×


 x 

Shopping cart

History of art / art & design styles

Results 21 - 40 of 3450

History of art / art & design styles

Paperback. Surrealist artist Max Ernst defined collage as the 'alchemy of the visual image'. This book demonstrates that the artist had a profound and abiding interest in alchemical philosophy and often used alchemical symbolism in works created throughout his career. It helps you understand a multilayered complexity of Ernst's works. Series: The Surrealist Revolution Series. Num Pages: 335 pages, 73 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 3JJ; ACXD7; AGB; HRQX2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484.
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292791367
ISBN
9780292791367
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.90

Hardcover. Provides invaluable insight into the life and works of leading Photorealist painter, Richard Estes Series: Phaidon Focus. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 190 x 18. Weight in Grams: 610.
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714861395
ISBN
9780714861395
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.96

hardcover. A four-volume definitive resource on the career and unique works of the postwar American artist Richard Diebenkorn Editor(s): Livingston, Jane; Liguori, Andrea. Num Pages: 2176 pages, vol. 1: 299 color illus.; vol. 2: 1,645 color illus.; vol. 3: 2,344 color illus. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 345 x 186. Weight in Grams: 14690.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300184501
ISBN
9780300184501
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 385.48
€ 281.50

Paperback. An introduction to the work of Salvador Dali. Series: Colour Library. Num Pages: 128 pages. Dimension: 302 x 220 x 9. Weight in Grams: 512.
Publisher
Phaidon Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714833385
ISBN
9780714833385
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.02

Paperback. Between 1910 and 1920, Mexico was convulsed by socialist revolution, from which emerged a strong left-wing government that laid great stress on art as a vehicle for promoting revolutionary values. This book features approximately 130 prints by over 40 artists, including the three great men of Mexican art of the period. Num Pages: 192 pages, 140 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACX; AFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 270 x 241 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1044.
Publisher
British Museum Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714126708
ISBN
9780714126708
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.10

Paperback. .
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500300305
ISBN
9780500300305
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.83

Hardback. Thinking Through Material Culture provides a new theoretical framework for understanding the pivotal role of material culture in human cognition, perception and action. Series: Archaeology, Culture & Society. Num Pages: 216 pages, 44 illus. BIC Classification: AC; HD; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 502.
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
216
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812237887
ISBN
9780812237887
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.46

Paperback. First comprehensive monograph on the Turner-Prize-winning artist. Series: Contemporary Artists Series. Num Pages: 160 pages, 180 colour. BIC Classification: ACXJ5; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 291 x 252 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1034.
Publisher
Phaidon Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714864198
ISBN
9780714864198
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 26.92

Paperback. Published to coincide with Valentine's Day, this full-colour gift book features love poems and proverbs from around the world, beautifully illlustrated by one of the greatest calligraphers of our time. Num Pages: 128 pages, Over 100 colour and black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; ACXJ; AGB; AKD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 179 x 11. Weight in Grams: 238.
Publisher
Saqi Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780863569050
ISBN
9780863569050
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.64

Paperback. Poet, novelist, essayist, editor, anthologist, lexicographer and painter, Clarence Major is a challenging yet underappreciated contemporary African- American artist. This collection combines poetry, prose and art by Major with critical essays that showcase his aesthetic movement across boundaries. Editor(s): Bell, Bernard W. Num Pages: 360 pages, 25 illustrations, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; ACXJ8; AGB; DSBH; DSK; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 413.
Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press Chapel Hill
Number of pages
360
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
KEX0227726
ISBN
9780807848999
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Explores the rich and fascinating history of the city through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures. Series: In 50 Buildings. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; AC; AM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165. .
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2019
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445659220
ISBN
9781445659220
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.82

Paperback. As public interest in modern art continues to grow, there is a real need for a book that will engage general readers, offering them not only information and ideas about modern art, but also explaining its contemporary relevance and its history. This book does just that. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 168 pages, numerous halftones. BIC Classification: ACX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 113 x 11. Weight in Grams: 132.
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192803641
ISBN
9780192803641
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.83

Hardcover. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; ACX; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Taschen
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9783836532235
ISBN
9783836532235
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.96

Hardcover. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFWH; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 223 x 18. Weight in Grams: 848.
Publisher
Hayward Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853323157
ISBN
9781853323157
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 26.76

Hardcover. Presents a survey of the Brooklyn Museum's collection of American paintings, from the late colonial era to the early twentieth century. Num Pages: 160 pages, 85 colour illustrations, 20 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACQ; ACV; AFC; AGC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 203 x 18. Weight in Grams: 962.
Publisher
GILES
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904832119
ISBN
9781904832119
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 23.73

Paperback. Focusing on the principal architects of that time--from Alberti to Palladio--this bestselling classic explains the true significance of certain architectural forms, bringing to light the connections between the architecture and culture of the period. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACND; AMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 225 x 12. Weight in Grams: 390.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
Second Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471977636
ISBN
9780471977636
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.86

Hardback. Henry Moore (1898-1986), known as the "Picasso of Sculpture", is regarded as one of the most important sculptors of the twentieth century and the epitome of the modern artist. This volume presents Moore as the dominant personality of modern sculpture in collaboration with the members of the younger generation of artists. Num Pages: 260 pages. BIC Classification: ACX; AFKB; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 316 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1710.
Publisher
Hirmer Verlag
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9783777426822
ISBN
9783777426822
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 35.63

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, Full Colour Illustrations Throughout. BIC Classification: ACVY; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 266 x 31. Weight in Grams: 992.
Publisher
PIE Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9784756247896
ISBN
9784756247896
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 26.49

Paperback. Series: Metropolitan Museum Journal. Num Pages: 230 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; ACB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
University of Chicago Press Journals
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226329505
ISBN
9780226329505
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 42.38

Hardback. Num Pages: 232 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXD1; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Hirmer Verlag Germany
Number of pages
232
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Multilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9783777424972
ISBN
9783777424972
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 36.03

Subscribe to our newsletter

News on special offers, signed editions & more!