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Paperback. Offers a look at the works of the first generation of Cuban artists shaped by the 1959 revolution. This book includes an epilogue that discusses developments in Cuban art. It includes the exodus of artists in the early 1990s, the effects of the dollar economy on the status of artists, and the shift away from socialist themes. Num Pages: 456 pages, 24 color and 207 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KJC; ACXJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 735.
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292705173
ISBN
9780292705173
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.51

Paperback. Series: Dover Fine Art, History of Art. Num Pages: 112 pages, 100 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXD1; AFH; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 6. Weight in Grams: 202.
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc. United States
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Dover Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486447315
ISBN
9780486447315
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 11.82

Paperback. One of the most important artists of his generation, Olafur Eliasson (born 1967) creates immersive environments and spectacular public installations that probe the cognitive aspects of vision and transform the act of looking into a social experience. This title documents the artist's first project in Berlin, where he has lived for many years. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 295 x 241 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1956.
Publisher
Verlag der Buchhandlung Walther Konig Germany
Number of pages
424
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9783865607652
ISBN
9783865607652
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.49
€ 52.85

Hardcover. This book contains over one hundred images of the Greater London area before 1800 from maps, drawings, manuscripts, printed books and engravings, all from the Gough Collection at the Bodleian Library. Examples are drawn from the present Greater London to contrast town and countryside at the time. A fascinating insight into life in Georgian London. Num Pages: 232 pages, 123 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JD; 3JF; ACQ; AFF; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 278. .
Publisher
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851244126
ISBN
9781851244126
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.35

Paperback. Bailey provides us with a new understanding of the stylistic and iconographic strands which shortly afterward were woven together to form the Baroque. Num Pages: 552 pages, black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1D; AC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 171 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1110.
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
552
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442610309
ISBN
9781442610309
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 2 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFKB; AFKN; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 120 x 8. Weight in Grams: 100.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Publisher
JRP Ringier
Number of pages
Ringier
SKU
V9783037641354
ISBN
9783037641354
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.06

Hardback. A landmark examination of iconic and provocative portraits by Warhol and Mapplethorpe, presented side by side and in depth for the first time Editor(s): Hickson, Patricia. Num Pages: 184 pages, 148 color illus. BIC Classification: ACX; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 291 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1442.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300214338
ISBN
9780300214338
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 31.33

Paperback. Traces the origins and growth of modern art, assessing the intrinsic qualities of individual works and describing the social forces in play. The book covers various areas including works of Impressionism, Cubism, Constructivism and Surrealism. Series: The Yale University Press Pelican History of Art Series. Num Pages: 621 pages, 75 colour plates, 232 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; 3JJ; ACV; ACX; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 27. Weight in Grams: 940.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
621
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Edition
6th Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300056495
ISBN
9780300056495
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 31.22

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Taschen GmbH Germany
Number of pages
96
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783836505178
ISBN
9783836505178
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.92

Paperback. A fresh appraisal of the art of Anglo-Saxon England, focusing on art as an aesthetic vehicle and art as an active political force. Num Pages: 352 pages, 82 black & white illustrations, 12 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3F; ACK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 175 x 264 x 27. Weight in Grams: 880.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783270958
ISBN
9781783270958
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.97

Hardcover. The complete catalogue of design collective Hipgnosis, showcasing groundbreaking cover art created for iconic rock 'n' roll giants, including the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd Num Pages: 320 pages, 500 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJPL; ACXJ; AKC; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 200. .
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500519325
ISBN
9780500519325
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.74

Paperback. Series: African Expressive Cultures. Num Pages: 364 pages, 118 color illus. BIC Classification: 1HFJ; ACBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 5487 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1180.
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253022677
ISBN
9780253022677
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.40

Paperback. Showcases the work of 38 truly innovative and inspirational artists who use low-cost, low-tech media and often totally original techniques to produce work that defies categorization and pushes the boundaries of art itself. This book is suitable for those fascinated by the extraordinary creativity emerging at the raw edge of contemporary art. Num Pages: 256 pages, 350 illustrations, 340 in colour. BIC Classification: ACXJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 336 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1800.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500289914
ISBN
9780500289914
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.43

Paperback. An autobiography, in which the author - painter, photographer, sculptor, film maker and writer - relates the story of his life, from his childhood determination to be an artist and his technical drawing classes in a Brooklyn high school, to the glamorous and heady days of Paris in the 1940s. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: ACX; AGB; AJB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 131 x 26. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141195506
ISBN
9780141195506
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.96

Paperback. Comprehensive survey of the artist Christian Marclay's ideas and practice in his own words and those of the foremost writers engaged with his work. Editor(s): Criqui, Jean-Pierre. Series: ON&BY. Num Pages: 240 pages, 0. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 151 x 25. Weight in Grams: 566.
Publisher
Whitechapel Gallery
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780854882304
ISBN
9780854882304
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 9.83

Paperback. Editor(s): Blower, Brooke L.; Bradley, Mark Philip. Num Pages: 224 pages, 22 black & white halftones, 1 tables, 1 charts. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AC; HBAH; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 342.
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801479113
ISBN
9780801479113
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.25

Paperback. Made in gold and enamel and decorated with precious stones, the Holy Thorn Reliquary depicts the salvation of mankind through the sacrifice of Christ. This book explores the meaning and history of this fascinating object, and tells the tale of its remarkable survival and eventual passage to the British Museum. Series: Objects in Focus. Num Pages: 56 pages, 28 illustrations, 26 in colour. BIC Classification: ACN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 150 x 6. Weight in Grams: 142. Series: Objects in Focus. 56 pages, 28 illustrations, 26 in colour. Made in gold and enamel and decorated with precious stones, the Holy Thorn Reliquary depicts the salvation of mankind through the sacrifice of Christ. This book explores the meaning and history of this fascinating object, and tells the tale of its remarkable survival and eventual passage to the British Museum. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACN. Dimension: 213 x 150 x 6. Weight: 146.
Publisher
British Museum Press
Number of pages
56
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714128207
ISBN
9780714128207
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.30

Hardback. More than most artists, Henri Matisse conducted an ongoing dialogue with his earlier works, continually questioning himself and his methods in order to, as he put it, "push further and deeper into true painting". This book examines sixty works and more than five decades in a series of chapters by Matisse scholars from the United States and Europe. Num Pages: 256 pages, 200 colour + black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXD; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 273 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1504.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300188578
ISBN
9780300188578
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 37.78

Paperback. Covers topics such as the revival of classical learning, the printing press, the rise of the nation-state, philosophy and the role of women. This book provides biographies, timelines, bibliography, a gazetteer of museums and galleries and an illustrated glossary. Editor(s): Aston, Margaret. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: ACND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 219 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1668.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500284599
ISBN
9780500284599
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.74

Hardback. Wim Delvoye (b 1965) is known for his inventive and often controversial projects, and his work has been exhibited around the world. Coinciding with Delvoye's exhibition as guest of honour at the Louvre, this book presents a complete overview of works by the artist, demonstrating the range of media, technique, and subjects that defines his art. Series: Mercatorfonds. Num Pages: 384 pages, 317 illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ5; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 303 x 39. Weight in Grams: 2036.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300188677
ISBN
9780300188677
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 77.24
€ 60.82

Paperback. Now available in a new and beautifully produced edition, this important examination of Modigliani's art focuses on the enigmatic genius of the avant-garde. Num Pages: 224 pages, 240 illustrations, 95 in colour. BIC Classification: ACXD; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 195. .
Publisher
Prestel
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9783791382067
ISBN
9783791382067
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.91

Paperback. 240 pages, 192 colour plates, 24 b&w illustrations. Recognized as a major figure in postwar American painting, Richard Diebenkorn (1922-1993) was an artist strongly identified with California but whose work is beloved throughout the United States and the rest of the world. This catalogue covers Diebenkorn's career and focuses on the artist's inner life and purposes as revealed in his paintings. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACX; AFC; AGB; GBCR. Dimension: 303 x 251 x 28. Weight: 1680.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520212589
ISBN
9780520212589
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.23
€ 48.09

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. Paul Cezanne, whom Pablo Picasso called the father of us all, is widely considered to be 20th-century modernisms presiding genius. This essay accompanies each work, illuminating its significance and placing it in its historical moment in the development of modern art. Series: MOMA Artist Series. Num Pages: 48 pages, 30 illustrations, 23 in colour. BIC Classification: ACVT; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 155 x 5. Weight in Grams: 136.
Publisher
Museum of Modern Art United States
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870707896
ISBN
9780870707896
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.30

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