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History of art / art & design styles

Hardcover. Of all the ancient civilizations that flourished in the Americas, only one perfected true portraiture of living people and produced it in quantity - the Moche who inhabited the north coast of Peru between approximately AD 100 and 800. This title shows how the portrait tradition evolved and how the portraits were produced and distributed. Series: Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long Series in Latin American & Latino Art & Culture. Num Pages: 220 pages, 258 colour photographs, 58 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; ACBK; AGHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 287 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1214.
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292716223
ISBN
9780292716223
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.08

Paperback. Dieter Roths wildly inventive artistic practice encompassed everything from painting and sculpture to film and video, but it is arguably through his editioned works books, prints and multiples that he made his important and radical contributions. This volume offers examples of Roths innovative books and graphics. Editor(s): Bobko, Jane. Num Pages: 96 pages, 108 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 205 x 11. Weight in Grams: 434.
Publisher
Museum of Modern Art United States
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870708503
ISBN
9780870708503
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 30.75

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

€ 84.01

Paperback. A compelling look at Jackson Pollock's vibrant, quintessentially American art and the turbulent life that gave rise to it Series: Icons of America. Num Pages: 160 pages, 6 b&w photos. BIC Classification: ACXD9; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 131 x 14. Weight in Grams: 198.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300192506
ISBN
9780300192506
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.27

Hardback. A study of the entanglement of visual art with secularism in the wake of the rise of Hindu nationalism in India, tracking the emergence of the artist as an exemplary secular subject. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JJP; 3JM; ACXJ; HBJF; HBLW3; HBTB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 18. Weight in Grams: 680.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849042956
ISBN
9781849042956
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.48

Hardback. How can works of the imagination help us to understand good and evil in the modern world? In this new collection of essays, Alex Danchev treats the artist as a crucial moral witness of our troubled times, and puts art to work in the service of political and ethical inquiry. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: AC; JFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474428002
ISBN
9781474428002
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.60

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Edition Reuss Germany
Number of pages
118
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9783980501767
ISBN
9783980501767
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.63
€ 55.87

Hardback. The captivating tale of the plans and personalities behind one of New York City's most radical and recognizable buildings Series: Great Architects/Great Buildings. Num Pages: 184 pages, 63 color +104 b/w illus. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AMB; AMG; AMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 178. .
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300226058
ISBN
9780300226058
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.98

Hardback. The 18th-century painter Johan Zoffany (1733-1810) was an astute observer of the many social circles in which he functioned as an artist. This catalogue investigates his sharp wit, shrewd political appraisal, and perceptive social commentary - all achieved while presenting his subjects as delightful and sophisticated members of polite society. Series: Yale Center for British Art. Num Pages: 320 pages, 225 colour images + 5 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JF; ACQ; AGB; AGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 296 x 247 x 29. Weight in Grams: 2076.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300176049
ISBN
9780300176049
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 77.24
€ 63.94

Hardcover. Haunting views of the early twentieth century's most significant events flank pictures of the last remnants of the premodern world. Num Pages: 256 pages, 233 duotone photographs. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; AC; AJG; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 241. .
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393239737
ISBN
9780393239737
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 43.94

Paperback. This extraordinary book is published to coincide with an exhibition held in the Lavery Room in South Kensington, the book includes antiquities from the ancient and classical worlds; objects connected to shamanism, magic and alchemy; engravings by Durer, Hollar and Rembrandt; unusual paintings and textiles; and many curiosities. Num Pages: 350 pages, Over 400 illustrations. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 338 x 258. .
Publisher
Pallas Athene Arts
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843681458
ISBN
9781843681458
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 44.43

Hardcover. World-renowned visionary artist John Harris' unique concept paintings capture the Universe on a massive scale, from epic landscapes and towering cities to vast alien vistas. This title focuses on his futuristic art as well as his book covers for SF authors, including Arthur C Clarke, Orson Scott Card, John Scalzi, and Ben Bova among others. Num Pages: 160 pages, colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 317 x 233 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1196.
Publisher
Titan Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781168424
ISBN
9781781168424
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 25.66

Paperback. Drawing on research and models from anthropology, material culture and art history, this study explores topics as diverse as Inka stonework, cork platforms for shoes and the Christian Eucharist. Editor(s): Anderson, Christy; Dunlop, Anne; Smith, Pamela H. Series: Studies in Design & Material Culture. Num Pages: 368 pages, 75 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: ACN; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 170. .
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784992828
ISBN
9781784992828
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.85

Paperback. A look at the history, meaning, and art of comics and cartooning. Using comics to examine the medium itself, the author takes the form of a cartoon character and explains the structure, meaning, and appeal of comics, and provides a running analysis of comics as art, literature, and communication. Num Pages: 224 pages, b&w cartoons throughout, 7pp colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AKLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 171 x 14. Weight in Grams: 532.
Publisher
WmMorrowPB
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780060976255
ISBN
9780060976255
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.30

Hardback. A dynamic new look at the legendary college that was a major incubator of the arts in midcentury America Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFN; 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJPG; ACXD; JNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 330 x 253 x 40. Weight in Grams: 2894.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300211917
ISBN
9780300211917
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 77.24
€ 62.06

Hardback. A fascinating look at how Mapplethorpe and Munch, although separated by many years, shared certain affinities in their lives and artwork Num Pages: 256 pages, 150 color illus. BIC Classification: ACX; AFC; AGB; AJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 267 x 229. .
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300220100
ISBN
9780300220100
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.37

Paperback. This work provides an informative chronological survey of a century of British painting. It progresses from the beginnings of Romanticism in the late 18th century to the British adoption of Impressionism in the late 19th century. Num Pages: 488 pages, 82 colour and 241 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; ACV; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 186 x 245 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1600.
Publisher
Giles de la Mare Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
488
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9781900357173
ISBN
9781900357173
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 25.73

Paperback. Considers the cross-cultural context and collaborative nature of Boetti's iconic artworks Num Pages: 132 pages, 129 color illus. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 255 x 11. Weight in Grams: 668.
Publisher
Fowler Museum of Cultural History,U.S. United States
Number of pages
132
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780977834488
ISBN
9780977834488
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.82

Paperback. Editor(s): Galloway, David; Cousseau, Henry-Claude. Num Pages: 344 pages, 1. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 279 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1378.
Publisher
Booth-Clibborn Editions
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861543820
ISBN
9781861543820
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 35.07

Paperback. Sixteenth-Century Italian Art is a first-rate collection of the major classic and contemporary writings on the Italian Renaissance. Taking a thematic approach, the book exemplifies the traditional concerns of the field and presents arguments in a clear, accessible way. Editor(s): Cole, Michael W. Series: Blackwell Anthologies in Art History S. Num Pages: 568 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DST; ACN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 187 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1004.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
568
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405108416
ISBN
9781405108416
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.06

Paperback. An investigation of the central role that theories of the visual arts and creativity played in the development of fascism in France between 1909 and 1939. Num Pages: 376 pages, 67 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJC; 3JJF; 3JJG; ACX; JFC; JPFQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 150 x 236 x 23. Weight in Grams: 512.
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
376
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822340348
ISBN
9780822340348
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.51

Hardback. Num Pages: 144 pages, 100. BIC Classification: ACV; AGB; AMB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 265 x 19. Weight in Grams: 764.
Publisher
Monacelli Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781580934626
ISBN
9781580934626
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.85

Paperback. Num Pages: 72 pages, 32 colour plates. BIC Classification: ACV; ACX; AGB; AMR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 302 x 214 x 7. Weight in Grams: 348.
Publisher
Richard Dennis
Number of pages
72
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780903685368
ISBN
9780903685368
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.58

Paperback. Editor(s): Ferreira, Gloria; Herkenhoff, Paulo. Series: MOMA Primary Documents. Num Pages: 464 pages, 72 illustrations, incl. 32 in color. BIC Classification: 1KJ; 1KL; AB; ACBS; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 252 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1420.
Publisher
Duke University Press Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870709111
ISBN
9780870709111
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 38.44

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