Art & Photography Books
Verso Books Civil Imagination
Book SynopsisThe photograph is not just an image but an event, one in the longer sequence of a photographic moment. Challenging given definitions of photography and of the political, Ariella Aïsha Azoulay calls for us to use photographs of political violence, such as the colonial regime in Palestine, to envision the political relationships that made each photograph possible, and to be able to intervene in them. In this way, we can build our capacity for civil imagination: a way of seeing and imagining ourselves as part of the image rather than only as spectators.The new edition includes a discussion of the legal battles to reclaim the images of the enslaved Papa Renty, held by Harvard University, rejecting the regime of photographs as private property, established by institutions that claim ownership of images seized with violence.This trenchant, perennially contemporary book valorizes powerful intersubjective relations enabled by photography, relations that exceed the strictur
£18.04
Verso Books What Comes After Farce
Book SynopsisIf farce follows tragedy, what follows farce? Where does the double predicament of a post-truth and post-shame politics leave artists and critics on the left? How to demystify a hegemonic order that dismisses its own contradictions? How to belittle a political elite that cannot be embarrassed, or to mock party leaders who thrive on the absurd? How to out-dada President Ubu? And, in any event, why add outrage to a media economy that thrives on the same? What Comes After Farce? comments on shifts in art, criticism, and fiction in the face of the current regime of war, surveillance, extreme inequality, and media disruption. A first section focuses on the cultural politics of emergency since 9/11, including the use and abuse of trauma, paranoia, and kitsch. A second reviews the neoliberal makeover of art institutions during the same period. Finally, a third section surveys transformations in media as reflected in recent art, film, and fiction. Among the phenomena explored here are m
£12.99
Bonnier Books Ltd Arboretum 1000Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
£18.00
Quarto Publishing PLC The Sunflowers are Mine
Book SynopsisThis is the story of one of the world’ s most iconic images. Martin Bailey explains why Van Gogh painted a series of sunflower still lifes in Provence. He then explores the subsequent adventures of the seven pictures, and their influence on modern art. Through the Sunflowers, we gain fresh insights into Van Gogh’ s life and his path to fame. Based on original research, the book is packed with discoveries – throwing new light on the legendary artist.
£10.44
Phaidon Press Ltd Robert Mapplethorpe
Book SynopsisA revised and updated edition of the most comprehensive survey published of Mapplethorpe's photography Robert Mapplethorpe was one of the twentieth century's most important and influential artists, known for his groundbreaking and provocative work. He studied painting, drawing, and sculpture in Brooklyn in the 1960s and started taking photographs when he acquired a Polaroid camera in 1970. This comprehensive monograph is an overview of the artist's black-and-white photography of floral still lifes, nudes, selfportraits, and portraits, among other subjects—and also includes a selection of his color images.Trade Review'A wide survey of the boundary-pushing artist's work, including his erotica, infamous floral images and portraits of his lifelong companion Patti Smith – who has written a poem for the book.' – Sunday Times STYLE'He was a rebel, an artist, a provocateur and a genius whose work transcends time.' – Royal Photographic Society (RPS)'If you are a fan of classic photography and want the ultimate collection this is a fantastic book ... it's a beautiful thing.' – Amateur Photographer 'Arthur C. Danto explores Mapplethorpe’s unique vision in [a] brilliantly insightful essay.' – Hedge Magazine
£93.75
Phaidon Press Ltd American Surfaces: Revised & Expanded Edition
Book SynopsisAn updated edition of Shore's groundbreaking book, now with previously unpublished photographs and a new introduction Stephen Shore's images from his travels across America in 1972-73 are considered the benchmark for documenting the extraordinary in the ordinary and continue to influence photographers today. The original edition of American Surfaces, published by Phaidon in 2005, brought together 320 photographs sequenced in the order in which they were originally documented. Now, in the age of Instagram and nearly 50 years after Shore embarked on his cross-country journey, this revised and expanded edition will bring this seminal work back into focus.Trade Review"Numbed by Instagram? Might we suggest a flick through this coffee-table tome as a welcome distraction... His photographs sing of freedom and come with a side serving of a seemingly utopian Americana past – think white picket fences and short stack pancakes. Sometimes all it takes is a picture of a shiny muscle car outside a Texaco gas station." —The Sunday Times STYLE"A chronicler of ordinary life in the 70s."—The Observer New Review"Shore has now added yet more work to this updated volume... seminal."—Robb Report"In Shore's world, the very act of photographing an object makes that object a point of interest, and within that point of interest lies an inherent beauty."—Amateur Photographer
£39.96
Phaidon Press Ltd Materialising Colour: Journeys with Giulio
Book SynopsisA fascinating journey into the world of textiles and color through the eyes of Kvadrat expert Giulio Ridolfo Denmark's Kvadrat, one of the world's leading textile companies, provides high-end fabrics to major design companies, collaborating with some of the most interesting creative talents working today. Kvadrat is renowned for its beautiful, sophisticated color palette - and this luxuriously produced book tells the story of Giulio Ridolfo, the man who helps Kvadrat find the right color for each collection. It provides an insight into his intuitive yet rigorously grounded approach, taking inspiration from nature, pop culture, fashion, and traditional craft.Trade Review"The Danish fabric company [Kvadrat] celebrates colour legacy [Giulio Ridolfo] with a new book. Published by Phaidon, Materialising Colour, Journeys with Giulio Ridolfo follows the designer through his travels to unpack his incredible colour sensibility. Botanical photographer Howard Sooley accompanied Ridolfo on his journeys to document the process, while curator Jane Withers wrote the stories behind the trips."—Wallpaper*"The Danish fabric company [Kvadrat] celebrates colour legacy [Giulio Ridolfo] with a new book. Published by Phaidon, Materialising Colour, Journeys with Giulio Ridolfo follows the designer through his travels to unpack his incredible colour sensibility. Botanical photographer Howard Sooley accompanied Ridolfo on his journeys to document the process, while curator Jane Withers wrote the stories behind the trips."—Wallpaper*"Materialising Colour is a handsome book that appeals to more than just the eyes." —COVER Magazine
£47.96
Phaidon Press Ltd Lynda Benglis
Book SynopsisThe definitive monograph on American sculptor and visual artist Lynda Benglis, one of the most important living artists today Since her arrival in New York from her native Louisiana in the late 1960s, Lynda Benglis gained recognition for creating a groundbreaking body of work that challenged sculpture and painting conventions in a largely male-dominated art world. A tireless explorer of new shape and materials, Benglis's gestural and formal approach to art-making has, over the years, elevated her to iconic status, her work being evidence of how process can wield pliant matter and let it 'take its own form' Trade Review‘Lynda Benglis redefined sculpture in the 1960s and is now at her most prolific.’ – New York Times‘She’s a globe-trotting artist who can shock and delight at once.’ – Financial Times‘She rocked the art world.’ – Washington Post‘Her work has been about seizing art as a tool of empowerment and autonomy.’ – Artforum‘Benglis has always gone her own way – an attitude that has sometimes got her into trouble. But trouble can lead to great art.’ – Guardian‘[Benglis’s] work is consistently and irrepressibly ahead of its time.’ — Roberta Smith
£33.96
Phaidon Press Ltd Catherine Opie
Book SynopsisLong awaited, the first survey of the work of one of America's foremost contemporary fine art photographersFor almost 40 years, Catherine Opie has been documenting with psychological acuity the cultural and geographic identity of contemporary America. This unique artist monograph presents a compelling visual narrative of Opie's work since the early 1980s, pairing images across bodies of work to form a full picture of her artistic vision. With more than 300 beautiful illustrations and made in close collaboration with Opie, the book marks a turning point in the consideration of this artist's work to date.Trade Review"[This book is] dedicated to Opie's life and work across her entire career." – Financial Times"Long-awaited." – i-D"Over 200 images made over the past 40 years from a wide array of series that reveal the innate humanity we all share." – DAZED"Few other photographers have documented contemporary America more acutely or incisively than Catherine Opie. This monograph presents over 300 images encompassing the 1980s to today." – The Art Newspaper"This hotly-anticipated tome offers a window into the iconic, subversive and poignant world of a true maverick in visual storytelling." – Wallpaper*"Occupying a space between critical thinking and critical feeling, the book animates how photographs move through time, how they are imbued with history and how they reflect the work that still needs to be done." – 1854"A dynamic visual narrative." – The Messy Truth Podcast"Readers are invited to consider Opie's distinctly American vision." – Bookforum"Looking at this much of Catherine Opie's photography can feel like having your vision questioned, like learning to see better." – LensCulture"[Catherine Opie] serves as a reminder of all the reasons the Los Angeles-based photographer is one of the most radical and sharp-eyed artists of this century." – Interview"If you don't know the work of Catherine Opie, her new self-titled book by Phaidon is a great place to start." – BuzzFeed“Essential for those interested in Opie’s work.” – Library Journal
£80.00
Phaidon Press Ltd Artifacts: Fascinating Facts about Art, Artists,
Book Synopsis'Even a seasoned art history buff will find new things to discover in this book.' - Hyperallergic 'Fascinating facts and illuminating anecdotes.' - The Art Newspaper The perfect miscellany for every art lover - an essential and engaging collection of facts, figures, and findings about art, artists, and the art world, past and present This extraordinary compendium of compelling facts, figures, and findings gathers and distils obscure and fascinating information about art, artists, and the art world. Fun, surprising, and compelling, in this covetable book you will learn: - which artist's work is stolen most often (Picasso) - names of artists' pets: Fat Fat & Cous-Cous (Louise Nevelson's cats), Giotto and Goya (John Baldessari's dogs) - artist couples (Nancy Rubins and Chris Burden; Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely; Dorothea Tanning and Max Ernst) - things artists collect: prosthetic arms and legs (Sophie Calle), glass eyes (Hiroshi Sugimoto) - odd jobs and side hustles: telephone marketer (Tomma Abts), crop duster (James Turrell) - artists who were rejected from art school (Francisco Goya, Auguste Rodin) ... and hundreds of other miscellaneous details. Thoughtfully and thoroughly researched, this intriguing book offers refreshing and surprising perspectives on the world of art. The five page-turning chapters cover: - Artists - Art School - Art Studio - Art Museum - Art WorldTrade Review"Illuminating." – The Art Newspaper"Even a seasoned art history buff will find new things to discover in this book." – Hyperallergic"Filled with fascinating statistics and nuggets of information." – FAD"Entertains as well as educates ... a true treasure trove." – DailyArt Magazine"A great book to have at home to read, re-read and share with your friends or family." – CENT“Easily digestible and entertaining.” – Booklist
£15.26
Phaidon Press Ltd Rashid Johnson
Book Synopsis‘Johnson is a leading voice of his generation.’ – New York Times The most comprehensive publication to date on widely celebrated artist Rashid Johnson Working with a variety of media that includes painting, sculpture, photography, video, and performance, Rashid Johnson has created a nuanced and iconographic body of work that connects literature, music, and art. Personal references and pervasive cultural narratives are interweaved with the legacy of modernist abstraction, producing what critics have labelled ‘conceptual post-black art’. A precocious talent (his work was included in the seminal ‘Freestyle’ exhibition in New York in 2001), Johnson received the High Museum of Art’s David C. Driskell Prize, which honours contributions in the field of African-American art.Trade ReviewAs seen in Vogue, Vanity Fair, The Art Newspaper, and The Chicago Tribune‘Superb.’ – Vogue'Extraordinary.' – Sugarcane'This comprehensive survey explores the influential American artist’s work ... covering a wide range of media from painting, sculpture and photography to video and performance.' – The Art Newspaper ‘An enlightening overview of a profoundly evocative and exciting body of work.’ – Booklist
£33.96
Phaidon Press Ltd Open Questions: Thirty Years of Writing about Art
Book Synopsis'Molesworth remains a rare breed: a curator who can actually write.' - Art in America An illustrated reader featuring a collection of essays from trailblazing curator and writer Helen Molesworth – the first book of her collected writings Over the past three decades, Helen Molesworth’s singular voice and lively curatorial vision has established her as one of the most dynamic and influential voices in the art world. This generously illustrated reader – the first ever collection of her writings – presents 24 essays from the past 30 years, gathered from exhibition catalogs and art publications such as Artforum, Documents, frieze, and October. The volume opens with a new essay that lays out Molesworth’s belief in art’s unique capacity for merging knowledge and feeling. It also includes new critical and reflective commentary on her past writing, an innovative approach that will position Open Questions as an indispensable volume for viewing and thinking about contemporary art for generations to come.Trade Review'Molesworth remains a rare breed: a curator who can actually write.' – Art in America 'Open Questions is the fierce culmination of a career forged on [Molesworth's] own terms.' – Vogue 'Influential.' – Art in America 'Captivating.' – The Slowdown 'The real subject of the book, of course, is Molesworth herself, and it’s a rich text in that regard.' – artnet
£25.46
Phaidon Press Ltd Svenskt Tenn
Book SynopsisA special survey published to celebrate 100 years of the influential and innovative Swedish design company Svenkst Tenn
£55.96
Phaidon Press Ltd Michael Raedecker
Book SynopsisAs seen in The Paris Review, The Art Newspaper, and Whitehot Magazine The most comprehensive survey of the celebrated Dutch artist Michael Raedecker’s work spanning his 30-year career Michael Raedecker, the acclaimed Dutch artist, records the memories held within spaces and objects in his enigmatic and dream-like paintings. Suburban homes, tree houses, and empty rooms and vacant chairs, all float in haunting isolation. Muted hues are penetrated with thread and needle where the artist hand-sews forms into textural materiality. Since the beginning of his career as a painter, Raedecker has incorporated embroidery into his works as a visual counterpoint to his washed-out paint application. This survey of his work, designed by the acclaimed Dutch graphic designer, Irma Boom, is the most comprehensive published to date, featuring essays by a unique and diverse group of critics, curators, artists, and academics.Trade Review‘The production values set this volume apart from ordinary art books. ...If you are building a collection of notable art books I would highly suggest picking up a copy of this one.’ – Noah Becker, Whitehot Magazine
£47.96
Phaidon Press Ltd Game Changers: The Video Game Revolution
Book Synopsis'A fitting tribute to gaming’s Hall of Fame.' – Esquire As seen in Vanity Fair, Axios Gaming, Esquire, and Polygon An A to Z of video games – 300 entries showcasing the most influential and celebrated games, consoles, publishers, and more A visual history of all things video games, this book will provide the reader with an overview of the gaming industry, from the very first game created around the mid-twentieth century, right through to the present day. Particular focus is given to advances within the industry during this time, such as new technologies, innovative gameplay, never-before-seen graphics, and design. An introduction by Simon Parkin provides an overview of gaming history, and exploring how iconic games have pushed the boundaries of the medium and 300 entries, hand picked by a panel of industry experts, showcase the most influential and celebrated games, consoles, publishers, and more. Each entry is accompanied by text informing the reader about the game and its history, its place in wider popular culture, and including useful information and facts, with exciting and sometimes unexpected pairings provided by the A to Z organisation. A glossary of key words and select biographies of influential creators and developers provides more context and a system of icons and infographics allows readers to see the connections between the book’s 300 entries. Wider gaming culture, and how it has grown from a niche hobby to a worldwide phenomenon, influencing popular culture, is also explored, making this the widest ranging survey of games and gaming available today.Trade Review'This big, fat, shiny book on game-changing video games, from Pac Man to Call of Duty, Donkey Kong to Fortnite and beyond, is big, fat, shiny fun. Informed writing, sharp design, printed on nice heavy paper, a fitting tribute to gaming’s Hall of Fame.' – Esquire‘The book managed to surprise me, a hardened video game journalist.’ – Polygon, Chris Plante, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief‘A smart, meaty, mature introductory course to gaming.’ – Polygon, Best Video Game Books of 2023 'Evokes wonder and nostalgia. – Wallpaper* 'An in-depth excavation into the evolution of video game design and technology. – Dazed 'A highly informational tome that provides insight into 300 highly varied games … brings well-deserved attention to some of the more slept-on games that have ever been released. – ONE37pm 'Game geeks, get ready!' – The Media Tourist 'Offers a sweeping view of the video game landscape and showcases its breadth.' – GeekDad 'Gamers of all types will appreciate this detailed history of video games ... If you ever wished they'd take a break from screens to read instead, this is the book to do it.' – Redbook Magazine 'If you have any interest in games, you should definitely check out Game Changers.' – Mobile Syrup 'If you’re looking for an excellent, gorgeous coffee table book that has amazing games throughout history and great art … I definitely recommend it.' – Russ Frushtick, The Besties Podcast
£33.96
Phaidon Press Ltd Concrete Architecture
Book SynopsisThe ultimate book of concrete architecture, featuring 300 buildings of every type and style from the past 100 years
£47.96
Phaidon Press Ltd Stone Houses
Book SynopsisA collection of 50 stone houses from around the world that make the most of this extraordinary, tactile material
£29.71
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC L'Âge d'or
Book SynopsisOne of the greatest collaborations of cinema history, L' ge d'Or(1930) united the geniuses of Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dali in the making of a Surrealist masterpiece - a uniquely savage blend of visual poetry and social criticism. The film was banned and vilified for many years in many countries, becoming justly legendary for its subversive eroticism and its furious dissection of 'civilised' values. In a remarkable, intuitive reading of L' ge d'Or, Paul Hammond interweaves a detailed account of the extraordinary circumstances of its production with a dazzling interpretation of its aesthetic and political nuances. At once authoritative and polemical, this is a study entirely in tune with its subject, a fitting celebration of a major landmark in world cinema.Trade ReviewA lovely book. A sharp new look at an great old film. -- George MellyTable of ContentsForeword to the 2020 Edition The first prismatic articulation The second The third The fourth The fifth A sixth vesicular joint, the poison sac Notes Credits Bibliography Acknowledgments
£12.34
Flame Tree Publishing Annie Soudain: Foxgloves & Finches (Foiled Pocket
Book SynopsisA FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table.PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy.THE ARTIST. Annie Soudain created this colourful linoprint using the reduction method, which involves progressively cutting, inking up, and printing from the same block. The picturesque scene was taken from the view across the field overlooking Rye Bay in Hastings Country Park. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
£9.11
Flame Tree Publishing Hokusai: Great Wave Greeting Card Pack: Pack of 6
Book SynopsisSold in packs of 6. Gorgeous, foiled, handmade greeting cards, blank inside and shrink-wrapped with a gold envelope. Themed with our art calendars, foiled notebooks and illustrated art books. Our greeting cards are printed on FSC paper and wrapped in biodegradeable cellobag, and are themed with our art calendars, foiled notebooks and illustrated art books. This example features Hokusai's The Great Wave. The most notable period in Hokusai's artistic life was the latter part of his career, beginning in 1830 when he was 70 years old. He began the series of landscapes he is most famous for: 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji', which included The Great Wave, off Kanagawa, probably his most iconic image.
£14.69
Flame Tree Publishing John Tenniel: Alice and the Cheshire Cat (Blank
Book SynopsisA FLAME TREE SKETCHBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious, the sketchbooks combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, the thick paper stock makes them ideal for sketching and drawing. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and bookmark ribbons. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table. THE ARTIST. This image is from the shortened version of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865), ‘The Nursery Alice’ (1889/90). The fantasy world on the other side of the rabbit hole has influenced literary retellings, artwork, music, film, and pushed the boundaries of the magical world by reminding us there is no limit to the madness or the creativity of the creator. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
£13.25
Flame Tree Publishing Jean & Ron Henry: Fairy Story Bookmarks (pack of
Book SynopsisKeep the page in your book with this gorgeous pack of 10 foiled bookmarks, printed on both sides, with a silky ribbon and featuring Jean and Ron Henry’s Fairy Story. Paintings of mythological creatures such as angels, cupids and fairies offer both the artist and the audience a glimpse into worlds of wonder. There is a long tradition of portraying fairies in art, and Jean and Ron Henry’s Fairy Story is a charming, modern slant on the fairy world.
£17.90
Flame Tree Publishing Bodleian High Jinks! Bookmarks (pack of 10)
Book SynopsisKeep the page in your book with this gorgeous pack of 10 foiled bookmarks, printed on both sides, with a silky ribbon and featuring the Bodleian High Jinks! bookshelves. Late 19th- and early 20th- century children’s books are the subjects of this print from the Bodleian Libraries. Richly illustrated covers in bright reds, blues and greens adorn the rows of shelves, featuring titles such as Little Miss Sunshine, No Ordinary Girl and A Girl of High Adventure. They are all light-hearted tales with brave female characters that can be found within the Bodleian Library, which is one of the oldest libraries in Europe.
£17.90
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Extreme Lakeland: A photographic journey through
Book SynopsisExtreme Lakeland by Nadir Khan and Tom McNally is a stunning photographic celebration of all that makes the Lake District a magnet for those with a heart for adventure and who want to immerse themselves in the beauty of the hills and mountains of this jewel in the English landscape. From the crags of the high fells to the lakes and tarns for which the Lakes is famous, Nadir and Tom showcase incredible adventure sports through the seasons, including rock climbing, mountain biking, fell running, wild swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, base jumping and ski touring. Alongside a foreword by renowned rock climber Leo Houlding, and original illustrations by Anna Sharpe, there are inspirational literary contributions from wild swimmer Gilly McArthur, fell runner Ellis Bland, climbers Anna Taylor and Peter Goulding, and adventurer Jon Sparks. Extreme Lakeland is a visual feast for those that treasure the Lake District.
£21.25
Birlinn General Lost Perth
Book SynopsisThis is the first book to consider just how much of Perth has been lost over the centuries and why. A son of Perth and a keen student of its history, Jeremy Duncan uncovers the vanished streets, waterways and other public outposts. Illustrated with over 100 old photos and engravings, this book makes lost Perth visible again to new generations.
£14.24
Tate Publishing Visions of the Occult: An Untold Story of Art &
Book SynopsisThe first major survey of the occult collection of artworks, letters, objects and ephemera in the Tate Archive and collection. Revealing over 150 esoteric and mystical pieces, some never before seen, this book gives a new understanding to the artists in the Tate collection and the history and practice of the occult. A lavishly illustrated magical volume acts a potent talisman connecting the two worlds of Tate – the seen public collection and the unseen secrets lurking in the archive. The pages of this book explore the hidden artworks and ephemera left behind by artists, and shed new light on our understanding of the art historical canon. It offers an in-depth exploration of the occult and its relationship to art and culture including witchcraft, alchemy, secret societies, folklore and pagan rituals, demonology, spells and magic, psychic energies, astrology and tarot. Expect to find the unexpected in the works and lives of artists such as Ithell Colquhoun, Paul Nash, Barbara Hepworth, Cecil Collins, John William Waterhouse, Alan Davie, Joe Tilson, Henry Moore, Eileen Agar, William Blake, Leonora Carrington and Pamela Colman Smith. For the first time, the clandestine, magical works of the Tate archive are revealed with archivist Victoria Jenkins exploring relationships between art and the occult, and how both can act as a form of resistance to challenging environments. This book challenges perceptions and illuminates the surprising breadth and extraordinary ways in which artists interpret not just the physical world around them but also the supernatural, to make the unseen, seen. If you think you know Tate artists, it’s time to think again.
£21.25
Tate Publishing Five Hundred Years of British Art
Book SynopsisTate Britain is the home of British art from 1500 to the present day. This beautiful guide to the highlights of the collection provides an essential introduction to the extraordinary development of British art over the centuries, telling the story of the collection and presenting a selection of the stunning works on display. British art is also notable for genres unique to itself: group portraits, known as ''conversation pieces'', focusing on social relations between friends, family and allies; themes from British literature, particularly Shakespeare, Milton and Tennyson (rather than classical mythology); and topical subjects in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries reflecting the wars with France and the scientific innovations of the Industrial Revolution. Hogarth ushered in an art of social engagement, as did the artists associated with the Young British Art movement more recently. The art from Britain in Tate''s collection is rich with imaginative invention and reinvent
£21.25
Batsford Ltd Millie Marotta's Tropical Wonderland Postcard
Book SynopsisA keepsake box containing 50 loose postcards of illustrations that feature in the bestselling Millie Marotta's Tropical Wonderland. Explore the rainforest and you will find extraordinary flowers, birds, butterflies and reptiles beautifully presented and ready to personalise with a touch of colour. These postcards can be sent just as they are to friends and family, coloured in, or even framed and hung on walls. These bite-sized cards of beauty can be used for a range of things but will delight anyone who receives one.
£13.24
V & A Publishing The Glamour of Italian Fashion Since 1945
Book SynopsisOriginally published to accompany a major V&A exhibition, this beautiful book is an indispensable history of the fashion houses that have become synonymous with show-stopping glamour. The Glamour of Italian Fashion showcases the fashions that turned 'Made in Italy' into an internationally recognized mark of style. It brings together stunning fashion photography, archival material, and previously unseen objects from private collections to explore Italian style from the post-war couturiers of the 'Sala Bianca' to the outstanding success of its ready-to-wear brands. Artisanal leather and fur production, exquisite knitwear and fine tailoring have all contributed to Italy's unique position in the consciousness of stylish people everywhere. Designers and labels featured include Emilio Pucci, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Fendi, Missoni, Valentino, Franco Moschino, Gianni Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Miuccia Prada and Roberto Capucci as well as bespoke tailors and ready-towear menswear specialists such as Carlo Palazzi and Ermenegildo Zegna.Trade Review'This is one for savouring and displaying on your coffee table. Put simply, it's brilliant' The TimesTable of Contents1. Italy's Fashion identity - Great Dressmakes of Italian Fashion - Reorienting fashion: Italy's Wayfinding after the Second World War - The Italian Fashion Revolution in Milan -- 2. Materials of Fashion - Textiles: the Foundation of Italian Couture - Craft and 'Made in Italy' - Prato: Between Tradition and the Future - Knitwear - Fur - Leather -- 3. Fashion and Image - Portrait / Self-portrait: The Image of Fashion - Italian Fashion Designers in Hollywood - Anna Piaggi - Paolo Roversi: An Interview -- 4. Italian Menswear - The Return of the Courtier: Men and Menswear - 'In the Things That Go Over Other Things' - From Tennis Court to Football Terrace: Italian Sportswear and British Male Style - Tailoring and Craft - The Man in the Street -- 5. The Fashion Business - The Business of Fashion - Communication in the Fashion System - La Moda in Vogue - Nattier: Textile Innovators - The Sozzani Sisters
£22.50
V & A Publishing London Couture: British Luxury 1923 - 1975
Book SynopsisLondon Couture is the first book to examine, in detail, the luxurious garments produced by the rarefied London couture industry - from lavish ballgowns to sharply tailored suits, by way of spectacular royal dress - as well as the designers who conceived them, their clients and the prestigious publications that disseminated and promoted the `London Look' to the world. Expert authors from around the world have delved into the archives of prestigious designers, textile suppliers and fashionable journals, to bring together this pioneering study of the London Fashion houses of the early to mid-twentieth century, renowned for their superb craftsmanship and attention to detail. The full breadth of London's offering is examined, from royal favourite Norman Hartnell to pioneer Charles James, and prestigious houses such as Worth, Hardy Amies and Lucile. The ancillary dressmaking trades in London are also considered, as are the international market for London couture, and the impact of royal dress on high-end fashion. A wealth of visual material supports the extensive, original research - from beautiful features by celebrated photographer Norman Parkinson to the elegant illustrations of Francis Marshall. Previously unseen garments are illustrated throughout the book, alongside historical photography that documents the houses of the great designers, their favoured fabrics and their most glamorous clients, including Queen Elizabeth, Margot Fonteyn, Rose Kennedy and countless stars of stage and screen.Trade Review'a reminder ahead of the Dior exhibition opening at the V&A next week, that Brits can do luxury fashion too.' Lisa Armstrong, The Telegraph, Saturday 26th January 2019; This is the book that I'm sure everyone with a serious interest in twentieth-century fashion history has always wanted - Noel Chapman, Luxury: History, Culture, Consumption, Vol 2, Issue 2, 2016; Brilliant - The Daily Mail, 3rd June 2016; for anyone interested in fashion history, British design, or just loves to look at vintage photographs, this is a wonderful book to have - Workshop on the Web, June 2016; an indispensable resource - Fiona Anderson, Costume: the Journal of the Costume Society, Vol 51, No. 1, March 2017
£999.99
V & A Publishing Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Textile Society of America's R.L. Shep Award 2020. The kimono is the ultimate symbol of Japan, revered within the country as the embodiment of national culture and regarded internationally as an exotic fascination. The iconic garment is often viewed as traditional, unchanging and timeless, but this book counters that conception, presenting the kimono as highly dynamic and fashionable dress. The cultural and sartorial significance of the kimono is explored in historical and contemporary contexts, both in Japan and the West, where its impact on clothing styles has been felt since the seventeenth century. Beautifully illustrated, the book features over 250 kimono and kimono-inspired garments from the V&A and collections around the world, revealing its sartorial influence on pop stars from David Bowie to Bjoerk and examining the ways in which fashion designers such as Issey Miyake, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen have reworked its legacy.Trade ReviewThe ground covered in the book and accompanying exhibition is vast: rich food for thought and glorious artistry to admire. Hettie Judah, iNews, 27th April 2020Table of ContentsForeword, Tristram Hunt Introduction: Kimono, Kyoto to Catwalk, Anna Jackson Kimono in Japan Status, Style and Seduction, Anna Jackson Creation and Commerce, Anna Jackson and Iwao Nagasaki Clothed in Splendour: Bridal Kimono from the Edo Period to the Present Day, Masami Yamada Picturing Fashion in Edo-Period Japan, Masami Yamada Fashion for the Foreign A Taste for the Exotic: Foreign Textiles and Japanese Dress, Anna Jackson The 'Nippon Kimono' Voyages to Europe, Yuzuruha Oyama Interwoven Gowns: A Tale of Global Trade, Ariane Fennetaux Geographically Confused, but Familiarly Exotic: The Influence of Kimono in Seventeenth-Century England, Susan North Shifting Styles Fashioning Modernity in Japan, Anna Jackson The 'Kimono Craze': From Exoticism to Fashionability, Elizabeth Kramer and Akiko Savas Picturing Kimono in Britain, Europe and America, Elizabeth Kramer Radical Restructure: The Impact of Kimono, Akiko Fukai Kimono as Costume Kimono Codified: Uniform for the Nation, Josephine Rout Geisha: Perpetuating the Kimono Mystique, Lesley Downer Kimono Rental, Tourism and Sartorial Expression, Elizabeth Kramer Behind the Screen: Kimono as Costume, Josephine Rout Kimono Reinvention Kimono Reborn, Rupert Faulkner Moriguchi Kunihiko, Anna Jackson Kikuchi Nobuko: Stylish Rebellion, Kohka Yoshimura Kimono Transformation Kimono Dreams, Claire Wilcox Statement Piece: The Kimono Jacket Trend, Elizabeth Kramer Kimono Revolution, Sheila Cliffe Jotaro Saito, Anna Jackson From Edo to Instagram: Japanese Fashion, Josephine Rout
£34.00
Baton Wicks Publications Classic Rock: Great British rock climbs
Book SynopsisKen Wilson’s Classic Rock is one of the most popular and iconic works of climbing literature ever written. Along with Hard Rock and Extreme Rock, it has acquired legendary status. First published in 1978, Classic Rock represented the absolute best of British climbing at that time, quickly establishing itself as a must-have publication. It is a celebration of 80 of the best lower-grade routes in Great Britain, bringing them to life through a superb selection of photographs, anecdotes and essays from some of the most accomplished climbers of the day. ‘Ticking’ the book became an instant and obvious challenge, and remains so to this day (Wilson wasn’t a fan, describing it as ‘puerile ticking’). Any climber working his or her way through the book will be taken on a tour of the finest routes on the best cliffs and crags to be found throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Many of the routes in the book were established over a century ago. At that time the Victorian and Edwardian alpinists, flushed with successes abroad, sought harder challenges at home. With their well-honed confidence, they went straight for the biggest cliffs of Scotland. Anyone seeking to retrace their steps will immediately be transported to bold lines of weakness up otherwise daunting precipices! Before long these pioneers trailed their hemp ropes and balanced their hobnail boots up the sea cliffs of Cornwall and the gritstone edges of the Pennines, and the crags of the Lake District and North Wales. These climbers provided us with a great national treasure – a repository of adventure and spectacle that can provide a lifetime’s enjoyment and challenge. An ascent of a great historic route will rarely disappoint. Such routes retain much of their original challenge, unsullied by the pitons and bolts often found on their continental equivalents. They take bold, logical lines up otherwise difficult cliffs – usually cleaned and stabilised by years of use. Classic Rock provides a mere sampling of these treasures. This latest edition has been transformed with over 300 new colour photos. These sit alongside archive images to create an inspirational dialogue between today’s climbers and those of history. Fifty-five chapters, contributed by acclaimed climbers and writers such as Jim Perrin, Paul Nunn and Angela Soper, describe the finest classic rock climbs in Britain.Table of ContentsPreface The Early Days of Classic Climbing PEAK AND PENNINE1 FLYING BUTTRESS, APRIL CRACK, BLACK SLAB Stanage Edge Jim Perrin 2 SAIL BUTTRESS, TOPSAIL, POWDER MONKEY PARADE Birchen Edge Charles Clark 3 CENTRAL CLIMB (K2 and Modern) Hen Cloud Paul Nunn 4 VIA DOLOROSA, BLACK AND TANS, TECHNICAL SLAB The Roaches Dave Cook 5 PARSONS’ CHIMNEY Almscliff Crag Angela Soper 6 RED PENCIL DIRECT Penyghent Anthony Greenbank NORTH WALES7 MILESTONE DIRECT ROUTE Milestone Buttress Barbara James 8 GASHED CRAG, FIRST PINNACLE RIB, GROOVED ARÊTE Tryfan Showell Styles 9 DIRECT ROUTE Glyder Fach David Cox 10 HOPE, LAZARUS, THE ARÊTE, GREY SLAB Idwal Slabs/Glyder Fawr Ron James 11 GREAT GULLY Craig yr Ysfa Tony Moulam 12 FLYING BUTTRESS, SPIRAL STAIRS Dinas Cromlech Roger Grimshaw 13 CRACKSTONE RIB, WRINKLE Carreg Wastad Dave Cook 14 NEA Clogwyn y Grochan Nea Morin 15 THE CRACKS Dinas Mot Anne Wheatcroft 16 MAIN WALL Cyrn Las Sir Charles Evans 17 AVALANCHE, RED WALL, LONGLAND’S CONTINUATION Lliwedd Harold Drasdo 18 CREAGH DHU WALL Tremadog Rocks Jim Perrin 19 WILL-O’-THE-WISP Craig Cywarch John SumnerSOUTH-WEST ENGLAND20 PITON ROUTE Avon Gorge Mike Thompson 21 CLIMBERS’ CLUB ORDINARY Dewerstone Mike Banks 22 THE DEVIL’S SLIDE Lundy John Cleare 23 DEMO ROUTE Sennen Robert Moulton 24 TERRIER’S TOOTH, PENDULUM CHIMNEY Chair Ladder Dave Cook 25 DOORPOST Bosigran Mike Banks THE LAKE DISTRICT26 LITTLE CHAMONIX Shepherd’s Crag Angela Soper 27 TROUTDALE PINNACLE Black Crag Anthony Greenbank 28 GILLERCOMBE BUTTRESS Gillercombe Joann Greenhow 29 NAPES NEEDLE Great Gable Paul Nunn 30 TOPHET WALL Great Gable Dennis Gray 31 ASH TREE SLABS, C ROUTE Gimmer Crag Lord Hunt 32 BRACKET AND SLAB Gimmer Crag Tom Price 33 BOWFELL BUTTRESS Bowfell Walt Unsworth34 MURRAY’S ROUTE Dow Crag Anthony Greenbank 35 NEW WEST CLIMB, RIB AND SLAB Pillar Rock C. Douglas Milner 36 JONES’S ROUTE DIRECT FROM LORD’S RAKE Scafell Pinnacle Tony Toole 37 MOSS GHYLL GROOVES Scafell Crag Tom Price SCOTLAND 38 SOU’WESTER SLABS, LABYRINTH Cir Mhor, Isle of Arran Graham Little 39 RECESS ROUTE, PUNSTER’S CRACK, ARDGARTEN ARÊTE The Cobbler John Mackenzie 40 NORTH FACE ROUTE,AGAG’S GROOVE Buachaille Etive Mòr Tom Weir 41 THE CHASM Buachaille Etive Mòr Ken Crocket 42 LONG CRACK,ARCHER RIDGE,CRYPT ROUTE Aonach Dubh/B.nam Bian John Mackenzie 43 CLACHAIG GULLY Glen Coe Allan Austin 44 ARDVERIKIE WALL Binnein Shuas Bill Skidmore 45 SAVAGE SLIT Coire an Lochain Doug Lang 46 THE CLEAN SWEEP Hell’s Lum Crag Allen Fyffe 47 THE TALISMAN Creagan a’Choire Etchachan Brian Lawrie 48 SQUAREFACE Garbh Choire, Beinn a’Bhuird Martin Burrows Smith 49 MITRE RIDGE (CUMMING/CROFTON ROUTE) Garbh Choire, Beinn a’Bhuird Robin Campbell 50 EAGLE RIDGE Lochnagar Bill Brooker 51 THE CIOCH NOSE Applecross Donald Bennet 52 CIOCH DIRECT, ARROW ROUTE, INTEGRITY Sron na Ciche, Isle of Skye Paul Brian 53 THE BLACK CUILLIN RIDGE Isle of Skye Ted Maden 54 TOWER RIDGE Ben Nevis Robin Campbell 55 THE LONG CLIMB Ben Nevis Malcolm Slesser Other Good Climbs Map Guidebooks/Maps Grading Comparisons Acknowledgements Index
£999.99
GINGKO Treasures of Herat: Two Manuscripts of the
Book SynopsisAn illustrated reference book for students and scholars of Persian art, poetry, and literature. With this book, Barbara Brend provides thorough consideration of two celebrated Persian manuscripts housed in the British Library. These two copies of the Khamsah (Quintet) a set of five narrative poems by twelfth-century poet Nizami, a master of allegorical poetry in Persian literature, were produced in Herat in the fifteenth century, one of the greatest periods of Persian painting. Although well known, the manuscripts have never before been written about in relation to each other. Brend tells the story of each poem and the painting that illustrates it, and she formally analyzes the images, placing them in their historical and artistic context. The images from both highly prized manuscripts are beautifully reproduced in color, and the ownership history of one of the manuscripts-recorded in the form of seal impressions and inscriptions- is also included. Ursula Sims-Williams provides a translation and commentary of these important marks of ownership which identify the Mughal rulers Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb, among many others.Trade Review"Brend’s Treasures of Herat performs a deep dive on the two manuscripts, providing unique insights into the purpose and the means used to produce them. . . . Brend’s summary of the tradition of Persian painting and survey of other royal 15th-century manuscripts makes Treasures of Herat a valuable introduction to the topic." * Asian Review of Books *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 Herat and the Timurids CHAPTER 2 The Painting Tradition of Timurid Herat CHAPTER 3 Manuscript and Illumination in Add. 25900 CHAPTER 4 Illustrations in Add. 25900 CHAPTER 5 Manuscript and Illumination in Or. 6810 CHAPTER 6 Illustrations in Or. 6810 CHAPTER 7 Conclusions on Add. 25900 and Or. 6810 APPENDIX A Break-lines in Add. 25900 and Or. 6810 CHAPTER 8 Or. 6810: The Afterlife of a Manuscript URSULA SIMS-WILLIAMS APPENDIX B Transcriptions of the Notes and Seals in Or. 6810 URSULA SIMS-WILLIAMS BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX
£54.00
D Giles Ltd Seeing Differently: The Phillips Collects for a
Book SynopsisAn expansive collection catalogue that offers a multiplicity of fresh perspectives on recent modern and contemporary art acquisitions in The Phillips Collection. Planned to coincide with The Phillips Collection's centennial and exhibition, this ground-breaking volume offers an unprecedented breadth of insights and inclusive narratives on the Phillips's growing art collection from a range of voices, including artists, critics, and scholars. Seeing Differently features works across wide-ranging media by renowned artists from the 19th to the 21st centuries, including Benny Andrews, Alexander Calder, Edgar Degas, Simone Leigh, and Renee Stout. An opening essay by Dorothy Kosinski, artist conversations, thematic essays, and 150 plates with 50 object responses by notable contributors, ensure that this will be a lasting art historical resource. AUTHORS: David C. Driskell is an artist, scholar, and professor emeritus at the University of Maryland. Mary Jane Jacob is professor and executive director of exhibitions at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Dorothy Kosinski is Vradenburg Director & CEO of The Phillips Collection. Elsa Smithgall is senior curator at The Phillips Collection. 278 colour illustrations
£31.96
D Giles Ltd Imperial Splendor: The Art of the Book in the
Book SynopsisFocusing on production and patronage, this new volume features over 150 images of magnificently illustrated books and precious bindings, drawn largely from North American collections. The book's three sections are arranged chronologically, yet in each case with a different thematic focus. Opening with a look at the precedents set by the Carolingian forerunners of the Empire, the first section considers deluxe imperial manuscripts associated with the Ottonian emperors. The second section examines the role of imperial monasteries in the production of manuscripts, considering in particular the patronage of aristocratic elites. The final section offers a tour of imperial cities in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, from Vienna and Prague to Augsburg and Nuremberg. This final stop considers the impact of Albrecht Durer and humanism on the arts of the book. The volume features a glossary, indexes, and maps showing the shifting borders of the Empire over 700 years.Trade Review"It is a densely and richly illustrated narrative." "This well-produced book will become a useful resource."—William J. Diebold, The Burlington Magazine. "Joins the authors’ meticulous historical analysis with more than 150 lush, full-color illustrations of these magnificent books and their elaborate bindings."—Lauren Moya Ford, Hyperallergic. "Expertly combines cogent, insightful text with superlative illustrations."—Ed Voves, Art EyewitnessTable of ContentsDirector's Foreword by Colin B. Bailey; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; I Introduction; II Imperial Networks; III Imperial Monasteries; IV Imperial Cities; The Main Imperial Dynasties; Glossary; Bibliography; Index of Objects; General Index; Credits
£31.96
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Understanding Art
Book SynopsisA new edition of the bestselling introduction to the 'isms' of art. This is an easy-to-use guide to a wide range of art 'isms'. From the 'isms' of the Renaissance to the 'isms' of the present day, it gives you a practical introduction to all the significant 'isms' that have shaped art history. For each 'ism', there is a definition, an introduction to the topic, lists of key artists, keywords, and major works as well as suggestions of other 'isms' that you might be interested in. This is a new edition of the original bestselling title which now includes four brand-new chapters covering Digitalism, Activism, Superflat and Internationalism. This book is a must for everyone who is interested in art - whether you are a Sunday afternoon art gallery visitor, art student or already an art connoisseur.Table of ContentsIntroduction How to Use this Book Renaissance Renaissance International Gothicism Secularism Monumentalism Humanism Idealism Perspectivism Illusionism Naturalism Mannerism Baroque & Rococo Baroque Allegoricism Baroque Classicism Pietism Sectarianism Gesturalism Emotionalism Caravaggism Absolutism Rococo Academicism Neo-Classicism The 19th Century 19th Century Romanticism Orientalism Medievalism Pre-Raphaelitism Realism Materialism Impressionism Neo-Impressionism Secessionism Aestheticism Symbolism Post-Impressionism Modernism Modernism Fauvism Primitivism Expressionism Cubism Futurism Dadaism Suprematism Constructivism: Russian and International Neo-Plasticism Surrealism Spatialism Abstract Expressionism Social Realism Post-Modernism Post-Modernism Conceptualism Neo-Conceptualism Neo-Expressionism Minimalism Sensationalism Digitalism Activism Superflat Internationalism Glossary of Artists Glossary of Useful Terms Chronology of Isms List of Museums to Visit Credits
£999.99
Birlinn General Lost East Lothian
Book SynopsisEast Lothian, a unitary authority area including the old county of Haddingtonshire, is one of Scotland's most historic places - John Knox was born in Haddington in the early years of the sixteenth century; important links were forged with the Low Countries as a result of trade; and because of its location between Edinburgh and the border with England, the area was razed frequently by English troops. Significant battles were fought within its boundaries, most notably at Dunbar in 1560 and Prestonpans in 1745. It is also a land of huge contrasts, with sandy beaches, majestic sea cliffs, rolling farmland and barren moor, geographical features which have heavily influenced the life and industry of its inhabitants over the centuries. In this beautifully illustrated book, featuring over 100 old photographs, maps and prints, Craig Statham explores an enormous range of lost buildings which have been central to all aspects of the history of the county over a period of thousands of years, but which now no longer exist, lie in ruins or are no longer used for their original function. Grouped by theme, the book includes all types of lost buildings, from castles, mansion houses, streets and even whole villages to hospitals, factories, churches, schools, hotels and even swimming pools.
£14.24
Not Stated Turner and the Slave Trade
£28.50
Merlin Unwin Books The North Pennines
Book SynopsisOften overlooked by tourists, the North Pennines is properly celebrated here in a stunning collection of images by local photographer and author Helen Shaw. Hadrian's Wall, wild moorlands, gushing springs, torrential waterfalls, forgotten villages and burial sites, black grouse, curlews and vivid gentians.
£18.00
D Giles Ltd In the Mind's Eye / La Mirada de Quien Contempla:
Book SynopsisIn the Mind’s Eye opens new avenues of inquiry about the Caribbean island which has played an outsized role in global politics, economics, and culture. For centuries an Edenic image of fantasy and escapism has been projected onto Cuba by observers from North America and Europe. Until recent times, the harsh historical and contemporary realities of servitude, racial strife, and environmental degradation rarely colored artists portrayal of the country, presenting a skewed perspective on this nation. While the dynamics of the Revolution in 1959 frame many conversations about Cuba, this volume seeks a longer historical trajectory by focusing on the 19th century—with visual interpretations and commentary by 21st-century artists. American artists William Glackens, Childe Hassam, Winslow Homer, and Willard Metcalf are featured alongside contemporary artists including Juan Carlos Alom, María Magdalena Campos-Pons, and Juana Valdes. Two new interviews with artists Juana Valdes and Carlos Martiel conducted by Donette Francis and Elvia Rosa Castro highlight the importance of contemporary Cuban art.Table of ContentsLenders to the Exhibition; Acknowledgments; In the Mind's Eye: Director’s Foreword by Jordana Pomeroy; Acknowledgments; Introduction by Amy Galpin; Turning the Landscape into a Homeland: Landscape Painters in Cuba, 1850–1920 by Jorge Duany; Cultural Exchanges between Cuba and the United States, 1850–80 by Katherine Manthorne; The Waters in Between and the Art of Juana Valdes: Artist interview by Donette Francis, Associate Professor, University of Miami; The Locks of Carlos Martiel: The Body as a Political Device: Artist interview by Elvia Rosa Castro, art critic and independent curator; Catalogue; Illustrated Chronology of Cuban History/events since the late 19th century; Selected bibliography; Photo credits
£29.71
D Giles Ltd Polly Jessup
Book SynopsisThe Grande Dame of Palm Beach Decorators comesto life in this new book about renowned interior designer Polly Jessup (1899 -1988).
£21.21
D Giles Limited Seeing Us
Book SynopsisThis ground-breaking volume increases our understanding of the dynamism and richness of American art, drawing on the work of artists who have often created from the artistic margins.Out of Many: Reframing an American Collection offers a re-examination of select works from The Phillips Collection, the Howard University Gallery of Art and the David C. Driskell Center. This volume, and its accompanying exhibition features 75 works of art in various media-paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, and mixed-media-by a diverse array of artists, including William H Johnson, Doris Lee, Elisabeth Poe, David Driskell, Ralston Crawford, William Christenberry, Jacob Lawrence, and Romare Bearden to name a few. Each of the selected works offers a unique perspective on how these diverse artists living and working across the United States view (or have viewed) America while presenting an inclusive narrative of American art based on The Phillips? unique history, collection, relationships with artists and collaborations with other institutions. Arranged into five thematic sections?People, Places, Spaces, Things, and Chronicles?the authors consider why artists have certain been omitted from our current narratives; and how do we properly contextualize the work of marginalized artists.
£34.88
Smith Street Books Artist Playing Cards
Book SynopsisFrom Banksy to Basquiat, Haring to Hockney, and Yayoi to Yoko, your favorite artists have gathered in this deck of cards. Artist Cards is a standard poker set, with the four classic suits. Each card features a different artist, with an illustration and short bio. Who needs art history class when you can celebrate the great artists, instead, with a round of cards?
£13.56
Smith Street Books Claude Monet
Book SynopsisExplore the works of one of the greatest artists of all time. Claude Monet: 50 Masterpieces Explored is a dazzling collection of 50 cards exploring the masterpieces of one of the most celebrated artists of all time. From the ethereal brushstrokes of Water Lilies and the windswept Women with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son, to the bright red sun peeking through the haze of Impression, Sunrise, each card showcases the beauty and complexity of Monet's style. Through detailed analyses of each artwork, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Monet's techniques, symbolism, and life story, and how they influenced his art. Whether you're an art lover, a Monet aficionado, or simply looking for a beautiful and informative deck of cards, Claude Monet: 50 Masterpieces Explored is sure to captivate and inspire.
£16.31
Smith Street Gift Mushrooms of the Wild
Book SynopsisMarta Zafra is an illustrator and artist, based in Spain. Her work is published internationally and has won numerous awards.
£15.30
TBW Books Daily SelfPortraits 19721973
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£43.20
MIT Press The New Television
Book SynopsisOn the rich history of video art and its enduring relevance to today’s artistic and critical practices.The New Television delves into the rich history of video art, reexamining the pivotal Open Circuits conference held at MoMA in 1974 and exploring its enduring relevance to today’s artistic and critical practices. Open Circuits was an important event in establishing video art in American museums and articulated a range of conflicting teloses for the medium, some which materialized (like local cable television) and others that remain unrealized. The conference proceedings were published in 1977 as The New Television: A Public/Private Art, and the radical design of the book reflected the conference’s utopian aims. This two-part publication includes a facsimile of the long-out-of-print conference proceedings and new essays and discussions by over a dozen scholars and artists. The new scholarly texts and previously unpublished arc
£34.85
Inpatient Press Salamanders Wool
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