Individual artists, art monographs Books
Phaidon Press Ltd Constable
Book SynopsisAn introduction to the work of John Constable.Trade ReviewOn the Colour Library Series "Ideal introductions for students and museum-goers."—Independent "Phaidon’s excellent Colour Library series: [...] a good introduction to nearly 50 key artists and movements in art history."—Antiques Trade Gazette "The Phaidon Colour Library Series provides an invaluable introduction to key artists and movements in art history."—Art & Craft
£13.87
Phaidon Press Sight and Insight
Book SynopsisA collection of essays written in affectionate tribute to Gombrich.
£49.13
Phaidon Press Ltd Goya
Book SynopsisAn introduction to the work of Francisco Goya.Trade ReviewOn the Colour Library Series "Ideal introductions for students and museum-goers."—Independent "Phaidon’s excellent Colour Library series: [...] a good introduction to nearly 50 key artists and movements in art history."—Antiques Trade Gazette "The Phaidon Colour Library Series provides an invaluable introduction to key artists and movements in art history."—Art & Craft
£13.75
Phaidon Press Ltd Sisley
Book SynopsisAn introduction to the work of Alfred Sisley.Trade ReviewOn the Colour Library Series "Ideal introductions for students and museum-goers."—Independent "Phaidon’s excellent Colour Library series: [...] a good introduction to nearly 50 key artists and movements in art history."—Antiques Trade Gazette "The Phaidon Colour Library Series provides an invaluable introduction to key artists and movements in art history."—Art & Craft
£13.83
Phaidon Press Ltd Monet
Book SynopsisAn accessible, engaging introduction to the life and work of Claude Monet.Trade Review"A fresh overview of the artist and his works for contemporary readers."—The Art Book On the Art & Ideas series "Art & Ideas has broken new ground in making accessible authoritative views on periods, movements and concepts in art. As a series it represents a real advance in publishing."—Sir Nicholas Serota, Director, Tate London "The format is wonderful and offers what had long been missing in academic studies: usable manuals for specific themes or periods... I am definitely not alone in welcoming Art & Ideas as a precious set of teaching tools."—Joachim Pissarro, Yale University "Phaidon's series may prove to be the pick of the crop. It boasts expert but undogmatic texts and a wealth of illustrations."—The Sunday TelegraphTable of ContentsDrawn into art - Monet's early years; the painting of modern life - Paris and its environs in the 1860s; Sundays on the river - Argenteuil and Impressionist subjects; all that is solid melts into air - Monet at Vetheuil; Monet's Tour de France - the roving painter; putting down roots - Monet's years at Giverny; the unwavering gaze - the series paintings of the 1890s; "Grandes Decorations" - Monet in the 20th century.
£28.45
Phaidon Press Ltd Goya
Book SynopsisAn account of the life and work of the landmark painter.Trade Review"This is the best monograph on Goya yet written... The text is accessible, questioning and elegant."—Times Literary Supplement "[Janis Tomlinson] provides one of the most balanced and readable introductions to any painter... This book is a pleasure to use and fundamental to all Goya studies."—Country Life "Beyond being a clear-eyed, historically alert reading of Goya's art, Tomlinson's book is full and dazzling record of it."—San Francisco ChronicleTable of ContentsThe beginnings in Saragossa; Goya in Madrid; new patrons, new projects; between commission and caprice; "Los Caprichos"; painting in the spotlight; imagery of atrocity; the artist in his studio; the Quinta del sordo; the Bordeaux years; Goya after Goya.
£56.95
Phaidon Press Ltd E H Gombrich A Bibliography
Book SynopsisA scholarly bibliography of the writings Professor Gombrich.Trade Review"Gombrich has done more than any other human being to draw people towards an enlightened understanding of art... Wearing his immense learning lightly, tackling abstract ideas without losing his readers in jargon, he has attracted a devoted following."—The Sunday Times
£32.77
Phaidon Press Ltd Tomma Abts
Book SynopsisThe first major monograph dedicated to the work of the internationally acclaimed abstract painter. Trade Review"Descriptions of each building and case study are extraordinarily successful... [This book] achieves what Kahn often outlined as the ultimate challenge for an architect: capturing the mind's vision."—Blueprint "Deserves a place as a solid student textbook."—Architect’s Journal "Beautiful."—Prospect "Should be an inspiration for students and teachers in any design and technology, engineering or art department... This beautifully produced 500 page book could be used not only for the insight it gives into Kahn’s design, but also for its extensive series of concept drawings, detailed plans, photographs of architectural models, and sketches and photographs of completed projects."—Bill Richmond, Times Educational Supplement "The time is ripe for comprehensive critical assessment of [Kahn's] work... McCarter's [...] book is comprehensive in scope, thoroughly researched, well written, extensively illustrated... and beautifully produced by Phaidon... At the end of the book, McCarter concisely grasps and articulates something of the essential truth about Kahn."—The Architectural Review "This homage to Kahn is helped by the drama of his prodigious output of theoretical schemes and foiled master plans... When he suceeded, the results were spectacular... This book does him proud."—Wallpaper* "A labour of love... A conscientious review... Kahn, is, after Le Corbusier, the major architectural thinker of the twentieth century, revered as much by Norman Foster as by Robert Venturi."—Robert Maxwell, Professor Emeritus of Architecture, Princeton University, Times Literary Supplement
£44.96
Phaidon Press Ltd Francis Bacon
Book SynopsisThe perfect introduction to the life and work of Francis Bacon.Trade ReviewOn the Phaidon Focus series "Excellent introductions to modern masters series."—The Observer Magazine "Satisfyingly hardback yet not too hefty. Tastefully simple, encased in a plastic cover to protect them from all those crayons and paints that you're sure to whip out in a frenzy of inspiration after browsing these pages. Each contains a trove of images of artwork and educational focus chapters on themes and techniques."—It's Nice That "Concise yet spirited introduction... Plenty of colour plates make it brilliantly useful as a reference tool."—The Sunday Telegraph "Eschewing the heavyweight doorstop format of many art books, these beautiful and compact Phaidon Focus artist monographs are small and slick, and refreshingly affordable... Designed by Julia Hasting, the Zurich-based design director at Phaidon Press, who manages to create a clean, fresh look that - as art book design should - put the artists' work centre stage... Coated in a translucent grey plastic with a clear window, the book's pared back approach continues with clean, black typography on a white background. Never cluttered, but resolutely in-depth, the series manages to condense some of the 20th century's most famous artists' work into small, but by no means diminutive introductions."—DesignWeek.co.uk "Beautifully designed... The most iconic artists of the modern day... Bring you the essentials in a concise manner."—It's Nice That "Phaidon are adept at packaging up key artists and movements in contemporary art, ensuring each generation has a familiar and forward-thinking way of immersing itself in visual culture. The newest tranche of introductory monographs is Phaidon Focus. [...] The Focus series is an extended primer, a handsome hardback designed to provide an in-depth overview of an artist's life, plus a more concentrated focus on key works from the artist's career to date."—Wallpaper.com "Amazing... An essential addition to any art lover's collection."—Grazia
£21.67
Phaidon Press Ltd Wolfgang Tillmans
Book SynopsisAn in-depth look at the iconic work of the internationally recognized photographer.Trade Review"The new monograph from Phaidon makes it clear that there is a lot more to Tillmans than his Turner (Prize) show revealed."—Observer magazine"Excellent."—What's On in London"As part of Phaidon's new Contemporary Artists series, the book Wolfgang Tillmans aims to dig deeper than the familiar format of career summary and pretty pictures, aiming instead to provide a fuller understanding of his work."—i-DOn the Contemporary Artists Series"The boldest, best executed, and most far-reaching publishing project devoted to contemporary art. These books will revolutionize the way contemporary art is presented and written about."—Artforum"The combination of intelligent analysis, personal insight, useful facts and plentiful pictures is a superb format invaluable for specialists but also interesting for casual readers, it makes these books a must for the library of anyone who cares about contemporary art."—Time Out"A unique series of informative monographs on individual artists."—The Sunday Times"Gives the reader the impression of a personal encounter with the artists. Apart from the writing which is lucid and illuminating, it is undoubtedly the wealth of lavish illustrations which makes looking at these books a satisfying entertainment."—The Art Book
£999.99
Phaidon Press Ltd Kitaj
Book SynopsisThe definitive monograph on the modern master.Trade Review"Kitaj is among the most articulate of contemporary painters... This handsome Phaidon monograph is indispensable."—London Magazine "Kitaj draws better than almost anyone else alive."—Robert Hughes, Time
£47.45
Phaidon Press Sarah Sze
Book SynopsisThe first substantial monograph on an artist whose sculptures capture the proliferation of information and objects in contemporary life.
£44.96
Phaidon Press Ltd Kerry James Marshall
Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive book yet on this inspired, inventive chronicler of the African-American experienceTrade Review"The skeleton key to the multifaceted artist's work and thought."—Publishers Weekly"The lasted addition to Phaidon's great Contemporary Artists series... Marshall deftly explores issues of race and history through imagery ranging from abstraction to comics."—Tate Etc"[Kerry James Marshall is] one of the most exciting artists working today... The most comprehensive overview available of his remarkable career."—MrsD-Daily.com"The exquisite talent of contemporary artist Kerry James Marshall and his acclaimed representations of African-American identity is captured here. His previous book in 2016 with Skira is already changing hands for £200 a copy, so here's your chance to grab a more comprehensive look at his work at a reasonable price."—The Bookseller"Compelling... featuring an eclectic selection of his works, the book affords unparalleled insight into one of the most important living American artists."—AestheticaOn the Contemporary Artists Series"The boldest, best executed, and most far-reaching publishing project devoted to contemporary art. These books will revolutionize the way contemporary art is presented and written about."—Artforum"The combination of intelligent analysis, personal insight, useful facts and plentiful pictures is a superb format invaluable for specialists but also interesting for casual readers, it makes these books a must for the library of anyone who cares about contemporary art."—Time Out"A unique series of informative monographs on individual artists."—The Sunday Times"Gives the reader the impression of a personal encounter with the artists. Apart from the writing which is lucid and illuminating, it is undoubtedly the wealth of lavish illustrations which makes looking at these books a satisfying entertainment."—The Art Book
£39.95
James Clarke & Co Ltd Graham Sutherland Life Work and Ideas
Book SynopsisExtensively illustrated and thoroughly researched, this is a valuable new study of the life and work of one of the major figures in 20th century British art, revealing the background and context of many of his greatest works.Trade Review"Letters from friends; images of stunning pictures from private collections in Italy; memories and photographs of the author (in a wonderful red skirt) with Sutherland in Pembrokeshire - make this a unique and intimate publication. It is entirely due to the trust and affection which the author evokes that has made it possible for her to gather so much that is personal or hitherto unseen. What a treat and an honour that we too can now glimpse 'behind the scenes'." -Sally Moss, Lecturer and Curator at the Graham Sutherland Gallery "This book is for anyone wanting to appreciate Sutherland as an artist. It bears witness to an artist deeply influenced by the world around him and its relationships; it is also a striking memorial to a thoughtful friendship." -Revd Neil Thorogood, Reform, September 2015 "Perhaps the major selling-point of Thuiller's book, parts of which are compendium-like, is the amount of primary material she has assembled: there are archive items from a range of sources including correspondence and interviews, newspaper articles, reviews and reminiscences, many quoted in full." -Stephen Laird, Art and Christianity, Issue 83, 2015Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Biographical Timeline Acknowledgements Preface Prolegomenon 1 A Walk with Graham Sutherland in Pembrokeshire 2 In Pursuit of Colour 3 The Early Years 4 First Pembrokeshire 5 A Taste of Conflict 6 Religious Subjects 7 The South of France 1947-1980 8 Portraits 9 Return to Pembrokeshire and much else in Italy, France and Kent 10 Conclusion Postscript Selected Bibliography Selected Exhibitions Selected Publications Index
£68.76
James Clarke & Co Ltd Espying Heaven
Book SynopsisA lavishly-illustrated exploration of the work of the Victorian church artist Charles Eamer Kempe and the team of artists he led and inspired.Trade Review'Perhaps the best response to Kempe's critics, and the best tribute we can pay to him now, is to take our cue from those who knew him and worked for him, and see what it is he was teaching. This is exactly where Espying Heaven is most helpful, allowing us to 'read' the details in his windows as well as to appreciate the artistry involved. Both books are beautifully produced.' - Jacqueline Banerjee, Associate Editor of The Victorian Web, February 20th, 2019 there is no question about the debt which all lovers of stained glass owe to Adrian Barlow for this volume and [Kempe: The Life, Art and Legacy of Charles Eamer Kempe] Whether the Kempe style appeals to you or not, once you have read this study you will never look casually at a Kempe window again.... Beyong question it is a book to buy and treasure. Barry A Orford, New Directions, March 2020 clearly wrtten, exhaustively researched, strong on descriptive and biographical detail, generously illustrated, and with a very useful gazetteer locating most of Kempe's oeuvre, at £25 it is also exceptionally good value. Graham Howes,Theology 122 (4) [Barlow] provides his readers with a deeper understanding of a central figure of british stained glass Vidimus 132, 2020 Barlow's exceptionally lucid biographical and thematic commentary not only embrace the entire corpus of the Kempe Studio; they may even reactivate, for our own time, the powerful immediacy that such work would have had for many Victorians Graham Howes, Theology 2020, Vol.123, pp 380-382 The book does undoubtedly have a significant value for its illustrations, which provide a fairly comprehensive visual record of stylistic and iconographic developments (or sometimes the lack of them) in the Kempe studio's oeuvre from 1868, when the enterprise began, until its closure in 1934. This is a valuable study, admirably well-researches and presented. It is also (which is rarer) an enjoyable read.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Foreword and Acknowledgements 1. Kempe and the Kempe Studio Charles Eamer Kempe Alfred Edward Tombleson Wyndham Hope Hughes John Thomas Carter John William Lisle Walter Ernest Tower 2. Style and Techniques Reading a Kempe Window The Evolution of the Kempe Style A Note on Silver Staining 3. Themes and Subjects Angels Allegorical and Symbolic Figures: The Virtues Jesse Tree Windows 4. The Life of Christ The Annunciation The Nativity and Early Childhood of Christ The Passion and Crucifixion 5. Gallery St Michael and St George Adam and Eve King Solomon Disciples and Apostles Saints: St Stephen Saints: St Catherine and St Margaret 6. Espying Heaven Kempe and George Herbert Kempe at Southwark Cathedral Glossary Index
£37.96
Peter Owen Publishers Finding Nemon
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£19.11
Penguin Putnam Inc Mythomorphia
Book SynopsisFans of adult coloring books will love the intricate, imaginative illustrations of mythological creatures including dragons, unicorns, griffins, and more in this extreme coloring and search challenge book—the perfect gift for coloring addicts.The awesomely detailed style fans have come to know and love through Kerby Rosanes'' New York Times bestselling coloring books—Animorphia, Imagimorphia, Fantomorphia, and Geomorphia—comes to vivid life in this coloring book featuring mythical creatures that morph and explode into astounding detail. Bring each imagination-bending image alive with color and find the objects hidden throughout the pages of this fantastical coloring book.
£12.60
Galison Andy Warhol Andyland
Book SynopsisReaders of all ages will enjoy this pop art-filled book from Mudpuppy. The ANDYLAND Board Book features some of Warhol''s most famous works accompanied by quotes of wisdom from the artist hidden under flaps on each page.- Size: 7.65 x 6
£12.34
Schiffer Publishing Ltd 100 Boston Painters
Book Synopsis100 Boston Painters celebrates the wide-ranging talents, approaches, and personalities of the vibrant world of Boston arts. A labor of love by George Mason University Art Professor Chawky Frenn, this exciting new book features the work of artists selected by an extensive review of Boston arts, both past and present. Including an introductory essay by art critic Charles Giuliano, this volume provides insights into the roots of the arts in Boston, the city's tradition of painting, and the new directions that painters are pursuing. Brief statements supplement each artist's work with reflections about their inspirations and perspectives on their philosophies, influences, and accomplishments. From realism to expressionism and abstraction, this book covers a remarkable variety of works from well-known as well as upcoming and less recognized artists. This book is a valuable, enriching resource and a must-have for all art enthusiasts.
£36.89
Schiffer Publishing Ltd 100 Artists of the Midwest Illinois Indiana
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£36.89
Schiffer Publishing Ltd 100 Southern Artists
Book SynopsisTake a fresh look at the magical and insightful compositions of artists living in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Here, 100 living artists delineate their creative expression through their personal stories and inspirations, along with several examples of their works. In oil, pastels, sculpture, and wood, with a diversity of styles and influences, including pop surrealism, realism, and expressionism, these artists capture the rich traditions of the south and our world. Essential reading for all who appreciate or practice art today. Foreword by Paula Allen, a Southern painter, sculptor, and illustrator.
£36.89
Schiffer Publishing Ltd 100 Artists of the Northwest
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£39.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Art of Carmen Cicero
Book SynopsisFrom the very beginning, Carmen Cicero made an impression in the art world. He joined the acclaimed Periodot Gallery on Madison Avenue in New York in 1957 and by 1965, Cicero had won two Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowships and a Ford Foundation prize, and was in important exhibitions at such venues as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. After a fire destroyed his studio and a large body of his work in 1971, Cicero returned to figurative expressionism in the later 1970s before embarking on a new approach to his work in the late 1980s: A kind of expression difficult to define and variously termed by critics as fantasy, mystery, surrealism and visionary. These works produce a peculiar atmosphere, a strange, enigmatic spellimages that linger in the unconscious mind. Filled with beautiful pieceswatercolors, paintings, drawings, and collagesthis fine book offers an expansive survey of the life work of Carmen Cicero.
£58.64
Schiffer Publishing Ltd A WeirdOh World
Book SynopsisEnjoy looking back over the career of this colorful artist in over 700 brilliant photos and witty prose!
£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Escape Artist The Art of Fran Forman
Book SynopsisIn this rich and dream-like collection of photo-paintings, artist and fabulist Fran Forman offers characters, scenes and visual narratives that lure the imagination. She explores the multiple meanings of the word escape, focusing on the central idea of breaking through the normal barriers of everyday life. Many of these figures appear to be floating or rowing or sailing away, trying to leave the rest of the earth-bound world behind. Thus, the artist invites us to ask ourselves what realities exist beyond the traditional limits of gravity, linear time, and social convention. The exquisite poems and story by writer Michelle Blake act as a guidebook to these vast imaginary worlds, suggesting voices for some of the characters and destinations for some of the journeys. All together, the book offers its own particular form of beauty, one that invites the viewer to step outside the known.
£36.89
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Lilian J Rice Master Architect A Biography
Book SynopsisArchitect to some of the nation's wealthiest achievers in the first half of the twentieth century, Lilian Rice was given an unprecedented opportunity in 1923 to oversee the design of Rancho Santa Fe, a master-planned community catering to the rich and famous. In recent years, critics have depicted her as deceptive, leading her early clients in Rancho Santa Fe to believe she was a licensed architect to gain their trust and lucrative commissions. Despite the unproven and outlandish controversy, eleven of Lilian Rice's homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, scores more are county landmarks, and several garnered her honor awards from the American Institute of Architects. This book, researched by Lilian Rice's biographer Diane Y. Welch, uncovers the truth about the obscure architect, introduces her clients (which include some of Hollywood's brightest stars), and tells of the times in which she lived.
£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Life and Times of Mary Vaux Walcott
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd DAZEWORLD
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Thomas Wilsons Ironwork Notebooks
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Stunning and comprehensive . . . an invaluable resource and a treasure trove of inspiration . . . Helpful for easy reference, and many cross applications of design and technique become apparent . . . The progression of drawings on each page, and in each section, reads as an instruction manual for design development . . . You will be inspired.” -- Northwest Blacksmith Associationnbsp;“I knew that, in Tom Wilson, I had finally discovered a true artisan . . . and he was a talented draftsman.” -- H. Russell Zimmermann, design consultant, architect, and author“These designs are a gift of God.” -- Hamdan bin Mohammed al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai“I have never seen such prolific output and dedication to ironwork design.” -- Henry Hope Reed, curator of New York's Central Park, architectural historian“When Tommy has a pencil and paper in his hands he even forgets the girls.” -- Kyril Vassilev, portrait painter and court painter to King Boris of Bulgaria
£36.89
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Robert Engman Sculpture
Book SynopsisRobert Engman's work over the last fifty years has ranged in size from monumental to miniature. Large pieces he has created for major cities and museums in decades past have common attributes but he had never formally attempted to make a series of related works.In the last ten years, he has cast a group of 52 distinctive small sculptures,whose modest scale has allowed him to realize his vast number of sculptural ideas more efficiently. This collection clearly demonstrates how Engman's work expands and alters three-dimensional structural concepts.Divided into nine families, the sculptures'' forms are based on different combinations of circles and squares in flat and warped planes. Each piece is shown from several angles, revealing strikingly different perspectives.
£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd An Artist at War
Book SynopsisIn 1942, Ed Vebell landed with the US Army in North Africa and was recruited by Stars & Stripes, the US armed forces newspaper, as their official staff artist. Daily, he drew illustrations and reported on the progress of World War II throughout Europe. This book offers a selection of his sketches, drawings, paintings, and photographs from that time, and presents one artist's view of the war from North Africa, through the campaigns in Italy, France, and Germany. After the war, the author spent two weeks with the Russians in Berlin, and was then assigned as the courtroom artist during the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials. Along the way are Ed's reminiscences about such personalities as famed war correspondent and artist Bill Mauldin, singers Josephine Baker and Edith Piaf, Charles de Gaulle, Gen. Teddy Roosevelt Jr., and many others. Ed also reminisces about his two years photographing backstage at the Folies Bergere in Paris, as well as his time as an Olympic fencer.
£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Scott Fraser
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£58.64
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Frozen Lives
Book SynopsisTo their children, Karl and Anna were ordinary people.To the rest of the world they were the extraordinary faces immortalized by Andrew Wyeth. Their story shows they were also far more complicated. Reflecting unprecedented access granted to the author by the Kuerner family, this compellingly readable book sheds light on the complex impacts the Kuerners had on Andrew Wyeth. Even as a young boy growing up in Pennsylvania''s rural Brandywine Valley, he was fascinated by his intriguing neighbors, and they would be a major source of Wyeth''s inspiration for more than seventy years. Karl Kuerner, hardened by poverty and his service in the German Army during World War I, faced demons of anger and frustration. Anna had her own battles, sometimes wandering the farm muttering to herself in German, between periods in the insane asylum. Included are family photos as well as color images of some of the major Wyeth paintings that the Kuerners and their farmscape inspired.
£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Eye See You
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd I Shock Myself
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Maud Stevens Wagner
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£999.99
Royal British Columbia Museum Wild Flowers
Book SynopsisA collection of impressions of native flowers and shrubs. It is illustrated with watercolours of wild plants.
£17.84
Thomas Nelson Publishers The Brushstrokes of Life
Book SynopsisAcclaimed artist Anne Neilson shares her personal story of passion and purpose and how faith is reflected in all she does.
£19.00
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Giuseppe Panza Memories of a Collector
Book SynopsisA dedicated collector and advocate of contemporary art since the late 1940s, Giuseppe Panza has played a fundamental role in the artistic culture of his time, introducing American phenomena such as Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Pop Art, Environmental Art, and Conceptualism to the museums of Europe. Now, in a brilliant response to everyone''s primary question about Modern Art - ''What does it mean?'' Panza shares philosophical insights and personal reflections that bridge a half-century of discovering new artists and movements.Panza was among the first to buy the works of Rothko, Kline, Lichtenstein, and many of the other major figures of post-WWII art, watching as their works skyrocketed in monetary value as well as historic importance. He pursued collecting with undiminished enthusiasm through the 1980s and 1990s, all the while searching for the best venues in which to display his latest acquisitions. Sections of his private collection were exhibited by and acquired inTrade Review-- WINNER of the ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award, 2007Table of ContentsContents:FIRST PART: THE EARLY YEARS Introduction; Birth; My Father; My Mother; School; The Discovery of Infinity; Biumo; Scarlet Fever; Death; Another World Near Home; The De Simoni Family; Choosing; Falling in Love; In New York in 1954; My Return. SECOND PART: FROM THE FIFTIES TO THE SEVENTIES The Beginning; Judging Art; Milan; Problems; Culture Outside Europe; American Art in Europe; The Family Grows; Missed Opportunities; New York in 1960; Mark Rothko Again; Pop Art; The The Scull and Tremaine Collections; The World's Best Collectors: Dorothy and Herbert Vogel; The 1965 Crisis; Minimalist Art; Modernism and Postmodernism; Donald Judd: Problems; 1968; Conceptual Art; The Art of Los Angeles; Los Angeles; British Artists; American Minimalist Painting; New Experiences. THIRD PART: THE THIRD COLLECTION April 28, 2002; The Third Collection of 1989: Beginning With Organic Art; The Art of Small Objects; The Art of Color; What Does It Mean?; Last Searches; New York, April 1999; People; Annibale and Marida Berlingieri; The Collections and Museums; The Larousse Encyclopedia, Published Between 1928 and 1933; The Search for a Museum; The Getty Center for Art and Humanities; A Brief History of Twentieth-Century Art; Conclusion List of Plates Index of Names Exhibitions of The Panza Collection Catalogs Picture Credits.
£999.99
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Faithful Friends
Book SynopsisFrom the very beginning of Norman Rockwell's career, dogs were integral to his art. Often they convey the emotion of a scene, as when a family pet bounds forward to greet a soldier returning from war, or sadly nuzzles a young man departing for college. Rockwell had a special affinity with his canine models, who were sometimes his own dogs: Raleigh the German shepherd, Butch the springer spaniel, and Pitter the beagle mix. Faithful Friends reproduces 50 of Rockwell's finest paintings with canine characters, along with his drawings and reference photos of dogs, and rarely seen Rockwell family photos. A lively text takes the reader inside Rockwell's home and studio, illuminating his life with dogs. This attractive little volume will appeal to art lovers and dog lovers alike.
£999.99
Rizzoli All the Buildings in London
Book SynopsisThe follow-up to the hugely popular All the Buildings in New York, this is a charmingly illustrated journey through London, one building at a time. All the Buildings in London is a love letter to London, told through James Gulliver Hancock’s unique and charming drawings of the city’s diverse architectural styles and streetscapes. Hancock’s offbeat drawing style gives a sense of whimsical and delightful fun to his illustrations, while perfectly capturing each building’s architectural details. This unusual combination of the artistic and the technical presents London’s cityscape like never before. The book includes such beloved iconic buildings as St. Paul’s Cathedral and Buckingham Palace; the latest modern landmarks, such as the Shard and the London Eye; celebrated cultural institutions, such as the British Museum and Tate Modern; and other notable attractions, such as Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, as well as the bridges and Trade Review"Hancock’s illustrations are really pleasing to the eye, deftly capturing various iconic buildings around the city, and often supplying fun trivia tidbits alongside. It’s a really enjoyable way to discover or revisit iconic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, the Shard, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, and of course, Big Ben."-TYPO-GRAPHICAL.COM"For those who love to walk or bike, this book is a carry-along delight. Turn off Google Maps. Get lost in the book. Get found in the London you’ve never seen before. Hancock’s quirky, humorous, and artful travelogue is a journey through an illustrator’s wonderfully whacky mind." -NeenahPaperBlog.comI love the simple and stylized look that James has used for his drawings. . . [All the Buildings in London] is a wonderful book for sketchbook lovers. I hope to see more in the future."-ParkaBlogs.com"Hancock’s previous illustrative love letter to New York was so popular that the Australian artist elected to take his show across the pond — part Roald Dahl whimsy, part architectural study, Hancock’s offbeat style masterfully captures everything from Buckingham Palace to the London Eye. Impossible not to smile while reading." —Inside Hook
£10.96
Random House USA Inc Plagued by Fire
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£999.99
George Braziller Inc Frank Lloyd Wright and the Prairie School
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£14.96
George Braziller Inc Michelangelo On and Off the Sistine Ceiling
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£999.99
George Braziller Inc The Travels of Sir John Mandeville
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£23.75
Chronicle Books Angela Adams Line Angela Adams Mini Journal Set
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£12.90
Random House USA Inc The Art of Rivalry
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£18.70
The University Press of Kentucky Salvator Rosa in French Literature From the
Book SynopsisArranged in chronological order, with numerous quotations from French fiction, poetry, drama, art criticism, art history, literary history, and reference works, Salvator Rosa in French Literature forms a narrative account of the reception of Rosa's life and work in the world of French letters.Trade ReviewImpeccable scholarship...this will be the definitive study of Rosa in France. - Allan PascoTable of ContentsFishing for the [Mediating] Self: Identity and Storytelling in Big Fish Catwoman: Constructions of Identity and Power in Tim Burton's Batman Returns The Consolations and Dangers of Fantasy: Burton, Poe, and Vincent Johnny Depp is a Big Baby!: The Philosophical Significance of Tim Burton's Preoccupation with Childhood Consciousness in Edward Scissorhands and Ed Wood Mars Attacks!: Burton, Tocqueville, and the Self-Organizing Power of the American People "Pinioned by a Chain of Reasoning"?: Anti-Intellectualism and Models of Rationality in Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow Culture, Hermeneutics, and the Batman Burtonology: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Essences, Christmas, & Vincent Price A Symphony of Horror: the Sublime Synaesthesia of Sweeney Todd Tim Burton, Johnny Depp and the Fantastic It's Uncanny: Death in Tim Burton's Corpus Affect without Illusion: The Films of Edward D. Wood, Jr. after Ed Wood Little Burton Blue: Tim Burton and the Product(ion) of Color in the Fairy Tale Films The Nightmare Before Christmas and Corpse Bride
£56.62
