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History of art / art & design styles
Paperback. Focuses on Philip Guston's controversial figurative paintings of the late 1960s and 1970s. This title looks at the early critical reception of these works to see what the artist was actually doing and, at another level, to investigate the odd alchemy of artists and their audiences. It deals with Guston's complicated relationship to Judaism. Num Pages: 128 pages, 10 color illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 142 x 212 x 11. Weight in Grams: 198. Philip Guston's Later Works. 128 pages, illustrations. Focuses on Philip Guston's controversial figurative paintings of the late 1960s and 1970s. This title looks at the early critical reception of these works to see what the artist was actually doing and, at another level, to investigate the odd alchemy of artists and their audiences. It deals with Guston's complicated relationship to Judaism. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Dimension: 142 x 212 x 11. Weight: 198.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520265769
- ISBN
- 9780520265769
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.94
€ 40.99
€ 28.94
Hardcover. A reference book on the life and works of Diego Velazquez, the most important painter in the Spanish Habsburg court of King Philip IV. It also explores Velazquez' progression from painting pictures of everyday life to portraits of the Spanish royal family, notably the artist's crowning achievement in his most recognized work, "Las Meninas". Num Pages: 256 pages, 500 images. BIC Classification: ACQB; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 302 x 240 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1652. His Life and Works in 500 Images : an Illustrated Study of the Artist, His Life and Context, with a Stunning Gallery of 300 of His Most Celebrated Paintings. 256 pages, 500 images. A reference book on the life and works of Diego Velazquez, the most important painter in the Spanish Habsburg court of King Philip IV. It also explores Velazquez' progression from painting pictures of everyday life to portraits of the Spanish royal family, notably the artist's crowning achievement in his most recognized work, "Las Meninas". Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACQB; AFC; AGB. Dimension: 302 x 240 x 24. Weight: 1646.
- Publisher
- Lorenz Books
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780754824046
- ISBN
- 9780754824046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.53
€ 21.99
€ 17.53
Hardback. Known primarily as a great painter, Bartolome Esteban Murillo (1617-1682) was also one of the best draftsmen of the 17th century. Although his devotional paintings seem to have been created effortlessly, they are the result of careful thought and study. This title presents the catalogue of his works. Num Pages: 320 pages, 100 colour images + 100 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: ACQ; AFF; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 227 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1518.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300175707
- ISBN
- 9780300175707
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.68€ 49.94
€ 64.68
€ 49.94
Hardcover. A world of floating symbols. Num Pages: 96 pages, COLOUR ILLUSTRATIONS. .
- Publisher
- Taschen
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2000 ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783836527835
- ISBN
- 9783836527835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.87
€ 19.99
€ 14.87
Hardback. Salvador Dali is one of the most popular artists in the world, known for his lavish lifestyle, gravity-defying moustache and bizarre art. This book tells the story of Dali's life and explores the meaning of his Surrealist paintings. It goes beyond his fine art practice and discusses his venture into the commercial world. Illustrator(s): Rae, Andrew. Series: This is. Num Pages: 80 pages, 50 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXD7; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 227 x 13. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780671093
- ISBN
- 9781780671093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.73
€ 16.99
€ 16.73
Paperback. Series: Dover Pictorial Archives. Num Pages: 48 pages, 125 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: ACG; AKL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 278 x 208 x 5. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Dover Publications Inc.
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780486412290
- ISBN
- 9780486412290
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 7.70
€ 8.99
€ 7.70
Hardcover. Gallery 1988's annual Crazy 4 Cult art show has quickly become a phenomenon, with huge crowds and high profile buyers like Kevin Smith and Joss Whedon snapping up work by the cream of the underground/urban scene. Following 2011's critically acclaimed first volume, this is a second selection of the cult movie-inspired artwork. Editor(s): Gallery 1988. Num Pages: 176 pages, colour art throughout. BIC Classification: ACXJ; APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 311 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1368.
- Publisher
- Titan Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781167519
- ISBN
- 9781781167519
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 21.71
€ 33.99
€ 21.71
Paperback. The Edinburgh Festival is the world's largest arts festival. It has also been the site of numerous 'culture wars' since it began in 1947. This book explores the 'culture wars' of 1945-1970 and is the first major study of the origins and development of this leading annual arts extravaganza. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; 3JJP; ACX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 233 x 15. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publisher
- EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748694051
- ISBN
- 9780748694051
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.39
€ 32.99
€ 29.39
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 258 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 115 x 28. Weight in Grams: 730. 288 pages, 258 colour illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AC. Dimension: 205 x 115 x 28. Weight: 730.
- Publisher
- 21 Publishing Ltd
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781901785111
- ISBN
- 9781901785111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.39
€ 33.99
€ 28.39
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 240 x 15. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Publisher
- The Squeeze Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906069100
- ISBN
- 9781906069100
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.34
€ 17.99
€ 16.34
Hardback. Num Pages: 176 pages, 120 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 240. .
- Publisher
- Skira
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788857233413
- ISBN
- 9788857233413
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 35.26
€ 42.99
€ 35.26
Paperback. 'In front of Nature' is the first monograph to feature the work of Thomas Fearnley (1802-1842), a major artist in the tradition of the great romantics like Caspar David Friedrich, J.C. Dahl and J.M.W.Turner. Editor(s): Sumner, Ann; Smith, Greg. Num Pages: 120 pages, 90 Colour. BIC Classification: ACV; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 247 x 11. Weight in Grams: 572. The European Landscapes of Thomas Fearnley. 120 pages, 90 Colour. Editor(s): Sumner, Ann; Smith, Greg. 'In front of Nature' is the first monograph to feature the work of Thomas Fearnley (1802-1842), a major artist in the tradition of the great romantics like Caspar David Friedrich, J.C. Dahl and J.M.W.Turner. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACV; AFC; AGB. Dimension: 234 x 247 x 11. Weight: 572.
- Publisher
- D Giles Ltd
- Number of pages
- 120
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907804106
- ISBN
- 9781907804106
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 21.79
€ 26.99
€ 21.79
Paperback. A revealing exploration of how art acquires its financial value. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: ABQ; AC; JFCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- PENGUIN BOOKS
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780718192457
- ISBN
- 9780718192457
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.73
€ 14.99
€ 11.73
Hardcover. Explores the dynamic and complex traditions of Islamic art through more than 115 major works in a dazzling array of media, reproduced in full color and exquisite detail manuscripts inscribed with gold, paintings on silk and more. This book introduces you to the riches of the Islamic art collection. Num Pages: 192 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; ACBP; AGC; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 290 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1340.
- Publisher
- MFA Publications, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878468065
- ISBN
- 9780878468065
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.39
€ 40.99
€ 33.39
Paperback. A new addition to the best-selling Colour Library series. Series: Colour Library Series. Num Pages: 128 pages, 50 colour, 50 black and white. BIC Classification: ACND; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 304 x 228 x 9. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Publisher
- Phaidon Press
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780714862552
- ISBN
- 9780714862552
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 8.52
€ 9.99
€ 8.52
Paperback. In the terrifying video game Bloodborne, deranged mobs and nightmarish creatures lurk around every corner of a horror-filled gothic city. Bloodborne: Official Artworks collects the hair-raising artwork behind this modern action role-playing classic. Included are character concepts, creature designs, location illustrations, weapons, items, and more! Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFKV; UDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 299 x 210. .
- Publisher
- Udon Entertainment Corp
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781772940367
- ISBN
- 9781772940367
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 40.68
€ 52.99
€ 40.68
Paperback. Now available again, this book offers an illustrated portrait of a romance, partnership, and creative dialogue between Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz that continues to resonate today. Num Pages: 128 pages, 80 illustrations 50 in colour. BIC Classification: ACX; AFC; AGB; AJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 270 x 185. .
- Publisher
- Prestel
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783791382364
- ISBN
- 9783791382364
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.32
€ 14.99
€ 12.32
Paperback. The Modern Art Timeline Activity Book is jam-packed full of illustrations, activities and information on artists from 1900 to today. From Warhol to Ai Weiwei, this is a fun and accessible introduction to modern art! Illustrator(s): Quere, Ashley le. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations and fold-out timeline. BIC Classification: ACX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 306 x 11. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Publisher
- Michael O´Mara Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910552414
- ISBN
- 9781910552414
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.82
€ 7.82
Hardcover. The first major American publication on this important contemporary sculptor. Editor(s): Baume, Nicholas. Num Pages: 143 pages, 90 color illus. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFKB; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 16. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Publisher
- MIT Press Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 143
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780262026598
- ISBN
- 9780262026598
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.17
€ 13.17
Paperback. As a philosophical approach, phenomenology is concerned with structure in how phenomena are experienced. This title uses phenomenological insights to explain the significance of style in modern art, most notably in Impressionism, Expressionism, Cezanne and Cubism, Duchampian conceptualism and abstract art. Num Pages: 208 pages, 5 colour illustrations, 25 bw illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; ACX; HPCF3; HPN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 536. Exploding Deleuze, Illuminating Style. 208 pages, 5 colour illustrations, 25 bw illustrations. As a philosophical approach, phenomenology is concerned with structure in how phenomena are experienced. This title uses phenomenological insights to explain the significance of style in modern art, most notably in Impressionism, Expressionism, Cezanne and Cubism, Duchampian conceptualism and abstract art. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: ABA; ACX; HPCF3; HPN. Dimension: 215 x 142 x 16. Weight: 536.
- Publisher
- Continuum Publishing Corporation
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441142580
- ISBN
- 9781441142580
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.56€ 46.81
€ 50.56
€ 46.81
paperback. .
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887401039
- ISBN
- 9780887401039
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 13.96
€ 18.99
€ 13.96
Paperback. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, in response to the political turbulence generated by the Vietnam War, an important group of American artists and critics sought to expand the definition of creative labor by identifying themselves as 'art workers'. This book examines this movement. Num Pages: 294 pages, 12 color illustrations and 92 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; ACXJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 175 x 13. Weight in Grams: 578. Radical Practice in the Vietnam War Era. 294 pages, Illustrations (some col.). During the late 1960s and early 1970s, in response to the political turbulence generated by the Vietnam War, an important group of American artists and critics sought to expand the definition of creative labor by identifying themselves as 'art workers'. This book examines this movement. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; ACXJ. Dimension: 255 x 175 x 13. Weight: 522.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 294
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520269750
- ISBN
- 9780520269750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.70
€ 40.99
€ 28.70
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148. .
- Publisher
- Laurence King Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780679686
- ISBN
- 9781780679686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.08
€ 21.99
€ 21.08
Flexibound. Now in an all new format for this international bestseller Leonardo's Notebooks pairs the great master's most important writings with more than 1,000 sketches, drawings and watercolours in this beautiful and dynamic work. Editor(s): Suh, H. Anna. Num Pages: 448 pages, More than 1,000 colour & b&w illus. BIC Classification: ACND; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 150 x 34. Weight in Grams: 870.
- Publisher
- Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
- Number of pages
- 448
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781579129460
- ISBN
- 9781579129460
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.21
€ 24.99
€ 17.21