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History of art / art & design styles

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9780892369805
ISBN
9780892369805
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.48
€ 42.00

Hardback. "A very useful book on a topic of growing importance and interest. Brokaw's introduction is one of the most valuable and best-written prefaces to an edited volume that I have encountered in some time."--Kent Guy, author of "The Emperor's Four Treasures" Editor(s): Brokaw, Cynthia J.; Chow, Kai-Wing. Series: Studies on China. Num Pages: 555 pages, 54 b/w photographs, 9 line illustrations, 1 map, 18 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; AC; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 47. Weight in Grams: 954.
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
555
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520231269
ISBN
9780520231269
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 84.37
€ 64.81

Paperback. This classic work discusses representations in Egyptian painting, sculpture and reliefs, assessing how objects and figures are represented in two dimensions, introducing the idea of "conceptual" and "perceptual" art. Translated from the German by John Baines, who has revised the text and illustrations to take account of recent research. Editor(s): Brunner-Traut, Emma. Translator(s): Baines, John. Num Pages: 498 pages, 109 b/w pls, 330 figs. BIC Classification: 1HBE; ACG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1130.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
Griffith Institute United Kingdom
Edition
4th
Number of pages
498
Condition
New
SKU
V9780900416514
ISBN
9780900416514
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.88

paperback. .
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887401039
ISBN
9780887401039
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.13

Hardback. Investigates America's changing attitudes toward medieval art around the turn of the twentieth century through the lens of Princeton University and its role as a major patron of Gothic Revival art and architecture. Series: Publications of the Art Museum, Princeton University. Num Pages: 128 pages, 65 color illus. 2 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBEJ; ACV; ACX; AGC; AMX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 229 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1085.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691154015
ISBN
9780691154015
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.37

Paperback. What is so "primitive" about primitive art? And how do we dare to use our standards to judge? Drawing on a mixture of sources, this text explores the cultural arrogance implicit in Westerners' appropriation of non-Western art. Num Pages: 176 pages, 13 halftones. BIC Classification: ACBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 229 x 22. Weight in Grams: 298.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226680675
ISBN
9780226680675
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 25.76

Paperback. Series: Publications of the Department of Art & Archaeology, Princeton University. Num Pages: 160 pages, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3J; ACBP; AGR; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691163970
ISBN
9780691163970
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.24
€ 59.26

Paperback. Offers information about the rock art of the Northern Dales, an area spanning no fewer than seven dales in three counties. This book includes discussions on the chronology of the rock art and its relationship to other archaeological features in the area. It presents a study of the prehistoric landscape of the North York Moors. Num Pages: 320 pages, 70 b/w & 30 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; ACC; HDDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 175 x 19. Weight in Grams: 840.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752442464
ISBN
9780752442464
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 31.21

Paperback. Prehistoric rock art in Northumberland Num Pages: 208 pages, colour and b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; ACG; HB; HD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 14. Weight in Grams: 522.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752419459
ISBN
9780752419459
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.37

Paperback. The diverse papers in this volume, published in honour of Professor de Balbin, cover a wide variety of the decorated caves which traditionally defined Palaeolithic art, as well as the open-air art of the period, a subject in which he has done pioneering work at Siega Verde and elsewhere. Editor(s): Bueno-Ramirez, Primitiva; Bahn, Paul G. Num Pages: 190 pages, Illustrated throughout in colour and black & white. BIC Classification: ACC; HDDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 293 x 206 x 17. Weight in Grams: 700.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Archaeopress United Kingdom
Number of pages
190
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784912222
ISBN
9781784912222
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 113.18

Paperback. These delightful, beautiful and sought-after paintings depict scenes from Buddha's life or the Jataka tale. With lavish illustrations throughout, the authors study both the religious meaning of the paintings as well as their artistic merit. Often tourist souvenirs, the best and older examples are highly sought-after by collectors. Num Pages: 151 pages, 169 col. BIC Classification: 1FMC; ACBP; AFC; AGR; HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 171 x 10. Weight in Grams: 458.
Publisher
River Books Thailand
Number of pages
151
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9789749863992
ISBN
9789749863992
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.61

Hardback. Friars transformed the relationship of the church to laymen by taking religion outside to public and domestic spaces. This book aims book to analyze the friars' influence on the growth and transformation of medieval buildings and urban spaces. Num Pages: 224 pages, 40 colour images + 40 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3H; ACK; HBLC1; HRCC2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 265 x 192 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1118.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300203844
ISBN
9780300203844
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.45
€ 44.17

Hardcover. The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was founded in 1848. Their artistic beliefs were set out by John Ruskin, the art historian who ardently supported them. Their chief principle was truth to nature: that a painter should draw what he or she sees, and not follow painterly conventions. This book offers a wide range of poetic and literary extracts. Series: Gift Books. Num Pages: 96 pages, 48 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACVM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 328.
Publisher
British Museum Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714150666
ISBN
9780714150666
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.03

Hardcover. Founded in 1848 by William Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the original Pre-Raphaelites were joined by William Michael Rossetti, James Collinson, Frederic George Stephens and Thomas Woolner to form a seven-member "brotherhood". This book examines the group's emergence, development, influence, and subsequent demise. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACVM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 210. .
Publisher
Taschen GmbH Germany
Number of pages
96
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783836519656
ISBN
9783836519656
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.05

Paperback. Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale (1872-1945) was an accomplished painter, illustrator and designer whose artistic life bridged the Victorian and modern worlds. In this book, the author takes us on a journey through Eleanor's training, career and achievements to re-establish her as an important figure in the history of Pre-Raphaelite art. Series: National Museums Liverpool. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50, Colour. BIC Classification: ACVM; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 209 x 8. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846318573
ISBN
9781846318573
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.40

Paperback. The paintings of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood are widely known and loved. This book presents a comprehensive survey of the intimate world of the Pre-Raphaelites drawings. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: ACVM; AFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 242 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1262.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500290293
ISBN
9780500290293
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.43

Paperback. Num Pages: 260 pages. BIC Classification: ACVM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 119 x 8. Weight in Grams: 102.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Pallas Athene Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843680857
ISBN
9781843680857
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.45

Hardback. Proposes that the origins of modernism movement can be traced well into the nineteenth century. This book contends that several cultural developments after the Civil War set the stage for modernism. Num Pages: 256 pages, 75 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACV; ACX; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 203 x 19. Weight in Grams: 799.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780691118130
ISBN
9780691118130
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.45
€ 74.21

Paperback. Num Pages: 624 pages, 54 halftones. 8 line illus. BIC Classification: 1DVKC; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; ACXD7; HBJD; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 39. Weight in Grams: 990.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691166315
ISBN
9780691166315
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.47

Paperback. This work focuses on five aspects of new historicism: recurrent use of anecdotes, preoccupation with the nature of representations, fascination with the history of the body, sharp focus on neglected details, and skeptical analysis of ideology. Num Pages: 250 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: ACND; ACV; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 148 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
250
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226279350
ISBN
9780226279350
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 28.88

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