Explores the lasting legacy of the work of the French artist Eugene Louis Charvot, best known for his paintings of sun-filled North African street scenes and the French countryside.
Expressive Type showcases the work of major international designers working with typography in branding and advertising, environment, packaging and products, and self-initiated projects.
A collection of revelations and stories about one of the most amazing people ever to have lived, Leonardo Da Vinci. It reveals Da Vinci's phenomenal accomplishments, including mathematical discoveries, investigating the secrets of the human body, inventing a robot and even his plans to divert the entire Arno River.
Murano glass production at the prestigious Venetian event from the 1910s to the 1930s
The presence of Murano glass at the Venice Biennale dates back to the early twentieth century when these precious, fragile artefacts were occasionally exhibited at the event. It was only from the 1910s onwards that ...
Originally published in Dutch and translated to Spanish for the fourth centenary celebration of the death of El Greco in 2014, this book is a comprehensive study of the rediscovery of El Greco -- seen as one of the most important events of its kind in art history.
The Donum Estate brings to life a delicate balance among fine wine, sustainable farming and renowned art that has made it an international destination.
Examining for the first time the life and work of the sculptor Matt Rugg (1935-2020), Michael Bird's impeccably researched text vividly charts Rugg's parallel careers as artist and teacher in the context of developments in creative pedagogy in Britain during the second half of the twentieth century, ...
Published to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2008 global financial crisis, these street photographs are a study of one of the most crucial locations for the world economy: the City of London. Shot over a decade to document the rise and fall of the crash's aftermath, McLaren has captured these surreal ...
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Published to coincide with two major exhibitions at Compton Verney Art Gallery& Park, Warwickshire, this publication will address key works and themes from both exhibitions, exploring the subject of children in art through a series of essays written by the exhibition curators and external academics.
This book explores the possibilities of reimagining the Santa Monica Pier as an interactive public artwork that generates clean electricity and drinking water.
The book provides step-by-step instructions for you to complete 10 string art projects, as well as the card templates that form the backboard of each of the works of art.
This innovative fashion and beauty guide reveals the secrets of the twentieth century's most fabulously chic women. Author and fashion writer Sarah Kennedy offers advice on how today's woman can choose one of those styles and adapt it to her own figure and taste. Her detailed discussion focuses on--
The photographers featured in this book have all belonged to Magnum, a collective founded in 1947 to give photojournalists artistic freedom and control over the rights to their work. '
Shunga, or images of spring, are erotic depictions from Japans 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, usually achieved with a woodblock print process. Shunga appeared in romance novels and instructive albums for young wives, and were even carried by samurai for luck. This book provides an introduction into ...
De l'Atlantique à la mer Rouge, le Sahara prend l'Afrique en écharpe, étirant à l'infini son extrême sécheresse sur 8 millions de km2. Entre dunes spectaculaires, forteresses de pierre et oasis édéniques, le plus grand désert du monde dissimule une formidable diversité. Le photographe Philippe ...
Everyone from the Pope to the President does it! The phenomenon known as the "selfie" is one of the most popular social networking trends the world has ever seen--and it shows no signs of slowing. Written by two celebrated style and popular-culture commentators, The Selfie Book delves deep into this ...
