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History of art / art & design styles

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

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

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

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

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. 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. 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

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

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

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

€ 79.61
€ 55.87

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

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

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. 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. 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

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. Painting, according to Jean-Luc Marion, is a topic of central concern for philosophy, particularly phenomenology. These four studies carefully consider the history of painting - from classical to contemporary - as a fund for phenomenological reflection on the conditions of (in)visibility. Translator(s): Smith, James. Series: Cultural Memory in the Present Series. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: AC; AFC; HPCF3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 143 x 9. Weight in Grams: 152.
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804733922
ISBN
9780804733922
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.09

Hardback. Examines the changing relationship between the Bible and the arts, showing how the arts portray biblical stories in various ways and through various media, and how 'the' Bible is actually multiple entities: fiercely contested translations in many languages. Generously illustrated with examples including painting, architecture and stained glass. Editor(s): Prickett, Stephen. Num Pages: 768 pages, 66 b+w illus; 72 colour illus. BIC Classification: ACB; AGR. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 245 x 179 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1428.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
768
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748639335
ISBN
9780748639335
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 207.96
€ 195.40

Paperback. Num Pages: 504 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJP; ABA; ACXJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226774534
ISBN
9780226774534
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 35.30

Hardback. Features an introduction to the life and art of the famous Impressionist, and beautifully reproduced full-page artworks in an appealing hardback gift book. Series: Masterpieces of Art. Num Pages: 128 pages, 84 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACVT; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 212 x 18. Weight in Grams: 744.
Publisher
Flame Tree Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
New
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783612109
ISBN
9781783612109
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.57

Hardcover. This book tells the story of Great Bardfield and its artists, and their famous 'open house' exhibitions, showing how the village and neighbouring landscape nurtured a distinctive style of art, design and illustration from the 1930s to the 1970s and beyond. Editor(s): Yorke, Malcolm; Saunders, Gill. Num Pages: 208 pages, 200 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; 3JJ; ACX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 287 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1312.
Publisher
V & A Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851778522
ISBN
9781851778522
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 27.64

Paperback. A guide to this seminal American Arts & Crafts figure. Num Pages: 240 pages. Dimension: 288 x 251 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1536.
Publisher
Phaidon Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714861111
ISBN
9780714861111
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.93

Hardcover. Museum visitors today usually see pre-16th-century Italian painted altarpieces exhibited alone, as single paintings. This catalogue shows that these works were once part of decorative, integrated schemes, and the original experience for viewers of the paintings was significantly different from our own. Series: National Gallery London. Num Pages: 128 pages, 50 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; ACN; AGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 275 x 18. Weight in Grams: 900.
Publisher
National Gallery Company Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781857095258
ISBN
9781857095258
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.40

Hardcover. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AFF; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Fontanka Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906257170
ISBN
9781906257170
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.71

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