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Hardcover. Brings together some well-known tales - Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin - with others that are less familiar. This title is informed by the art of the past, attuned to idiosyncrasies of character and incident. Num Pages: 72 pages, 39 illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 217 x 14. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Publisher
- Royal Academy of Arts United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 72
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907533242
- ISBN
- 9781907533242
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 19.02
€ 21.99
€ 19.02
Paperback. The making of pictures has a history going back perhaps 100,000 years to an African shell used as a paint palette. In this book, each chapter addresses an important question: What happens when we try to express reality in two dimensions? Why is the 'Mona Lisa' beautiful and why are shadows so rarely found in Chinese, Japanese and Persian painting? Num Pages: 360 pages, 325 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 289 x 38. Weight in Grams: 2188.
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500239490
- ISBN
- 9780500239490
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 36.76
€ 46.99
€ 36.76
Novelty book. .
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500420768
- ISBN
- 9780500420768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.02
€ 19.99
€ 19.02
Paperback. Demonstrates how Renaissance artists used mirrors and lenses to develop perspective and chiaroscuro challenging our view of how these two foundations of Western art were established. Num Pages: 328 pages, 510 illustrations, 442 in colour. BIC Classification: AC; AFC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 300 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1906.
- Publisher
- Thames and Hudson Ltd
- Number of pages
- 328
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 2Rev Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500286388
- ISBN
- 9780500286388
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 32.96
€ 40.99
€ 32.96
Hardcover. The author has returned to England to paint the landscape of his childhood in East Yorkshire. Executed in watercolour and ink, this title features panoramic scenes that have the spatial complexity of finished paintings - the broad sweep of sky or road, the patchwork tapestry of land - yet convey the immediacy of the author's impressions. Num Pages: 92 pages, 43 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ1; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 212 x 16. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- Royal Academy of Arts United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 92
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907533235
- ISBN
- 9781907533235
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.34
€ 19.99
€ 18.34
Paperback. Num Pages: two 8-page colour plate sections. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; ACXD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Old Street Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906964320
- ISBN
- 9781906964320
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.36
€ 13.99
€ 13.36
Paperback. Num Pages: 471 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; ACXJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 471
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226379067
- ISBN
- 9780226379067
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.44
€ 32.99
€ 25.44
Hardback. Series: The Yale University Press Pelican History of Art Series. Num Pages: 378 pages, 320 color illus. BIC Classification: 1DBK; ACQ; ACV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 299 x 34. Weight in Grams: 2154.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300215564
- ISBN
- 9780300215564
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.56€ 58.28
€ 70.56
€ 58.28
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 57 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; ACXJ; AMCR; AMVD; AMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816680719
- ISBN
- 9780816680719
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.30
€ 32.99
€ 31.30
Paperback. Presents a comprehensive work on Surrealism. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: ACXD7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 10. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Publisher
- Enitharmon Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- First Thus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781900564663
- ISBN
- 9781900564663
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.71
€ 11.99
€ 10.71
Paperback. The discovery of hundreds of botanical and zoological drawings at Windsor Castle led to a trail that led across Europe to a little-known scientific organization from 17th century Italy called the academy of Linceans (or Lynxes). This volume documents the history of their work. Num Pages: 528 pages, 83 colour plates, 89 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JD; ACQ; AGN; HBJD; HBLH; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 179 x 254 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- First Edition, Second Impression
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226261485
- ISBN
- 9780226261485
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 37.46
€ 48.99
€ 37.46
Hardcover. Pindar's Eyes is a ground-breaking interdisciplinary exploration of the interactions between Greek lyric poetry and visual and material culture in the early fifth century BCE, drawing on case studies to open up analysis of the genre to the wider theme of aesthetic experience in early classical Greece. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 3D; ACG; DSBB; DSC. Dimension: 216 x 135. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198746379
- ISBN
- 9780198746379
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.70
€ 165.70
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Taschen
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783836551021
- ISBN
- 9783836551021
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.56€ 57.69
€ 70.56
€ 57.69
Paperback. Richard Bennett (1899-1971) was a nationally known printmaker, painter, and illustrator, born in Ireland but raised in Washington State. This book places Bennett's work in the context of major American printmakers and illustrators and the changes in book production inspired by the "Arts and Crafts Movement". Num Pages: 80 pages, 172 color illus. BIC Classification: ACXJ; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5499 x 7128 x 7. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Historical Society of Seattle & King County / Museum of History & Industry United States
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780939806072
- ISBN
- 9780939806072
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.65
€ 31.65
Paperback. Tells the story of Women Painters of Washington Num Pages: 128 pages, 120 color illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBFC; ACX; AFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 7128 x 5499 x 10. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780295991931
- ISBN
- 9780295991931
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.67
€ 30.99
€ 27.67
Hardcover. Diego Velasquez (1599-1660) spent his formative years in Seville, learning his craft and producing his early masterpieces. This work explores the importance of Seville for Velasquez, examining Sevillian culture, Catholic theology, and picaresque literature. Editor(s): Clarke, Michael. Num Pages: 192 pages, 50 b/w + 50 color illus. BIC Classification: 1DSE; ACN; AFC; AGB; GBCR; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 342 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1564.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Edition
- Hardback Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300069495
- ISBN
- 9780300069495
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.80€ 45.72
€ 58.80
€ 45.72
Paperback. For over a hundred years 'the avant-garde' has been the most influential concept in modern art; its impact on the history of modern culture has been profound. In this Very Short Introduction, David Cottington explores why the avant-garde carries so much authority, and places it within the context of western modernity and capitalist culture. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, 13 black and white images. BIC Classification: ACXJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 182 x 133 x 8. Weight in Grams: 120.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 152
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199582730
- ISBN
- 9780199582730
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.24
€ 13.99
€ 13.24
Paperback. As public interest in modern art continues to grow, there is a real need for a book that will engage general readers, offering them not only information and ideas about modern art, but also explaining its contemporary relevance and its history. This book does just that. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 168 pages, numerous halftones. BIC Classification: ACX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 113 x 11. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192803641
- ISBN
- 9780192803641
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.77
€ 11.99
€ 10.77
Hardcover. An introduction to maritime prints, drawings and watercolours. The text includes a sweeping historical survey of marine artists and printmakers from earliest times to the present day. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations (some colour) facsimiles (some colour), portraits. BIC Classification: AC; AGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 251 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1154.
- Publisher
- Philip Wilson Publishers
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780856674846
- ISBN
- 9780856674846
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.20€ 66.05
€ 88.20
€ 66.05
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Houghton Hall
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780993288203
- ISBN
- 9780993288203
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 32.66
€ 46.99
€ 32.66
Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 60 illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; ACN; AGB; HBAH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania State University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780271008165
- ISBN
- 9780271008165
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.38€ 79.88
€ 96.38
€ 79.88
Paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages, 11 illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; AC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 241 x 15. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780271034157
- ISBN
- 9780271034157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.19
€ 40.99
€ 31.19
Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 21 illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; ACV; AFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 164 x 239 x 20. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania State University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780271015279
- ISBN
- 9780271015279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.85€ 76.46
€ 92.85
€ 76.46
Paperback. Traces the birth, evolution, and decline of the public art museum as an institution meant to spark democratic debate and discussion. Num Pages: 328 pages, 22 illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; GM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 174 x 20. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822336945
- ISBN
- 9780822336945
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.61
€ 31.99
€ 30.61