Art & Photography Books

Book SynopsisJohn P. Murphy is the Philip and Lynn Straus Curator of Prints and Drawings at The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College. He received his PhD in Art History from Northwestern University, where he co-curated the exhibition The Left Front: Radical Art in the 'Red Decade', 1929-1940 at the Mary and Leigh Block Museum. At the Art Institute of Chicago, Murphy curated Flesh: Ivan Albright (2018); the accompanying digital catalogue received an Award of Excellence from the Association of Art Museum Curators. He is also a leading scholar on African American artist Charles White.

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Book SynopsisPresents Van Goghs lifelong love affair with the garden. This title illustrates a range of works, from iconic oils such as Irises to exquisite etchings and intimate sketches.Trade Review'Constant, though, is the thrilling intensity of Van Gogh’s engagement with the gardens, backyards, parks and allotments he encountered … teases out all the creative and psychological implications' - The Scotsman'A fresh perspective on Van Gogh’s artistic evolution towards his vibrant and vividly coloured style' - Metro'The perfect gift for Van Gogh fans and garden lovers alike' - Daily ExpressTable of ContentsIntroduction: Life happens above all in the garden • 1 Vincent’s Love of Gardens • 2 Vincent’s Dutch Gardens, 1881–85 • 3 Vincent’s Parisian Gardens, 1886–88 • 4 Vincent’s Provençal Gardens, 1888–90 • 5 Vincent’s Gardens in Auvers, 1890 • Bibliography • List of quotations • List of illustrations

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Book SynopsisThe first and only comprehensive survey of contemporary Chinese art, one of the most vital and expanding sectors of the global art world today.Trade Review'A stunning publication that could well become a classic' - Burlington MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction • Part 1 1970s–1980s: 1. Beyond the Revolution; 2. 85 Art New Wave; 3. Rebirth of the Artist • Part 2 1990s: 4. A Contemporary Turn; 5. An Age of Experimentation: Return of the Real; 6. An Age of Experimentation: Redefining Chinese Art • Part 3 1990s–2000s: 7. Contemporary Chinese Art Beyond China; 8. Conversation With Tradition; 9. After Normalization • Conclusion

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Book SynopsisAn approachable guide to Old Master painting from a new perspective that offers a simple aid to looking, demystifying the often obscure strategies of the greatest painters of all time.Trade Review'An illuminating, down-to-earth guide to the Old Masters – one which will have readers itching to get down to the National Gallery to put this new way of seeing into action' - Tatler'A thought-provoking and gorgeously illustrated book, striking the right balance between technical knowledge and accessibility' - The Lady'Go along to an art gallery – and take a look again' - Robert Elms, BBC Radio London'Brilliant … Read this and, next time you’re at an exhibition, you’ll sound like you know your art from your elbow' - Daily MailTable of ContentsForeword and notes on usage • Introduction: A New Way of Seeing the Old • 1. Art as Honesty • 2. Art as Philosophy • 3. Art as Drama • 4. Art as Beauty • 5. Art as Horror • 6. Art as Paradox • 7. Art as Folly • 8. Art as Vision

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Book SynopsisCasts new light on 75 masterpieces of modern art, revealing details that even those familiar with the works may previously have missed.Trade Review'A handsome and useful guide to how great paintings work their magic upon us' - Independent'This inspiring book takes you where so many other art books fear to tread: up close … The results are revelatory' - Artists & Illustrators'Written entertainingly and with clarity … Read this and you really will start to appreciate the mastery of the art of our recent times' - The ArtistTable of ContentsIntroduction • 75 artworks

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Book SynopsisA one-of-a-kind book of pop-ups based on the works of Leonardo da Vinci.Table of Contents1. Self portrait 2. Annunciation 3. Ornithopter 4. Virgin & Child 5. Architecture – an overview of his drawings and designs 6. Vitruvian Man

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Book SynopsisCurated by Ryan Doyle and Mark Edwards, who work together under the name of DR ME, this book focuses on the compositions of 50 leading designers and studios from 15 different countries for whom collage has been the key to creating vibrant, effective work - among them Hort, Paul Sahre and atelier bingo.Trade Review'Splicing together the influences of Pablo Picasso, Peter Blake, and Stefan Sagmeister, Cut That Out is a superb new book exploring the impact of collage on graphic design' - AIGA (the professional association for design)'Packed full of vibrant illustrations' - New Design JournalTable of ContentsAgnes Montgomery • Aliyah Hussain • Anna Beam • Anna Peaker • Atelier Bingo • Beth Hoeckel • Bill Kouligas & Kathryn Politis • Brian Roettinger • Cameron Searcy • Damien Tran DR.ME • Ellery James Roberts • Hisham Akira Bharoocha • Hort • Hvass & Hannibal • Inge Jacobsen • Jelle Martens • Jesse Draxler • Joel Evey • John Powell-Jones • Jules Julien • Kustaa Saksi • Lee Noble • Leif Podhajsky • Lewis Mclean • Linda Linko • Louis Reith • Mario Hugo • Mat Maitland • Matthew Cooper • Matthew Craven • Merijn Hos • Michael Holland • Mike Perry • Mirko Borsche • MVM • Narcsville • Neasden Control Centre • Nick Mattan • Nous Vous • Paul Sahre • Robert Beatty • Ronny Hunger • Sanntu Mustonen • Sebastian Haslauer • Stahl R • Stefan Sagmeister • Steve Hockett • Village Green • Yokoland

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Book SynopsisExplores different formal ways of representing the passage of time and at the same time the unavoidable but marvellous stillness of portraits.Trade Review'An utterly compelling rogues’ gallery of the famous, the infamous and the anonymous' - The Spectator'Attractive and entertaining ... Hockney’s gifts (close observation and an elegantly expressive line) have always been evident in his portraits' - Sunday Times'An elegant framework for an account of a life which is also a study and a celebration of that life’s work … virtually every page turned is another encounter with Hockney’s distinctively expressive sense of line and colour' - Times Literary Supplement'A Thames & Hudson treat' - Vogue

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Book SynopsisGlorious ... a must for anyone interested in the English country house' Historic HouseTrade Review'Combines intriguing family history with stunning images of both the properties themselves and their prized art collections' - Art Quarterly'Many of the houses are closed to the public, and some have never been featured in a book before, so there is much novelty to enjoy here. The photographs are wonderful … a proud celebration of England’s country house heritage' - Good Book Guide'Its tone is deliberately light, balancing the nuts and bolts of architectural history with family anecdote … offers inspiration for colour, pattern and the arrangement of rooms … very enjoyable' - World of Interiors'Outstanding' - Town & Country'Lavishly illustrated … a hand-picked ensemble of beautiful, ancient and handsome country homes' - Irish Examiner

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Book SynopsisA major overview of Japanese residential architecture of the past five years by big names (including three Pritzker prize-winners) and emerging architects, now available in paperback.Table of ContentsIntroduction • 50 Houses, including projects all over Japan by architects including ALX, Tadao Ando, ARtechnic, Atelier Bow-Wow, Atelier Tekuto, Shigeru Ban, C+A Coelacanth, Double Negatives, Eastern Design, Shuhei Endo, Masaki Endoh, Terunobu Fujimori, Sou Fujimoto, Fujiwara + Muro, Masahira Harada + MAO, Go Hasegawa, Naoko Horibe, Takeshi Hosaka, Jun Igarashi, Junya Isigami, Keiko + Manabu, Daisuke Maeda, UID/Keisuke Maeda, Norisada Maeda, Keiko Aita, Yuji Nakae, Koji Nakawatase, Satoshi Okada, Kazuyo Sejima, Hiroyuki Shinozaki, Suppose Design Office, TNA, Makiko Tsukada, Tsukano Architects and Koji Tsutsui

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Book SynopsisAn international survey exploring the many ways in which painting is re-approached, re-imagined and challenged by todayâs artists.Trade Review'Hudson’s overview brings together more than 250 artists from Cecily Brown to Njideka Akunyili Crosby and Kara Walker, examining and unpicking queer narratives, race, activism and climate issues' - The Art NewspaperTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Appropriation • 2. Attitude • 3. Production and Distribution • 4. The Body • 5. Beyond Painting • 6. About Painting • 7. Living Painting • Further Reading

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Book SynopsisThe definitive anthology of writings on women in art by the late Linda Nochlin, one of the most influential and revolutionary voices in feminist art history.Trade Review'Linda was a pioneer … her writing is vivid and persuasive' - The Artist

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Book SynopsisWhat is contemporary art? What makes it contemporary? Who is it for? And why is it so expensive?Who?s Afraid of Contemporary ArtWho?s Afraid of Contemporary Art

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Book SynopsisAn all-encompassing introduction to photography that illuminates the dynamic role and character of this art form.Trade Review'Photography’s place in art is as confusing as it is fascinating. David Bate is an expert and enthusiastic guide, picking his way through the field to introduce a range of striking images and stories to make sense of it all' - David Campany

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Book SynopsisA concise, accessible and up-to-date overview of the arts of Africa from prehistoric times to the present day. This indispensable introductory guide explores the art of the African continent from its early origins over 150,000 years ago to the contemporary, set in the context of post-colonial debates, the restitution of cultural objects and artefacts, and the challenges of the present. This enormous and complex field of study, once under-appreciated by the Western art world, is now of global importance and an essential subject of education in art history. For ease of reference and analysis, this indispensable guide is structured chronologically into manageable and meaningful chapters covering ancient art, the Middle Ages, travel and trade, encounters with Europe in the age of exploration, the colonial era, the rebuilding of the continent in recent times, and contemporary art. It addresses core, continent-wide themes in African visual and cultural expression, from the life-cycleTrade Review'Highly engaging, entertaining, and delightfully instructive … a must read for any of us seeking to explore the unique ways of seeing emerging from the continent to which each of us can trace our ancestry' - Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'A visually stunning and long-overdue global historical treatment of African art from the entire continent. Its carefully curated images and daring insights take us into comparative realms that encourage greater familiarity with the many themes and changing character of African artistic expression over time. Brava!' - Dr. Candice Goucher, Professor Emerita of History, Washington State University'Suzanne Preston Blier highlights the extraordinary richness of Africa’s visual culture … I applaud the extraordinary artists and creativity featured here' - King Aderemi Adedapo (Yoruba, Nigeria); Convener General, Council of Traditional African Leaders'Blier’s breadth and depth of knowledge affords a timely introduction … at its heart are highpoints of the dazzling artistry that reflect unparalleled cultural dynamism that has flourished across the continent' - Alisa LaGamma, Pulitzer curator for Arts of Africa and Curator in Charge of the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Book SynopsisThe definitive survey of contemporary photography of the human body. The body remains a battleground. Politicized, conceptualized and increasingly shared, our often-paradoxical relationship with the human form is nothing new, but finds itself heightened in the digitised, virtualised era of the post-industrial' body. No longer a tool but a work-in-progress, our bodily expectations bound from fantasy to reality, beauty to tyranny, art to commerce and curiosity to obsession, leaving us dreaming of other bodies and alternate lives. Surveying a range of over 360 photographic re-presentations from the worlds of art, fashion, scientific and vernacular photography - including the work of Nobuyoshi Araki, Bettina Rheims, Lauren Greenfield, Viviane Sassen, Cindy Sherman, Wolfgang Tillmans, Daido Moriyama, Sally Mann, Pieter Hugo and Juergen Teller, Sølve Sundsbø and Daniel Sannwald - Body: The Photobook explores what our imaging of the human form, and the ways in which those images hTrade Review'A landmark survey' - The i newspaper'Drawing on myriad genres and techniques – portraits, nudes, fashion spreads, medical micrographs – Nathalie Herschdorfer approaches the body as a nebulous and dynamic organism, a site for self-invention, a source of self-loathing, and an arena for personal myth and public scrutiny … the book contains a number of contemporary masterpieces ' - New York Times Book Review'Visually stimulating' - Aesthetica'Invite[s] the viewer to question how and why the body is represented in photography, and to consider the vast impact that photographic images have on our understanding of the subject itself' - ElephantTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Physique 2. Alter Ego 3. Essay 4. Constructions 5. Mutations 6. Celebration 7. Essay 8. Flesh 9. Love

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Book SynopsisA stunning showcase of the unique lifestyle opportunities afforded by contemporary courtyard design in the Asia-Pacific region. Courtyards have long played an important function in residential design, regulating light, shade and the use of space. With thousands of years of tradition as inspiration, contemporary architects are realizing courtyard living afresh. This lavish survey of 25 residences across the Asia-Pacific region features homes from Australia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, India, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. Structured by courtyard function, the book consists of five chapters - on privacy; multigenerational living; sightlines; light and ventilation; and living with nature - that are richly illustrated with photography as well as architectural illustrations showing courtyard positions within floor plans. Showcasing the unique lifestyle opportunities afforded by contemporary courtyard design, this is an inspirational resource for Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Private Little Worlds 2. The Young, the Old and the In Between 3. Essential Sightlines 4. Air, Light and Shade 5. Blurring the Boundaries

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive introduction to the styles and techniques of portrait photography. Through simple projects on subjects such as 'Making Self-Portraits' and 'Capturing Personal Moments' as well as captivating profiles of twenty internationally acclaimed photographers, Cian Oba-Smith and Max Ferguson give you a visual tour of the medium. Perfect for the aspiring portrait photographer, this manual includes: â Projects with which to experiment and develop your technique â Inspirational profiles of leading photographers from around the world â A complete overview of the most exciting, continually evolving form of photographyTrade Review'This thoughtful treatise on portraiture offers a fresh look at the genre' - Digital Camera'Comprehensive and insightful' - Amateur PhotographerTable of Contents1. Introduction to Portraiture 2. The Self 3. Studio and Styled 4. Friends and Family 5. Abstracting Portrature 6. Making a Career

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Book SynopsisThe perfect primer on the surrealist writer and photographer Claude Cahun. Claude Cahun (18941954), the chosen name of the artist born Lucy Schwob, was best known in her lifetime as a writer but built up a remarkable body of photographic work that only came to prominence after her death. Politically active and involved with a wide circle of artists and intellectuals, including the Surrealists, Cahun followed her own rules in both life and art. She is best known for her strikingly staged self-portraits, in which she used costumes, makeup and technical effects to tackle themes of identity and self-representation. Her love of symmetry, mirroring, repurposing and retouching was also reflected in her approach to other styles of photography, including portraiture, photomontage and still-life tableaux. Whether working alone or in collaboration with her life partner Marcel Moore (born Suzanne Malherbe), Claude Cahun was a pioneering figure in the aesthetics of modernity who never sto

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Book SynopsisA Financial Times Book of the Year: the definitive story of fashion's most enigmatic icon. Karl Lagerfeld lived a very public life. He shaped the Chanel and Fendi brands for decades, and his wit and wisdom amused and informed the world. Yet despite a massively public persona, his hinterland remained unknown. What is the truth behind this larger-than-life but enigmatic figure? The journalist and fashion specialist Alfons Kaiser met Lagerfeld on numerous occasions. He has now written the first authoritative biography on this fascinating character, whose life has always been marked by elements of secrecy. From his parentsâ links with the Nazi regime to Lagerfeldâs last days in the company of only his closest friends, this book â the result of unprecedented archival and field work â divulges all the facets of a passionate artist and workaholic: the precocious boy who preferred to draw in the attic rather than play with his peers; the son who quarrelled with his parents but never got aTrade Review'A must-have for every aficionado! ' - Vogue'A satisfyingly rounded portrait of a designer who remained largely mysterious during his lifetime ' - Financial Times'Aims to give a fuller account of the designer – and is complete with some brilliant black-and-white (obviously) photography of Lagerfeld throughout his life' - i newspaper

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Book SynopsisBrings together a wealth of research and an expansive selection of photographs to create an enduring account of America's first known trans network, Casa Susanna. In the 1950s and 60s, an underground network of transgender women and cross-dressing men found refuge at a modest house in the Catskills region of New York. Known as Casa Susanna, the house provided a safe place to express their true selves and live for a few days as they had always dreamed - dressed as and living as women without fear of being incarcerated or institutionalized for their self-expression. This book opens up that now-lost world. The photographs - mostly discovered by chance in a New York flea market in 2004 - chronicle the experiences of men who dressed as women, gender nonconforming people, and transwomen in states of relaxation, experimentation, connection and joy. All of this was made possible by Susanna Valenti who - on her own journey toward womanhood - created Casa Susanna, a protected space wher

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Book SynopsisHow does a sign represent something other than itself? How do we come to understand the meaning of a written symbol? What happens when a sign crosses international borders of language and culture? Can clothes constitute a sign? Can colours? This work explores the world of symbols.Table of ContentsSigns as precursors of writing; signs of the body; the magic of long-distance signs; maps - hotbeds of signs; roadsigns; from sign to symbol.

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Book SynopsisPavilions have myriad forms and as many functions. This is a selection of the best examples produced in recent years. It features pavilions ranging from the advanced forms of Sou Fujimoto to Zaha Hadid's Chanel pavilion, from small structures created entirely out of farm waste to a mirrored carapace conceived by Olafur Eliasson.Table of ContentsIntroduction • Works of Art • Experimental Structures • Temporary Venues • Performance Spaces • Permanent Buildings • Follies • Index of Projects

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Book SynopsisMany model' cities, both imagined and physical, have existed throughout history; from the ideal cities of the Renaissance, Urbino, Pienza and Ferrara, to modernist utopias, such as Brasília or Chandigarh. North Korea's Pyongyang, however, is arguably unique. Entirely rebuilt following the Korean War (195053), the city was planned and fully implemented to model a single ideological vision a guide for an entire state. As a result, the urban fabric of Pyongyang displays an extraordinary architectural cohesion and narrative, artfully captured in the pages of this book. In recent years, many of Pyongyang's buildings have been redeveloped to remove interior features or to render façades unrecognizable. From the city's monumental axes to its symbolic sports halls and experimental housing concepts, this timely book offers comprehensive visual access to Pyongyang's restricted buildings, which still preserve the DPRK's original vision for a city designed for the people'. Often kitsch, colourful and dramatic, Pyongyang's architecture can be reminiscent of the aesthetic of a Wes Anderson film, where it is difficult to distinguish between reality and theatre. Reflecting a culture that has carefully crafted its own narrative, the backdrop of each photograph has been replaced with a colour gradient, evoking the idealized pastel skies of the country's propaganda posters.Trade Review'Fascinating' - Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisA career-spanning, slipcased monograph in two volumes presenting the work of one of Asia's most thoughtful and innovative architects. With rising populations around the world and the pressures of looming climatic catastrophe, the work of Vo Trong Nghia is a call for architecture to transform itself from a source of pollution to a reason for hope. Nor is this idea anecdotal: the World Green Building Council estimates that 39% of energy-related carbon emissions can be attributed to buildings. An awareness of architectureâs responsibilities has permeated the profession in the developed world, while new ideas and solutions are coming from places where these issues are most acute. Following a long recovery from decades of war, Vietnam has emerged as one of the most exciting centres of design Asia â led largely by the work of Vo Trong Nghia, born one year after the end of the Vietnam War, whose work has gained an international following. As a student in Japan, he studied under thTrade Review'While the monograph’s lush visuals and tropical landscapes alone make it a worthwhile purchase, the book is, above all, a meditation on the transformative power of design' - Monocle'Offers a fresh perspective on the Western modernist tradition of “organic” architecture' - The Art Newspaper'Handsome' - World of InteriorsTable of ContentsVolume 1 Introduction: Paths to Enlightenment / Philip Jodidio 01.1 / Binh Thanh House / Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 01.2 / Farming Kindergarten / Dong Nai, Vietnam 01.3 / House for Trees / Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 01.4 / A House in Nha Trang / Nha Trang, Vietnam 01.5 / The Babylon / Da Nang, Vietnam 01.6 / Binh House / Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 01.7 / Atlas Hotel Hoian / Hoi An, Vietnam 01.8 / Stepping Park House / Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 01.9 / Ha House / Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 01.10 / Chicland Hotel / Da Nang, Vietnam 01.11 / Breathing House / Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 01.12 / Thang House / Da Nang, Vietnam 01.13 / Viettel Academy Educational Centre / Hanoi, Vietnam 01.14 / Viettel Offsite Studio / Hanoi, Vietnam 01.15 / Ha Long Villa / Ha Long, Vietnam 01.16 / Bat Trang House / Bat Trang, Vietnam Volume 2 Introduction: Connecting People with Nature / Philip Jodidio 02.1 / Wind and Water Bar / Binh Duong, Vietnam 02.2 / Bamboo Wing / Vinh Phuc, Vietnam 02.3 / Dai Lai Conference Hall / Vinh Phuc, Vietnam 02.4 / Kontum Indochine Café / Kon Tum, Vietnam 02.5 / Son La Restaurant / Son La, Vietnam 02.6 / Son La Ceremony Dome / Son La, Vietnam 02.7 / Nocenco Café / Vinh, Vietnam 02.8 / Bamboo Stalactite / Venice, Italy 02.9 / Castaway Island Resort / Cat Ba Archipelago, Vietnam 02.10 / Naman Retreat / Da Nang, Vietnam 02.11 / Huong An Vien Welcoming House / Hue, Vietnam

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Book SynopsisAn elegant presentation of interiors for introverts, placing the memorable work of London architect William Smalley alongside buildings around the world that have inspired his practice. Quiet Spaces places the work of architect William Smalley alongside spaces that have inspired him. Places of private contemplation â calm spaces to read a book or listen to music in, to walk through or simply be in â they are spaces that achieve a rare sense of repose and peace. From his own Bloomsbury Apartment and projects in the UK, France and New York, the book expands to include the work of other architects: a sixteenth-century villa by Palladio, houses in Mexico and Sri Lanka and the Secular Retreat in Devon by Swiss master architect Peter Zumthor. There are also places of making and displaying art: simplicity in Barbara Hepworthâs garden and studio in Cornwall, and intimacy in Kettleâs Yard gallery in Cambridge. Specially commissioned photography by Harry Crowder conveys the atmosphere ofTrade Review'An object of great beauty and joy and more importantly a testament to a lifetime of creativity and responsiveness to the best aspects of architecture' - Alain de Botton'Quiet Spaces is a huge treat and I know will bring hours of pleasure and inspiration' - Nigel Slater'Projects by architect William Smalley; an essay by artist Edmund de Waal; photographs by Harry Crowder and Hélène Binet; this new book by Thames & Hudson has lots to entice with. Smalley's work, known for its elegance, poise and peaceful interiors, is placed here next to well-known examples of globally acclaimed “quiet spaces” - inspiring the book's title' - Wallpaper*Table of ContentsIntroduction Visual Conversations, Henry Crowder The White Road, Edmund de Waal Space Shadows Space Life Directory Biographies

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Book SynopsisBattle for HomeNew York TimesAl-Sabouni?s deep understanding of Middle Eastern heritage and architecture gives her insight into a wide range of cities, informing her views on how cities work best, how they might fail, and what can be done to harmonize the lives of all their inhabitants.In this compelling new book, al-Sabouni draws together several narratives: her personal and professional observations of some of the world?s most fascinating cities, from Detroit to Helsinki; the lessons that Western societies might learn from Islamic culture and design; and philosophical reflections on how our personal and communal spaces can provide the basic foundations for happiness. Through this tapestry of personal experience, unblinking perspective, and insight, al-Sabouni offers real-world solutions?and hope?for how peace might be created through mindful urban planning.Trade Review'An important new book. Writing from one of the most difficult places [Marwa al-Sabouni] not only illuminates our learning about Syria – her home – but about cities around the world. Whether reflecting on the meaning of home or of hope, Marwa is an essential writer for our times' - Andrew Kelly, Director, Bristol Festival of Ideas'Remarkable' - i News'[Offers] a crumb of hope not just for Syria, but for the world, on how to build a better future through inclusive architecture … a powerfully argued analysis of how we in the so-called “developed” world are slowly but surely destroying our societies by selling out our homes, our natural habitats, to big business elites who have no interest in us or our needs' - Diana Darke, Times Literary Supplement'Ambitious ... It’s especially enlightening to read about Western cities through the lens of an architect specializing in Islamic traditions ... What’s for certain is we need more people – more architects, more writers – like Marwa al-Sabouni: global citizens with a sharp eye for detail and an unwavering, deeply ethical commitment to the places they call home. Building for Hope is dense and daring. Readers will finish with a list of people and places to investigate, as well as with a firm belief that a better future lies in valuing community over ostentation, coherence and decency over luxury, truly liveable cities over places designed purely for profit' - World-Architects.com'Interesting ... includes intelligent philosophical discussions ... written in a clear and kind language' - Aref Al-Hajjawi

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Book SynopsisA slipcased set of all three books in the Photofile 'Women Photographers' series.Trade Review'Features dozens of striking images' - i newspaper'A fantastic introduction to the lives and work of many of the women who have made a mark on the photographic landscape' - Amateur Photographer'If you wanted a quick, simple but thorough introduction to the history of women photographers since the invention’s medium, this set is it' - Amateur Photographer, Best Books of 2021Table of ContentsThree volumes: Women Photographers: Pioneers (1851–1936) • Women Photographers: Revolutionaries (1937–1970) • Women Photographers: Contemporaries (1970–Today)

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Book SynopsisThe perfect primer on American street photographer Bruce Gilden, best known for his candid close-up photographs of people on the streets of New York City. Bruce Gilden was born in 1946 and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. After taking photography classes at the School of Visual Arts, he embarked on his first major project: recording tourists and pleasure-seekers visiting Coney Island. Gilden is probably best known for his work on the streets of New York, focusing on the city's characters and outsiders, but he has also spent many years on projects in Haiti, Japan and Ireland. A member of Magnum Photos since 2001, Gilden has taken the genre of street photography and pushed it in new directions, documenting the essence of the people he sees and the social landscape through which they move.

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Book SynopsisFocusing on 56 selected works from the 1970s to today, Pushing paper examines why drawing has endured as a method of making art, and explores the vital and fundamental nature of drawing through themes such as systems and process, identity, place and space, time and memory, and power and protest. These broad themes allow for original connections to be made between images, which will inspire all practitioners of drawing. Supported by the Bridget Riley Art Foundation, the book showcases work by major contemporary artists from around the world, including Phyllida Barlow, Louise Bourgeois, Judy Chicago, Adel Daoud, Richard Deacon, Tacita Dean, Peter Doig, Tracey Emin, Richard Hamilton, Jacob El Hanani, David Hockney, Ellen Gallagher, Andrzej Jackowski, Anish Kapoor, Anselm Kiefer, Minjung Kim, Marcia Kure, Nja Mahdaoui, Sol LeWitt, Bahman Mohassess, David Nash, Eduardo Paolozzi, Cornelia Parker, Grayson Perry, Gerhard Richter, Bridget Riley, Susan Schwalb, Hamid Sulaiman, Imran Qureshi, HajTrade Review'A fascinating tour accompanied by an explanatory text that is both thorough and intriguing' - The Artist'Gorgeous … drawing is a medium that excites wherever it appears' - Art Book ReviewsTable of ContentsPreface by Hugo Chapman • Introduction by Isabel Seligman • Systems and Process, Andrew Parkinson • Identity, Alix Collingwood-Swinburn • Place and Space, Alison Cooper • Time and Memory, Isabel Seligman • Power and Protest, Katy Freer

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Book SynopsisA contemporary look at Cecil Beatonâs portraits of the Royal Family and how they helped create the public face of the House of Windsor. Cecil Beaton: The Royal Portraits looks back in time to tell a very modern tale: the creation of a public image. Offering a fresh appraisal of Beatonâs portraits of the British royal family, the book explores not only the finished images but also the sittings in which they were created, revealing Beatonâs central role in shaping the public face of the House of Windsor and the ways in which he collaborated with his subjects. Organised chronologically, from the 1930s to the 1970s, each of the book's four chapters comprises an introductory essay, plates with extended captions, and one or two in-depth analyses of a particular sitting. Throughout, a variety of contextual material â contact sheets, test shots, out-takes, sketches, letters, journals, tear-sheets â helps build a detailed picture of Beaton's working methods, the relationships he developTable of ContentsForeword Introduction 1. 1930–39 2. 1939–45 3. 1945–60 4. 1960–79

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Book SynopsisA fabulous visual reference of William Morris's extensive range of textile and wallpaper designs and a covetable gift book for all Morris aficionados and anyone with a love of exquisitely designed patterns. William Morris (18341896) was a pioneer of the Arts and Crafts Movement and one of the most influential designers of all time. This exquisitely designed and richly illustrated book brings together more than 400 of William Morris's ingenious textile and wallpaper designs in a fascinating chronological sequence, offering a comprehensive overview of his work and an eye-catching glimpse into his life. It will be an invaluable visual reference for designers and Morris admirers, and a covetable gift book that is perfect for museum stores. The book begins with an introductory overview of textile and wallpaper design, and of Morris's life and work. It goes on to explore how these iconic designs and patterns were created and printed in the late 19th century, and then shows the patterns in chronological order, grouped according to their different colourways. The decade of each pattern is revealed on each spread, and the vertical captions give as much uninterrupted space to the patterns as possible. Featured designs include the famous Trellis (1862), St James's (188081) and Strawberry Thief (1883), alongside lesser-known patterns. The book's engaging design features a William Morris-inspired green text, and the portable medium-sized square format, with a paperback cover and a jacket, allows readers to flip through the book with ease.

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Book Synopsis'Pietre dure' are mosaic designs made from semi-precious stones. This book aims to capture the beauty and craftsmanship of this ancient technique of 'painting in stone'. Looking at decorative stonework techniques since prehistory, it focuses on the period from its rebirth in 16th-century Rome to the developments of the 19th century.Table of ContentsI. The Eternal Fascination of Pietre Dure – presents the various kinds of mosaic using semi-precious stones and the different ways they have been used from prehistory to the present day • II. The Roman Renaissance and the Renewed Interest in Polychrome Pietre Dure – the rebirth of pietre dure in 16th-century Rome • III. Production in Florence under the Medicis – the most coherent and spectacular period in the history of European pietre dure • IV. The Success of Pietre Dure in Europe During the 18th Century – Royal Workshops throughout Europe • V. Glories of the Ancien Regime – Production under the Hapsburgs, Bourbons, Catherine II, Frederic II and the French Court • VI. From the Splendours of the Court to the Luxury of the Borghese – Florentine production in the 19th century.

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Book SynopsisFrom space, Earth is a magnificent sight, splashed with vivid colours, patterns, textures and abstract forms. This title presents a selection of satellite images raises important questions about our future, while also showcasing the planet's beauty leaving no doubt of the urgent need to protect it.Trade Review'Amazing … magnificent' - Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisThe Times and Sunday Times Art Book of the Year 'Superb ... Spalding is a lucid and revealing guide who wears her scholarship lightly' Sunday Times 'Spalding's prose is as clear as a Ravilious greenhouse, her thoughts as orderly as a Ben Nicholson white relief' The Times A fresh look at a period of English art that has surged in interest and popularity in recent years, authored by one of Britain's leading art historians and critics. The 21st century has seen a surge of interest in English art of the interwar years. Women artists, such as Winifred Knights, Frances Hodgkins and Evelyn Dunbar, have come to the fore, while familiar names Paul Nash, Eric Ravilious and Stanley Spencer have reached new audiences. High-profile exhibitions have attracted recordbreaking visitor numbers and challenged received opinion. In The Real and the Romantic, Frances Spalding, one of Britain's leading art historians and critics, takes a fresh and timely look at this rich period in English art. Trade Review'Superb …. Spalding also uses her persuasive narrative to highlight the role of women artists in the period. As the biographer of a cluster of Bloomsbury figures, she unsurprisingly gives Dora Carrington and Vanessa Bell full measure, but also lesser-known figures such as the single-minded New Zealander Frances Hodgkins, Evelyn Dunbar and Winifred Knights' - Michael Prodger, Sunday Times'Spalding’s prose is as clear as a Ravilious greenhouse, her thoughts as orderly as a Ben Nicholson white relief. No art-world waffle whatsoever. Hurrah. This book deserves to go into many editions' - Laura Freeman, Best Art Books of the Year, The Times'[Spalding] unravels the complexities of English art between the wars with clarity and confidence, moving back and forth in time, and between artists, writers, critics, curators and collectors … Throughout, she illuminates what she neatly describes as “the recurrent tension in this period between a precarious stasis on the one hand and, on the other, a yearning for rapid change” … The period between the wars was a varied and important stage in the development of British art. Spalding shows us how and why' - Literary Review'Frances Spalding's beautifully illustrated history reveals the hidden undercurrents that electrified the work of 1920s and 1930s artists … The author combines the august and measured commentary of the distinguished art historian with a gumshoe’s curiosity … This is a weighty and beautifully illustrated addition to the scholarship of its period' - Stephen Smith, Financial Times'The writing is thorough and the arguments convincing, with plenty of examples, analyses and histories. The book is also generously illustrated, and Thames & Hudson again pull off their trick of getting good colour reproduction on book paper' - Artbookreview'Enjoyable ... There's much to be learnt from Spalding's engaging study of a complex period' - Andrew Lambirth, The Spectator'The author has compressed a deluge of material into 384 critically lucid and crucially well illustrated pages. She is expert in discerning trends and connections between hundreds of human strands … all this perceptive linkage seems only to emphasise the fundamental individuality of some of the most interesting English artists between the wars' - Country Life'A great page-turner, then, but also a fine reference book, which will, undoubtedly, be frequently pulled off the shelf for information and inspiration about that variegated array of artists – real and romantic – whose imagination lit up what is nowadays routinely considered to be the richest period in British art history' - British Art Fair News'Veteran biographer Frances Spalding, known for her insightful books on the early British Modernists Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant and Roger Fry, turns her penetrating gaze on the interwar years' - Christie’s'Delectable ... the joy and intense interest of this book will come courtesy of the attention given by its scholarly but always readable author to less well-known names' - Rachel Cooke, Guardian'Paul Nash, Gwen John, Henry Moore, Eric Ravilious, Ben Nicholson and Stanley Spencer all feature in this fresh and enlightening new look at English art between 1918 and 1939, which travels from modernism to English pastoral and embraces a host of lesser male and female figures in its broad and highly assured sweep' - Sunday Times'This amply illustrated volume is a gripping read whether for new collectors looking for tips, art lover or expert' - Rachel Billington, The Tablet'Figures such as Ravilious, Knights, Dunbar, Nash and Spencer re-interpreted Britain and its landscape for a new world, and this thoughtful and generously illustrated book charts their progress as well as the environment and society they sought to represent' - The Artist'Spalding brings new insights to familiar names … a layering and interweaving of ideas bring increasing depth and nuance to our understanding … alongside the revision and expansion of art historical narratives of the period, precisely what you expect from a writer of Spalding’s calibre, come nuggets of fascinating detail' - Studio International'A revealing survey of how British artists reacted to the shock of the First World War … Frances Spalding meticulously and stylishly uncovers a range of vibrant [artistic] responses, from the modern pastorals of Eric Ravilious to Henry Moore’s radical experiments' - New Statesman'A clear, compelling read that wears its scholarship with an attractive lightness and, within its genre, could be fairly called a page-turner ... a landmark book. A good read. And a must-read if your summer plans include a visit to Tate Britain or some other gallery that takes the work of English painters seriously' - Camden New Journal'Engaging and illuminating … a perfect aid to those interested in the influences, painting methods and lives of well-known artists, but also anyone who wishes to discover less famous artists working in a variety of styles' - The Critic'Frances Spalding describes, with the maximum of insight and minimum of fuss, the myriad ways English painters and sculptors responded to the challenge of making art in the aftermath of the First World War. She employs both major and minor names – from Paul Nash to Winifred Knights – to reveal the interwar years as a time of unexpected invention and stylistic fecundity' - New Statesman, Books of the YearTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Pitiless Realism 2. Resistance and Innovation 3. On the Move 4. Landscape and Places of the Mind 5. Beginning Again 6. What ho, Giotto 7. Expanding the Western European Tradition 8. Make It Real 9. Revivalism 10. Modern Art in a Philistine World 11. The Austere, the Violent or the Strange 12. The Spanish Civil War and Mondrian in London

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and authoritative publication on one of the most popular periods of international design and decorative arts.Trade Review'The most comprehensive of any book on the subject' - Irish TimesTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Masters of Postmodernism • 2. Forms of Postmodernism • 3. Living with Postmodernism • 4. Postmodernism Continues

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Book SynopsisA panoramic document of China by Magnum's legendary photographers, spanning the pre-revolutionary years to the country's rise as a global superpower.Trade Review'Timelines, foldout maps, lists of Magnum photographers’ migratory routes and essays by Sinologist Jonathan Fenby give this already large and beautifully produced book added authority' - The World of Interiors'Salutes Magnum’s photojournalistic achievement, as well as providing a valuable record of the country’s endlessly fascinating, often heartbreaking, 20th-century story' - Wallpaper'Magnum's photos provide a panoramic portrait of China and its people through the changes and upheavals in its recent history' - BBC in Pictures'Impressive ... an important book for anyone interested in China and its place in the world, told by historians, social commentators and artists' - Black & White Photography Magazine'Impressive … A visually powerful cultural and political history' - The Lady'Reveals not just how much China, but also Magnum Photos, and photography in general, have changed … as Zheng Ziyu remarks in the introduction "creating new ways of seeing"' - RPS JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. A Time of War • 2. The Mao Zedong Years • 3. The Deng Xiaoping Years • 4. The Era of a Global Superpower

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Book SynopsisA landmark survey of celebrated Magnum photographer Susan Meiselas's views on her work and the role of the documentary photographer.Trade Review'With the publication of [this] new book, Meiselas’s extraordinary feats are brought back to the forefront of popular consciousness, where they deserve to stay' - AnOther Magazine'Meiselas doesn’t spare us the details, instead she focuses us in on them and there is to be no avoiding the truth. She has a message and she delivers it in the most powerful way she knows – through her photographs' - Black and White PhotographyTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. The Exchange • 2. El Pueblo • 3. History • 4. The Interior

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Book SynopsisThe World According to Roger Ballen, co-authored with Colin Rhodes, looks at Ballen's career in the wider cultural context beyond photography, including his connections with and collections of Art Brut. It features photographs selected from across Ballen's career, along with installations created exclusively for the exhibition at Halle Saint Pierre and photographs of objects and works from Ballen's own collection of Art Brut. Organized thematically, with texts by Colin Rhodes and an introduction and interview with Ballen by Martine Lusardy (the Director of the Halle Saint Pierre), The World According to Roger Ballen is both a catalogue of the first, major exhibition of Ballen's work in France and an exploration of Ballen's positioning within and connections to the wider context of modern and contemporary art.

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Book SynopsisAn evocative portrait of mid-century New York City by master documentary photographer Todd Webb.Trade Review'A feast for historians and sentimentalists' - The New York TimesTable of Contents'A City Seen: Todd Webb’s Postwar New York', Sean Corcoran • 'My City Lost and Found', Daniel Okrent • The Plates

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Book SynopsisThe first publication in English of Dieter Rothâs complete interviews The oeuvre of Dieter Roth (1930â1998) encompasses painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, film, video, music, typography, design, architecture and, last but not least, literature. âHis books alone would give him a place of honour in 20th-century art,â wrote Richard Hamilton, who championed Roth very early on. But is there a philosophy that ties it all together? What intellectual design, what personality stands behind this immense body of work? In his interviews, Roth offered many surprising and fascinating clues to his life and thought. Yet the majority of the interviews were in German, some even in Swiss German. With this book, all thirty-eight interviews are available in English, in full, for the first time. Included are the essential conversations with Irmelin Lebeer-Hossmann in 1976 and 1979, the Hamilton interviews, and also the very intimate interview Roth conducted with Patrick Frey just a few days bef

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Book SynopsisThis splendid catalog serves as the most current and magnificently illustrated introduction to Islamic ceramics now available. Essential.ChoiceIslamic potterythe fine ceramics made in the lands of Islam, from the Arab world and Turkey through Iran and into Central Asiais one of the hidden treasures of world ceramics. It has often been overshadowed by the ceramic legacy of China and Europe, yet it cedes nothing to these great traditions in technical inventiveness and beauty of design. Through close trading links and cultural interchange, Islamic potters have played a crucial role in the development of these other ceramic cultures.A catalogue of the al-Sabah collection in Kuwaitone of the few truly great collections in private handsthis richly illustrated volume presents a comprehensive history of ceramics from Islamic lands and portrays the unfolding story of Islamic pottery over its thousand-year history.Over four hundred pieces are described, providing both an examination of individual items and an overall history of the subject. Clear and informative introductory essays cover the study and collecting of Islamic pottery over the past hundred years, and trace its technical and chronological history, from the first fine wares made in the eighth century to the destructive impact of European industrialization in the nineteenth century. The individual objects, illustrated with some nine hundred color pictures, are grouped by type and geographically. A Choice Outstanding Academic Title. 921 color illustrations.Trade Review'Provides a new framework for the understanding of Islamic ceramics … a definitive work' - Antiques MagazineTable of Contents1. Islamic Pottery: Art, Archaeology and Collecting; 2. Making and Designing; 3. Ceramic Families and Technical Traditions; 4. Islamic Pottery to ad 1000; 5. Islamic Pottery ad 1000 - 1400; 6. Islamic Pottery from AD 1400; 7. Restoration and Faking of Islamic Ceramics: Case Histories; The Catalogue; Table of Concordance of Inventory Numbers and Catalogue Numbers; Bibliography, Glossary & Index.

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Book SynopsisThis tapestry of primary sources is an essential primer on sculpture and its makers. Modern Sculpture presents a selection of manifestos, documents, statements, articles, and interviews from more than ninety sculptors, including a diverse selection of contemporary sculptors. With this book, editor Douglas Dreishpoon defers to artists, whose varied points of view illuminate sculpture's transformationfrom object to action, concept to phenomenonover the course of more than a century. Chapters arranged in chronological sequences highlight dominant stylistic, philosophical, and thematic threads uniting kindred groups. The result is an artist-centric history of sculpture as a medium of consequence and character.

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