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History of art / art & design styles

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History of art / art & design styles

Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 148 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: ACK; AMA; AMN; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1134.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780271017167
ISBN
9780271017167
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 135.41
€ 111.42

Paperback. The offering of gifts - state, religious and personal - is a practice nearly as ancient and widespread as human culture itself. This illustrated book explores the complex interplay between artistic production and gift-based patronage by discussing works of great aesthetic refinement that were either commissioned or repurposed as gifts. Num Pages: 160 pages, 70 color illus. BIC Classification: 1QFM; ACBP; AGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 263 x 231 x 12. Weight in Grams: 776.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Edition
Bilingual
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300184358
ISBN
9780300184358
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.80

Multiple copy pack. A comprehensive presentation of the provocative, modernist graphic works of Britain's creator of Art Nouveau Series: The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art. Num Pages: 1112 pages, 75 color + 1,145 b/w illus. BIC Classification: ACVY; AFF; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 320 x 267 x 94. Weight in Grams: 6638.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Slp
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300111279
ISBN
9780300111279
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 207.96
€ 162.40

Hardcover. Provides invaluable insight into the life and works of leading Photorealist painter, Richard Estes Series: Phaidon Focus. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 190 x 18. Weight in Grams: 610.
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714861395
ISBN
9780714861395
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.02

Paperback. The Witch as Muse is an interdisciplinary study of varied contexts and discourses that intersect in early modern artists' representations of witchcraft. Num Pages: 360 pages, 90 illus. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 143 x 20. Weight in Grams: 564.
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812221459
ISBN
9780812221459
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.25

Hardback. An exquisite and authoritative look at four centuries of quilts and quilting from around the world Series: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Num Pages: 368 pages, 325 colour images + 80 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AFWH; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 268 x 239 x 33. Weight in Grams: 2008.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300207361
ISBN
9780300207361
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.33
€ 57.23

Paperback. In 1957 the UK Design Centre launched the first annual Designs of the Year Awards to identify the very best of British design. This beautifully designed book introduces and illustrates the quirky breadth of the awards. Iconic objects by Kenneth Grange and David Mellor sit alongside such retro classics as the Barbican basin and Globoot wellies. Num Pages: 108 pages, 85 colour. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; ACXJ; AK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 264 x 10. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publisher
V & A Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
108
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851776733
ISBN
9781851776733
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.42

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Harvard University, Asia Center United States
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674060692
ISBN
9780674060692
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.56
€ 72.25

Hardback. Mounir Fatmi Num Pages: 208 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 307 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1582.
Publisher
Skira Italy
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9788857214566
ISBN
9788857214566
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 38.09

Paperback. The Fondazione Antonio Ratti's Advanced Course in Visual Arts (CSAV) is conceived as an experimental lab for art and theory guided by an artist who, each year, shares his or her thinking and artistic practice with participating young artists. The eighteenth summer school took place in 2012 with Liliana Moro as Visiting Professor. Editor(s): McCorquodale, Duncan. Num Pages: 96 pages, 89 illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 176 x 7. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Black Dog Publishing London UK United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908966094
ISBN
9781908966094
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 22.58

Paperback. This book covers the rich history of Chinese ceramics from primitive pottery to delicate porcelain, complemented by full colour illustrations throughout. Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture. Num Pages: 158 pages, 107 colour illus. 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AFP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 157 x 9. Weight in Grams: 29. Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture. 158 pages, 107 colour illus. 1 map. This book covers the rich history of Chinese ceramics from primitive pottery to delicate porcelain, complemented by full colour illustrations throughout. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AFP. Dimension: 226 x 157 x 9. Weight: 292.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
158
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521186483
ISBN
9780521186483
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.35

Paperback. A reprint of the introduction into art jewellery in light of current trends in contemporary fine art and society. Num Pages: 240 pages, 26 b&w, 167 colour. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFKG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 258 x 176 x 21. Weight in Grams: 834.
Publisher
Arnoldsche Germany
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9783897903494
ISBN
9783897903494
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 36.00

Paperback. Series: Dover Pictorial Archive. Num Pages: 64 pages, 93 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACN; AK; WF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 214 x 5. Weight in Grams: 208.
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc. United States
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Dover Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486452296
ISBN
9780486452296
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.99

Hardback. - A complete reproduction of Max Bill's exhibition - a myth of Swiss design - in book form - A guide to classical modernist design beyond short-lived fashion and design trends Editor(s): Lichtenstein, Claude. Num Pages: 160 pages, approx. 120. BIC Classification: ACXD; AKB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 296 x 212 x 15. Weight in Grams: 886.
Publisher
Lars Muller Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9783037783726
ISBN
9783037783726
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 43.57

Hardcover. Num Pages: 273 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. BIC Classification: 1DND; ACN; AFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 175 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1018.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
273
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772891323
ISBN
9788772891323
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.54
€ 51.68

Hardback. Num Pages: 152 pages, 68 colour, 2 b&w. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 205 x 20. Weight in Grams: 930.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
JRP Ringier Switzerland
Edition
Bilingual
Number of pages
152
Condition
New
SKU
V9783037643846
ISBN
9783037643846
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 26.77

Hardback. Series: Bampton Lectures in America. Num Pages: 192 pages, 50 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: ACV; ACX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231170208
ISBN
9780231170208
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.24

hardcover. Catalogues Ward's sculpture, analyzes his style, evaluates the quality of his work, and determines the artistic influences on his sculpture. A chronological catalogue of his 125 recorded works follows a biographical essay. Illustrated. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 316 x 241 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1607.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
University of Delaware Press United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611491500
ISBN
9781611491500
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 140.73

Paperback. Num Pages: 68 pages. BIC Classification: ACX; AFKN; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 254 x 7. Weight in Grams: 249. Fine paperback book in excellent contidtion.
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Gardner Museum Massachusetts
Number of pages
68
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
SKU
KNH0011581
ISBN
9780914660132
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 17.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 68 pages. BIC Classification: ACX; AFKN; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 254 x 7. Weight in Grams: 249. Fine paperback book in excellent contidtion.
Publisher
Gardner Museum Massachusetts
Number of pages
68
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KNH0011582
ISBN
9780914660132
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 17.95

Paperback. Includes essays that capture the theoretical range and scholarly rigor of the criticism that has fundamentally transformed the study of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. This title offers fascinating perspectives, placing the artworks from this period in wider social and historical contexts. Editor(s): Lewis, Mary Tompkins. Num Pages: 358 pages, 8 color illustrations, 125 black / white photographs. BIC Classification: ACVT; AFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 187 x 23. Weight in Grams: 766. An Anthology. 358 pages, Illustrations (some col.). Editor(s): Lewis, Mary Tompkins. Includes essays that capture the theoretical range and scholarly rigor of the criticism that has fundamentally transformed the study of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. This title offers fascinating perspectives, placing the artworks from this period in wider social and historical contexts. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: ACVT; AFC. Dimension: 234 x 187 x 23. Weight: 868.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
358
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520250222
ISBN
9780520250222
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 37.06

Hardcover. Post-Impressionism to World War II is an exciting anthology of the best art history writings of the Post-Impressionist period. Several key essays by critics including Benjamin, Greenberg and Burger knit together primary sources and classic, "canonical" criticism. Editor(s): Lewer, Debbie. Series: Blackwell Anthologies in Art History S. Num Pages: 432 pages, 8. BIC Classification: ACVT; ACX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 177 x 28. Weight in Grams: 878.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405111539
ISBN
9781405111539
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.73

Paperback. Post-Impressionism to World War II is an exciting anthology of the best art history writings of the Post-Impressionist period. Several key essays by critics including Benjamin, Greenberg and Burger knit together primary sources and classic, "canonical" criticism. Editor(s): Lewer, Debbie. Series: Blackwell Anthologies in Art History S. Num Pages: 432 pages, 8. BIC Classification: ACVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 173 x 245 x 25. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405111522
ISBN
9781405111522
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.11

paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AF; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252061851
ISBN
9780252061851
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.70

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