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Paperback. Drawing on Freudian theories of sexuality and Kant's conception of the beautiful, French art historian Hubert Damisch considers artists as diverse as Raphael, Picasso, Watteau and Manet to demonstrate that beauty has always been connected to ideas of sexual difference and pleasure. Translator(s): Goodman, John. Num Pages: 396 pages, 116 halftones. BIC Classification: AC; AFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 230 x 31. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226135120
- ISBN
- 9780226135120
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 32.86
€ 42.99
€ 32.86
Paperback. Piero della Francesca's "Madonna del Parto", a celebrated fifteenth-century Tuscan fresco in which the Virgin gestures to her partially open dress and her pregnant womb, is unusual in its iconography. This book uses Piero's enigmatic painting to narrate our archaic memories. Translator(s): Goodman, John. Series: Cultural Memory in the Present Series. Num Pages: 136 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AFC; AGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 280. Weight in Grams: 186.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804734424
- ISBN
- 9780804734424
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.24
€ 27.24
Paperback. Presents the world history of glassmaking and decorative techniques from 2500 BC. This title traces the history of glassmaking from its origins in Western Asia some 5000 years ago, through the invention of glassblowing around the first century BC, to the introduction of mechanised processes and styles in the 19th and 20th centuries. Editor(s): Tait, Hugh. Num Pages: 280 pages, 328 illustrations, 300 in colour. BIC Classification: AFP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 275 x 219 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1340. 280 pages, 328 illustrations, 300 in colour. Editor(s): Tait, Hugh. Presents the world history of glassmaking and decorative techniques from 2500 BC. This title traces the history of glassmaking from its origins in Western Asia some 5000 years ago, through the invention of glassblowing around the first century BC, to the introduction of mechanised processes and styles in the 19th and 20th centuries. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AFP. Dimension: 275 x 219 x 22. Weight: 1316.
- Publisher
- British Museum Press
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780714150956
- ISBN
- 9780714150956
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.31
€ 33.99
€ 24.31
Hardcover. Tells the story of the magnificent royal inheritance of diamonds from the time of Queen Adelaide in the 1830s to the present day. Illustrated with archive material as well as photography of the jewels, this book includes stones of international importance as well as items of great historic significance. Num Pages: 324 pages, 348 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AFKG; AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 321 x 254 x 40. Weight in Grams: 2732.
- Publisher
- Royal Collection Trust
- Number of pages
- 324
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905686384
- ISBN
- 9781905686384
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.58€ 105.12
€ 146.58
€ 105.12
hardcover. Artist Hunt Slonem is world renowned for his artworks, particularly of animals. Here is his collection of bunny paintings and drawings, in his inimitable style. Num Pages: 256 pages, 250 colour. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AFF; AGB; AGN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 374 x 291 x 35. Weight in Grams: 2876.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- G Editions LLC United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780989170451
- ISBN
- 9780989170451
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.62
€ 86.62
Hardcover. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; ACXJ; AFKB; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 267 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1158. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; ACXJ; AFKB; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 267 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1158.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Art / Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781908970282
- ISBN
- 9781908970282
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 6.75
€ 26.99
€ 6.75
Hardcover. Num Pages: 184 pages, 150 color illus. BIC Classification: 1FMN; ACBP; AFW; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 6466 x 5499. .
- Publisher
- KIT Publishers
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789460223907
- ISBN
- 9789460223907
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.83
€ 56.83
Hardback. San Antonio-based artist Dario Robleto is well known for his hand-crafted objects: works that reflect his intense investigation of such topics as science, music, popular culture, philosophy, war, and American history. This work chronicles Robleto's works with 'portraits' and details of his sculptures and collages. Editor(s): Berry, Ian. Num Pages: 296 pages, 175 color illus. BIC Classification: AFKB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 177 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1136.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The Skidmore College, Tang Teaching Museum & Art Gallery United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780976572367
- ISBN
- 9780976572367
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 41.54
€ 45.99
€ 41.54
Paperback. Hugely popular in their own time, the 'Dutch Italianates' fell out of favour in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. However, for the founders of Dulwich Picture Gallery, they were names to mention in the same breath as Rembrandt and Ruisdael. This book celebrates Dutch Italianate vision, and also tells the story of Dulwich Picture Gallery. Num Pages: 112 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 3JD; ACQ; AFC; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 242 x 10. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Publisher
- Philip Wilson Publishers
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780856676574
- ISBN
- 9780856676574
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.25
€ 33.99
€ 24.25
Paperback. The artist Dan Graham (b 1942) has a wide-ranging practice that encompasses writing, performance art, installation, video, photography and architecture. This title includes an interview with the artist and focuses not only on Graham's latest commission but also on his previous landscape-oriented installations. Series: Metropolitan Museum of Art. Num Pages: 64 pages, 60 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AFKN; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 184 x 8. Weight in Grams: 134.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300208757
- ISBN
- 9780300208757
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 9.06
€ 9.99
€ 9.06
Paperback. This comprehensive volume provides clear instructions on how to work with watercolors, oils, acrylics, and gouache for artists of all levels of experience. Num Pages: 512 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AFC; AGZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 221 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1278. A Complete Step-by-step Course in Painting Techniques, from Getting Started to Achieving Excellence. 512 pages, illustrations. This comprehensive volume provides clear instructions on how to work with watercolors, oils, acrylics, and gouache for artists of all levels of experience. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AFC; AGZ. Dimension: 170 x 221 x 29. Weight: 1274.
- Publisher
- Anness Publishing
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780190570
- ISBN
- 9781780190570
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.35
€ 23.35
Paperback. The Discobolus or discus-thrower is a marvellous classical piece of sculpture that over time has come to mean different things to different people. It is originally cast in bronze by the fifth-century BC sculptor Myron. This book tells the story of Myron's Discobolus both as an archaeological artefact and bearer of meaning. Series: Objects in Focus. Num Pages: 64 pages, 30 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; 3D; ACG; AFKB; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 161 x 6. Weight in Grams: 170. Series: Objects in Focus. 64 pages, 30 colour illustrations. The Discobolus or discus-thrower is a marvellous classical piece of sculpture that over time has come to mean different things to different people. It is originally cast in bronze by the fifth-century BC sculptor Myron. This book tells the story of Myron's Discobolus both as an archaeological artefact and bearer of meaning. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; 3D; ACG; AFKB; HBJD; HBLA1. Dimension: 207 x 161 x 6. Weight: 170.
- Publisher
- British Museum Press
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780714122717
- ISBN
- 9780714122717
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.24
€ 9.24
paperback. Jenkins reconstructs the Parthenon frieze in its entirety according to the most up-to-date research, with a detailed scene-by-scene commentary, and the superb quality of the carving is vividly shown in a series of close-up photographs. Num Pages: 124 pages, illustrations, (some colour ) plan. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; ACG; AFKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 271 x 215 x 10. Weight in Grams: 530. 124 pages, illustrations, (some colour ) plan. Jenkins reconstructs the Parthenon frieze in its entirety according to the most up-to-date research, with a detailed scene-by-scene commentary, and the superb quality of the carving is vividly shown in a series of close-up photographs. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDAG; ACG; AFKC. Dimension: 271 x 215 x 10. Weight: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- British Museum Press
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780714122373
- ISBN
- 9780714122373
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.76
€ 19.99
€ 15.76
Hardcover. This guide to creating facial expressions in woodcarving shows step-by-step work from the band-sawn block. It uses models of both sexes, covering a variety of ages and a variety of emotions such as sadness, anger, pride and determination. For both beginners and experienced woodcarvers. Num Pages: 64 pages, 150 photographs and drawings. BIC Classification: AFKC; WFA; WFS; WKDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 209 x 10. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Publisher
- Stobart Davies Ltd
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780854420674
- ISBN
- 9780854420674
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.00
€ 18.99
€ 15.00
Paperback. Noted sculptor Ian Norbury gives woodcarvers a thorough, how-to guide to bringing out the beauty of a female face from a block of wood. Num Pages: 64 pages, illustrations, photographs. BIC Classification: AFKC; AGHF. Category: (ES) Secondary; (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 279 x 219 x 7. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- Stobart Davies Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780854421008
- ISBN
- 9780854421008
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.96
€ 18.99
€ 14.96
Hardcover. This study of carving the human figure in wood concentrates on the anatomical structure of the body and details specific areas of common difficulty to woodcarvers such as eyes, ears, hands, feet and hair. The book includes step-by-step sequences outlining the techniques involved. Num Pages: 160 pages, 350 diagrams and photographs. BIC Classification: AFKC; WKDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 296 x 225 x 17. Weight in Grams: 894.
- Publisher
- Stobart Davies Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780854420599
- ISBN
- 9780854420599
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.31
€ 33.99
€ 24.31
Hardback. Shows you how to use a viewfinder to determine cropping and framing to create the best relationship of value masses. This work helps you learn to analyse paintings in terms of colour shapes of value, hue and intensity - the elements that make a painting. It also includes before/after examples to illustrate how use the rules for good composition. Num Pages: 144 pages, 250 colour & 50 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: AFC; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 227 x 18. Weight in Grams: 924. Techniques and Principles to Dramatically Improve Your Painting. 144 pages, 250 colour & 50 b/w illustrations. Shows you how to use a viewfinder to determine cropping and framing to create the best relationship of value masses. This work helps you learn to analyse paintings in terms of colour shapes of value, hue and intensity - the elements that make a painting. It also includes before/after examples to illustrate how use the rules for good composition. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AFC; WFA. Dimension: 287 x 227 x 18. Weight: 928.
- Publisher
- F&W Publications Inc
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Har/DVD
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781581809244
- ISBN
- 9781581809244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 27.37
€ 38.99
€ 27.37
Paperback. Num Pages: 184 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: AF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 129 x 13. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Ateller Saint-Luc United States
- Number of pages
- 181
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780972872324
- ISBN
- 9780972872324
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.51
€ 16.99
€ 15.51
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Watson-Guptill
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823007233
- ISBN
- 9780823007233
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.46
€ 25.99
€ 22.46
Hardback.
- Publisher
- Tate Publishing
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849760850
- ISBN
- 9781849760850
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.82
€ 19.99
€ 15.82
Hardcover. The English romantic artist Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) was hailed as the painter of light for his brilliantly coloured landscapes and seascapes. This book examines the ways in which Turner consistently strove to confront Claude's achievement and legacy. Series: National Gallery London. Num Pages: 160 pages, 120 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACVC; AFC; AGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 293 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1126.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- National Gallery Company Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857095371
- ISBN
- 9781857095371
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.66
€ 40.99
€ 28.66
Hardback. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 1KBB; 3JJ; 3JM; AFC; AGB; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 308 x 15. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Publisher
- Skira
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788857231266
- ISBN
- 9788857231266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 31.58
€ 36.99
€ 31.58
Paperback. Offers an overview on the development of British painting in the eighteenth century, which anticipated themes, and techniques that later became paradigms of modernity. This book focuses on the English context at a time when the growth of artistic standing was accompanied by the country's conquest of hegemony on a political and economic plane. Editor(s): Brooks, Carolina; Curzi, Valter. Num Pages: 304 pages, 186 illustrations, 111 in colour. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; ACV; ACX; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 241 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1612.
- Publisher
- Skira
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788857222714
- ISBN
- 9788857222714
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.22
€ 45.99
€ 38.22
Hardback. This fascinating and beautifully illustrated book on the work of Francis Bacon, one of the 20th century s greatest painters, takes an in-depth look at his trademark motif of figures imprisoned within ghostly frames. " Editor(s): Stuttgart, Staatsgalerie; Conzen, Ina. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 287 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1564.
- Publisher
- Prestel
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783791355764
- ISBN
- 9783791355764
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 41.84
€ 45.99
€ 41.84