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History of art / art & design styles

Hardcover. Nontraditional, controversial, rebellious, and politically volatile, the Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are remembered for their provocative paintings as well as for their deep love for each other. This insightful dual biography features numerous archival photos and full-colour reproductions of both artists' work. Num Pages: 176 pages, colour photos throughout. BIC Classification: ACX; AFC; AGB. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 263 x 205 x 17. Weight in Grams: 827.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Clarion Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9780547821849
ISBN
9780547821849
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 20.79

Paperback. Frida fans of all ages will delight in this fabulous paper doll set celebrating the artist and fashion icon. Included here are thirty of her signature ensembles, plus a bonus paper doll of husband Diego Rivera with two outfits of his own. Num Pages: 32 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXD; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 304 x 144 x 4. Weight in Grams: 228. 32 pages. Frida fans of all ages will delight in this fabulous paper doll set celebrating the artist and fashion icon. Included here are thirty of her signature ensembles, plus a bonus paper doll of husband Diego Rivera with two outfits of his own. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACXD; AFC; AGB. Dimension: 304 x 144 x 4. Weight: 226.
Publisher
Chronicle
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Csm Nov
Condition
New
SKU
V9781452108254
ISBN
9781452108254
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 11.02

Hardback.

In this unpublished collection of more than 100 images, Gisele Freund, one of the most highly acclaimed portrait photographers, offers an intimate look into the work and personal life of one of the contemporary art world's most perennially popular artists--Frida Kahlo. Num Pages: 160 pages, 120 colour and b&w photographs. BIC Classification: ACX; AGB; AJCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 176 x 21. Weight in Grams: 626.

Publisher
Abrams
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781419714238
ISBN
9781419714238
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.70

Paperback. Born in Mexico in 1907, Frida Kahlo learned about suffering at an early age. The young and indomitable Frida met Diego Rivera, the great mural painter, when Mexico was at a great cultural and political crossroads. They formed a legendary partnership, with a strong attachment to Mexican folk art. This book traces her extraordinary life. Series: New Horizons. Num Pages: 144 pages, 128 illustrations, 75 in colour. BIC Classification: ACX; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 124 x 8. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500301234
ISBN
9780500301234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.34

Hardcover. The solitude of man and the bleak beauty of nature are prominent themes in the work of Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840), the romantic painter whose influence have been underestimated. Now considered to be the most important German artist of his generation. Friedrich died in obscurity and wasn't fully appreciated until the early 20th century. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACVC; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 269 x 14. Weight in Grams: 588.
Publisher
Taschen
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9783836560719
ISBN
9783836560719
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.02

Hardcover. The ultimate guide to 25 years of contemporary art, as seen through the filter of the world's leading contemporary art magazine Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: ACXJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 303 x 30. Weight in Grams: 998.
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714871998
ISBN
9780714871998
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 26.92

Hardback. Modernism in architecture and urban design has failed the American city. This work includes the articles and essays which reflect the author's ideas on subjects ranging from the livable city and public housing to building design, public memorials, and the uses of public space. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACXD2; AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691129570
ISBN
9780691129570
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.49

Paperback. Focusing on the Algerian War of Independence (1954-1962) and the historical continuities it presented with the experience of the Second World War, this book highlights decolonization's formative effects on art and related theories of representation, both political and aesthetic. Series: Art History Publication Initiative. Num Pages: 328 pages, 84 illustrations (inclu. 21 in colour). BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJP; ACX; HBJD; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 722.
Publisher
Duke University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822353713
ISBN
9780822353713
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.52

Hardback. Focusing on the Algerian War of Independence (1954-1962) and the historical continuities it presented with the experience of the Second World War, this book highlights decolonization's formative effects on art and related theories of representation, both political and aesthetic. Series: Objects/Histories. Num Pages: 333 pages, 84 illustrations (inclu. 21 in color). BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJP; ACX; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 268 x 184 x 21. Weight in Grams: 876.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Duke University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822353560
ISBN
9780822353560
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 114.89

Paperback. Catalog of an exhibition held at the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World at New York University, New York, February 12-June 7, 2015. Editor(s): Chi, Jennifer Y.; Azara, Pedro. Num Pages: 168 pages, 125 color illus. 1 map. BIC Classification: AC; HBLA; HD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 176 x 270 x 22. Weight in Grams: 830.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691166469
ISBN
9780691166469
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 37.97

paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780691613765
ISBN
9780691613765
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.26

Hardcover. This volume brings together more than thirty of Richard Spear's most important articles and selected chapters from his main books, organized in three sections, Caravaggio and Caravaggism, Italy and France, and Bolognese Painters. The author provides important addenda and retrospective critical reflections on each of the essays. Num Pages: 560 pages, 285 illus. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 178 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1702.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Pindar Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9781899828494
ISBN
9781899828494
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 190.01

Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, 521 color photos. BIC Classification: ACX; AFKB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 289 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1582. Sculpture from the Modern Blacksmith and Metalsmith. 256 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACX; AFKB. Dimension: 222 x 289 x 26. Weight: 1584.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764332470
ISBN
9780764332470
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.41
€ 39.25

Paperback. Series: World of Art. Num Pages: 324 pages, 549 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 150 x 19. Weight in Grams: 672. Clean copy with some shelf wear and yellowing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KOG0006628
ISBN
9780500200247
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Series: World of Art. Num Pages: 324 pages, 549 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 150 x 19. Weight in Grams: 672. Clean copy with minor shelf wear and some sunning to cover but remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKE0000250
ISBN
9780500200247
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. This book is about taking an image - a drawing, painting, digital photograph, computer design or photocopy- and, using simple methods, turning it into a piece of textile art. Num Pages: 128 pages, 130 illustrations. BIC Classification: ACVN; AFW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 283 x 227 x 17. Weight in Grams: 812. 128 pages, 130 illustrations. This book is about taking an image - a drawing, painting, digital photograph, computer design or photocopy- and, using simple methods, turning it into a piece of textile art. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: ACVN; AFW. Dimension: 283 x 227 x 17. Weight: 826.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Batsford
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906388027
ISBN
9781906388027
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 10.95

Hardcover. Born 1923, Eberhard W Kornfeld was in direct contact with key artists of the 20th century and befriended many of them, becoming friends with Giacometti in 1948. To this day he also has a very special relationship to the works of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. This book presents a comprehensive photographic documentation of his life and work. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: ACX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 117 x 219 x 16. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Braun Publish,Csi
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783716518243
ISBN
9783716518243
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.46

Paperback. Essays explore Henri's familiarity with Irish subjects and culture prior to his first trip to Ireland, and focus on the striking portraits that he created during his Irish sojourns Num Pages: 83 color illus. BIC Classification: ACXD; AFC; AGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 630.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The Mint Museums United States
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780976230090
ISBN
9780976230090
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 31.72

Hardback. This volume brings together the work of leading scholars on two of the most important, yet puzzling, extant ensembles of Hellenistic Age sculpture: the Great Altar at Pergamon and the Cave at Sperlonga in Italy. Editor(s): De Grummond, Nancy Thomson; Ridgway, Brunilde Sismondo. Series: Hellenistic Culture and Society. Num Pages: 339 pages, 125 illustrations, 2 maps, 1 plan, 1 chart. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; ACG; AFKB; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 508.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
339
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520223271
ISBN
9780520223271
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.82
€ 63.58

Paperback. A timely reconsideration of digital aesthetics Num Pages: 264 pages, 20 illus. BIC Classification: ACX; AFKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Dartmouth
Condition
New
SKU
V9781512600223
ISBN
9781512600223
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 39.08

Paperback. Presenting research on the Russian art of the nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries, this title features thirteen essays that examine this area of intellectual and popular appeal while showcasing various topics of inquiry in Russian art. Editor(s): Blakesley, Rosalind P.; Samu, Margaret. Num Pages: 380 pages, 50 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; ACV; ACX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 281 x 14. Weight in Grams: 814.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875807034
ISBN
9780875807034
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 44.10

Paperback. A ground-breaking account of an important and often overlooked example of the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century ceramic world. Editor(s): Sheldon, Julie. Num Pages: 128 pages, 10 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; ACXJ; AFPC; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781382738
ISBN
9781781382738
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.17

Hardback. Explores the print culture of 18th-century London, focusing on the correspondences between images and consumer objects. In this text, the author considers such themes as the display of objects in still lifes and markets, the connoisseur's fetishistic gaze, and the fusion of body and ornament in satires of fashion. Series: The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art. Num Pages: 288 pages, 55 colour images + 101 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JF; ACQ; AFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 262 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1218.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Yale University Press
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300196351
ISBN
9780300196351
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.37

Hardback. A catalogue that presents the rich Tibetan artistic heritage through the collection of Michael and Justyna Buddeberg: carpet manufacture, craftwork in metal and the manufacture of furniture. It explores various aspects of everyday Tibetan culture and includes masterpieces of Tibetan art in textile and metal work. Num Pages: 340 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; ACBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 315 x 28. Weight in Grams: 2054.
Publisher
Hirmer Verlag
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9783777426266
ISBN
9783777426266
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.24
€ 52.94

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