Category: Art | Series: Art of Drawing
The focus of the book is very much on Giovanni's exquisite head and shoulder portraits of a broad range of subjects of all ages, in a variety of poses and situations, both formal and informal, exhibiting a range of emotional expressions. The accompanying text provides concise, clearly written explanatio ...Show more
Category: Art
The first publication dedicated exclusively to Mark Rothko's art during the critical formative period of the 1940s. Examining the development and artistic exploration of one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century, this unprecedented volume presents the works of American artist Mark Rothko from ...Show more
Category: Art | Series: Draw in 15 Minutes
They say they're man's best friend, but dogs aren't the easiest subject to draw. Help is at hand, however, in the form of Jake Spicer's Draw Dogs in 15 Minutes. Drawing on his many years of teaching experience, Spicer's Draw In 15 Minutes series is perfect for the complete beginner or amateur draughtsma ...Show more
Category: Art
Novelist, comics writer, scriptwriter, poet, occasional artist - a master of several genres and inadvertent leader of many cults - there are few creative avenues Neil Gaiman hasn't ventured down. From unforgettable books like The Ocean at the End of the Lane and American Gods to ground-breaking comics a ...Show more
Category: Art
Reg Mombassa: Landscapes is a stunning retrospective of one of Australia's most beloved and celebrated artists. Reg Mombassa's work has been a part of the fabric of Australia's pop culture for nearly 40 years with his irreverent take on life down under, but it is his unique landscapes that have earned ...Show more
Category: Art
From the 1870s to the early twentieth century, the Bohemian immigrant artist Gottfried Lindauer travelled to marae and rural towns around New Zealand and - commissioned by Maori and Pakeha - captured in paint the images of key Maori figures. For Maori then and now, the faces of t?puna are full of mana a ...Show more
Category: Art
A vivid and revealing book published alongside a landmark exhibition focused on one of New Zealand’s most internationally recognised artists, Frances Hodgkins. Marking the 150th anniversary of the artist’s birth New Zealand-born Frances Hodgkins (1869–1947) arrived in London in 1901 ...Show more
Category: Art
Featuring 365 great Impressionist paintings, this book offers a beautiful and inspiring way to celebrate art every day of the year. A perfect gift for art lovers or anyone interested in Impressionism, this collection of 365 pictures gathers the best of the genre's masterpieces from around the world. Co ...Show more
Category: Art
This jewel-like book evokes unmistakable Italian landscapes and cityscapes. Anne Desmet's pen commits every detail to paper, and the small-scale format emphasises her distinctive flair for capturing the relationship between extreme foreground and distance. This is an opportunity to explore Italy, from A ...Show more
Category: Art | Reading Level: Near Fine
From Modernism to the digital age. The title of this book might well have been "The Unknown Mervyn Williams." Its contents will surprise most artlovers who may be familiar with one, perhaps two of the principle phases of this artist's work, but few, if any, will ever have seen all that is laid out here ...Show more
Category: Art
This practical introduction to botanical illustration is formed of ten graded lessons, where each teaches you new skills to build upon the last. From mushrooms to orchids to hawthorn berries and leaves; once you've completed these lessons in drawing and painting botanical subjects, you will have all the ...Show more
Category: Art | Series: Ullmann Art & Architecture
This captivating volume provides a detailed exploration into the exceptional array of art to be discovered in the most visited art museum of the world, including information on the monumental building itself. This brand new edition is in lightweight softcover which combined with the compact format makes ...Show more
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