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History of art / art & design styles

Hardback. This is the most comprehensive book on the paintings and frescoes of Florence ever undertaken, with more than 2,000 beautifully reproduced artworks from the city's great museums and churches-produced in the same manner as BD&L's The Louvre and The Vatican. Num Pages: 708 pages, Illustrated throughout. BIC Classification: 1DST; ACND; ACQ; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 282 x 285 x 69. Weight in Grams: 4194.
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Slp Har/Ma
Condition
New
SKU
V9781631910012
ISBN
9781631910012
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.65
€ 59.23

Num Pages: 260 pages, 500+ color photos. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 225 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1532.
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764326738
ISBN
9780764326738
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 31.88

Hardcover. This catalogue of illuminated manuscripts in the V&A's National Art Library provides a history of an art form over eight centuries. It documents not only the practice of medieval and Renaissance illumination, but also the survival of medieval book-making crafts alongside printing in the post-Renaissance period. Num Pages: 1316 pages, 1200 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AFT; AKD; AKLB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 263 x 140. Weight in Grams: 9000.
Publisher
V & A Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
1316
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
3 volumes, slipcased
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851776498
ISBN
9781851776498
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 294.01
€ 266.06

Hardback. Bahraini-born Saudi national Faisal Samra graduated from the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He worked as an art and graphic design consultant for the Institut du Monde Arabe (Paris). This title gives his portrait. Editor(s): Azimi, Roxana. Series: Contemporary Arab Artists. Num Pages: 160 pages, 150 colour. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 306 x 245 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1278.
Publisher
Skira Italy
Number of pages
160
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9788857210971
ISBN
9788857210971
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 39.99
€ 37.31

Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; 3JM; ACX; AGB; AGC; AJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 238. Weight in Grams: 1850.
Publisher
Museum of Modern Art
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781633450233
ISBN
9781633450233
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.92
€ 48.36

Paperback.
Publisher
Fowler Museum of Cultural History,U.S. United States
Number of pages
88
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Pap/DVD
Condition
New
SKU
V9780977834495
ISBN
9780977834495
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 23.94

Paperback. Presents eight essays documenting the state of bast and leaf fibre weaving traditions in Vietnam, Borneo, Korea, Burma, Okinawa, the Philippines, Japan, and Micronesia. This book examines processes that have nurtured or buffeted attempts to preserve or revive the production of these textiles. It is illustrated with colour photographs. Editor(s): Hamilton, Roy W.; Milgram, B. Lynne. Series: Fowler Museum Textile Series. Num Pages: 188 pages, 204 color illus. BIC Classification: 1F; ACBP; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 304 x 15. Weight in Grams: 962.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Fowler Museum of Cultural History,U.S. United States
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780974872988
ISBN
9780974872988
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 29.39

Hardcover. The history of an aesthetic sensibility that began with Op Art and album covers; with more than seventy-five stunning color images. Editor(s): Rubin, David S. Num Pages: 138 pages, 92 color illus. BIC Classification: ACXJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 306 x 208 x 19. Weight in Grams: 980.
Publisher
MIT Press Ltd United States
Number of pages
138
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780262014045
ISBN
9780262014045
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 39.99
€ 28.75

Hardcover. Cady Wells (1904-1954) was one of the most innovative modern artists to work within the Santa Fe and Taos colonies in the years between 1932 and 1954, and one of the finest American watercolorists. This retrospective of his work includes essays which explore Wells' art and life including his intimate friendship with Martha Graham. Editor(s): Rudnick, Lois. Num Pages: 160 pages, 74 colour & 15 b/w ills. BIC Classification: ACX; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 246 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1184.
Publisher
Museum of New Mexico Press United States
Number of pages
160
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780890135587
ISBN
9780890135587
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 38.22

Hardback. Artist Bruce Conner (1933-2008) moved to San Francisco in 1957 and quickly enmeshed himself in the Bay Area's distinctive cultural milieu, combining a vision and a multifaceted body of work that went beyond the limitations of any genre. This title deals with his life. Editor(s): Frieling, Rudolf; Garrels, Gary. Num Pages: 360 pages, 250 photographs and b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFKV; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 311 x 248. .
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520290563
ISBN
9780520290563
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.09
€ 60.91

Paperback. .
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc. United States
Number of pages
104
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1955
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486201627
ISBN
9780486201627
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.63

Paperback. Now available in an updated edition, this visually stunning collection of landscape paintings and drawings by Egon Schiele brings to light a lesser-known aspect of this famous painter's oeuvre. Num Pages: 176 pages, 112 in colour. BIC Classification: ACXD; AGB; AGN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 246 x 20. Weight in Grams: 792.
Publisher
Prestel
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9783791383460
ISBN
9783791383460
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.80

Paperback. This volume is the most comprehensive compilation of Rudolf Steiner's insights into the nature of color, painting, and artistic creation. It is an invaluable source of reference and study not only for artists and therapists, but also for anyone interested in gaining an appreciation of art as a revelation of spiritual realities. Translator(s): Wehrle, Pauline; Salter, John. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; HRK; JMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
Rudolf Steiner Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855840850
ISBN
9781855840850
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.46

Paperback. Focusing on the principal architects of that time--from Alberti to Palladio--this bestselling classic explains the true significance of certain architectural forms, bringing to light the connections between the architecture and culture of the period. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACND; AMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 225 x 12. Weight in Grams: 390.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
Second Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471977636
ISBN
9780471977636
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.07

Paperback. This showcase of Native American paintings features works by students of Dorothy Dunn, who established the country's first Indian art school. Num Pages: 176 pages, colour plates. BIC Classification: AC; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 254 x 16. Weight in Grams: 964.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Museum of New Mexico Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780890132913
ISBN
9780890132913
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 29.71

Hardback. The Day of the Dead is a festival of culture and youth, a celebration of life in death.The beautiful rituals, the sugar skulls, the costumes and the festivities have grown into a massive counter culture: art, movies, cartoons and literature have been consumed by the brilliant power of the Day of the Dead, tendered here in this lively new book. Series: Inspirations & Techniques. Num Pages: 192 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; ACXD; AFTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 291 x 303 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1696.
Publisher
Flame Tree Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
New Ill
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783616091
ISBN
9781783616091
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 12.46

Paperback. Num Pages: 56 pages, 58 color illus. BIC Classification: AB; AC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 7765 x 5830 x 7. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Anderson Gallery, Virginia Commonwealth University United States
Number of pages
56
Condition
New
SKU
V9780935519280
ISBN
9780935519280
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.06

Paperback. Explores the 19th century's fascination with Dutch painting, as well as its doubts about an art that had long challenged traditional values. This book shows how persistent tensions between high theory and low genre shaped criticism of novels and pictures alike. Num Pages: 248 pages, 17 color plates. 55 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 2AB; 2ADF; ACQ; AFC; DSBF; DSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691143231
ISBN
9780691143231
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 30.38

Paperback. Eric Gill (1882-1940) is one of the twentieth century's most controversial artists. This title focuses on the clarity of Gill's drawn and cut line. It explores his genius as a letter cutter, wood engraver, sculptor and typographer in the light of his refined finished drawings and preparatory sketches. Num Pages: 112 pages, 100 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACX; AFF; AFH; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 175 x 15. Weight in Grams: 332. 112 pages, 100 colour illustrations. Eric Gill (1882-1940) is one of the twentieth century's most controversial artists. This title focuses on the clarity of Gill's drawn and cut line. It explores his genius as a letter cutter, wood engraver, sculptor and typographer in the light of his refined finished drawings and preparatory sketches. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACX; AFF; AFH; AGB. Dimension: 190 x 175 x 15. Weight: 334.
Publisher
British Museum Press
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714118192
ISBN
9780714118192
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.31

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 228 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Caitlin Press Inc.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781927575901
ISBN
9781927575901
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.59

Paperback. From bottle gardens, batman and the bachelor pad to garden gnomes and monogamy spray, this book uses a range of objects to explore the meanings and uses of kitsch. An accessible, comprehensive introduction for students and informed readers, it adds to debates on taste in cultural theory and sociology and provides a review of the literature. Num Pages: 256 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; JFCA; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 366.
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719066160
ISBN
9780719066160
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.64

Hardback. Num Pages: 264 pages, 16 colour, 87 duotone illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; ACV; DSBF; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1057.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780271027029
ISBN
9780271027029
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.44
€ 69.03

Paperback. Series: Afterall. Num Pages: 112 pages, 32 color illus. BIC Classification: ACXJ8; AGB; AJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 151 x 11. Weight in Grams: 296.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Afterall Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846380952
ISBN
9781846380952
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.38

Hardcover. Editor(s): Weisberg, Ruth. Series: Jewish Role in American Life. Num Pages: 180 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACX; HBTB; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Purdue University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557536358
ISBN
9781557536358
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 35.74

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