expo to the official poster for the Pan-Pacific Design Congress. Japanese contemporary posters are...
"Marble is a metamorphic stone that has been a material of choice and a subject of reflection for millennia. Its geology, history, and economics are well known, but its aesthetics remain understudied. This book sheds new light on the celebration and uses of...
"A stunning visual biography of the life of Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus, and one of the world's most influential architects. This illustrated biography tells the story of Gropius's life, beginning with his shattering experiences in World War One,...
"Jean Jullien's work is instantly recognizable and wide in its scope. Known for his astutely observed and witty depictions of everyday life, his illustrations place expressive characters in relatable environments and act as a visual commentary on life....
"In 2012 when acclaimed artist Dick Frizzell moved into a brand-new, large, white studio he created a huge, 2.5m x 7.2m four-panel canvas, onto which he unloaded hoarded clippings, cartoons, postcards, copies and pieces of previous works. All is explained and...
"Samurai Castles features hundreds of stunning colour photographs and little-known details about the most important and well-preserved Samurai castles in Japan, including their history, design and military features. Japan's ancient castles provide profound...
"A magnificently illustrated history showcasing the work of three hundred women photographers from all over the world, from the invention of the medium through to the present. Since the invention of the camera, women photographers have been key innovators in...
"So many of us are looking to reinvent ourselves and how we live. For some adventurous souls, that means pulling up anchor and setting sail on the high seas. For others it means choosing to live on water instead of dry land. Whether your dream is a floating...
"This commemorative portfolio displays all the 100 pictures awarded in the 2022 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, together with the stories of what they reveal and how they were created. Representing the work of photographers worldwide, they...
"In this book, Joe covers a vast range of exciting, impactful and innovative ways to stamp your personality on your outdoor space. He demonstrates how to use paving, boundaries, containers, furniture, water and sculpture to help structure and define, and how...
"If your ring could speak, what would it tell you? I, Object is a collection of short texts by jewellery objects, narrated to jeweller Stella Chrysostomou. Here, jewellery objects reflect on their relationship to the world, to each other, and with their human...
"A land immortalized by poets for its otherworldly beauty, Greece is the birthplace of iconic monuments that are known the world over. Yet, at the same time, it is also home to an organic architectural language, the product of centuries of rural and island...
"From an internationally acclaimed artist and social media force, a visually captivating showcase of art made from everyday objects—including tea bags, flower petals, and eggshells, with several do-it-yourself projects How to Paint Without a Brush introduces...
"In 1903, after a fire completely destroyed her family home in Norfolk, UK, the 27- year-old Constance helped her mother redesign their house and recreate the garden. It was an experience from which she never looked back, going on to become an internationally...
"Ukrainian photographer Yevhen Samuchenko, a native of Odessa, has received global accolades for his compelling travel photography and artistic aerial shots, as he captures the fragile beauty of our planet in poetic images. This includes his homeland, which...
"A compact collection of over 100 of Terence Donovan's best portraits. Following on from Terence Donovan: 100 Fashion Photos, this new compact edition of collected photographs features over 100 of Terence Donovan's best portraits. Terence Donovan (1936-1996)...
"Did you know that the ultramarine that shimmers at the centre of Vermeer's Milkmaid connects that masterpiece with 6th-century Zoroastrian paintings found on the walls of cave temples in Bamiyan, Afghanistan? Or that the surging waves that crest and curl in...
"Drawing on images of women and men from the heyday of Japanese printmaking, this book explores the subtle iconography and complex symbols inherent in the tradition of ukiyo-e (traditional Japanese woodblock printing meaning 'Fleeting World'). The intriguing...
"Most people live in homes that become dysfunctional when their family circumstances change, whether it is suddenly having to work from home, new mobility challenges, or an unexpected in-law arriving on the scene. It doesn't have to be that way. Houses can be...
"Retro Cameras is a stylish, design-led guide to classic and retro cameras aimed at those who want to discover the world of analogue photography. It includes more than 100 camera models, from the easily affordable to the highly collectible, in 13 formats: 35...
"Women Holding Things includes the bright, bold images featured in the booklet as well as an additional sixty-seven new paintings highlighted by thoughtful and intimate anecdotes, recollections, and ruminations. Most are portraits of women, both ordinary and...
"In winter, the garden takes on a new, almost mystical guise. Stripped bare, its bones are revealed and its delicate beauty exposed.Colours drain away, fading to sepia brown and inky black, focusing the eye on shape and texture and encouraging us to slow down...
"From Todd M. Casey, acclaimed artist and expert teacher, The Oil Painter's Color Handbook: A Contemporary Guide to color Mixing, Pigments, Palettes, and Harmony provides everything the oil painter needs to understand all aspects of color and empowers the...
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