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History of art / art & design styles

Paperback. Accompanying the first major retrospective exhibition of the artist's work to be staged in the UK, this illustrated book features an introductory essay by Tate curator Frances Morris as well as four other substantial essays. Editor(s): Morris, Frances. Num Pages: 208 pages, 200 colour. BIC Classification: ACX; AGB; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 276 x 18. Weight in Grams: 988.
Publisher
Tate Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854379399
ISBN
9781854379399
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.04

Paperback. Through a balanced reading of the historical period and James' artistic production, Ronald W. Hawker argues that James' shift to contemporary art forms allowed the artist to make a critical statement about the vitality of Kwakwaka'wakw culture Num Pages: 264 pages, 33. BIC Classification: 1KBC; ACBK; ACX; AFKC; AGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 180 x 312 x 16. Weight in Grams: 682.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442626751
ISBN
9781442626751
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.10

Paperback. New title in the acclaimed Visions of Africa series. Series: Visions of Africa. Num Pages: 160 pages, 62 colour illustrations and 21 black-and-white. BIC Classification: 1HFJZ; 1HFMA; ACBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 171 x 14. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
5 Continents Editions
Edition
annotated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9788874395156
ISBN
9788874395156
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 34.48

Hardback. An essential new look at the diverse work and artistic methods of beloved American realist painters Andrew and Jamie Wyeth Num Pages: 224 pages, 286 color illus. BIC Classification: ACX; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 271 x 293 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1724.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Yale University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300214215
ISBN
9780300214215
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 35.64

Paperback. From essays like "Extended Notes from Sight Point Road" to Serra's extended commentary on the "Tilted Arc" fiasco, the pieces in this volume comprise a document of one artist's engagement with the practical, philosophical and political problems of art. Num Pages: 288 pages, 32 halftones. BIC Classification: ACX; AFK; AGB; DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 392.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226748801
ISBN
9780226748801
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 34.59

Paperback. Editor(s): Griffin, Tim. Series: Documents Series. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 150. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
Publisher
JRP Ringier
Number of pages
Ringier
Edition
Documents Series
SKU
V9783037644737
ISBN
9783037644737
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 26.17

Paperback. The complexity and confusion of styles and intentions are true characters of modern Chinese art. This book explores the developments of Chinese art in the previous century, applying theories to question and reinterpret concepts that are normally taken for granted. It demonstrates how modern Chinese art history has been - and can be - written. Editor(s): Yiu, Josh. Num Pages: 144 pages, 51 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 190 x 11. Weight in Grams: 370.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Seattle Art Museum United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780932216625
ISBN
9780932216625
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.07

Hardcover. Why did the history of art come into being? Is it now in danger of slipping into obsolescence? And, if so, should we care? This book proposes that we might reframe the questions concerning art history by asking what kind of writing might help the discipline to better imagine its actual practices - and its potential futures. Num Pages: 296 pages, 30 halftones, 15 line drawings. BIC Classification: AC; HPN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226388250
ISBN
9780226388250
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.14
€ 88.84

Paperback. Why did the history of art come into being? Is it now in danger of slipping into obsolescence? And, if so, should we care? This book proposes that we might reframe the questions concerning art history by asking what kind of writing might help the discipline to better imagine its actual practices - and its potential futures. Num Pages: 296 pages, 30 halftones, 15 line drawings. BIC Classification: AC; HPN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226388267
ISBN
9780226388267
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 33.64

Hardcover. The finest examples of Native basketry art from 1870-1930. Num Pages: 219 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACBK; AGC; JFSL9; WFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 238 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1432.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Museum of New Mexico Pr
Condition
New
SKU
V9780890135846
ISBN
9780890135846
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 43.15

Hardback. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JD; 3JF; ACQ; AFWH; AGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications United States
Number of pages
136
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781606064610
ISBN
9781606064610
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.48
€ 42.00

Paperback. Editor(s): Villa, Carlos. Num Pages: 344 pages, index, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ABA; ACX; JFC; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 235 x 22. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
International Scholars Publications,U.S. United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9781883255466
ISBN
9781883255466
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.81

Hardback. Editor(s): Knutson, Anne Classen; Lubin, David M.; Cozzolino, Robert. Num Pages: 320 pages, 214 color illus. 31 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJF; ACXD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 347 x 36. Weight in Grams: 2134.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691172699
ISBN
9780691172699
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.36
€ 52.88

Paperback. Num Pages: 77 color illus. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFKN; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 409.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Fowler Museum At Ucla United States
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780990762607
ISBN
9780990762607
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.83

Paperback. An illustrated study of rock art, perhaps the oldest form of artistic endeavour. An introductory chapter discusses the discovery of rock art and the importance of landscape and ritual. Subsequent chapters survey rock art sites worldwide, explaining how the art can be dated and how it was made. Series: Conservation & cultural heritage. Num Pages: 144 pages, 150 colour & 5 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: ACBK; ACC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 203 x 10. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780892366828
ISBN
9780892366828
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 25.69

Multiple copy pack. This is the definitive historical account of global design from prehistory to the end of the Second World War, by pre-eminent design scholar Victor Margolin. These two richly illustrated volumes contain over 850 images, with over 160 in full colour. Num Pages: 716 bw & 161 colour illus. BIC Classification: AC; AK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 189. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781350018457
ISBN
9781350018457
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 125.88

Paperback. Num Pages: 968 pages. BIC Classification: AC; AMX; HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 189. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
NIP
Condition
New
SKU
V9781350012738
ISBN
9781350012738
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 47.46

Paperback. Num Pages: 616 pages. BIC Classification: AC; AMX; HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 189. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781350012721
ISBN
9781350012721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 44.42

Paperback. Presents various developments in archeology and art historical research. This book offers a fresh perspective on various developments shaping our cultural history. Num Pages: 996 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), col. maps. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 291 x 223 x 53. Weight in Grams: 3804.
Publisher
Laurence King Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
996
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
7th Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781856695848
ISBN
9781856695848
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.48
€ 45.49

Num Pages: 160 pages, 1203 images. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 303 x 226 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1032.
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764322952
ISBN
9780764322952
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 25.12

Hardback. As the first serious study and presentation of the Sheldon Museum of Art's collection of works on paper, this catalogue introduces students and art lovers alike to the largest, most international area of the museum's holdings, which includes prints and drawings from the European Renaissance to the present. Editor(s): Ruud, Brandon K. Series: American Transnationalism: Perspectives from the Sheldon Museum of Art. Num Pages: 328 pages, 222 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNN; AC; AFF; AFH; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 7747 x 5817 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2200.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780803278837
ISBN
9780803278837
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.69

Paperback. This volume contains cutting edge contributions that consider new approaches to three areas: the documentation of rock art; its interpretation using indigenous knowledge; and the presentation of rock art. Editor(s): Smith, Benjamin; Helskog, Knut; Morris, David. Num Pages: 348 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: ACBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 200 x 20. Weight in Grams: 980.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Wits University Press
Number of pages
348
Condition
New
SKU
V9781868145454
ISBN
9781868145454
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 38.54

Paperback. Bringing together advice and information from a group of eminent scholars, this title aims to develop in the reader an informed and realistic approach to the mechanisms for accessing and handling manuscripts in what may be limited time. It is suitable for students and fledgling researchers in Anglo-Saxon history and literature. Editor(s): Owen-Crocker, Gale R. Series: Exeter Medieval Texts and Studies. Num Pages: 336 pages, c. 50 b&w, c. 70 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABA; ACK; CFL; DSBB; HBLC; HDDM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 169 x 25. Weight in Grams: 846.
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859898416
ISBN
9780859898416
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.11

Hardcover. Editor(s): Alberro, Alexander. Series: Writing Art. Num Pages: 344 pages, 47 color illus., 18 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1KBB; 3JJ; ACXJ8; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 189 x 26. Weight in Grams: 918.
Publisher
The MIT Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780262034838
ISBN
9780262034838
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 32.26

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