Art and Artists
Genius, friend, rival: this is the story of four pairs of artists whose intense relationships spurred and shaped their art. Matisse and Picasso. Manet and Degas. Bacon and Freud. De Kooning..
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A sumptuous full colour art book containing the complete collection of more than 100 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps created by J.R.R. Tolkien for The Hobbit. When J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The H..
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An in-depth overview of Ukrainian art from the dawn of Modernism in the late nineteenth century to the start of the Russian invasion in Spring 2022. This new volume in the World of Art series pr..
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The paint-loaded palettes of fifty world-renowned artists are displayed alongside the paintings the artists created using those hues, and the colours and brushstrokes employed are analysed to uncover ..
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Since its first publication, The Artist's Way has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert, Tim Ferriss and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process ..
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A fascinating, narrative biography of the art movement that transformed the modern world, tracing the lives and activities of the key protagonists as they set about a revolution in art. October ..
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The best-selling historian of medieval manuscripts discovers the most intimate surviving relic of Thomas Becket. The assassination of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 is ..
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This premium anniversary edition of The Complete Color Harmony gives you the color explorations, insights, and palettes from the original version in a deluxe new package that includes a pullout poster..
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The story of the evolution of machines in computer history is full of the disruptive innovations that have led to today's world. From the early beginnings of computing to the bulky mainframe to the pe..
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The Courtauld houses one of the United Kingdom's great art collections, displayed in the magnificent historical setting of Somerset House in central London. This publication presents a selection of it..
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The single piece of furniture that became the emblem of Danish design in the 20th Century Danish designers are renowned around the world for their beautiful and functional chairs. Here is the boo..
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From function to form- the ideas and inventiveness that shape our world Discover the key ideas, innovations, and breakthroughs in the history of design. The perfect introduction to the subje..
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The Elements of Art deconstructs great works of art into manageable components so that you can better understand and appreciate them. Knowing how to interpret art is one of the biggest issues facing c..
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A compelling and vivid narrative history of one of the founding civilizations of the modern world, the Byzantine empire, evocatively told through the lives of its 92 emperors. Based in the great..
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The artistic gaze into the mirror - Egon Schiele personally and in close-up. Many artists share the desire for involvement with the self and their own appearance. In the oeuvre of Egon Schiele, ..
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For Charlotte Coote, the interiors that have stayed with her are those that feel confident and unashamed. Charlotte's bold and contemporary interiors embrace beauty and authenticity and transcend mode..
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The beautiful illustrated story of our globe and the creations it has inspired, told by the only truly bespoke globemakers in the world, Bellerby & Co. Globemakers 'The untold story of the globe,..
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A concise, accessible and up-to-date overview of the arts of Africa from prehistoric times to the present day. This indispensable introductory guide explores the art of the African continent fro..
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A new edition of this classic collection of letters, critical reviews and reminiscences by Impressionist artists and their contemporaries. The Impressionists - Monet, Manet, Degas, Morisot, Piss..
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Featuring a unique combination of classical archaeological finds and the art they influenced in the modern age, this sumptuously illustrated book offers a fascinating glimpse into the art of the Spani..
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Described by the Sunday Times as 'a fascinating revelation of an adventurous and protean spirit', this biography is inspiration behind the 2024 film Lee, starring Kate Winslet as Lee Miller. Be..
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Featuring a foreword from Her Majesty Queen Camilla, this book is about the exquisite miniature library in Queen Mary's Dolls' House, one of the most beautiful and famous dolls' houses in the world. ..
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A monkey who trades stuff. That's us. Throughout economic history, barter has been man's faithful companion. And ingenuity her capital, with which she has shaped the economic system. In th..
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A new scientific 7-step process for achieving mindfulness and unlocking your creativity at will. What if you could enter a calm and focused state where you feel entirely absorbed and productive, ..
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This pocket-size version ofUniversal Principles of UXfeatures the concepts and guidelinesincluded in the original version in a handy, condensedtake-along format. Richly illustrated and easy to navigat..
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What exactly is contemporary war art in the West today? This book considers the place of contemporary war art in the 2020s, a whole generation after 9/11 and long past the 'War on Terror'. Explor..
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A comprehensive introduction to the styles and techniques of portrait photography. Through simple projects on subjects such as 'Making Self-Portraits' and 'Capturing Personal Moments' as well as..
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The people who made, saved and sometimes destroyed medieval manuscripts, over a thousand years of history, from the acclaimed author of Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts The illuminated manusc..
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This exquisite collection of paintings illustrates just how marvellously the Pre-Raphaelites' focus on the natural world intersected with the Victorian passion for all things botanical. Short-lived ..
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A completely redesigned and updated edition of The Queen's Dolls' House, to include new photography and discoveries made during the recent conservation of the Dolls' House. The Queen's Dolls' Hou..
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Building the ordinary into the extraordinary brick by brick. This first official book for Adult Fans of LEGO takes the reader on a visually stunning journey from the very earliest hollow bricks ..
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The bestselling category killer comes to paperback with a new chapter and a full publicity and marketing campaign THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Book of the Year- Wat..
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The story of art for our times - one with women at its heart, brought together for the first time by the creator of @thegreatwomenartists How many women artists do you know? Who makes art history..
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A lively introduction to and history of international contemporary art from 1960 to the present. What does it mean? Is it really art? Why does it cost so much? While these questions are..
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Drawing is at the heart of human creativity. The most democratic form of art-making, it requires nothing more than a plain surface and a stub of pencil, a piece of chalk or an inky brush. Our prehisto..
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The definitive guide to the Bayeux Tapestry and its legacy, exploring the rich narrative behind its stitches and the turbulent times in which it was created. Political intrigue and treachery, he..
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From one of the leading image makers of today, The Tapestry presents more than 180 photographs in a richly colourful, experiential and tactile new monograph that spans photography and painting. ..
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A charming and highly personal introduction to the artists of the Dutch Golden Age Twenty years ago, Benjamin Moser followed a love affair to an ancient Dutch town. In order to make sense of this..
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'Julia Cameron invented the way people renovate the creative soul' - New York Times The Artist's Way has uncovered the potential of millions of people. International bestselling author Julia Came..
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A collection of legendary British artist David Hockney's insights into art, life, nature, creativity and much more. 'I've always been a looker ... that's what artists do' This anthology of..
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A collection of quotes from Vincent van Gogh on art, love, nature, colour, ambition, friendship, future, sorrow and consolation. 'There are so many people [...] who imagine that words are nothin..
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This truly global and visually stunning compendium showcases some of the most breath-taking pieces of street art and graffiti from around the world. Since its genesis on the East Coast of the United S..
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Featuring sixteen new projects and fresh photography, this updated and revised book remains the definitive publication on the internationally acclaimed designer Thomas Heatherwick. How do you create ..
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Discover the richness of contemporary creative culture from Ukraine with the best in interior design, architecture, art, photography, and fashion. In the last decade, Ukraine has emerged as a hotbed o..
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We communicate with text every single day, but what does it mean to really understand type-to use it with clear intent and purpose? The art and science of typography combines subtle tweaks to line len..
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A Sunday Times Art Book of the Year A visual journey through five centuries of the city known for centuries as 'La Serenissima' - a unique and compelling story for both lovers of Venice and love..
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A spectacular visual history of video games from 1958 to the present. In the past sixty-five years, video games have evolved from primitive computer-lab experiments into one of the world's most popul..
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Over 100 global artists working with collage, as chosen by a team of art experts an indispensable who's who of the most exciting and innovative names working in the medium Collage is an artist..
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From her humble childhood growing up in war-torn Britain to her famous collaborations with Malcolm McLaren, her pioneering of the punk fashion movement, and later her tireless advocacy work to "save t..
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A beautifully designed gift book devoted to the work of the renowned ceramics firm Wedgwood. Looking back at key moments in Wedgwood's design history, this book celebrates the visual power and g..
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