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History of art / art & design styles

Hardcover. Includes previously unpublished material from Bawden's scrapbooks Ephemera and correspondence shows Bawden's fascination with London life Appeal to London's numerous visitors and residents as well as twentieth-century British art aficionados. Num Pages: 160 pages, 190 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; ACX; AGB; AKB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 800 x 200 x 20. Weight in Grams: 980.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
V & A Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851776559
ISBN
9781851776559
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 35.82

Paperback. Drawing on the V&A's wide-ranging poster collection, this book maps how the poster has evolved in Britain since 1945 in the hands of graphic designers and fine artists, advertising agencies and counter-cultural groups. Num Pages: 128 pages, 120 colour. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; 3JM; ACX; AKLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 213 x 11. Weight in Grams: 598.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
V & A Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851776764
ISBN
9781851776764
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 30.11

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
V & A Publishing
Edition
Box Har/CD
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851777341
ISBN
9781851777341
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 41.60

Paperback. Of interest to an art enthusiast, this book is both a practical manual for discovering and understanding the artist, J M W Turner, and a guide to his life and work. It examines in detail key works and the techniques by which Turner realised them and features revealing extracts from his notebooks, travel journals and poetry. Num Pages: 244 pages, over 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: ACVC; AFC; AGB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 188 x 19. Weight in Grams: 780.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Tate Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854375728
ISBN
9781854375728
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 27.71

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Merrell Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1St Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781858945958
ISBN
9781858945958
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.25
€ 53.44

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Booth-Clibborn Editions
Edition
1st Edition.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861541994
ISBN
9781861541994
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 46.26

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, colour, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBN; ACBK; ACVN; JH; JNMT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 200 x 150 x 150. Weight in Grams: 600.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Auckland University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781869403478
ISBN
9781869403478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.36

Hardcover. Richard Sundt draws on a range of primary materials to chronicle early Maori church building in New Zealand for the first time. The book focuses on the Anglican/Church Missionary Society churches that dominated the period. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1MBN; ACBK; AMC; AMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 268 x 192 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1025.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Auckland University Press
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781869404567
ISBN
9781869404567
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.77

Paperback. Presents a photographic survey that traverses the concepts and values of traditional Maori weaving and innovative, contemporary weaving practice. The evocative photos and text reveal the spiritual significance of weaving within Maori culture. Num Pages: 176 pages, photos. BIC Classification: 1MBN; ACBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 275 x 210 x 13. Weight in Grams: 525.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Huia Publishers (N2) Ltd.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781869691615
ISBN
9781869691615
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.04

Hardcover. Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) poet, painter, novelist, explorer, mountaineer, chess master, classical scholar and drug addict was the founder of a religion called thelema, which, he claimed, had superceded Christianity. Num Pages: 618 pages, 12ill.(2col.). BIC Classification: ACX; HRQX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1482.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Pindar Press
Number of pages
618
Condition
New
SKU
V9781899828210
ISBN
9781899828210
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.70

Hardcover. John James is an Australian architect and medieval historian. Since 1969, he has been searching for the origins of the Gothic style, beginning with a five-year study of Chartres cathedral. At that time there were no coherent techniques for analysing the detailed construction history of existing stone structures. This he created. Num Pages: 686 pages, 280 illus. BIC Classification: ACK; AM; HBLC1; HR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 249 x 176 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1846.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Pindar Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904597360
ISBN
9781904597360
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 189.48

Hardcover. Focuses on a single work, Picasso's "Head" of 1913, and in doing so demonstrates how scrupulous focus can open out challenging perspectives in the work of a great master. This lecture was given by Neil Cox of the University of Essex, one of Britain's leading scholars of Cubism and Surrealism, and a particular authority on Picasso. Num Pages: 48 pages, 18 col, 3 b&w. BIC Classification: ACXD5; AGC; WTHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 213 x 10. Weight in Grams: 260.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
National Galleries Of Scotland
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906270261
ISBN
9781906270261
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.75

Paperback. In Sengoku Basara, mighty samurai warlords and their armies battle all across feudal Japan, each hoping to enact their own personal vision for the future of the land. This title collects the artwork behind the game. It also includes character designs, rough sketches, promotional art, and an interview with the creators behind Sengoku Basara. Num Pages: 152 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 298 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 802.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Udon Entertainment Corp United States
Number of pages
152
Condition
New
SKU
V9781926778372
ISBN
9781926778372
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 36.66

Paperback. The "Growlanser" series of tactical role-playing games is a favorite of JRPG players with its character designs and dramatic storytelling. This title includes game covers, character designs, merchandising art, rare promo pieces, creator commentary, and an exclusive interview with Satoshi Urushihara and the development team behind the series. Num Pages: 176 pages, ill. BIC Classification: ACXJ; JFCA. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 294 x 233 x 13. Weight in Grams: 846. 176 pages, ill. The "Growlanser" series of tactical role-playing games is a favorite of JRPG players with its character designs and dramatic storytelling. This title includes game covers, character designs, merchandising art, rare promo pieces, creator commentary, and an exclusive interview with Satoshi Urushihara and the development team behind the series. Cateogry: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. BIC Classification: ACXJ; JFCA. Dimension: 294 x 233 x 13. Weight: 846.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Udon Entertainment
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781926778655
ISBN
9781926778655
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 37.03

Hardback. Num Pages: 282 pages, 3 tables, 35 b/w figures, 5 colour figures, 37 b/w. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; ACG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Institute for Aegean Prehistory United States
Number of pages
282
Condition
New
SKU
V9781931534888
ISBN
9781931534888
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.11

Paperback. Moche civilisation flourished on the north coast of Peru from AD 200 to 800. Although the Moche had no writing system, they left an artistic record of their beliefs and activities on painted ceramic vessels. Illustrating more than 200 painted vessels from San Jose de Moro, this book provides insights about a community of ancient Peruvian potters. Series: Monographs. Num Pages: 210 pages, 240 col illus. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; ACG; ACK; AFPC; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 889.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA United States
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9781931745383
ISBN
9781931745383
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.62

Moche civilisation flourished on the north coast of Peru from AD 200 to 800. Although the Moche had no writing system, they left an artistic record of their beliefs and activities on painted ceramic vessels. Illustrating more than 200 painted vessels from San Jose de Moro, this book provides insights about a community of ancient Peruvian potters. Series: Monographs. Num Pages: 210 pages, 240 col illus. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; ACG; ACK; AFPC; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 216. .
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA United States
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9781931745390
ISBN
9781931745390
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.94

Contextualizes violence and violent acts within the matrix of indigenous thought and culture. This title includes chapter topics that show that desire, including localized, culturally specific, examinations of warfare, sacrifice, ballgames, boxing, pain, and healing. Editor(s): Orr, Heather; Koontz, Rex. Series: Ideas, Debates, and Perspectives. Num Pages: 398 pages, colour insert. BIC Classification: 1KLC; ACBK; HDD; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 885.
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA United States
Number of pages
398
Condition
New
SKU
V9781931745802
ISBN
9781931745802
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.73

Hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages, 240 colour illus. BIC Classification: ACBP; AGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1926.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Grantha Corporation United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781935677017
ISBN
9781935677017
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 69.13

Hardcover. Num Pages: 136 pages, 104 illus & 2 photos. BIC Classification: 1FKA; ACXJ; AFC; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 248 x 22. Weight in Grams: 668.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Mapin Publishing Gp Pty Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781935677727
ISBN
9781935677727
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 34.00

Hardcover. Series: Ars Nova. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; ACK; HBJD; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 199 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1122.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Brepols Publishers
Condition
New
SKU
V9782503518046
ISBN
9782503518046
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 179.02

Hardcover. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Editions Norma
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9782915542813
ISBN
9782915542813
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.26
€ 49.46

Paperback. Editor(s): Dupre, Sven. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 200 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, 34 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AC; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 349.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319350578
ISBN
9783319350578
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 186.33

Hardback. Series: Landscapes: The Arts, Aesthetics and Education. Num Pages: 316 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: ACX; DSBH; HPN; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 643.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319429045
ISBN
9783319429045
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 144.91

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