A groundbreaking reference covering the key styles and schools in contemporary tattoo lettering. This book includes…

Presents the picture of the world's most famous fighting machine. This title explores every aspect of the Roman army, from…

\nNew in paperback, Whitney Chadwick\'s groundbreaking study of women in the Surrealist movement.\n…

Suitable for goths, art historians and everyone in between, this book includes images of more than seventy spectacular…

An extensively revised and updated edition of a bestselling classic on modern architecture and its origins.…

One of the world\'s most respected writers on art investigates the very different ways painting has given form to the…

Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) has entered mainstream culture as one of the founding fathers of modern art. This book explores…

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A uniquely intimate look at the life and work of one of Europe's leading painters by an expert on contemporary art who has…

Features revealing interviews with Francis Bacon that was conducted over a period of 25 years by a distinguished art critic.…

A new, compact edition of David Hockney and Martin Gayford\'s brilliantly original book, with a revised final chapter and…

Ranging from Kentchurch Court, a former fortified medieval manor house that has been the seat of the Scudamore family for…

A collection of reflections by 78 contemporary artists in which each artist reveals the influence and inspiration he or she…

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A glorious celebration of the beauty, diversity, importance and sheer wonder of plants, with exquisite illustrations from…

Focuses on fashion in the 1940s, offering coverage ranging from French style under the Occupation and the make do and mend…

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• Rok vydání 2009

Citing a range of examples, this title shows the ways in which artists have been influenced by museum systems and made their…

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Looks at the interaction between design and the requirements of patrons, follows the creative processes of architects, and…

Modern art, filled with complex themes and subtle characteristics, is a wonder to view, but can be intimidating and baffling…

Two of the greatest living authorities on Ice Age art take the reader on a journey across the globe and hundreds of…

A unique guide to making sense of modern and contemporary art through seven different approaches, focusing on twenty major…

A new study of Van Gogh\'s passion for books, taking the reader on an artistic-literary journey through Vincent\'s favourite…

Explores the concepts of authorship, artistic originality, skill, craftsmanship and the creative act. This title highlights…

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The drama of Pompeii's end has been handed down by Roman writers, its paintings and mosaics have astonished visitors since…

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A celebration of the beauty, diversity, importance and sheer wonder of the most remarkable trees, with exquisite…

Calligraphy can be a very personal pathway to expore a multiplicity of design concepts. This book invites us to look closely…

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The first exploration of Piranesi\'s work as a draughtsman, published to coincide with an exhibition at the British Museum.…

How do bees communicate? What does a beekeeper do? Did you know that Napoleon loved bees? Who survived being stung by 2,443…

\nA new look at the stories at the heart of Celtic mythology, exploring their cultural impact right up to the present day.\n…

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A fresh look at the stories at the heart of Norse mythology, exploring their cultural impact right up to the present day.…

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Focusing on the succession of the rulers of imperial Rome, this title guides readers to each reign and its main events. This…

Featuring interviews with leading contemporary designers, including Paul Smith, Stephen Jones, and Maria Cornejo and…

`Fascinating essays ... Nochlin is a woman of learning and accomplishment' Andrea Dworkin…

The essential roadmap to the ideas and debates that have formed the history of art, told through 16 key books published over…

A glittering collection of jewelry imitating animals from the nineteenth century to today…

An appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomin books, which are adored by children and adults…

Here is the full story of the Vikings from their origins in Scandinavia during the early first millennium AD, through the…

A profusely illustrated historical survey of a fascinating region, now available in a new format.…

\'Briggs\'s pencil has drawn everything about being human - the comic, the tragic; passion, tenderness, fear, anger, joy,…

does drawing make one 'see things clearer, and clearer, and clearer still', as Hockney suggests? What significance do…

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A wonderfully illustrated exploration of one of Hokusai’s key motifs: Mount Fuji. Katsushika Hokusai’s Thirty-Six Views of…

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The human body as you've never seen it before! For ages 9+ This gorgeous, large-format book is filled with clever cutouts…

One of our leading art critics and writers, Martin Gayford, recounts his travels and meetings with the world\'s greatest…

A beautifully produced literary art book that restores a collection of drawings and pastels to the heart of the life story…

Focusing on the legions as the core of the Roman army, and chronicling their individual histories in detail, this volume…

\nA large format, beautifully designed book that opens a wonderful window onto the prehistoric world.\n…

One of two titles in a new series introducing the life and work of the great illustrators, both contemporary and historical.…

Some 2,000 years ago, certain unfortunate individuals were violently killed and buried not in graves but in bogs. What was a…