Art & Architecture: general issues
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Art & Architecture: general issues
Paperback. A meditation on the colour spectrum by the painter, poet and film-maker, Derek Jarman. He explains the use of colour in medieval painting through the Renaissance to the modernists. It also discusses the meaning of colour in literature, science, philosophy, psychology, religion and alchemy. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: ABA; DSA; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 199 x 130 x 11. Weight in Grams: 124.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099474913
- ISBN
- 9780099474913
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.93
€ 13.99
€ 10.93
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Birkhauser
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034600927
- ISBN
- 9783034600927
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.17
€ 37.17
Paperback. Argues that a chromophobic impulse - a fear of corruption or contamination through colour - lurks within much Western cultural and intellectual thought. This book analyses the motivations behind chromophobia and focuses on the work of writers and artists who have been prepared to look at colour as a positive value. Series: FOCI S. Num Pages: 128 pages, 6 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; AF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 149 x 10. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861890740
- ISBN
- 9781861890740
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.48
€ 19.99
€ 18.48
Paperback. Num Pages: 528 pages, illus. BIC Classification: AB; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 182 x 256 x 32. Weight in Grams: 962.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781585100361
- ISBN
- 9781585100361
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.14€ 41.94
€ 53.14
€ 41.94
paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780816644353
- ISBN
- 9780816644353
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.75
€ 27.75
Paperback. Clement Greenberg (1909-94), champion of abstract expressionism and modernism has been esteemed by many as the greatest art critic of the second half of the twentieth century, and possibly the greatest art critic of all time. This title assesses Greenberg's writings, and features the approaches to the man and his work. Translator(s): Holmes, Brian. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: ABA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 215 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- First English Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226175164
- ISBN
- 9780226175164
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.66
€ 38.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: ABA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 221 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816639397
- ISBN
- 9780816639397
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 23.85
€ 23.99
€ 23.85
Paperback. How do experts spot masterpieces? Paintings are not always signed or noted in historical records, so how can we tell an obscure gem from an altered image? Through a series of examples and processes, this title draws the reader into the complex issues confronted by gallery professionals. Series: A Closer Look. Num Pages: 96 pages, 90 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ABK; AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 149 x 8. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- National Gallery Company Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857094862
- ISBN
- 9781857094862
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.90
€ 18.90
Paperback. Discusses and describes the material nature of paintings, how they age and the main types of conservation treatment carried out on panel and canvas paintings, along with some of the problems involved in cleaning and restoration. Series: A Closer Look. Num Pages: 96 pages, approx. 90 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ABC; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 149 x 7. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- National Gallery Company Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857094411
- ISBN
- 9781857094411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.44
€ 15.44
Paperback. Editor(s): Kahn, Mandy; Rose, Aaron. Num Pages: 96 pages, 16 colour, 50 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; AFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 229 x 8. Weight in Grams: 214. 96 pages, 16 colour, 50 b&w illustrations. Editor(s): Kahn, Mandy; Rose, Aaron. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ABA; AFJD. Dimension: 162 x 229 x 8. Weight: 214.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- JRP Ringier Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783037641194
- ISBN
- 9783037641194
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.11
€ 24.99
€ 22.11
Paperback. Editor(s): O'Brian, John. Num Pages: 296 pages, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; AB; AC; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 138 x 23. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226306216
- ISBN
- 9780226306216
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.21
€ 40.21
Hardcover. The first book to fully and candidly address the art of collecting fine art. Num Pages: 192 pages, 65. BIC Classification: ABQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Publisher
- Phaidon Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780714849775
- ISBN
- 9780714849775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 20.75
€ 30.99
€ 20.75
Paperback. Describes the questions and challenges that museums face in acquiring and preserving contemporary art. This book comprises of essays by twelve curators representing a range of museums. It considers general issues including the acquisition process, and collecting by universal survey museums and museums that focus on modern and contemporary art. Editor(s): Altshuler, Bruce. Num Pages: 208 pages, 38 halftones. BIC Classification: ABC; ACXJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691133737
- ISBN
- 9780691133737
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.33
€ 46.33
Hardback. The American art collector Norton Simon assembled his collection of more than 8,000 artworks in just thirty-five years. In 1966, with no permanent home for the growing collection, Simon created his 'museum without walls' programme - lending works to American museums. This book tells the history of Simon's art collection. Series: Norton Simon Museum. Num Pages: 480 pages, 2500 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ABQ; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 295 x 250 x 50. Weight in Grams: 3293.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300166729
- ISBN
- 9780300166729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.70
€ 84.70
Hardback. Addresses the apparent contradiction in moral condemnation of good artworks. Num Pages: 203 pages. BIC Classification: ABA; HPN; HPQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Associated University Presses United States
- Number of pages
- 203
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781575911243
- ISBN
- 9781575911243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.99
€ 116.99
Paperback. A multidisciplinary look at the role of color in contemporary aesthetics. Num Pages: 373 pages, 8 colour plates. BIC Classification: ABA; PHJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- UPNE
- Edition
- n Second printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874517422
- ISBN
- 9780874517422
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.65
€ 39.65
Paperback. The relationship of visual perception to color expression in art is presented here in clear detail. Photographs of representative paintings, explanatory line drawings, and abstract, geometric color plates supplement the text. Num Pages: 85 pages, 17 color & 11 b/w photos. BIC Classification: ABA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 196 x 8. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887400643
- ISBN
- 9780887400643
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 13.88
€ 18.99
€ 13.88
Paperback. "A curator, a paintings conservator, a photographer, and a conservation scientist walk into a bar." What happens next? In lively and accessible prose, color science expert Roy S. Berns helps the reader understand complex color-technology concepts and offers solutions to problems that occur when art is displayed, conserved, imaged, or reproduced. Num Pages: 208 pages, 250 color. BIC Classification: ABA; ABC; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 257 x 19. Weight in Grams: 886.
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606064818
- ISBN
- 9781606064818
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.08
€ 77.08
Paperback. Previous edition by Edith Anderson Feisner. 2006. Num Pages: 256 pages, 355 illus. BIC Classification: ABA; AGZ; AKTA; AMR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 281 x 18. Weight in Grams: 964.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781609015312
- ISBN
- 9781609015312
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 110.14
€ 110.14
Hardcover. A classic color theory reference. Arranged to follow light from a stimulus outside the human body, through the reaction of the visual organs of the body, and ultimately to the occurrence of the visual experience in the brain. Num Pages: 256 pages, Hundreds of color & b/w photos and diagrams. BIC Classification: ABA; AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 302 x 233 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1064.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887401398
- ISBN
- 9780887401398
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.14€ 38.41
€ 53.14
€ 38.41
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Crescent Moon Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861713735
- ISBN
- 9781861713735
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.07
€ 38.99
€ 35.07
Paperback. Num Pages: 32 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: AB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 275 x 220 x 3. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- Prestel
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Clr Csm
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783791341057
- ISBN
- 9783791341057
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.27
€ 8.27
Paperback. This study argues that the meaning of colour lies in the particular historical contexts in which it is experienced. Three essays introduce the subject, and the remaining chapters follow themes of colour chronologically, from the early Middle Ages to the 20th century. Num Pages: 320 pages, 137 illustrations, 37 in colour. BIC Classification: ABA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 259 x 190 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1166.
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500282151
- ISBN
- 9780500282151
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.72
€ 32.99
€ 28.72
Paperback. To pursue excellence through the intelligent appliance of colour. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: ABA; AKC; AKL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 251 x 21. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785353048
- ISBN
- 9781785353048
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.99
€ 17.99
€ 15.99