×


 x 

Shopping cart

History of art / art & design styles

Results 3769 - 3792 of 4223

History of art / art & design styles

Paperback. From the sensuality of Dali's Mae West Lips sofa to Schiaparelli's dramatic Tear dress, Surrealism produced some of the most extraordinary objects ever created. Now available in paperback, this book examines the movement's impact on the wider fields of design, photography and the decorative arts. Editor(s): Wood, Ghislaine. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: ACXD7; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 289 x 26. Weight in Grams: 2034.
Publisher
V & A Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851775019
ISBN
9781851775019
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 26.34

Hardcover. Over a period of 100 days from July to October 2009, 2,400 people stood on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square for one hour. They were free to do as they chose during this period in the spotlight. This book contains studio portraits of various 'plinthers' prior to their appearance. Num Pages: 700 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JMC; ACXJ; AFK; AJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 183 x 59. Weight in Grams: 2158.
Publisher
Jonathan Cape
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Slp
Condition
New
SKU
V9780224090780
ISBN
9780224090780
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 34.68

Paperback. Editor(s): Lauring, Jon O. Num Pages: 436 pages, 5 colour plates & 15 b/w illus. BIC Classification: AC; MJN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 239 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1044.
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9788763541404
ISBN
9788763541404
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.41
€ 40.11

Hardcover. Editor(s): Adams, Julie; Lythberg, Billie; Salmond, Amiria; Owen, Gwilym. Num Pages: 364 pages, colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1QSP; ACB; HD; JFCD; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 264 x 295 x 31. Weight in Grams: 2000.
Publisher
Otago University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781877578694
ISBN
9781877578694
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 33.90

Paperback. Redefining curatorial practice for those working with new kinds of art. Series: Leonardo Book Series. Num Pages: 376 pages, 68 b&w illus. BIC Classification: AB; ACXJ; AFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 174 x 222 x 24. Weight in Grams: 674.
Publisher
MIT Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780262528429
ISBN
9780262528429
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.26

Paperback. A collection of twelve essays that demonstrates, through the interpretation of a work of art, the abundance and complexity of methodological approaches available to art historians. It focuses on Manet's "A Bar at the Folies-Bergere" and applies to it different methodologies, including feminism, Marxism, Lacanian psychoanalysis, and semiotics. Editor(s): Collins, Bradford R. Series: Princeton Series in Nineteenth-Century Art, Culture & Society. Num Pages: 384 pages, 1 color illustration, 41 halftones. BIC Classification: ACVT; AFC; AGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691036915
ISBN
9780691036915
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.80
€ 45.60

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: ACXJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 367.
Publisher
Skira Italy
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9788857228679
ISBN
9788857228679
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 39.28

Paperback. Gauguin: A Life - in graphic novel form Num Pages: 144 pages, Full colour. BIC Classification: ACVT; AGB; BGF; FXZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 240 x 16. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
SelfMadeHero
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910593271
ISBN
9781910593271
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.59

Paperback. Contains 27 essays and reviews defining the contours of late modernism in the visual arts. Ranging from brief reviews to extended essays, the writings establish a set of basic terms for understanding key issues in high modernism. An extended introductory essay by the author clarifies his views. Num Pages: 352 pages, 16 colour plates, 75 halftones. BIC Classification: ABA; AC; DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 562.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226263199
ISBN
9780226263199
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 37.10

Paperback. Tells the history of the modest family which rose to become one of the most powerful in Europe. This title explores the intensely dramatic rise and fall of the Medici family in Florence, as well as the Italian Renaissance which they did so much to sponsor and encourage. Num Pages: 448 pages, 33. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JB; ACND; BGH; HBJD; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 29. Weight in Grams: 368.
Edition
Reprint
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
9780099522973
ISBN
9780099522973
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.85

Paperback. In the early twenty-first century, China occupies a place on center stage in the international art world. But what does it mean to be a Chinese artist in the modern age? This title traces its evolution chronologically and thematically from the Age of Imperialism to the present day. Num Pages: 384 pages, 100 color illustrations, 214 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 216 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1256. 384 pages, illustrations. In the early twenty-first century, China occupies a place on center stage in the international art world. But what does it mean to be a Chinese artist in the modern age? This title traces its evolution chronologically and thematically from the Age of Imperialism to the present day. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP. Dimension: 278 x 216 x 24. Weight: 1252.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520271067
ISBN
9780520271067
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 34.00

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

Paperback. An introduction to the work of Manet. Series: Colour Library. Num Pages: 128 pages, 50 colour and 36 b&w illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3JH; ACVT; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 302 x 226 x 9. Weight in Grams: 506.
Publisher
Phaidon Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714827551
ISBN
9780714827551
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.58

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Anness Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780754820772
ISBN
9780754820772
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.53

Hardback. Samuel John Peploe (1871-1935) was the eldest of the four artists popularly known as 'The Scottish Colourists'. This illustrated book accompanies a major exhibition devoted to the artist in his home town of Edinburgh, and throws fascinating new light on Peploe's life, on the influence of France on his work, and on his posthumous reputation. Num Pages: 96 pages, 88 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACVT; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 272 x 16. Weight in Grams: 866.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
96
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300189766
ISBN
9780300189766
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 35.07

Hardback. Developes close and enduring professional relationships with the artistic community in China. In this title, the author tells their stories and depicts their work and personalities in an entirely distinct style, documenting a part of contemporary history and an immensely dynamic time in China. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 300 x 216 x 47. Weight in Grams: 3084.
Publisher
Skira Italy
Number of pages
528
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9788857214863
ISBN
9788857214863
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.29
€ 55.19

Paperback. This generously illustrated volume on the work of Monet makes the world's greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation. Num Pages: 160 pages, 80 colour. BIC Classification: ACVT; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 211 x 15. Weight in Grams: 518.
Publisher
Prestel
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783791346199
ISBN
9783791346199
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.44

Hardback. In 1505, Michelangelo began planning the magnificent tomb for Pope Julius II, which would dominate the next forty years of his career. This definitive book thoroughly documents the art of the tomb and each stage of its complicated evolution. Num Pages: 368 pages, 110 color and 256 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: ACND; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 331 x 282 x 37. Weight in Grams: 3344.
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781606065037
ISBN
9781606065037
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.32
€ 66.80

Hardcover. Num Pages: 680 pages. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB; AKC; AKL; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 200. .
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500094006
ISBN
9780500094006
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 235.21
€ 171.79

Hardback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 126 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 245 x 21. Weight in Grams: 816.
Publisher
Skira
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9788857221106
ISBN
9788857221106
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.20

Paperback. Presents some of the most engaging life stories, eventful, intimate and poignant. This book evokes the lives of great personalities, from Picasso and Duchamp to Joseph Beuys and Louise Bourgeois, guiding the reader through the maze of different styles and movements. Num Pages: 368 pages, 290 illustrations, 111 in colour. BIC Classification: ACX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 275 x 204 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1692.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500281918
ISBN
9780500281918
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.01

Hardback. Featuring a fascinating introduction to Piet Mondrian's life and art, this stunning new book brings together a wide selection of Mondrian's magnificent work. Series: Masterpieces of Art. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXD5; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 217 x 19. Weight in Grams: 762.
Publisher
Flame Tree Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
New
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783613557
ISBN
9781783613557
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 12.46

Paperback. Editor(s): Pooke, Grant; Newall, Diana. Series: Routledge Key Guides. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 386.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415497701
ISBN
9780415497701
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 36.27

Hardcover. This bold new history recovers the American Revolution, as seen through the eyes of Boston-born painter John Singleton Copley. Num Pages: 544 pages, 8 pages of color; 50 illustrations. BIC Classification: ACQ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 244 x 46. Weight in Grams: 988.
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393240016
ISBN
9780393240016
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 31.41

Subscribe to our newsletter

News on special offers, signed editions & more!