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History of art & design styles: from c 1900 -

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History of art & design styles: from c 1900 -

Paperback. Focuses on paintings from the transition from post-war abstract expressionism to fresh artistic developments. This book includes works on paper, paintings, and sculpture by fifty artists including Richard Diebenkorn and Ellsworth Kelly. Num Pages: 144 pages, 91 color illus. BIC Classification: ACX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 7765 x 5830 x 11. Weight in Grams: 817.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Oklahoma City Museum of Art United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780911919059
ISBN
9780911919059
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.91

Hardcover. Malileh Afnan's work appears 'as a relic of an older civilization or an archaeological excavation into the collective psyche. This retropsective of Maliheh's work coincides with an exhibition of her work at the Martin Gropius Bau Museum in Berlin, November 2009. Editor(s): Issa, Rose. Num Pages: 178 pages, 117. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 238 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1210.
Publisher
Saqi Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780863564864
ISBN
9780863564864
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 41.03

Paperback. The Iranian artist Parastou Forouhar expresses her reaction to the perplexing situations in her homeland through a wide variety of techniques, from photography to digital drawings and multi-media installations. Editor(s): Issa, Rose. Num Pages: 128 pages, colour. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 201 x 11. Weight in Grams: 574.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Saqi Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780863564482
ISBN
9780863564482
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 23.37

Hardback. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACX; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 180 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226267449
ISBN
9780226267449
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 28.08

Paperback. In this challenging collection of fifteen essays, most of which originally appeared in October, Rosalind Krauss explores the ways in which the break in style that produced postmodernism has forced a change in our various understandings of twentieth-century art, beginning with the almost mythic idea of the avant-garde. Num Pages: 319 pages, 162. BIC Classification: ACX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 175 x 15. Weight in Grams: 500.
Publisher
MIT Press Ltd United States
Number of pages
319
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780262610469
ISBN
9780262610469
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 36.42

Hardcover. With topics ranging from fine art to architecture and the decorative arts, this collection of essays examines the ways Russian artists and craftsmen adopted and adapted Western forms, creating uniquely Russian visual expressions. The tin frame stretches from the end of the nineteenth century through Russia's Silver Age to the Khrushchev era. Editor(s): Blakesley, Rosalind P.; Reid, Susan E. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; ACV; ACX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875803609
ISBN
9780875803609
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.85

Hardback. Sakti Burman is one of Indias pioneering painters, who was born in 1935 in Kolkata and grew up in what is now Bangladesh. This illustrates the evolution of Sakti Burmans prolific paintings, drawings, and watercolors, contextualizing his lifelong exploration into alternative ways of seeing. Num Pages: 216 pages, 170 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JJP; ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 288 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1522.
Publisher
Skira
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9788857226194
ISBN
9788857226194
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.34
€ 65.28

Hardback. Zainul Abedin (1914-1976), reverently called the Shilpacharya or guru of art, is the architect of the modern art movement in Bangladesh, which began with the setting up of the first Government Art Institute in Dhaka in 1948. This title showcases his work, illustrating his relationship with his country, from various perspectives. Editor(s): Falvo, Rosa Maria. Series: Great Masters of Bangladesh. Num Pages: 336 pages, 256 colour and b/w. BIC Classification: ACX; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 308 x 260 x 33. Weight in Grams: 2542.
Publisher
Skira Italy
Number of pages
336
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9788857210773
ISBN
9788857210773
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.34
€ 69.43

Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 190 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; 3JM; ACXJ; AFKB; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 288 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1666.
Publisher
Skira
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9788857230832
ISBN
9788857230832
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 36.28

Hardback. The genesis of the modern art movement in Bangladesh traces back to the partition of India (1947) and the establishment of the Dhaka Art Institute in 1948 by 'Shilpacharya' Zainul Abedin and several of his contemporaries. This book explores Safiuddin Ahmed's extraordinary contribution to Bangladeshi art and society and more. Series: Great Masters of Bangladesh. Num Pages: 288 pages, 256 colour and b/w. BIC Classification: ACX; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 304 x 257 x 29. Weight in Grams: 2246.
Publisher
Skira Italy
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9788857210766
ISBN
9788857210766
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.34
€ 69.43

Hardback. Kazi Ghiyasuddin (Madaripur, Bangladesh, 1951) has been living between Bangladesh and Japan since 1975, when he took up a scholarship at the National University of Fine Arts and Music in Tokyo. He draws his inspiration from nature to project his desire for harmony and peace on richly textured canvases. This title tells story of this artist. Editor(s): Falvo, Rosa Maria. Series: Contemporary Masters of Bangladesh. Num Pages: 288 pages, 256 colour and b&w. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 306 x 259 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2244.
Publisher
Skira
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9788857210636
ISBN
9788857210636
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.34
€ 69.43

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 500 colour & 40 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACXJ; AFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 238 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1222.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764346910
ISBN
9780764346910
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 28.71

Paperback. Stefan V Jonsson's paintings of Her ubrei, Icelands much-loved mountain, have found their way into the homes of Icelanders around the country making it the cultural and geologic leitmotiv and mascot of the island. This title focuses on Her ubrei and Stefan, who painted the mountain throughout his life. Num Pages: 128 pages, 60 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DNC; ACXJ; AFC; AGB; AGN; AJB; AJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
Steidl Publishers Germany
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9783865214577
ISBN
9783865214577
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.62

Hardback. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; ACXJ; AF; AGB; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 291 x 313 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1102.
Publisher
Steidl Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783958291621
ISBN
9783958291621
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 32.40

hardcover. 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: 1KBBWF; 1KBC; 3JH; 3JJ; ACX; AGB; BGF; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 261 x 185 x 19. Weight in Grams: 860.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781442649408
ISBN
9781442649408
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 89.80

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
€ 36.59

Hardcover. The most thorough visual overview of the work of groundbreaking and celebrated feminist artist Carolee Schneemann. Her prestigious career spans seven decades and encompasses the diverse artistic media of painting, sculpture, performance, film and video. Num Pages: 288 pages, 200 colour and b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 200 x 0. .
Publisher
Black Dog Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908966513
ISBN
9781908966513
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.67
€ 57.61

Paperback. FAUXLOSOPHY by Ron English, is a compelling collection of the artist's sayings with his accompanying iconic images. It is a light read with indelible images bringing to life wit and wisdom to live by through art, humor and ironic inspiration. Num Pages: 196 pages, 98 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 142 x 14. Weight in Grams: 274.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Carpet Bombing Culture
Publication date
2016
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908211453
ISBN
9781908211453
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.12

Hardcover. Edward Hopper (1882-1967) is considered as one of the important American painters in 20th century art. In canvas after canvas he painted the loneliness of urban people. Many of his pictures represent views of streets and roads, rooftops, and abandoned houses, depicted in a brilliant light that strangely belies the melancholy mood of the scenes. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXD; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 268 x 219 x 18. Weight in Grams: 586.
Publisher
Taschen
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9783836500333
ISBN
9783836500333
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.03

Hardback. One hundred years ago in Brazil the rituals of Candomble were feared as sorcery and persecuted as crime. Addressing this history as a journey of objectification and appropriation, the author offers a fresh, and illuminating look at questions of syncretism, hybridity and cultural resistance in Brazil and in the Black Atlantic in general. Series: Remapping Cultural History. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; 3JJ; ACX; AGR; JFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 442.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Berghahn Books United Kingdom
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845453633
ISBN
9781845453633
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 162.28

Hardback. With reviews and essays composed over the last 20 years and revised for this book, "Art's Prospects" illuminates some of the chief spiritual itineraries of modern art, and argues that the traditional is the enemy, rather than a springboard to originality. Num Pages: 288 pages, index. BIC Classification: ABA; ACX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566635097
ISBN
9781566635097
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.19

paperback. Pander creates works that are profound in their seriousness, dramatic intensity, and expressive power Num Pages: 136 pages, 112 color illus. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 7128 x 5499 x 15. Weight in Grams: 681.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Willamette University United States
Number of pages
136
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781930957633
ISBN
9781930957633
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.25

Paperback. Johanson's art is concerned with memory and recollection, dream and fantasy, biography and autobiography, physical and imaginative detachment yet sensual engagement. He is also the painter of fires that break out in city buildings or spew from volcanoes, and he often sets fire's rampage alongside human lassitude and seeming indifference. Num Pages: 128 pages, 107 illus., 85 in color. BIC Classification: ACXJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 217 x 10. Weight in Grams: 626.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Hallie Ford Museum of Art,US United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9781930957596
ISBN
9781930957596
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.60

Paperback. Chronicles the life and times of the highly regarded Portland painter and teacher, who taught for 36 years at the Pacific Northwest College of Art (formerly the Portland Art Museum School) and served as interim dean during a critical period in the college's history. Num Pages: 110 pages, 95 illus., 75 in color. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 217 x 10. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Hallie Ford Museum of Art,US United States
Number of pages
110
Condition
New
SKU
V9781930957602
ISBN
9781930957602
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.00

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