Art & Photography Books

Book SynopsisA unique survey of forty architect-engineers who have been pioneers in both aesthetic design and technological innovation.Trade Review'The story that these 40 anecdotes tell is captivating ... [this] is a rare book that treats architecture as an expression of structural science in the hands of artists' - New York Journal of Books'[An] excellent study of architecture’s most outstanding exponents ' - Burlington MagazineTable of ContentsPioneers of Structure: Filippo Brunelleschi; Qavam al-Din Shirazi; Giuliano da Sangallo; Sinan; Shah Jahan; Christopher Wren; Sebastien Vauban • The Age of Iron: Thomas Telford; Karl Friedrich Schinkel; James Bogardus; Joseph Paxton; Victor Baltard; Isambard Kingdom Brunel; A.W.N. Pugin; Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc; John Fowler • Concrete and Steel: Giuseppe Mengoni; William Le Baron Jenney; Gustave Eiffel; François Hennebique; Antoni Gaudí; Louis H. Sullivan; Frank Lloyd Wright; Auguste Perret; Mies van der Rohe; Le Corbusier; Konstantin Melnikov; Pier Luigi Nervi NewVisions: R. Buckminster Fuller; Ove Arup; Louis I.Kahn; Jean Prouvé; Oscar Niemeyer; Eero Saarinen; Frei Otto; Frank Gehry; Kenzo Tange; Norman Foster; Santiago Calatrava; Kengo Kuma.

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Book SynopsisA spectacular global survey of the new buildings merging architecture and nature to transform our cities for a sustainable future. Concrete horizons, urban sprawl, high-density living: never have our cities and their buildings been in greater need of greening. Yet whatâs required is more than an occasional vertical garden or living roof. Featuring seventy projects from around the world â some built, some ongoing, some from the future â Garden City looks at the increasingly inventive ways in which architects and designers are incorporating nature into the built environment, transforming the city for the benefit of all. From office buildings that incorporate urban farms and exchange the CO2 produced by humans for food and oxygen produced by plants, to lightweight systems for growing gardens on vertical surfaces; from âtree housesâ the size of city blocks to civic buildings that are âplugged intoâ existing water-management systems â there are rich and often unexpected ideas for eTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Fusion • 2. Expansion • 3. Coexistence • 4. Performance • 5. Fusion 2.0

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Book SynopsisA singular thinker and an uncompromising seeker after artistic truth, Cézanne channelled a large part of his wide-ranging intellect and ferocious wit into his letters. This translation by Alex Danchev is based on a thorough re-examination of Cézanne's correspondence with family, friends and major figures from the literary and art worlds. Danchev's great achievement is to allow readers in English to hear Cézanne's voice for the first time in his own idiomatic, idiosyncratic style. And he sounds rather different from the Cézanne we thought we knew richer, wittier, wiser, more philosophical, more irascible, above all more fully human. The letters offer fresh perspectives on his artistic vision, politics, friendships, psychology, philosophy, literary tastes and classical frame of reference. They provide an intimate insight into the preoccupations and personality of a legend.Trade Review'Poignant and powerful . . . for all his travails, Cézanne could use words with the same powerful effect with which he laid on patches of colour' - Sunday Times'The most riveting portrait of the artist yet' - Guardian'An outstanding – and gloriously readable – feat of scholarship' - Apollo

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Book SynopsisA beautiful, contemplative artist's book from Philip Hughes.Trade Review'A gem of a book ... would make a thoughtful gift for both the art lover and the map and geography enthusiast alike' - Dunoon Observer & Argyllshire Standard'Stunning … ramble ancient pathways and feel the history in the landscape' - Family Tree'Beautifully produced … will appeal to artists, walkers and lovers of the landscape everywhere' - Leisure Painter'Thames & Hudson’s handsomely produced and engaging book is a perfect window for Philip Hughes’ strange and seductive imagination' - Yorkshire TimesTable of ContentsIntroduction by Kay Syrad • Orkney [Northern Scotland] • Assynt [Northwest Scotland] Rannoch Moor [Central Highlands, Scotland] • Islay • The West Coast [Southern Hebrides] • Hadrian’s Wall [Northumberland] • The Three Peaks [Yorkshire] • Cornwall South West Coastal Path [Cornwall] • Stonehenge [Wiltshire] • Avebury and Silbury [Wiltshire] • Ridgeway [Wiltshire] • South Downs Way [Sussex]

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Book SynopsisOne of the world's most respected writers on art investigates the very different ways painting has given form to the afterlife.Trade Review'A more novel and compelling book about art’s version of the afterlife, and how it is inflected by worldly politics and reality, can hardly be imagined' - Observer, Books of the Year 2018'Utopian modernism has been Clark’s lifetime study, to which this book is an imaginative, heartfelt coda ... gracefully skims a tightrope between attentive looking and political thinking' - Financial Times'Remarkable … You don’t have to be religious to get it. You just have to have faith in the force of belief' - New York Times, Best Art Books of 2018'Lavishly illustrated … there is some characteristically arresting phrase-making' - World of InteriorsTable of Contents1. Giotto and the Angel • 2. Bruegel in Paradise • 3. Poussin and the Unbeliever • 4. Veronese’s Higher Beings • Conclusion: Picasso & the Fall • Coda: For a Left with No Future

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Book SynopsisA reference guide to fifty of the most frequently occurring symbols in global art historyTrade Review'Masterly … the perfect introduction to a subject that can only heighten the general appreciation of art' - Christopher Lloyd, former Surveyor of The Queen’s PicturesTable of ContentsIntroduction • Land and Sky: Water; Mountain; Clouds; Rainbow; Lightning; Moon; Sun; Fire • Plants: Carnation; Cypress; Laurel; Lily; Lotus; Palm; Grapevine; Poppy; Sunflower • Birds: Dove; Eagle; Owl; Peacock; Phoenix; Falcon; Crane • Beasts: Cat; Deer/Stag; Dog; Fish; Lion; Monkey; Snake; Horse; Dragon • Bodies: Skeleton; Skull; Foot; Pose; Hand gestures; Blood; Eye; Angel; Halo • Possessions: Shell; Bow and arrow; Crown; Mask; Scales; Sword; Trumpet; Timepiece; Mirror

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Book SynopsisThe ScreamUstvedt conducts a thorough visual analysis of Munch?s paintings, examining how he painted emotions in a way that had not been seen before and unpacking why his images have remained so significant. This study is paired with a revealing discussion of Munch?s turbulent life?from a childhood marked by the death of his mother and sister, to his adult life spent in France and Germany, as well as the mysterious saga that left Munch with a gunshot wound after a breakup.Edvard MunchTrade Review'[A] hugely edifying biography ... fascinating' - Artists & IllustratorsTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Kristiania in the 1880s • 2. From the Modern Life of the Soul (1890–1900) • 3. The Artistic Renewal (1900–1916) • 4. Ekely (1916–1944)

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Book SynopsisA lively introduction to self-portraiture, reflecting on the work of over sixty artists from the Renaissance to the present day.Trade Review'A wonderfully informative, insightful and lively history of the self portrait, taking us on a fascinating journey from the Renaissance to the most adventurous artists of today' - Ralph Rugoff, Director, Hayward GalleryTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. From Cameo to Centre Stage • 2. Studio Life • 3. Windows to the Soul • 4. Up Close and Personal • 5. Performing Identities • 6. Traces

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Book SynopsisTells the fascinating story of the journey taken by the Bauhaus both the concept behind the school and some of the individuals who represented it from Germany to Britain and the USA. Bauhaus Goes West is a story of cultural exchange, not only between the Bauhaus émigrés and the countries to which they moved, but also in the other direction, focusing in particular on Britain. Most significantly, perhaps, it considers in detail the presence in the UK during the 1930s of three of the school's most important figures Gropius, Marcel Breuer and László Moholy-Nagy using meticulous research to tell for the first time the stories of their British experiences in parallel. After considering some of the lesser-known Bauhäusler who stayed in Britain for life, the book concludes by returning to the lives of the main protagonists and their continuation of the Bauhaus ideals in America. Taking as its starting point the cultural connection between Britain and Germany in the early part of thTrade Review'Sparky and rigorously researched' - New Statesman'A vigorously researched and rewarding investigation into what became of the Bauhaus as its prime movers left Nazi Germany and travelled west' - Art Review'Very good' - Financial TimesTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. England and Germany • 2. Gropius Arrives • 3. Marcel Breuer • 4. Moholy-Nagy • 5. Finding English Modernism • 6. Other Bauhäusler in Britain • 7. O my America! • 8. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe first major survey of contemporary apartment buildings that foster a sense of community while giving every resident an inspiring place to live.Trade Review'Ambitious in scope and geographical reference' - Architectural Review'A well-judged book, useful, interesting and attractive' - World of Interiors'It’s fascinating to see these creative responses to the deceptively simple challenge of fitting a lot of people into a small space' - The Economist'In a world of risk-averse, profit-driven developers, creativity has taken a back seat. But Michael Webb celebrates the shining examples in which design has reached the next level' - IndependentTable of ContentsIntroduction: Evolution of a Typology 1. Urban Villages 2. Lorcan O’Herlihy: Reaching Out 3. Building Blocks 4. Bjarke Ingels: Exploiting Irregularity 5. Promoting Sociability 6. Michael Maltzan: Housing for All 7. Spirit of Place 8. Stanley Saitowitz: Rigorous Strategies 9. Reaching Skyward 10. Edouard François: Green Towers 11. Looking Ahead

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Book SynopsisAn accessible guide to the finer details of 100 masterpieces of Western art.Trade Review'A potted history of some 800 years in 100 carefully and wisely selected paintings' - Art Book Review'This beautiful and very accessible book is invaluable, a joy to dip into' - Mature TimesTable of ContentsIntroduction • 100 paintings

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Book SynopsisA timely re-examination of European engagements with indigenous art and the presence of indigenous art in the contemporary art world. The arts of Africa, Oceania and native America famously inspired twentieth-century modernist artists such as Picasso, Matisse and Ernst. The politics of such stimulus, however, have long been highly contentious: was this a cross-cultural discovery to be celebrated, or just one more example of Western colonial appropriation? This revelatory book explores cross-cultural art through the lens of settler societies such as Australia and New Zealand, where Europeans made new nations, displacing and outnumbering but never eclipsing native peoples. In this dynamic of dispossession and resistance, visual art has loomed large. Settler artists and designers drew upon Indigenous motifs and styles in their search for distinctive identities. Yet powerful Indigenous art traditions have asserted the presence of First Nations peoples and their claims to place, hiTrade Review'One of the most interesting and articulate books written about art made in a non-Western, colonial site … This is not the view of an outsider, but of an insider … marvellous' - Svetlana Alpers'A pioneering text in postcolonial art history' - Rosalind Polly Blakesley, University of Cambridge'Possessions intelligently and sensitively navigates the relationship between indigenous and settler cultures in Australia and New Zealand' - Geoffrey Batchen, University of Oxford'In this re-issue of his ground-breaking book Possessions, Thomas provides what many of us in settler colonies are currently grappling with: the need to assess where we have been in the project of decolonising art and art history, and the need to re-think where we are now' - Peter Brunt, Victoria University, Wellington'[Thomas's] writing is spare, elegant and persuasive' - Marina Vaizey, The Art Newspaper'This book has implications that extend far beyond the anthropology of art... unusual and innovative' - American Anthropologist'Thomas operates at the mental border-post where art criticism, sociology, anthropology and history fade into each other … Civilised, judicious, at ease with uneasy perspectives, Thomas marks in 'Possessions' the apotheosis of modern anthropology' - The Australian'Possessions has ensured that settler-colonial and Indigenous histories from the eighteenth century onward can never again be separated but are perceived as entangled narratives... a major statement' - Tim Barringer, Yale University'A prescient, foundational study' - Ruth Phillips, Carleton University, Ottawa'An astute and dynamic analysis of colonialism [Thomas provides] a powerful, transdisciplinary theoretical and methodological model for understanding the varied practices—from appropriation to appreciation, from resistance to resilience—by which art mediates the colonial encounter for both settlers and Indigenous peoples' - Aaron Glass, Bard Graduate Centre, New York'Significantly reframes the old issue of the relationship between primitivism and modernism' - Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism'[Thomas is] a writer of the rarest quality' - Simon Winchester

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Book SynopsisA concise, reader-friendly illustrated survey of Western art and architecture from prehistory to the present day. Acknowledging how architecture, painting, sculpture and the decorative arts reflect the culture and society of their time, this latest addition to the Art Essentials series invites the reader to experience and appreciate the entirety of Western art from prehistory to today. Focusing on the âhistoryâ in art history, each of the twelve chapters opens with a question to ponder, followed by a summary of the major historical developments of the period, touching on social structure, political organization, migration, race, religious beliefs, scientific advances and customs. An exploration of these themes in the visual arts reveals how architecture, sculpture and painting simultaneously shape, reflect, and document the culture of the time and place they were created. A secondary focus explores the constantly evolving aesthetic preferences that swing between naturalism Trade Review'As well as providing perceptive comments on key individual works of art and architecture, Janetta Rebold Benton gives us a very precise understanding of their historical contexts' - Richard CorkTable of ContentsIntroduction Part One Prehistoric through ancient Roman art Chapter 1. Antecedents of the Western Tradition: Prehistoric, Mesopotamian and Egyptian art Chapter 2. Aegean and Greek art Chapter 3. Etruscan and Roman art Part Two Early Christian through medieval art Chapter 4. Early Christian and Byzantine art Chapter 5. Early Medieval and Romanesque art Chapter 6. Gothic art Part Three Renaissance through Neoclassical art Chapter 7. Renaissance and Mannerist art Chapter 8. 17th-century Baroque art Chapter 9. 18th-century Rococo and Neoclassical art Part Four Romanticism to today Chapter 10. Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Chapter 11. Earlier 20th-century art Chapter 12. Later 20th- & early 21st-century art

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Book Synopsis'Benoy K. Behlâs remarkable photographs, painstakingly gathered and digitally restored over thirty years of hard labour, are probably the best and truest record of these fabulous treasures that will ever be created.' William Dalrymple A revised edition of a classic title, now with digitally restored photographs, showcasing the finest surviving examples of ancient Buddhist art. Since their chance re-discovery in 1819, the breathtaking paintings and sculptures of the Ajanta caves have inspired and delighted experts and amateurs alike. Ranging in date from the second century BCE to the sixth century CE, these ancient Buddhist artworks rank among the worldâs most important cultural treasures. Benoy K. Behl captured the beauty and luminosity of these works using long exposures and only natural light and now presents them here digitally restored to show the paintings closer to their original glory than ever before. The exquisite murals, depicting the tales of previous incarnations oTrade Review'The Ajanta paintings are reproduced truly for the first time in all their actual ravishing colours and incredible flowing, loving detail... the well-structured text genuinely illuminates the images ... one of the most gorgeous and stimulating books of Indian art ever produced' - Times Higher Education Supplement'Lavishly produced and magnificently illustrated ... the most successful photographic record of the cave and its paintings ever achieved' - Ancient'Benoy K. Behl’s remarkable photographs, painstakingly gathered and digitally restored over thirty years of hard labour, are probably the best and truest record of these fabulous treasures that will ever be created' - William Dalrymple

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Book SynopsisâA fascinating and deeply rewarding bookâ Adam Zamoyski, Daily Telegraph Napoleonâs Plunder chronicles one of the most spectacular art appropriation campaigns in history and, in doing so, sheds new light on the complex origins of what was once called the MusÃe NapolÃon, now known as the Louvre. It centres on the story of Napoleonâs theft of Paolo Veroneseâs Wedding Feast at Cana, a vast, sublime canvas that in 1797 the French army tore from a wall of the monastery of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. Feast was just one of Napoleonâs spoils of war, which he claimed for the French nation and displayed in a public museum â the Louvre. He filled the former palace of the French kings with his acquisitions, and Europe flocked to Paris and hailed the Louvre as the greatest museum in the world. Did he take it for himself? Or for France? Or for the world at large? Saltzman interweaves the stories of Napoleonâs military campaigns, uncovering the treaties through which he obtained his looTrade Review'A fascinating and deeply rewarding book, which is underpinned by wide research and an impressive grasp of techniques and technicalities … A delight to read' - Adam Zamoyski, Daily Telegraph'A compelling account of the fragility of beauty before avarice … Saltzman’s thrilling blend of historical narrative and art criticism is fitting testimony to its enduring greatness' - Paul Lay, The Times'Wonderful' - Andrew Marr, Andrew Marr, Start the Week, R4'[Saltzman’s] perceptive book traces Napoleon’s systematic gathering of artistic treasures as he conquered Italy, focusing on Veronese’s masterpiece … An absorbing story of conflict and culture' - The Economist'The fascination of Saltzman’s splendid book lies to a significant degree in her subtle contrast of the tumultuous immensity of Bonaparte’s aspirations and the serenity of Veronese’s painting … Thoroughly at ease in the Venetian Renaissance and French imperial worlds, Cynthia Saltzman tells this story with Veronesian panache' - Jonathan Keates, Literary Review'[An] absorbing and chilling narrative' - The Times, Art Books of the Year 2021Table of ContentsIntroduction: “The theft of Veronese’s Feast” 1. “Send Me a List of the Pictures, Statues, Cabinets and Curiosities.” 2. “Do Not Fear the French Armies Will Not Respect Venetian Neutrality.” 3. “Master Paolo ... Will ... Not Spare Any Expense for the Finest Ultramarine.” 4. “He is Rich in Plans.” 5. “The Museum Must Demonstrate the Nation’s Great Riches.” 6. “Draw as Much as You Can from Venetian Territory.” 7. “The Pope will Deliver ... One Hundred Paintings Busts, Vases or Statues.” 8. “I’m on a Path a Thousand Times More Glorious.” 9. “The Republic of Venice will Surrender... 20 Paintings and 600 Manuscripts.” 10. “In the Church of S. George, No. 6. The Wedding Feast at Cana.” 11. “We ... Have Received from Citizen Pietro Edwards.” 12. “The Safest Way is to Send Them on a Frigate with 32 Canons.” 13. “The Seam will be Unstitched.” 14. “The Revolution ... is Finished.” 15. “You Enter a Gallery—such a gallery. But such a gallery!!!” Louvre 1801-1802 16. “This One Besides Nature Doesn’t Look to Have Been Painted.” 17. “The Transparency of Air ... Place[s] Gros beside Tintoretto and Paul Veronese” 18. “This Beautiful Work Reminds Us of the Picture by Paul Veronese.” 19. “I Succeeded ... in Packing Most of the Pieces of Small Size and Great Value.” 20. “The Only Thing to Do Is to Burn Them!” 21. “This Foreboding Painting... Seems to Summon the Eye from All Directions.” 22. “The Masterpieces of the Arts Now Belong to Us.” 23. “We Are At Last Beginning to Drag Forth from This Great Cavern of Stolen Goods the Precious Objects of Art.” Epilogue: Veronese 2020

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Book SynopsisComprehensive, practical and easy to follow the ideal introduction to the art of drawing for students, amateurs and beginners of all kinds. A comprehensive practice-based guide to the art of drawing, this book provides a chapter-by-chapter overview of key elements of drawing (such as line, shape, tone and value) before addressing the different genres (such as still life and portraiture). Written in an accessible and encouraging manner, Drawing: A Complete Guide seeks to build the learner's confidence in artistic exploration as well as developing his or her practical abilities. Stephen Gardner opens the book by making the case that anyone can draw. He then goes on to discuss and analyse more than 500 inspirational examples, ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary art, while step-by-step demonstrations of key techniques provide further guidance for realizing successful drawings. Prompts and projects throughout the book also encourage readers to make sketching a daily routin

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Book SynopsisA global overview of the most contemporary and ingenious and comfortable former light-industrial spaces transformed into stylish modern residences. The love of warehouse buildings often in attractive waterside locations has become a global phenomenon, from London to New York, from Sydney to Florence. Drawing on her own experience of living in a Grade II listed mill, Sophie Bush has amassed a wealth of knowledge, contacts and understanding about which ingredients make a building fit for contemporary habitation. Warehouse Home is the ultimate resource for everything from how best to preserve and complement original architectural features to style ideas for adapting vintage and reclaimed pieces for modern living. The book has a practical structure, broken down into two key sections. 'Architectural Features' looks at how to make the most of a space while retaining its features, such as exposed brickwork, concrete floors and mezzanines. It also draws on examples of former industriTrade Review'Warehouse Home freshens up the design market. It is full of great ideas and inspiration for contemporary living with a huge nod of respect to our industrial heritage' - Sir Terence Conran'A handy guide to mastering industrial chic' - Elle Decoration'An indispensable guide to these grand urban palaces' - City AM'Provides a wealth of ideas' - Library Journal

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Book SynopsisOver the last few decades, the contemporary art world has become increasingly globalized and more visible than ever before. And yet, in many ways it remains closed and obscure. What actually happens behind the doors of a contemporary artist?s studio? At an auction house before a major sale? In the vaults of an art storage unit? How can art museums keep up with Instagram? And why does everyone seem to hate art fairs?A Year in the Art WorldTrade Review'A tell-all book by the curator and art historian Matthew Israel takes readers on a year-long ride through the art world, from the heady heights of auction houses and art advisors to the practical matters of studios and shipping... A Year in the Art World will give some indication at least of what life was like in the fast lane of the pre-coronavirus art circus' - The Art Newspaper'Israel is interested in why art matters now, and he chatted with some of today's premier artists, dealers, and curators to provide concise and comprehensible answers to complex questions' - ARTnews'A must-read for anyone curious about the inner workings of the industry' - GalerieTable of ContentsPart I: Winter 1. A Studio Visit 2. Fabricators 3. Gallery Directors Part II: Spring 4. Museum Directors 5. Art Fairs 6. Artist Estates 7. Art Writers Part III: Summer 8. Curators 9. Biennials 10. Art Schools 11. Art Online Part IV: Fall 12. Art Advisors 13. Auctions 14. Conservators 15. Storage, Shipping and Handling

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Book SynopsisFiona Rogers is the founder of Firecracker (fire-cracker.org). She is also Magnum Photos Global Business Development Manager, and has been a judge for various competitions including the Mack First Book Award and the Getty Images Grant for Editorial Photography. Max Houghton runs the MA in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London.

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Book SynopsisA new edition of this classic collection of letters, critical reviews and reminiscences by Impressionist artists and their contemporaries. The Impressionists â Monet, Manet, Degas, Morisot, Pissarro, Renoir, Sisley and others â are probably the most popular of all artistic schools. Their struggle to impose a new vision is one of the most absorbing in the whole history of art. With imagination and insight, art historian Bernard Denvir brings Impressionism into focus by showing it through the eyes of the artists themselves and their contemporaries, against the background of the time. Through letters, critical reviews, statements and reminiscences â whether explosive or appreciative, blinkered or perceptive â of the people who were there, the story of this ground-breaking art movement comes alive. This was the age of innovation, political liberalization, emergent photography and modern ideas about perception. The Impressionists had new ways of painting, but they also had a new worldTable of ContentsIntroduction Documents 1855–1871 Impressionist colour Documents 1. 1871–1873 2. 1874–1876 3. 1877–1881 4. 1882–1885 5. 1886–1894 6. 1895–1920 Biographies Chronology Bibliographical note List of illustrations

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Book SynopsisAn illuminating introduction to little-known photographer Issei Suda, who captured the soul of Japan old and new. The work of Issei Suda (19402019) is distinct in contemporary avant-garde Japanese photography for its celebration of the beauty of the everyday. His black and white pictures reflect on apparent banality of urban life, capturing the little surprises usually ignored in our world': the shadow of a figure, the shapes of the street, the expressions on stranger's faces. Suda's practice revealed the tensions between old and new Japan, juxtaposing the ingrained visual traditions of Japanese culture with the prevailing western vocabulary of fashion, advertising and leisure, as seen through his observant and tender lens.

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Book SynopsisAn irresistible anthology of photography's greatest and most famous images. PhotoBox presents a collection of 250 photographs by 200 of the world's most prominent photographers, ranging from legendary masters to contemporary stars, in a compact paperback format. Photographers include Ansel Adams, Richard Avedon, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Elliot Erwitt, Robert Frank, Nan Goldin, David LaChapelle, Annie Leibovitz, Helmut Newton, and many more. Each image is accompanied by an engaging commentary and a brief biography of the photographer. This revised edition features fifty new photographs by an international array of practitioners, including Dayanita Singh, Cristina de Middel, Gregory Halpern, Lua Ribeira and more.Trade Review'A highly readable, inspirational book' - Black & White Photography'Heart-stopping images of the planet’s most beautiful people, places and things' - Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisAn updated edition of this classic title on the origins of 20th-century ideas in architecture and the applied arts. The turn of the nineteenth century saw an extraordinary flowering of invention in architecture and design, leading to the emergence of two contrasting styles: Art Nouveau and the International Style. Professor Nikolaus Pevsner brings clarity to this period of dynamic change by tracing the origins of twentieth-century ideas in architecture and the applied arts. Featuring a new foreword by the distinguished architectural historian Kenneth Frampton, this classic title has now been updated with colour illustrations throughout.

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Book SynopsisA sumptuous treasury of Dior scarves. Plain and elaborate, commonplace and precious, fashionable and timeless, masculine and feminine: Dior's silk scarves form a unique visual repertoire and cover a gamut of palettes, themes and styles. The epitome of Parisian chic, they express the poetic imagination of the creative directors who have shaped the destiny of the house, from Christian Dior to Maria Grazia Chiuri. Unveiling the history and artistry of Dior's scarves from the first designs to today, this sumptuous book celebrates their incredible variety and beauty as never before. At its heart is an atlas of over 400 scarves, organized by theme and printed on a delicate paper that replicates the texture of the scarves themselves. Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, who has overseen the creation of this volume, contributes a foreword. The atlas is supplemented by exclusive visual essays from renowned photographers Brigitte Niedermair and Pol Baril, as well as texts by dis

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Book SynopsisThe story of modern British art history told through the stories of its women. Consider for a moment the history of modern art in Britain; you may struggle to land on a narrative that features very many women. On this journey through a fascinating period of social change, artist Carolyn Trant fills in some of the gaps in traditional art histories. Introducing the lives and works of a rich network of neglected women artists, British Women Artists sets these alongside such renowned presences as Barbara Hepworth, Laura Knight and Winifred Nicholson. In an era of radical activism and great social and political change, women forged new relationships with art and its institutions. Such change was not without its challenges, and with acerbic wit Trant delves into the gendered make-up of the avant-garde', and the tyranny of artistic isms'. In the decades after women won the vote in Britain, the fortunes of women artists were shaped by war, domesticity, continued oppressions and spirite

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Book SynopsisAn account of Vincent Van Gogh, together with a selection of his works.

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Book SynopsisFrom the 40000-years-old painted caves at Lascaux and the medieval cloth trade to the synthetic chemistry of modern times, colour making has been central to our lives. This book surveys the history of dyes and pigments, the invention of new colours, and the industries that fuelled them.

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Book SynopsisPresents 43 examples of designs for small-scale (less than 75m2) houses set in a variety of contexts. Using digital tools, sustainable materials and prefabrication technologies, these projects offer realistic solutions for houses where space is at a premium, nature must be preserved or accommodation created for those who need it most.Trade Review'Phyllis Richardson's collection is the culmination of more than a decade of research and three previous publications on small-scale architecture, and the selection is proof of the architecture and design writer's supremely discerning eye' - Coolhunting.comTable of ContentsIntroduction: Space-Saving Ideas • 1. Built Compact Ideas • 2. Small and Mobile • 3. Micro-Retreats • 4. Big Ideas for Low Energy • 5. Big Ideas Multiplied

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Book SynopsisPresents a systematic survey of the fifty most important medieval parish church towers and spires in England, covering a period of some five hundred years. In this title, the introduction provides an overview of the technological and aesthetic development of towers and spires, and examines the evolution of their major architectural elements.Trade Review'The church steeple is the glory of the English landscape. Over a thousand years it has evolved a grandeur and a beauty unrivalled in Europe. It is the icon of every parish. At last it has achieved its biographer ' - Simon Jenkins'Exquisite drawings and authoritative words make this definitive guide to medieval steeples a delight' - RIBA Journal'A magisterial survey' - Church Times'No one who buys a copy of Fifty English Steeples is going to regret it … so beautiful, so artfully presented … fascinating' - Ringing World'Perfectly combines scholarship with enthusiasm' - A Magazine, RIBA Friends of Architecture'A distinctive, valuable and beautiful book on a surprisingly neglected subject' - History Today'An extraordinary achievement – a true labour of love' - Ecclesiology Today

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Book SynopsisHow does the experience of turning a door handle, opening a door from one space to lead into another, affect us? It is no wonder that the door, one of the most elemental architectural forms, has such metaphorical richness. This book aims to understand how these everyday acts in space are influenced by architectural form.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Acts in Space • 1. Changing Levels • 2. Spaces That Change • 3. Versatility • 4. Depths of Discovery • 5. The City Stage

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Book SynopsisGo behind the façades and finishes to understand how fifty of the world's most iconic and important buildings were constructed.Trade Review'A perfect gift for architecture buffs or simply curious readers who’d like know more about the monuments they encounter' - French Property News'Photographs of striking interiors enable readers to scrutinize the most awe-inspiring aspects of these structures' - Timeless TravelsTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Public Life • 2. Monuments • 3. Arts and Education • 4. Living • 5. Worship

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Book SynopsisThirty pioneering houses designed by architects for themselves over the past decade, revealing the ingenious ways they have addressed the challenges of creating a contemporary living space.Trade Review'Fascinating … a thrilling read' - Wallpaper*'Engrossing … a rare glimpse into the psyche of the men and women behind some of the most iconic buildings in the world' - City AM'Fascinating' - Economist 1843'There are projects here to inspire every homeowner' - The Culture Trip'Unmissable' - Enki'Michael Webb’s narrative is illustrated with stunning images … the projects offer a valuable insight into the thought process behind good house design' - SelfBuild & Design'Each house gets the full works: lively essay, lush photographs, sketches, sections and plans to pore over … These fresh, bold projects really show the value of the self-briefed home: as a playground of ideas, a workshop for new ways of living' - World of Interiors'When architects design for themselves, the results are daring and utterly individual ... From modest to extravagant, each house reflects the personality and taste of its particular owner- architect' - SWISS'Fascinating … a thrilling read' - Wallpaper*Table of ContentsIntroduction • Norman Foster • Buzz Yudell & Tina Beebe • Smiljan Radic • Richard Murphy • Jennifer Beningfield • Thom Mayne • John Wardle • Hans van Heeswijk • Anton García-Abril & Débora Mesa • Todd Saunders • Jim Olson • Mauricio Pezo & Sofia von Ellrichshausen • Helle Schröder & Martin Janekovic • Peter & Thomas Gluck • Robert Konieczny • Scott Johnson • José Selgas & Lucía Cano • Don Murphy • Andrea & Luca Ponsi • Cristián Undurraga • Susanne Nobis • Remo Halter & Thomas Lussi • Ramon Bosch & Elisabeta Capdeferro • Kulapat Yantrasast • Kerry Hill Maarten & Jetty Min • Brigitte Shim & Howard Sutcliffe • Benny Govaert • Tod Williams & Billie Tsien • Günther Domenig

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Book SynopsisA personal reflection on the nature of the architectural imagination, shown through private sketchbooks, by one of the great architects of our day.Table of ContentsForeword • Introduction • 1. Nature: Mater et Magister. Featured project: Tower DCH, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai (2016– ) • 2. The Human Body. Featured Project: Stadelhofen Railway station, Zürich, Switzerland (1983–1990) • 3. Light and Matter. Featured Project: St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, New York, USA (2013–) • 4. Art and Architecture. Featured Project: The Sharq Crossing, Doha Bay, Qatar (2013– )

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Book SynopsisSean Godsell, an award-winning pioneer of Australian bush minimalism', has established himself as an influence on the global architecture scene. This survey of his residential architecture features twelve houses and dwellings across Australia, each illustrated with full-colour photography and the architect's hand-drawn plans and exploratory sketches, which illuminate how each house connects to its surrounding landscape. Featuring an essay by Godsell about the influences of Australia's particular landscapes and culture, this survey also includes an introduction by leading critic and commentator Philip Goad about the achievements of Godsell's career, and the global importance of his visionary designs. With a complete illustrated chronology.Trade Review'Indulge in the gorgeous simplicity of Sean Godsell's magnificently crafted houses ... The book's alluring photography calls attention to his masterful blending of both raw and natural materials' - Architectural Record

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Book SynopsisThe first biography to trace the remarkable life and career of Ukrainian-born Boris Iofan, beautifully illustrated with many of Iofanâs previously unseen sketchbooks and photographs from private collections. This is a history of architecture, politics and power. Boris Iofan (1891â1976) made his mark as Stalinâs architect, both in the grand projects he achieved, such as the House on the Embankment, a megastructure of 505 homes for the Soviet elite, and through his unbuilt designs, in particular the Palace of the Soviets, a baroque Stalinist dream whose iconic image was reproduced throughout the Soviet Union. Iofanâs life and designs offer a unique perspective into the politics of twentieth-century architecture and the history of the Soviet Union.Trade Review'Gorgeous pencil sketches … a breezy and readable text accessible to a broader, non-specialist audience … [Sudjic] deals with the cascade of names and denunciations, political shifts and relationships with agility and ease' - Edwin Heathcote, The Art Newspaper'Deyan Sudjic conveys Iofan’s story in captivating fashion. The 100 photographs and drawings that accompany Sudjic’s text evoke something of the nature of the Stalinist era and the oppressive atmosphere in which Iofan lived and worked. Reading this cultural biography, you learn as much about Jewish life in Odessa in the late-19th and early-20th century, and the later strictures of Stalinist Russia, as you do about Iofan’s architectural prowess, so the book certainly has a broader interest too' - Beth Williamson, Art Studio international'A fine biography of Boris Iofan' - Jonathan Meades, The Critic'A forensic examination of Iofan’s work and private communications' - Literary Review'Sudjic tells [Iofan's] story with brio' - Financial Times'Sudjic’s book is a useful introduction to Iofan’s life and work … As Sudjic writes, the second half of Iofan’s career is “a cautionary tale of how damaging it can be to come close to political power, especially for an architect negotiating an accommodation with tyranny”' - New English Review

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Book SynopsisThe first monograph about the houses of the major Nordic-Canadian architect Todd Saunders.Trade Review'Dominic Bradbury’s excellent text covers many unpublished projects, and the book is copiously illustrated with clearly drawn floorplans and striking photography' - Wallpaper*'An immersive study complemented by brilliant architectural photography, which places the reader in a state of contemplative affection for the natural world' - Aesthetica'Stunning photography' - Architectural Record

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Book SynopsisA showcase of over forty of the most exciting and unique off-grid houses in North America, across a wide variety of wild and remote landscapes. Living off the grid has become increasingly desirable in recent years. Escaping the city to be immersed in nature is ever more appealing as the pressures of everyday life increase. The need to reduce our carbon footprints as the effects of climate change become a reality has brought sustainable living, particularly in off-grid and net-zero houses, to the forefront. In Off the Grid: Houses for Escape Across North America, Dominic Bradbury turns to North America to showcase how architects are making living in the wilderness a more affordable and attainable dream. From cabins deep in the forest to desert homes and stunning coastal retreats, this collection of the most innovative off-grid homes reveals how clever design is redefining the possibilities for living in some of the most extraordinary natural environments on Earth.Table of ContentsIntroduction COUNTRYSIDE & FOREST BIG - Klein A45, New York State, USA BRILLHART ARCHITECTURE – Brillhut, Eleuthera, Bahamas COMMUNE – Santa Anita Cabin, Angeles National Forest, California, USA CUTLER ANDERSON – Connecticut Residence, Connecticut, USA DEN – A-Frame Kit Cabin, Catskills, New York State, USA DEN – Fox Den, Catskills, New York State, USA SHAUNA MCMANUS ARCHITECTS – The Climate Barn, Sagaponack, New York State, USA MARC THORPE DESIGN – Edifice, Fremont, New York State, USA MIDLAND ARCHITECTURE - The Hut, Belmont County, Ohio, USA MIRÓ RIVERA ARCHITECTS – Hill Country House, Wimberley, Texas, USA OLSON KUNDIG – City Cabin, Seattle, Washington State, USA THE RANCH MINE – O-asis, Phoenix, Arizona, USA LINDA TAALMAN – Pioneertown itHouse, Pioneertown, California, USA UPE – Sustainable Cabin, Near Crowell, Texas, USA WATERSIDE & COAST KELLY ALVAREZ DORAN (KAD) & SVN – House MN, Lake Havelock, Ontario, Canada ATELIER SCHWIMMER – Lakeside Chalet, Lake Brome, Knowlton, Quebec, Canada BOHLIN CYWINSKI JACKSON – Henry Island Residence, Henry Island, Washington State, USA BRILLHART ARCHITECTURE – Thatch House, Surfer’s Beach, Eleuthera, Bahamas CUTLER ANDERSON – Studio Bunkhouse, Washington State, USA IWAMOTOSCOTT ARCHITECTURE – Goto House, Napa County, California, USA KIERANTIMBERLAKE – Loblolly House, Taylor’s Island, Maryland, USA LSD ARCHITECTS – Casa Jardin, Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica OFFICE OF MCFARLANE BIGGAR ARCHITECTS - Gambier House, Gambier Island, British Colombia, Canada MILLER HULL PARTNERSHIP – The Loom House, Bainbridge Island, Washington State, USA TODD SAUNDERS – The Shed, Fogo Island, Newfoundland, Canada STUDIO SCHICKETANZ – Big Sur Net Zero House, Big Sur, California, USA SHIM-SUTCLIFFE ARCHITECTS – Harrison Island Camp, Harrison Island, Georgian Bay, Canada WALKER WARNER ARCHITECTS – Hale Huna, Kona Coast, Hawaii HILLSIDE & MOUNTAIN ANACAPA – Off-Grid Guest House, California, USA ATELIER L’ABRI – Saltbox Passive House, Mont Gale, Bromont, Eastern Townships, Canada CLB – The Phoenix, Casper Mountain, Wyoming, USA COHESION – Joshua Tree Folly, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA EGGLESTON FARKAS ARCHITECTS – Nighthawk Retreat, Sawtooth Mountains, Washington State, USA FELDMAN ARCHITECTURE – Caterpillar House, Carmel, California, USA IMBUE DESIGN – Boar Shoat, Bear River Range, Idaho, USA MORK ULNES – Frame House, Sonoma, California, USA MOS – House No. 5/Element House, Star Axis, New Mexico, USA OLSON KUNDIG – Costa Rica Treehouse, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica STUDIO SCHICKETANZ – Tehama 2 Residence, Tehama, Carmel Valley, California, USA TADPOLE STUDIO – Camp Davis, Oahu, Hawaii FAULKNER ARCHITECTS – Miner Road House, Orinda, California, USA RENÉE DEL GAUDIO ARCHITECTS – Goatbarn Lane House, Boulder, Colorado, USA OFF-GRID GUIDE PLANS DIRECTORY

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Book SynopsisDr Sandra Piesik is an award-winning architect, author and scientist specialising in a diverse range of subjects from art and design to the implementation of global sustainable legislation, nature-based solutions, innovation, technology transfer and contemporary adaptation of traditional knowledge. She is the founder of 3 ideas, an Amsterdam-based consultancy, a member of the New European Bauhaus EU initiative, an advisor to UNFCCC, and a former senior consultant to UNFCCC, UNCCD, and UN-HABITAT Global Solutions Division on territorial integration. Her diverse global engagements range from art and design projects, leading research & development initiatives, international lectures, judging competitions, the nomination of awards, and collaboration with the European Union entities.Trade Review'Hefty, handsome … works best as evidence and inspiration, as the laying out of the amazingly multifarious forms that human dwellings can take, from which it might still be possible to learn' - Observer'A landmark publication … a timely and urgent story of humanity’s capacity to create architecture without jeopardizing the equilibrium of the ecosystems upon which human life depends' - Aesthetica'Amazing … fabulous photographs, authoritative essays and elaborate diagrams and maps' - The Irish Times'An inspiring study of design, use of natural materials and sense of place' - Self Build Magazine

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Book SynopsisThe second volume in Thames & Hudsonâs monographic series on global architect Sir David Adjaye, winner of the 2021 RIBA royal gold medal. Following on from Adjaye â Works: Houses, Pavilions, Installations, Buildings, 1995â2007, published by Thames & Hudson in 2020, this book covers the impressive portfolio of work created by the architect between 2007 and 2015. During the years covered in this book, Adjaye became interested in developing an architecture that was more expansive, taking him outside Europe to work on major projects such as the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver and the Moscow School of Management Skolkovo. Designing buildings around the globe, including two projects connected with the post-Katrina reconstruction programme in New Orleans, Adjaye carefully tailored his approach to each place, sensitive to the important role architecture plays in affirming a sense of community and identity.Table of ContentsForeword by Sir David Adjaye The Modern made Flesh by Ila Berman Projects Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, Denver, USA, 2004-7 LN House, Denver, USA, 2005-7 Wakefield Market, Wakefield, UK, 2005-8 Montauk House & Pavilion, Montauk, USA, 2007-8 Sclera, London, UK, 2008 Silverlight, London, UK, 2002-9 Kvadrat, London, UK, 2007-9 Specere, Kielder Water and Forest Park, UK, 2009 Swarovski Sankalpa, Wattens, Austria, 2009 Seven, New York, USA, 2004-10 Moscow School of Management Skolkovo, Moscow, Russia, 2006-10 The Dissolve, SITE Santa Fe, Santa Fe, USA, 2008-10 GEO-graphics: A Map of Art Practices, in Africa, Past & Present, Bozar, Brussels, Belgium, 2010 Art at Work: An Itinerant Urban Platform, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 2010-11 The Edison, London, UK, 2009-11 American Prayer, Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France, 2010-11 Genesis, Miami, USA, 2011 Turning the Seventh Corner, Berlin, Germany, 2011 Nanjing House, Nanjing, China, 2004-12 Asem Pa, Make It Right, New Orleans, USA, 2007-12 Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC, USA, 2008-12 William O. Lockridge Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC, USA, 2008-12 Nkron, Ghana, 2008-12 Richard Avedon, Murals and Portraits, Gagosian Gallery, New York, USA, 2011-12 Ephemeropterae, Vienna, Austria, 2012 The Source, Liverpool, UK, 2012 Case Study Housing, Hamburg, Germany, 2010-13 Liminal Squared, White Cube, London, UK, 2012-13 Proenza Schouler, New York, USA, 2013 River Reading Room, Gwangju, South Korea, 2013 Piety Bridge and Wharf, New Orleans, USA, 2008-13 Ethelbert Cooper Gallery, Hutchins Center, Cambridge, MA, USA, 2012-14 Roksanda Ilincic, London, UK, 2013-14 Mariam Goodman Gallery, London, UK, 2014 Sugar Hill, New York, USA, 2009-15 Works Biography Credits

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Book SynopsisThe perfect primer on American photographer, photojournalist and filmmaker Ruth Orkin. Ruth Orkin (192185) always dreamed of becoming a filmmaker, and although that ambition was thwarted until later in her career, she quickly found other ways of engaging with the world of images. She was given her first camera at the age of ten and by the age of seventeen, she was cycling across America from Los Angeles to New York, documenting her trip in albums of annotated photographs. In the early 1940s she settled in New York, joining the Photo League and making her name with photo stories for major magazines such as Life, Look and This Week. In images that range from celebrity portraits to bird's-eye views from her apartment window, from children at play to the experiences of a lone American tourist in Italy, Orkin's photography always retains a cinematic sense of the passage of time and allows the humanity and charisma of her subjects to shine through.

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Book SynopsisBest known for her work documenting the political upheaval in Central America during the 1970s and 80s, American photographer Susan Meiselas has been at the forefront of ethical debates around documentary photography for most of her career. Through close engagement with subjects such as war and exploitation, she has interrogated her own relationship to what she's photographing, the circulation and dissemination of these images, and the pivotal questions around social and cultural representation and memory. Her influential contribution to the way audiences approach and engage with photography is as vital and resonant today as it was 40 years ago. This new addition to the Photofile series also includes short texts by Meiselas herself accompanying each work in the volume.

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Book SynopsisOne of two launch volumes in an important and highly collectible new photography series by the V&A, here is an introduction to the history of cameraless photography in over 125 key images from the V&A's outstanding collection.Trade Review'An alternative overview of the history of photography, this book looks to cameraless methods of image-making such as photograms, chemigrams, luminograms and dye destruction prints' - Aesthetica'Beautiful and informative' - Black & White Photography'A timely reminder that, for all the digital technology now at our disposal, there are also simpler, purer ways of making a photograph' - The Scotsman, Photography Books of the Year

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Book SynopsisGill Saunders is Senior Curator of Prints in the Word & Image Department at the Victoria and Albert Museum and an honorary member of the Printmakers Council.Trade Review'An exhaustive history' - Elephant'In a field so vast it's no mean feat to whittle 170 years of artistic endeavour down to 300 examples ... very well-chosen' - World of InteriorsTable of ContentsIntroduction • Performance & Entertainment • Sport & Recreation • Art & Exhibitions Commerce & Consumption • Travel & Transport • Politics, Protest & Propaganda • The Poster in the Digital Age • The V&A Poster Collections • Printing Processes • Style Glossary

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Book SynopsisA gift book showcasing the animal designs of C. F. A. Voysey, one of the most popular designers of the Arts & Crafts movement.Trade Review'Stunning … a visual treat' - Period Living'[A] well-timed catalogue ... delightful' - World of InteriorsTable of ContentsPreface • Introduction • The Plates

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