Art & Photography Books
Park Books LAN 29 Projects
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Verso Books Designing Disorder: Experiments and Disruptions
Book SynopsisIn 1970, Richard Sennett published the groundbreaking The Uses of Disorder, arguing that the ideal of a planned and ordered city was flawed. Fifty years later, Sennett returns to these still fertile ideas and, alongside campaigner and architect Pablo Sendra, sets out an agenda for the design and ethics of the Open City.The public spaces of our cities are under siege from planners, privatisation and increased surveillance. Our streets are becoming ever more lifeless and ordered. What is to be done? Can disorder be designed? In this provocative essay Sendra and Sennett propose a reorganisation of how we think and plan the social life of our cities. 'Infrastructures of disorder' combine architecture, politics, urban planning and activism in order to develop places that nurture rather than stifle, bring together rather than divide up, remain open to change rather than closed off.Trade ReviewIn this very readable essay, Sennett pushes on the ideas he developed in his 'Uses of Disorder'. The upshot seems to be the 'open city'; the antithesis of places like New York'sHudson Yards; a pre-determined, real-estate driven 'community' that can only degrade over time. Given contingent times, a necessary critical view of the modern urban realm. * RIBA Journal *The promotion of this sense of impotence, and the resulting inertia, are encouraged by a patronising capitalist "nanny state" on behalf of corporations for whom profits, not people, matter. The only antidote to that inertia is surely to start planning the "disorder" promulgated by Sendra and Sennett. * Morning Star *Timely and relevant...For both Sennett and Sendra, cities are at their best when they resist homogeneity and promote difference, and when they empower people to actively shape and reshape their built environment and its public uses. -- Eoin Ó Broin * Irish Times *A bold invitation to take sides ... a city of power (Hudson Yards) versus a city of the people (the Garment District in New York City), before formulating the no less audacious goal of the book: to enable urban spontaneity by means of design -- Plácido González Martínez * Journal of Urban Design *Evocatively, he paints a picture of brittle cities, which serve closed systems and whose buildings are destroyed rather than adapted as their use changes. -- Charmaine Chan * South China Morning Post *This book can be seen as an ongoing and open-ended conversation rather than a static presentation of the authors' points of view ... a very lively and engaging read. -- Judith Ryser * Urban Design *I thought of my home town, Dublin, while reading Pablo Sendra and Richard Sennett's Designing Disorder: Experiments and Disruptions in the City. Here, the authors explore ethical urban design in an age of privatisation, hostile architecture and widespread surveillance. -- Naoise Dolan * Observer, Best Books of 2020 *A good public space should offer the possibility of surprise. Sennett and Sendra contrast the idea of the "brittle city" or the "closed city" with the idea of the "open city": a place that can change as its residents', visitors', and workers' needs change. A building, street, or neighborhood should always remain "incomplete," so that it can adapt with the times. . . .worth reading as a guide to post-pandemic urban-space management. * City Journal *
£9.49
Lannoo Publishers The Big Book of Retail Design: Everything You
Book SynopsisThis Big Book helps you make design decisions for shops. With the advent of e-commerce, the role that physical stores played changed dramatically. Their right to exist is not in question, but the need for a different design for these stores is high. This book provides the necessary knowledge to design the store for the future. It provides a complete overview of background and research on the necessary tools, to reflections on the challenges of the future.
£31.50
Rizzoli International Publications Alyssa Kapito Interiors
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£40.00
Scheidegger und Spiess AG, Verlag Hannah Höch: Assembled Worlds
Book SynopsisHannah Höch (1889–1978) moved between differing worlds: as an editorial assistant with a major Berlin-based magazine publisher, and as the only woman who could hold her own in the German capital’s vibrant Dada scene of the 1920s. Höch broke with the traditions of representation and vision. Her works dissected a world marked by the catastrophe of the Great War and an intense consumer culture, and reassembled it in revolutionary, poetic, and often ironic ways. Höch kept to her artistic means and her poetic-radical imagination, shimmering between social observation and dream world, even in the post-WWII period. Scissors and glue were the weapons of her art of montage, of which she was a co-inventor. Cutting and montage also shaped film, still a new medium in the 1920s, which strongly influenced Höch’s art: she understood her assembled pictures as static films. This richly illustrated and expertly annotated book explores comprehensively for the first time Höch’s fascination with film and the visual culture of the modern industrial age. It demonstrates how montage evolved in a field of tension between artistic experimentation, commercial exploitation, and political appropriation. A text-collage on the history of montage, in which major protagonists of Modernism and Avant-garde such as Sergej Eisenstein, Raoul Hausmann, László Moholy-Nagy, Walter Ruttman, Kurt Schwitters, Theo van Doesburg, and Dsiga Wertow, have their say, rounds out the volume.
£28.80
Paris Grafik Robert Louis Stevenson: Treasure Island Map
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£7.59
Simon & Schuster An American in Provence: Art, Life and
Book SynopsisLet Jamie Beck transport you to the South of France with An American in Provence: part art book, part travelogue, part memoir, and part cookbook, and perfect for art lovers, Francophiles, and armchair travelers alike. An American in Provence is a beautiful collection of exquisite portrait, scenic, and still-life photography from wildly popular and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck. Looking to slow down from her fast-paced life in New York City, Beck moved to the French countryside documenting her life as “An American in Provence.” What started as a one-year getaway became five as she continues to chronicle her life there through her photography on Instagram @JamieBeck.co, including the birth of her daughter, Eloise, all in the most breathtaking way. In An American in Provence, Beck shares her tips and techniques for creating incredible photos and details her transformational journey as an artist and woman. Beck also includes farm-to-table recipes she's learned along the way, including Braised Beef Stew, Spring Chicken with Herbs de Provence, Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta with Spring Asparagus, and Lemon Meringue Tart. This stunning visual journey is sure to delight anyone who wishes to escape reality and immerse themselves in life in Provence.Trade Review“For the bon-vivant who loves food, art, France, and wine. A gorgeous coffee table book that will immediately transport you to the hills of Provence.”–Amazon Book Review“For Francophiles, on-the-go and armchair travelers, as well as anyone who fantasizes about touching down on a new horizon for an extended stay, An American in Provence: Art, Life and Photography by Jamie Beck is an enticing portal… brimming with intoxicating images and inviting words. A feast for the eyes and spirit. (And a holiday gift idea.)” —Forbes“Jamie’s transporting book brings back all the wonderful memories of my first trip to France in my twenties, when I fell in love with the beauty of the country, and especially the vibrant flavors of the Provençal table.” —Alice Waters“Jamie Beck is the Peter Mayle of our time. Her alluring and sensual portraits bring us one step closer to understanding the ineffable magic of the South of France. From flower markets to aioli recipes, her keen photographic eye and gentle soul bring back vivid memories of my childhood in Aix-en-Provence and invite us all to slow down and indulge our senses in the warm glow of the Provençal sun.” —Frédéric Fekkai“Jamie’s work is a visual feast of food, flowers, and family. Her book takes you on a trip to Provence and allows you to linger and luxuriate there with her as she basks in nature and the best that life has to offer—simple, wholesome goodness.” —Lauren Bush Lauren“Jamie captures the charm and romance of Provence in her stunning book, filled with lush photos of food, wine, and other glories of la France. An American in Provence is a woman’s journey of immersion in the country and culture of France, from the fragrant fields of lavender to the crusty bounty of her local boulangerie.” —David Lebovitz
£24.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd From the Platform 2
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Skira Louise Bourgeois: The Fabric Works
Book SynopsisA groundbreaking work edited by Germano Celant in collaboration with the artist and her New York studio that enriches our knowledge of Louise Bourgeois Louise Bourgeois, who has produced art since the 1930s, began in the 1990s to use her clothes and the clothes of her loved ones as components in her sculptures and drawings. It is as much a reincarnation of her past and her childhood as a confirmation of her relationship with memory. Her visual approach to fabrics transforms decorative accessories into emotional and personal references which, especially in her Cells and later in her drawings, create representations of a tormented and at the same time powerful womanhood. Further development of the artist’s work began in 2002: exploiting the iridescent colours and formal structural properties of pieces of her clothing, she created “The Fabric Drawings,” astonishing works alternating between floral figurative pieces and chromatic abstractions. This set of images is collected here in its entirety for the first time, constituting the closest thing yet to a general catalogue.
£52.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd An Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy
Book SynopsisA world master teaches you the equipment, basics, and how to create art from 28 Arabic letters!
£19.54
Metropolitan Museum of Art Materialized Space
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teNeues Publishing UK Ltd Old Houses Made New
Book SynopsisThe book is a compendium of homes, including apartments and single-family houses, that have been remodeled to suit contemporary lifestyle needs. Rehabilitations of living spaces are often done to reanimate existing constructions that, over time, have become impractical, if not obsolete. The challenge is to adapt these existing buildings to contemporary standards while maintaining what might still be useful or what we like about them. Most old buildings are very compartmentalised, reflecting the human habits of their time and the available building technology. Nowadays, we like to live in much more open and airy spaces — and new building methods allow for the removal of walls that ultimately free up space. We renovate and upgrade living spaces to various degrees, ranging anywhere from upgrading fixtures and appliances to removing and reconstructing walls and expanding buildings. While extensive work is sometimes required, these rehabilitations can result in stunning transformations. Many add comfort and increase utility, not to mention that the investment generally adds value to the property. This inspirational book showcases a range of rehabilitated projects, from ones that begin by totally stripping out interiors to a clean slate, to less extensive work that might be limited to cosmetic changes or simple finish and fixture upgrades. Existing dwellings have proved themselves flexible to changing necessities, and they are key to the regeneration of our living environment. Text in English, German and French.
£40.00
Promopress New Bracelets: 400+ Contemporary Jewellery
Book SynopsisNew Bracelets showcases more than 400 bracelets by 200 jewellers, selected from a pool of artists from across the world. This new title by Nicolás Estrada confirms that contemporary jewellery is flourishing: readers will be surprised and delighted with the freshness, diversity, and colourfulness of the many different styles in this collection. It incorporates jewellery designs in a wide variety of materials and approaches, including classic gold, silver, and precious stones, as well as paper, wood, plastic, and resins. This comprehensive selection puts its finger on the pulse of what is happening in the world of jewellery artists right now. It is part of our ongoing series on contemporary jewellery. New Bracelets includes prefaces by Barbara Schmidt and Helen Britton.
£23.38
Headline Publishing Group Rush
Book SynopsisAs seen on TikTok, from Samantha Towle, the New York Times bestselling author of Ruin, comes a the next dramatically powerful and passionate novel in the Gods series.Readers are raving about Rush!''Epic. Loved every word, and Sam Towle proves yet again a true veteran in the art of contemporary romance''''Her characters are always amazing and her stories leave you wanting more.....enjoy the read!!''''Every expectation was surpassed and I devoured this book in a day''''A phenomenal book''..............................................................................''With the first pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the New York Giants select . . .''It''s been three years since quarterback Ares Kincaid''s NFL dream came true, and he''s living the high life. The days of cleaning up after his drunk of a father are long gone, and he has no intention of going ba
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Search Press Ltd Dynamic Seascapes: How to Paint Seas and Skies
Book SynopsisArtists wishing to capture the excitement and power of the sea in their artwork will find this book invaluable. Judith Yates uses a mix of traditional and more experimental techniques to create her dynamic seascapes, all of which are explained in clear, step-by-step sequences, annotated examples and Judith's stunning artworks. With sections on colour, composition, and creating atmosphere, this book is a comprehensive approach to painting the tumultuous ocean with a mix of acrylics, watercolour and acrylic inks. Judith's varied, mixed media approach gives this book wide appeal to watercolour and acrylics artists looking to expand their creative horizons. This book demystifies all aspects of painting the sea, including details on the form and anatomy of a wave; bringing light, atmosphere and drama into the sky; and choosing colours to create a mood. It also provides a great source of inspiration to artists who are drawn to the sea as a subject for their own paintings.Trade ReviewLose yourself in the excitement and power of seascapes with Judith Yates' latest release Dynamic Seascapes. With sections on colour, composition, and creating atmosphere, this book is a comprehensive approach to painting the tumultuous ocean with a mix of acrylics, watercolour and acrylic inks. Judith uses a mix of traditional and more experimental techniques, and this combined with her mixed media approach means this is perfect for anyone looking to expand their creative horizons. * Crafts Beautiful * Social media gets a bad press. However, it was also responsible for the genesis of this book. The publishers of Leisure Painter and The Artist magazines put one of Judith's pictures on Twitter. I thought it looked interesting and decided to investigate further. It quickly became apparent that she is one of the best seascape artists I'd seen for a long time, so I suggested that Search Press might like to talk to her. And here, a couple of years later, we are. Water is one of the hardest subjects to paint. It's hardly ever static, has no real substance and no colour of its own, yet it presents in many different moods, almost all of them related to movement and surroundings. So, how do you represent that in a single image? Well, that's what the book is all about. The subtitle is "how to paint seas and skies with drama and energy" and it has that in spades. Working in watercolour, acrylic, ink and mixed media, Judith will show you how to capture all the forms and moods of the sea, from a calm evening estuary to storm-blown waves breaking on a rocky shore. Although water is the primary subject, Judith does not forget the shorelines, landscapes and of course skies that make up a complete seascape. She'll show you how light both affects the appearance of water and is affected by it through refraction and reflection. She'll also demonstrate ways of capturing the solid appearance of a breaking wave and how to create the sense of power and movement that are essential to giving your image a feeling of being anything but static and two-dimensional. There are plenty of examples, exercises and demonstrations as well as explanations of the way water behaves in just about every situation. The book is every bit as exciting as its subject. -- Henry Malt * Artbookreview.net * Colourful and inspiring. This book is packed full of beautiful colour paintings using the artist's preferred water based paints and acrylics, each with a handy description explaining how the effects were achieved. There are chapters covering observation and materials followed by a very useful section on colour mixing and palettes to create mood and atmosphere. It describes how to first understand the sea with a section on capturing light through waves and how to paint the swell of the sea. There are some good ideas about using different brush and palette knife strokes and some clever tricks to give texture to your painting along with chapters on composition and foreground extras. There are also two detailed step-by-step paintings that you can follow. -- Lyla Horley * Amazon * In her new book, Dynamic Seascapes, Judith Yates demystifies all aspects of painting the sea and shows you how to start painting your own successful seascapes full of atmosphere and drama. Judith is a professional artist and runs painting workshops from her home studio as well as tutoring art holidays in the Dordogne so she understands many of the problems faced by artists trying to capture a volatile environment. A mixture of traditional and more experimental techniques are employed and clearly explained in step-by-step sequences, using a range of media, including acrylic inks. There's detailed information on how to capture form and anatomy of a wave, as well as ways to use colour and light to add drama to the scene. Step-by-step projects include a wild seascape and shimmering mist, which will inspire you to create dynamic seascapes of your own. * Leisure Painter * Most "how to" books I've come across tend to have step-by-step instructions, but don't necessarily explain why a particular technique is used. In this book however, Judith Yates goes into detail on the paints, surfaces and techniques, so you can learn the skills to paint your own seas as well. I've never been overly confident on mixing paints to get the exact colours I need, but Judith even includes a section on mixing for subtle tones, so you aren't left floundering. The two step-by-step projects break down what looks like a "that's beyond my skill level" painting into much easier steps, where it feels like I can actually end up with something that looks like a dynamic sea at the end! Overall I think this is a fantastic book, and it's also inspired me to try painting on different surfaces rather than just sticking with canvas. * Amazon * There's an old adage that you can never step in the same river twice. It could also be said that you can never actually see a wave. It is, after all, just a movement, albeit one given form by that least and most solid of substances: water. As a form, it's constantly changing and it's that change that makes it what it is. To paint a wave, therefore, requires the artist to freeze an infinitely small moment while also conveying the sense of motion and drama that a wave produces. Judith meets this seemingly impossible challenge head-on in watercolour and acrylic, explaining techniques both of creation and application, She considers drama, serenity, light and reflections as well as skies, buildings and landforms. This is an exciting and thoroughly practical guide to painting seascapes that covers all the moods of the sea and a huge variety of ways to depict them. -- Henry Malt * The Artist *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 My inspiration 8 Materials 14 Colour 24 Understanding the sea 32 Mark-making 40 Expression and dynamism 50 Wild seascape - Step-by-step project 70 Shimmering mist - Step-by-step project 84 Composition 96 Compositional basics 98, Point of view 100, Creating drama 104, Skies and light 110, Foreground: added elements 116, Texture, tricks and illusions 122 Creating mood and atmosphere 128 Elements of atmosphere 128, Stormy raging seas 130, Misty, ethereal atmosphere 132, Calm, shimmering waters 134, Dreamy atmosphere 136, Brooding mystery 138, Dreamy nostalgia 140 Afterword 142 Index 144
£999.99
3DTotal Publishing Ltd Windows to Worlds: The art of Devin Elle Kurtz
Book SynopsisIllustrator and concept artist Devin Elle Kurtz shares her journey, from childhood ambitions to be an artist and finding the best educational fit, to working in the industry as she continues to develop her craft. The Art of Devin Elle Kurtz bursts with the stunning color, light, and storytelling that Devin has mastered, using traditional and digital methods. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a young industry professional. Devin recalls navigating educational opportunities, looking for the combination of formal classes and personal study that suited her needs. Color and light play a huge part – whether she uses traditional or digital techniques – and specially commissioned tutorials give aspiring artists the chance to sample her methods while evolving their skills. Readers will also enjoy the intriguing subject of storytelling, as Devin explores the themes that feature the most in her own work, including where they originated from. These insights and reflections are not only fascinating, but also help readers unlock their own authentic storytelling potential. Devin has been handpicked to join the ranks of superstar artists who have produced their Art of… books with 3dtotal Publishing, creating the unique blend of advice, tutorials, inspiration, and galleries that we love to see.
£25.19
David Zwirner Luc Tuymans Nice
Book SynopsisStunning translations of images from the internet and the artist’s iPhone to canvas, Luc Tuymans’s quiet paintings belie an underlying moral complexity. Once Tuymans''s muted compositions felt fatalistic; now they appear as committed assaults on our digital fragmentation and the lies that thrive in its cracks. —Jason Farago, The New York Times One of the most important painters working today, Luc Tuymans pioneered a distinctive figurative style beginning in the 1980s that has proven singularly influential among his peers as well as subsequent generations of artists. Tuymans’s deeply resonant compositions insist on the power of images to simultaneously convey and conceal meaning. Rendered in a restrained and muted palette, the artist’s canvases are based on preexisting imagery from a range of historical, cultural, and popular media sources. This monograph of recent work reveals how Tuymans’s paintings grasp t
£45.00
Goose Lane Editions Making Her Mark: A History of Women Artists in
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Lannoo Publishers Ibiza Interiors
Book SynopsisWith this beautiful book you will literally bring the summery hippy-chic 'Ibiza' atmosphere into your home. With the most beautiful interiors and stunning photography - where you can imagine yourself in the azure bays - Architectural Digest journalist Gala Mora offers you a unique look into the Mediterranean-inspired homes of top designers and creative minds. The interiors breathe sun, sea and beach. Enjoy beautiful design surrounded by breathtaking nature. Open spaces that seemingly flow without boundary into a terrace, garden or beach. Two hundred and fifty-six pages full of exclusive and archetypal interiors that reflect one hundred percent what the island's way of living stands for. Ibiza Interiors is the third volume in the successful urban interiors series for lovers of design, architecture and interior design. Also available in the series: London Interiors ISBN 9789401485258; Barcelona Interiors ISBN 9789401485586.
£45.00
HopeRoad Publishing Ltd ARTEMISIA
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1953, Artemisia is a classic of 20th century Italian literature. From its first publication in 1953, Artemisia, a novel about Artemisia Gentileschi, an iconic 17th century painter, by Anna Banti, a brilliant Italian art historian, established itself as a feminist masterpiece. Like Penelope Fitzgerald's The Blue Flower and Marguerite Yourcenar's Memoirs of Hadrian, Artemisia is a book about the process of artistic creation. Much in Gentileschi's life marked her out as a victim - rape at the age of 18, a forced marriage to a man she did not love and, a powerful, patriarchal father, Orazio Gentileschi, who failed to value her artistic genius. But Gentileschi did not accept the status of victim, in the years between 1610 and 1650, she produced over 50 paintings that have established her as one of the great painters of all time. She gave up everything - "all tenderness, all claim to feminine virtues" to dedicate herself solely to painting. Sacrifices that Anna Banti, herself an artist, fully understands and captures in this amazing novel.
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Old Dogs
Book Synopsis Following the success of A Dog a Day (Pavilion, 2017), Sally Muir returns with a collection of new, but crucially old, faces. Several years ago Sally Muir began a Facebook project, posting dog art daily, which became the best-selling book A Dog A Day. Through the project she was introduced to endless people and their dogs, and the distinct personalities and complex emotions that owners attribute to them. More recently, Sally's project changed focus and she asked the public to send in photographs of their old dogs. Featuring grey muzzles, milky eyes and wobbly legs, as well as tender anecdotes picked up from a whole lifetime of companionship, Sally Muir’s paintings of our more senior canines are collected here for the first time. Sally Muir is well known for her portrayal of dogs, with Elderly Dog featuring in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in 2018 and Hound following up in the Summer Exhibition in 2019. The popularity of Elderly Dog has fuelled Sally's desire to continue to paint older dogs, and celebrate the ageing process of our favourite pets in grace and style. From loose sketches and lithographs to potato prints and oil paintings, Old Dogs includes a range of mediums that Sally has become known for, and embraces dogs of all shapes and sizes: big, small, pedigree and cross breed.Trade Review'Muir’s dog portraiture ... demonstrates the artist’s technical range and her keen understanding of essential doggishness. ... Muir’s mastery of the expressive capacity of the canine eye in particular makes these paintings live and pant.' -- Claudia Massie * The Spectator *
£11.69
Tuttle Publishing Samurai Castles: History / Architecture /
Book SynopsisJapan's ancient castles provide deep insights into the country's compelling military history. Discover the secrets of Japan's feudal past by exploring the most famous castles of the Samurai era. The enormous stone walls, multi-level towers, and sophisticated defense systems are not simply impressive fortresses, but spectacular works of Japanese architecture, constructed without the use of steel or modern equipment. These monumental structures fulfilled a need for protection without sacrificing aesthetic values. Understanding the cultural contexts of these Samurai castles helps create a better understanding of Japanese culture today. In this fascinating Japanese castle book you will discover the rich history and creators of well-known castles such as Himeji, Osaka, and Nijo that you would otherwise need to travel to Japan to experience in person. Chronicling the story of each castle individually conveys a greater understanding of how and why they were built, and identifies their singular features for historians, architecture aficionados, world travelers, and Japanophiles alike. With over two hundred colour images, numerous diagrams, maps, and detailed descriptions, Samurai Castles is the most comprehensive Japanese history book on this intriguing topic.Trade Review"In her new book Samurai Castles, author Dr. Jennifer Mitchelhill and photographer David Green spent over three years documenting 24 of Japan's samurai-era castles. The idea? To understand the aesthetic details, cultural values and historic happenings surrounding these architectural marvels." --CNN Travel"With great beauty, this book uncovers the great function of these epic buildings and how they worked. The book is highly visual, packed with maps and photos which are a testament to Japanese design and building." -- Martial Arts & Action Movies blog "…focuses on some of the country's best castles and the stories behind them." --GaijinPot.com
£15.29
Taschen GmbH Monet oder Der Triumph des Impressionismus
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc The Art of the Wind Rises
Book SynopsisThe latest in the perennially popular line of Studio Ghibli artbooks, which includes interviews, concept sketches, and finished animation cels from classics such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.The Wind Rises is Miyazaki’s love letter to the power of flight and the imagination, an examination of the rise of Japan’s military might in the years leading up to the Second World War, and a call for worldwide peace and harmony in the face of destruction. This book captures the art of the film, from conception to production, and features in-depth interviews with the filmmakers.
£26.59
Three Rivers Press Vogue Weddings
Book SynopsisAn unprecedented range of high-end wedding dresses and some of the most exotic and glamorous wedding destinations in the world.
£67.49
Thames & Hudson Ltd Photography Masterclass Creative Techniques of
Book SynopsisWhat makes some photographs stay in the memory forever? Sometimes it's the subject matter alone, but more often it's the skill of the artists who took them. This book showcases 100 of the greatest images in the history of the art and will provide an indispensable guide to the technicalities behind the well-known masterpieces and more.Table of Contents1. Places • 2. Spaces • 3. Things • 4. Faces • 5. Bodies • 6. Histories • 7. Stories 8. Documents • 9. Ideas • 10. Moments
£16.96
Design Originals Teacup Kittens Coloring Book
Book SynopsisHave a cup of cuteness! There''s nothing as sweet as a cute little kitty gazing out at you with her big brown eyes. That look gets you every time! Now you can color a darling kitty whenever you want, perched in her own pretty teacup. Acclaimed illustrator Kayomi Harai presents dozens of delightful teacup kitties, ready to color with markers, colored pencils, watercolors, or gel pens. From their expressive eyes, to their precious outfits, to their dainty ceramic vessels, every charming detail is sure to put a twinkle in your eye. Kayomi provides tips on basic art techniques, from patterning and combinations to shading and color theory. Handy coloring guides offer suggested color palettes and fully colored examples. Printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper, each perforated page detaches easily for gifting or display. If you love cats and you love coloring, this book is the purr-fect addition to your collection.
£6.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc A Global History of Architecture
Book SynopsisThe gold-standard exploration of architecture's global evolution A Global History of Architecture provides a comprehensive tour through the ages, spinning the globe to present the landmark architectural movements that characterized each time period. Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e.Table of ContentsPreface xi 3500 BCE 1 Ritual Centers 6 Beginnings of China’s Civilizations 8 Mehrgarh and Early Indus Settlements 11 The Village Networks of Mesopotamia and the Balkans 12 Pre- and Early Dynastic Egypt 19 European Developments 21 2500 BCE 25 The Indus Ghaggar-Hakra Civilization 30 Margiana 33 Early Empires of Mesopotamia 34 Egypt: The Old Kingdom 38 Architecture and Food 45 Stonehenge 46 Megalithic Temples of Malta 48 The First Civilizations of South America 50 1500 BCE 53 The Minoans and Knossos 60 Egypt: The New Kingdom 64 Hittite Empire 75 Mycenaean Civilization 77 Poverty Point 80 Shang Dynasty, China 81 Civilization of the High Andes 84 800 BCE 87 The Olmecs 90 Chavín de Huántar 94 The Iron Age 96 The Etruscans 97 Greece: The Geometric Period 101 Kingdom of Kush 105 Saba/Sa’abia 106 Temple of Solomon 107 Zhou Dynasty, China 108 The Aryan Invasion and Varanasi 111 Neo-Assyrian Empire 113 400 BCE 117 The Achaemenid Empire 120 Greece and the Mediterranean 124 The Hellenistic Age 141 Mauryan Dynasty and Early Buddhism 148 China: The Warring States Period 150 0 153 The Founding of Rome 158 Bibracte 164 Augustan Rome 166 Post-Augustan Rome 170 Rock-Cut Tombs 177 Northern Palace at Masada 180 Taxila: The Gandharan Cosmopolis 181 Qin Dynasty, China 182 Development of Mahayana Buddhism 185 The Maya 191 200 CE 197 Roman Empire 202 The Parthian Empire 220 Aksum 220 Amaravati Stupa 222 Caitya Hall at Karli223 Anuradhapura 224 Han Dynasty China 225 Teotihuacán 228 Moche and Nazca Civilizations 231 North Amazon Societies 234 Ohio’s Hopewell Mounds 235 400 CE 237 Ajanta Caves 244 Establishment of Chinese and Central Asian Buddhism 247 The Sassanian Empire 251 Hindu Renaissance 254 Mahabodhi Temple 256 Sigiriya 257 The Pyu, Mon, and Funan 258 Emergence of Christianity 259 Post-Constantinian Age 264 Tomb of Theodoric the Great 265 Kofun Period: Japan 266 Zapotecs of Oaxaca 268 600 CE 271 Age of Justinian 278 Armenian Architecture 284 Vishnu Deogarh and Elephanta 286 The Five Rathas 289 Southeast Asia 291 Sui and T’ang Dynasties 293 Nara Period: Japan 297 800 CE 303 Rise of Islam 312 Mahaviharas at Nalanda 319 Rajasimhesvara and Virupaksha Temples 320 Kailasnath at Ellora 322 Samye, Tibet 324 Indonesia at a Crossroads 325 Hindu Kingdoms of Cambodia 328 Korean Buddhism 331 Foguang Monastery 332 Europe and the Carolingians 334 Tikal 338 Mayan City-States 341 Tiwanaku 344 Quirigua 346 Guayabo 346 1000 CE 347 Mayan Uxmal 356 Cahokia 358 Serpent Mound 359 Pueblo Bonito 360 Seljuk Turks 362 Muqarnas 367 The Fatimids 368 Rise of the Rajput Kingdoms 370 Cholamandalam 382 Polonnaruwa 384 Song Dynasty China 386 Liao Dynasty 388 Pure Land Buddhism 391 Byzantine Revival 392 Ottonian Germany 396 The Normans 399 Pilgrimage Churches 403 Tuscany 404 1200 CE 407 Vrah Vishnulok (Angkor Wat) 416 Kingdom of Pagan 420 Sanju-sangen-do 422 Itsukushima Shrine 423 Southern Song Dynasty 424 Mongol Empire 426 Delhi 428 Africa 431 Fontenay Abbey 438 Medieval Scandinavia 440 Europe: The High Middle Ages 441 Nasrid Sultanate and the Alhambra 449 Toltec Empire 452 Chichén Itzá 452 1400 CE 455 The Americas 460 Republic of Venice 469 Ottoman Empire 470 Italian Renaissance 474 French Châteaux 482 Mamluk Sultanate 484 Timurid Dynasty 486 Deccan Sultanates 488 Ming Dynasty China 491 Joseon Dynasty 496 Muromachi Japan 497 Ayutthaya 500 1600 CE 501 Architecture of the Eurasian Power Bloc 501 Tokugawa Shogunate 504 Ming Tombs 512 Potala Palace 516 Voyages of Zheng He 519 Mughals 520 Vijaynagara 527 Bijapur 529 Isfahan 530 Suleymaniye Complex 533 Kremlin’s New Churches 535 Dogon of Mali 537 Palladio 539 Baroque Italy 542 Spanish Invasion of America 552 Atrios 553 Colonial Forts 554 Amsterdam 556 Place Royale 558 Elizabethan England 559 Church of Santo Domingo 561 Ryoanji 562 1700 CE 563 Colonialism 568 The Louvre and the Hôtel 573 Château de Versailles 576 St. Petersburg 578 Rationalization and the Age of Reason 580 Johann Balthasar Neumann and the New Neresheim 582 China and the European Enlightenment 584 Qing Beijing 588 Joseon Dynasty of Korea 591 Mallas of Nepal 592 Kyoto’s Odoi and Shimabara 593 Edo (Tokyo) 594 Nayaks of Madurai 596 Jaipur 597 Nurosmaniye Mosque, Istanbul 598 The Anglican Church 599 Whigs and the Palladian Revival 602 1800 CE 605 Tash-Khovli 610 Jaipur and the End of the Mughal Empire 611 Darbar Sahib 613 Wat Pra Kaew 614 Neoclassicim vs. Romanticism 616 Washington, DC 627 Nationalism 629 Colonial Calcutta:The Esplanade 632 Greek Revival 634 Industrial Revolution 637 Shakers 641 August Welby Pugin and the English Parliament Building 642 Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-Le-Duc 644 Architectural Preservation 645 Bibliothèque Ste.-Geneviève 646 Kanamaru-za 648 Qianlong’s Universal Vision 650 Synagogues 654 1900 CE 657 Public Sector Architecture 662 Railroad Stations 665 The Athenaeum 666 National Museums 667 World’s Fairs 668 Global Arts and Crafts Movement 669 Central Park 674 Paris and Haussmann 675 The Passage 677 École des Beaux-Arts 678 Chettinad Mansions 680 Colonial Modernism 681 Henry Hobson Richardson 682 The Global Bungalow 684 Shingle Style 684 Campus Architecture in the United States 686 Art Nouveau’s Maison Tassel 687 Rise of Professionalism 688 International City Beautiful Plans 688 The Garden City Movement 691 International Beaux-Arts 692 Skyscrapers 693 Casa Batlló 695 Frank Lloyd Wright 697 African Land Grab 699 Kyoto National Museum 700 Myongdong Cathedral 700 Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Building 700 Concrete 701 Adolf Loos 703 The Factory Aesthetic 704 Deutsche Werkbund 705 German Concrete 706 Expressionism 707 New Delhi 710 Mombasa 711 Asplund and Lewerentz 712 Frank Lloyd Wright and the Mayan Revival Style 713 Dutch Kampung 714 De Stijl Movement 715 Friedrichstrasse Office Building 716 Russian Constructivism 717 The Bauhaus 720 Le Corbusier and Vers une Architecture 722 Lovell House 724 1950 CE 725 Modernism 726 Postmodernism 780 Magney House 786 Globalization Today 787 Glossary 801 Bibliography 811 Illustration Credits 821 Index 825
£95.36
Aperture The Photographer's Playbook: 307 Assignments and
Book SynopsisThe best way to learn is by doing. The Photographer’s Playbook features photography assignments, as well as ideas, stories, and anecdotes from many of the world’s most talented photographers and photography professionals. Whether you’re looking for exercises to improve your craft—alone or in a group—or you’re interested in learning more about the medium, this playful collection will inspire fresh ways of engaging with photographic process. Inside you will find advice for better shooting and editing, creative ways to start new projects, games and activities, and insight into the practices of those responsible for our most iconic photographs—John Baldessari, Tina Barney, Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Jim Goldberg, Miranda July, Susan Meiselas, Stephen Shore, Alec Soth, Tim Walker, and many more. The book also features a Polaroid alphabet by Mike Slack, which divides each chapter, and a handy subject guide. Edited by acclaimed photographers Jason Fulford and Gregory Halpern, the assignments and project ideas in this book are indispensable for teachers and students, and great fun for everyone fascinated by taking pictures.Trade ReviewExamines how the photograph can be animated through composition, engagement and passion; Fulford and Halpern’s The Photographer’s Playbook contains 307 assignments designed to inspire, enlighten and educate students, teachers and photographers. –British Journal of PhotographyJust what the doctor ordered for amateur photographers looking to educate themselves by immersing their imaginative gifts into the works of some of today’s successful photographers. –Resource MagazineThe idea is that photography is nothing if it stays in a little box, that there is a big wide world out there and photography needs to engage with it. –British Journal of PhotographyAn invaluable resource of perceptive information on all things photography…Inside is a treasure trove of advice… –Juxtapoz, August 2014 issueThe Photographer’s Playbook is a slap in the face for the obvious, the hackneyed, the over-familiar. –British Journal of Photography
£17.95
David Zwirner Giorgio Morandi: Late Paintings
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£28.00
Clearview Architecture by Hand: Inspired by Nature
Book SynopsisSpencer Fung is never without a sketchbook or a pencil. Inspiration and ideas can strike at any moment, and often the smallest thing that catches his eye impels him to capture it on paper. Whether it is designing private houses, restaurants, hotels, furniture or lighting, he starts by hand, creating miniature works of art, which he then develops into scale perspective drawings, exploring space, structure and detail.His designs have always drawn their inspiration from nature and the environment, from the rugged mountains of the Pyrenees to the quiet meadows of a country farm; from the beams of a medieval tythe barn to the patterns of a drystone wall. Passionately committed to the organic recycling of natural materials, the book is structured into chapters on wood, stone, metal, glass and organic materials in which over 40 of his projects are showcased. Spencer prefers to commission small artisanal firms who have retained a high degree of skill, as a result many dying and forgotten crafts have been revitalized new forms - the use of drystone walling inside a bathroom, or coppiced ash branches being used as a hanging rail for clothes - are examples that are not just deeply inspiring but sympathetic to the environment as well.This book will appeal to anyone interested in design, recycling, upcycling, the environment, organic and mindful living but in a style conscious and glamorous way.
£29.75
Dover Publications Inc. Fantastic Ornament Series Two
Book SynopsisAbounding in cherubs, nymphs, soldiers, kings, dragons, and other flamboyant motifs, this compilation of ornamental designs was originally published in Paris during the 1840s. The extravagant images are based on a wide variety of historical examples that date back as far as the 1500s and include imaginative renderings by Watteau and Dürer. Created as embellishments for walls, arms and armor, and everyday objects, these designs remain eminently useful for graphic and decorative purposes.Professional and amateur artists and designers as well as cardmakers and scrapbookers will find this compilation a practical resource of versatile and royalty-free art. This volume is the successor to Dover Publications'' Fantastic Ornament, another modern reprint of a rare nineteenth-century publication.
£6.49
Tuttle Publishing The Moe Manifesto An Insiders Look at the Worlds
Book SynopsisMOE is a huge cultural phenomenon and one of the driving forces behind the enormous success of Japanese anime and manga not just in Japan now, but throughout the worldTrade Review"Moe is a hall of mirrors in a cultural fun palace; a twist in the psyche; an etymological thicket; and a sometimes controversial social phenomenon. I can't image a better guide to the moe world than scholar Patrick W. Galbraith, with his lavishly illustrated, interview-based book." --Frederik L. Schodt, author of Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics"Galbraith has crafted the most definitive moe treatise to date." --Brian Ashcraft, author of Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential"What exactly is moe? Galbraith takes a fascinating look into all the elements that make up this word through in-depth interviews and character analysis." --Danny Choo, www.culturejapan.com blog
£8.54
Cultureshock Media Ltd Aesthetic Dining
Book SynopsisI went to Noma and interviewed René (Redzepi). We were talking about art and food but the restaurant was closed. Everybody asked me how was the food, what did you eat - and he basically gave me some marmite. The best marmite I''ve ever had. - David ShrigleyThis is not a coffee table book.notions of taste' get a grilling, while there are some fruity artist interviews....that make for entertaining accompaniments. - Melanie Gerlis, The Financial TimesThis comprehensive and expansive explorations of art restaurants marries the nourishment of senses, both visual and taste, along with the meeting of minds.-Chris Corbin, Corbin and King groupA new and unique book. -Layla Maghribi, The National NewsThis is the definitive guide to Art Restaurants a new way to appreciate food. Christina Makris, collector of art and a Patron of The Tate and RA, takes the reader oTrade Review"A new and unique book." - Layla Maghribi, The National News“This is not a coffee table book….notions of “taste” get a grilling, while there are some fruity artist interviews....that make for entertaining accompaniments.” - Melanie Gerlis, The Financial Times"This comprehensive and expansive explorations of art restaurants marries the nourishment of senses, both visual and taste, along with the meeting of minds.” - Chris Corbin, Corbin and King group“Restaurants are cultural institutions that reveal the spirit of the place, but more than that, they can change people’s perception. Aesthetic Dining celebrates this phenomenon of art collections in restaurants.” - Lara Gilmore and Massimo Bottura, Osteria Francescana"This global guide to 25 restaurants where great art and memorable food meet includes interviews with chefs, restaurateurs and artists, all illustrated with images of the art in its context." - ArtMagTable of Contents1 INTRODUCING THE ART RESTAURANT 5 FROM TABLE TO TABLEAU: TASTE IN ART RESTAURANTS THE RESTAURANTS 31 Abou el Sid 41 Casa Lever 49 Del Cambio 57 Castello di Ama 65 China Club 75 Colombe d’Or 83 Château la Coste 93 Dooky Chase 101 The Groucho Club 111 The Gunton Arms 119 Hix 127 The Ivy 135 Kronenhalle 143 Langan’s Brasserie 153 Lucio’s 161 Michael’s 171 Mr Chow 179 Osteria Francescana 189 Paris Bar 197 Scott’s 205 Sketch 213 Red Rooster 223 Wallsé 233 Bar Boulud and beyond INTERVIEWS 244 Ai Weiwei 245 Antony Gormley 247 Beatriz Milhazes 248 Bill Jacklin 250 Conrad Shawcross 252 Damien Hirst 255 David Bailey 256 David Hockney 257 David Shrigley 259 Gary Hume 261 John Beard 264 John Olsen 266 Julian Schnabel 268 Maggi Hambling 271 Michael Craig-Martin 276 Michael Landy 278 Peter Blake 284 Polly Morgan 285 Sanford Biggers 288 Tracey Emin 289 Vik Muniz 293 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 294 BIBLIOGRAPHY 295 INDEX
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Photographing Models 1000 Poses
Book SynopsisThe complete resource for any photographer seeking the best poses. A handful of poses are accompanied by lighting diagrams, to show how the photo was created. Photographing Models features models and non-models of different ages, shot using different lighting and settings, making it suitable for both commercial and editorial applications.Table of ContentsIntroduction Getting the Most From This Book Technical Know-How Directory of 1,000 Poses Index and Credits
£36.00
Abrams Star Wars Art A Poster Collection Poster Book
Book Synopsis Star Wars Art: A Poster Collection is a sturdy paperback housing 20 removable, frameable prints of the very best artwork from across the entire George Lucas–curated Star Wars Art series. Sixteen selections from Visions, Comics, Illustration, Concept, and Posters—including art by Jeffrey Brown, Philippe Druillet, Mike Mignola, Ralph McQuarrie, and Olly Moss—are joined by four newly commissioned artworks created specifically for this book by Max Dalton, Phantom City Creative, Tiny Kitten Teeth, and Jon Vermilyea. These high-quality, large-format, crease-free prints will be sure to transport Star Wars fans of all ages to a galaxy far, far away. . . .
£19.61
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Slipcasting
Book SynopsisLearn new slipcasting techniques to create a wide range of beautiful and individualised pieces. In the past, slipcasting was primarily considered an industrial method. Today, however, ceramic artists are adapting its techniques to create a wide range of beautiful and highly individualised pieces. Sasha Wardell clearly explains and demonstrates the techniques involved and shows you how they can be adapted for the studio workshop. Full of colourful images, this book gives you a thorough grounding in all aspects of mould making and slipcasting. Get inspired by the work of an international group of artists which illustrate the breadth and versatility of the work that can be created. This second edition also contains a revised chapter on individual approaches by well-known contemporary artists.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Plaster – the Material 2. Tools and Materials 3. Modelmaking 4. Mould Making Part I 5. Mould Making Part II 6. Slipcasting 7. Bone China 8. Individual Approaches Appendix Glossary of Terms Bibliography Suppliers Index
£18.00
National Geographic Society Secrets of the Whales
Book SynopsisThis astonishing book illuminates the groundbreaking new science of whale cultures--with startlingly human parallels--across our oceans.
£24.00
Silvana Design History Handbook
Book SynopsisThis book, dedicated to the history of design from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, is committed to drawing guidelines for the development of this discipline, offering a synthetic vision of the subject and, at the same time, highlighting elements for future investigations. If it's true that the history of artefacts and objects has always accompanied that of man, punctuated by turns occurring with the acquisition of technological innovations, it is in the mid-nineteenth century that we can retrace historically the professional figure of the designer, thus marking the birth of modern and contemporary design. The subject is branched and composite, embracing many disciplines: in addition to the field of furniture - which often exemplifies the broadest lines of design research in an excellent way - other sectors are considered here, from technical objects to graphics, from fashion to car design. Particular attention is reserved for the influence of the art world, with all its array of thought references that has constantly permeated the birth of design projects.
£31.50
Pan Macmillan Humans
Book Synopsis'One of the most influential art projects of the decade' – Washington PostFrom street photographer Brandon Stanton, Humans is a book that connects readers as global citizens at a time when erecting more borders is the order of the day. It shows us the entire world, one story at a time . . .After five years of traveling the globe, the creator of Humans of New York brings people from all parts of the world into a conversation with readers, presenting beautiful photographs alongside stories from their lives. Ignoring borders, this book chronicles lives and shows us the faces of the world. From London, Paris and Rome to Iraq, Dubai, Ukraine, Pakistan, Jordan, Uganda, Vietnam, Israel and every other place in between, these interviews go deeper than ever before.Including hundreds of photos and stories of people Brandon met and talked with in over forty countries, Humans is a full colour illustrated book that includes never seen before material and several of Stanton's essays, which – like his photography – have been loved and shared by his followers worldwide.Trade ReviewProfound interviews and signature stunning photography * Newsweek *Just when we need it, Humans reminds us what it means to be human . . . one of the most influential art projects of the decade * Washington Post *
£21.25
Columbia University Press Scenes of Attention
Book SynopsisThis book investigates attention from a range of disciplinary perspectives, including philosophy, history, anthropology, art history, and comparative literature.Trade ReviewThis book brings together beautifully written and diverse perspectives on attention: as phenomenon, scholarly practice, memoir, meditation, metahistory, and art. Required reading in an era of exponential financialization and attention deficit disorder at civilizational scale. -- Blaise Agüera y Arcas, Google ResearchThese vivid and varied essays are a much-needed antidote to the flattened attention of the click economy. Here are the many dimensions of attention we've been missing: historical, philosophical, psychological, anthropological, and, yes, technological. This timely collection broadens and deepens current debates about the future of attention—and distraction. -- Lorraine Daston, author of Rules: A Short History of What We Live ByScenes of Attention is, in all the best ways, scholarly, inspiring, and unsettling. Its diverse contributors address this most urgent of topics so wisely, and articulate the results of their thinking with such readable lucidity, that one feels as if the complexities of attention had been brought freshly before us, in higher definition than before, and with a depth that had previously been foreshortened. -- Christopher Mole, author of Attention Is Cognitive Unison: An Essay in Philosophical PsychologyA wonderfully eclectic examination of attention, Scenes of Attention illuminates this central aspect of mind through different vignettes and rich theoretical perspectives that reveal the diversity of how we attend, how attention is shaped, manipulated and transformed. Accessible and engaging, it will provide ample material for productive reflection. -- Wayne Wu, author of Movements of the Mind: A Theory of Attention, Intention and ActionA very stimulating volume, Scenes of Attention revolves around the question of how best to approach, understand, and respond to the 'crisis of attention' that we all feel, to varying degrees, in the age of hypermediated multitaskery. These essays provide an interdisciplinary inquiry into the most pressing (and enduring) issues around the attention ecology. -- Dominic Pettman, author of Infinite DistractionTable of ContentsIntroduction, by D. Graham Burnett and Justin E. H. SmithPart I. Histories of Attention1. The Discovery of Attention, by Richard J. Spiegel2. Attention and Boredom in Early American Psychology, by Henry M. Cowles3. Attending to the Birds: Ornithologists and Listening, by Alexandra Hui4. Attention, Art, and Psychotherapeutics, by Julian ChehirianPart II. Philosophies of Attention5. Attention: Mechanism and Virtue, by Carlos Montemayor6. Attention, Technology, and Creativity, by Carolyn Dicey Jennings and Shadab Tabatabaeian7. Attention to Absence and Imagination, by Jonardon Ganeri8. Dispatch from the Jhāna Wars: Attention Practice in Online Buddhism, by John TreschPart III. Attention, Technology, Culture9. Wearable Attention: Course-Correction for Wandering Minds, by Natasha Dow Schüll10. Attentional ‘Ownership’: Online Education and Self-Possession, by Brian Yuan11. Attention is All You Need: Humans and Computers in the Time of Neural NetworksNick Seaver12. Medium Focus, by Joanna FiducciaPart IV. Endgame(s)13. Attention Fast, Attention Slow: Obsession, Compulsion, Holding Close, by Yael Geller14. Units of Intensive Care: Poetic Attention and the Precarious Body, by Lucy Alford BibliographyList of ContributorsIndex
£25.20
Uitgeverij de Kunst Antonio Lopez
Book SynopsisFor more than two decades, artist Antonio López dragged his painting gear up and down a high tower to finish his panoramic painting of Madrid. It is typical of the Spaniard: the painting process is a way of getting to know the world better, he thinks. By measuring everything extensively and always staying close to his subject, López manages to flawlessly copy reality. But his work never becomes distant or cold.Although López was once described as the greatest realist artist by American art critic Robert Hughes back in the 1980s, his fame in the Netherlands has not yet achieved anything. Until now. This book serves as a Dutch introduction to the life and work of López. We get to know him personally in an interview and find out more about his technique in articles by various Dutch and Spanish authors.
£31.50
Kaddo Floral Tarot Access the Wisdom of Flowers
Book Synopsis Botanical tarot cards: Beautifully illustrated cards call on the language of flowers to help you access deeper meanings in your readings Illustrated deck: Containing 78 cards and an 80-page guidebook Attractive gift package: Decorative storage box with a hinged lid. Cards printed on high-quality stock for a smooth, long-lasting finish. Plus a softcover guidebook with spine The perfect gift for tarot collectors and flower fans alike Access the wisdom of flowers using this beautiful, floral tarot deck Use the language of flowers to illuminate your past, present, and future with this 78-card tarot deck and guidebook. Flowers have been used to transmit hidden meanings for centuries—from yellow roses for infidelity to hyacinths for gratitude. Unlock your intuition with floriographic insight from the iconic archetypes of the Major Arcana, including Violet as the High Priestess, Sunflower as
£17.99
Unicorn Publishing Group Life
Book SynopsisIan Ritchie is recognized as one of the UK's most visionary architects, renowned for his innovative approach that synthesises multiple creative disciplines to articulate the essence of his architectural projects. A poet and artist as well as an architect, Ritchie distills his concepts and design principles into verse, exploring the interplay between the complexities of architectural commissions and the art of composition. In Life, Ritchie's poems are complemented by his monotypes, vivid expressions of his passion for colour and artistic expression. The collection traces Ritchie's personal journey, his evolution from youth to mentor, navigating themes of love, loss, and his passion for art and architecture. Yet, above all, the works invite readers to share in his unique perspective on the natural and built environment, transcending conventional boundaries to contemplate the realms of architecture and the spirit.
£13.49
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Art of Contemporary China
Book SynopsisContemporary Chinese art is a subject of sustained and growing significance in present-day culture across the globe. This new volume in the World of Art series reframes Chinese art since the end of China?s Cultural Revolution more than four decades ago, placing it in the context of the nation?s unprecedented cultural, political, and urban transformation.The Art of Contemporary ChinaWhat emerges are revelations on art, and new insights into contemporary China. Fulfilling a need for an accessible, affordable introduction to contemporary Chinese art, this volume offers a concise but far-reaching survey of the movement.Trade Review'The author achieves a fresh and nuanced approach to introducing contemporary Chinese art, and the book is a testament to his extensive knowledge of the field' - Art QuarterlyTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1.The Collective • 2. Reinventing Tradition • 3. The Art of Urbanization • 4. Art At Large • Notes, Glossary, Select Bibliography
£13.49
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd Greco Disco: The Art and Design of Luke Edward
Book SynopsisArtist and designer Luke Edward Hall, based in London, has taken the design world by storm with his playful, nostalgic, charming, and sophisticated interiors, fabrics, ceramics, furniture, stationery, prints, drawings, and paintings. With a strong belief that his artwork, décor, and interior design convey “happiness and optimism,” whimsical and romantic themes and a bright coluor palette are purposeful hallmarks of the wunderkind’s aesthetic. Before the age of 30, Luke has already collaborated with some of the world’s most prestigious creative brands and garnered acclaim from The New York Times, Vogue, and many of the most influential arts, design, and fashion publications. teNeues is proud to debut the exciting, beautiful, and exuberant first monograph of the brilliant Luke Edward Hall. After graduating from the esteemed Central Saint Martins, Luke Edward Hall began his career in interior design before establishing his own studio in 2015, and has since worked across a broad range of art and design commissions and interior design projects. He has expanded his portfolio to design collections of housewares, table linens, ceramics, stationery, embroidered slippers, clothing, and jewellery, and more. Burberry, Liberty London, Svenskt Tenn, Rowing Blazers, Christie’s, and the Royal Academy of London are among his notable clientele. Luke has exhibited his artwork in London and Stockholm and contributed art pieces and his writings to such lauded culture magazines as Cabana, House & Garden, and Pleasure Garden. He is currently a regular columnist for the House & Home section of the Financial Times. www.lukeedwardhall.com
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Dragon Lords
Book SynopsisWhy did the Vikings sail to England? Were they indiscriminate raiders, motivated solely by bloodlust and plunder? One narrative, the stereotypical one, might have it so. But locked away in the buried history of the British Isles are other, far richer and more nuanced, stories; and these hidden tales paint a picture very different from the ferocious pillagers of popular repute.In this book, Eleanor Parker unlocks secrets that point to more complex motivations within the marauding army that in the late-9th century voyaged to the shores of eastern England in its sleek, dragon-prowed longships. Exploring legends from forgotten medieval texts, and across the varied Anglo-Saxon regions, she depicts Vikings who came not just to raid but also to settle personal feuds, intervene in English politics and find a place to call home. Native tales reveal the links to famous Vikings like Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons, Cnut, and Havelok the Dane. Each myth shows how the legacy of the newcomerTrade ReviewMeticulously researched, impressively informative, thoughtfully insightful, and an inherently fascinating read from cover to cover, "Dragon Lords: The History and Legends of Viking England" is an extraordinary work of scholarship that is exceptionally accessible for both academia and non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject. * Midwest Book Review *Summing Up: Recommended. -- D.J. Shepherd, independent scholar * CHOICE *An absorbing and authoritative account of the survival of Scandinavian legends and history in post-Conquest England. This beautifully written book succeeds in casting Viking invaders and settlers in an unexpected new light. -- Carolyne Larrington, University of Oxford, UKDragon Lords tells the fascinating and hitherto unknown story of how the Viking invasions of England were turned into myth and legend by those whom the Scandinavians raided and later ruled. -- Heather O'Donoghue, University of Oxford, UKPart literary study, part historical investigation and part folkloric inquiry, it makes a riveting and rewarding read. -- Levi Roach, University of Exeter, UKTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Timeline of Key Texts and Events Acknowledgements A Note on Names Map of Anglo-Saxon England Introduction 1. 'From the north comes all that is evil': Vikings, Kings and Saints, c. 985-1100 2. The Sons of Ragnar Lothbrok 3. The Story of Siward 4. Danish Sovereignty and the Right to Rule 5. 'Over the salt sea to England': Havelok and the Danes Epilogue: The Danes in English Folklore Notes Bibliography Index
£15.19
3DTotal Publishing Ltd Character Design Quarterly 33
Book SynopsisCharacter Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide.Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks.The cover for issue 33 has been created by Argentinian artist and 3dtotal favourite, Gretel Lusky. She is an incredibly popular illustrator and comic-book artist, and she shares her expert insights in this issue with an interview and step-by-step of her cover-creation process. Elsewhere, Canadian illustrator Dan Gartman shows us how he creates his stylized character designs, while Athena Dela Victoria, an illustrator from the Philippines, brings a medieval knight to life in six easy steps. Plus German artist Meike Schneider draws inspiration from classic fairy tales to create a brand-new character.
£999.99
