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History of art / art & design styles

Paperback. Num Pages: 184 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 9. Weight in Grams: 553.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815610021
ISBN
9780815610021
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.75

Hardback. Examines decorative Chinese works of art and visual culture, known as chinoiserie, in the context of church and state politics, with a particular focus on the Catholic missions' impact on Western attitudes toward China and the Chinese. Series: Franklin D. Murphy Lectures. Num Pages: 200 pages, 53 color. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 152. .
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520284654
ISBN
9780520284654
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 47.77

Paperback. This richly illustrated book showcases a previously unseen collection of Chinese ceramics, formed in the early twentieth century by George Eumorfopoulos, a pivotal figure in the appreciate of Asian art. These artifacts build a rare time capsule of Western tastes and preoccupations with the East in the decades prior to World War II. Num Pages: 144 pages, 160 full colour. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AFP; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 249 x 14. Weight in Grams: 790.
Publisher
Haus Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910376584
ISBN
9781910376584
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.32

Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 200 Chinese paintings, architectual plans, 3D drawings; garden designs. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AMV; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 308 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1560.
Publisher
Shanghai Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Hardcover with Jacket
Condition
New
SKU
V9781602200210
ISBN
9781602200210
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.55

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, Over 630 Colour Photographs and Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 215 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1356.
Publisher
Periplus Editions United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Paperback with Flaps
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804843164
ISBN
9780804843164
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 35.22

Paperback. Presents an array of Chinese art. This book offers a closer look at the variety of styles, decoration, motifs and patterns and the sheer craftsmanship of Chinese culture. By showing the artwork alongside a detail, it provides a fresh view of each object which often allows intriguing comparisons between seemingly unrelated objects and media. Num Pages: 144 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 217 x 14. Weight in Grams: 586.
Publisher
British Museum Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714124797
ISBN
9780714124797
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.97

Num Pages: 175 pages, 194 color photos. BIC Classification: ACX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 313 x 233 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1284.
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
175
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764336751
ISBN
9780764336751
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 44.54

Paperback. This book covers the rich history of Chinese ceramics from primitive pottery to delicate porcelain, complemented by full colour illustrations throughout. Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture. Num Pages: 158 pages, 107 colour illus. 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AFP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 157 x 9. Weight in Grams: 29. Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture. 158 pages, 107 colour illus. 1 map. This book covers the rich history of Chinese ceramics from primitive pottery to delicate porcelain, complemented by full colour illustrations throughout. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AFP. Dimension: 226 x 157 x 9. Weight: 292.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
158
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521186483
ISBN
9780521186483
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.22

Paperback. Presents the collections of Chinese ceramics outside Asia. This title includes many items of imperial quality, with beautiful examples of extremely rare Ru and guan wares as well as the famous David vases. Num Pages: 96 pages, 125 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AFPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 215 x 8. Weight in Grams: 378. Highlights of the Sir Percival David Collection. 96 pages, 125 colour illustrations. Presents the collections of Chinese ceramics outside Asia. This title includes many items of imperial quality, with beautiful examples of extremely rare Ru and guan wares as well as the famous David vases. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AFPC. Dimension: 213 x 216 x 9. Weight: 378.
Publisher
The British Museum Press
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714124544
ISBN
9780714124544
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.46

Hardback. Series: The A. W. Mellon Lectures in the Fine Arts. Num Pages: 320 pages, 200 color illus. 50 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 303 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1550.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Bollingen Series XXXV: 61 ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691171937
ISBN
9780691171937
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.32
€ 61.59

Hardback. A critical reassessment of chinoiserie, a style both praised and derided for its triviality, prettiness, and ornamental excesses Series: Studies in Design. Num Pages: 272 pages, 104 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; ACQ; AK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 241 x 20. Weight in Grams: 764.
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719089459
ISBN
9780719089459
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 175.30

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847841790
ISBN
9780847841790
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 55.55
€ 42.47

Hardcover. A celebration of the visionary artist's thought-provoking, eye-catching and mind-expanding work. Series: Contemporary Artists Series. Num Pages: 160 pages, 180 colour. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 262 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1260.
Publisher
Phaidon Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714856940
ISBN
9780714856940
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 30.14

Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrated in colour. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 270 x 190 x 13. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Verlag fur Moderne Kunst Germany
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9783903004191
ISBN
9783903004191
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.20

Paperback. Christian images have a long history within the Western art tradition from the devotional works of the Renaissance period, to the interpretations of the 21st century. This book explores the changing nature of the representation of themes and subjects found in Christian art, covering the Eucharist, the crucifixion, the Virgin Mary, and the saints. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 144 pages, numerous halftones. BIC Classification: ACB; AGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 114 x 9. Weight in Grams: 122.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192803283
ISBN
9780192803283
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.48

Hardback. Num Pages: 180 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; 3JM; ACXJ; AFKV; AGC; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 283 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1028.
Publisher
Hatje Cantz
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9783775740418
ISBN
9783775740418
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 43.02

Hardcover. Provides a cultural history of the missionary enterprise in sixteenth-century Mexico. This work addresses the enculturation of Catholic sacraments and sacramentals into an Aztec worldview in visual and material terms. It offers insights on the development of sacramental practice, popular piety, catechetical drama, and parish politics. Num Pages: 336 pages, 287 colour images. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; ACBK; HR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 283 x 35. Weight in Grams: 2508.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780268033798
ISBN
9780268033798
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.06

Paperback. Editor(s): Marta, Karen; Gioni, Massimiliano. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrated in colour. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 185 x 18. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Kentro Synchronis Greece
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9786185039066
ISBN
9786185039066
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 21.82

Hardback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 90 illustrations, 80 in colour. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 325 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1314.
Publisher
Skira
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9788857232089
ISBN
9788857232089
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.00

Hardback. Num Pages: 64 pages, 45 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 204 x 8. Weight in Grams: 554.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Publisher
JRP Ringier
Number of pages
Ringier
SKU
V9783037643730
ISBN
9783037643730
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.10

Hardback. The first fully-illustrated account of the life and work of Christopher Wood. The text describes the trajectory of Wood's reputation as an artist during his short lifetime and after his death, when the originality of his output was recognized by key figures in British art history and a posthumous exhibition of his works proved phenomenally popular. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: ACXD; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 321 x 281 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1182.
Publisher
Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848221864
ISBN
9781848221864
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 47.00

Paperback. Chuck Close immediately liked the idea of a book without words. As a child, his severe dyslexia stood in the way of reading, making images all the more important. This book is a self-portrait that emerges out of the printing process, one plate and one color at a time. Editor(s): Holland, Nina; Sohn, Jerry. Num Pages: 24 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 348 x 286 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1274.
Publisher
Steidl Publishers Germany
Number of pages
26
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9783865214928
ISBN
9783865214928
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 140.33
€ 122.73

Hardback. Num Pages: 472 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ACK; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 33. Weight in Grams: 862.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
472
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810867390
ISBN
9780810867390
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 192.62

Hardcover. The perfect introduction to the life and work of Cindy Sherman. Series: Phaidon Focus. Num Pages: 144 pages. Dimension: 197 x 262 x 21. Weight in Grams: 602.
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714861555
ISBN
9780714861555
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.67

Paperback. Series: Film and Culture Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 22 colour plates, 64 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: ACVY; ACX; AK; APFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231175036
ISBN
9780231175036
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.29

Paperback. Editor(s): Bovier, Francois; Mey, Adeena. Series: Documents. Num Pages: 240 pages, 60 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 150. .
Publisher
JRP Ringier Switzerland
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9783037644331
ISBN
9783037644331
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.10

Paperback. Examines the importance of the year 1958 as a critical tipping point in the evolution of American art. This title explores the moment American artists first departed from Abstract Expressionism to develop fresh trends that helped define the last half of the 20th century. It includes approximately sixty-one works by fifty-six artists. Num Pages: 160 pages, with 62 full-colour plates. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; ACX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 236 x 12. Weight in Grams: 944.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press
Edition
1st New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780807859490
ISBN
9780807859490
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 34.78

Hardback. Scholars around the world are researching the degree to which colour was employed in classical and medieval sculpture. This book features contributions of 20 internationally known scholars. Editor(s): Brinkmann, Vinzenz; Primavesi, Oliver. Num Pages: 300 pages, 400 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACG; AFKB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 225 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1538.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Hirmer Verlag Germany
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9783777428710
ISBN
9783777428710
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 110.08

Paperback. This book arises from the Cities in dialogue exhibition that was held in in FACT in conjunction with the University of Liverpool and the Liverpool Independents Biennial in 2014, and covers the works of artists Brian Mackern (Uruguay), Barbara Palomino (Chile), Marina Zerbarini (Argentina), and Ricardo Miranda Zuniga (US-Nicaragua). Num Pages: 144 pages, 128, 128 colour illustrations, Colour. BIC Classification: 1KL; ACXJ; AFKN; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 340 x 11. Weight in Grams: 474.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Liverpool University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781382448
ISBN
9781781382448
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.12

Paperback. Num Pages: 186 pages, Illustrations (colour). BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB; JFCA; JFHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 334.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Feral House
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781936239955
ISBN
9781936239955
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.06

Hardback. For much of early modern history, the opportunity to be immortalized in a portrait was explicitly tied to social class: only landed elites and royalty had the money and power to commission such an endeavour. This book examines the patronage and production of portraits in Tudor and Jacobean England. Series: The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art. Num Pages: 240 pages, 40 colour images + 80 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; 3JD; ACN; ACQ; AFC; AGHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 292 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1540.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300162790
ISBN
9780300162790
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.01

paperback. Editor(s): Braidotti, Rosi; Esche, Charles; Hlavajova, Maria. Num Pages: 336 pages, 90 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDN; ACX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 171 x 222 x 24. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
BAK, basis voor actuele kunst / JRP Ringier Switzerland
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9783905770735
ISBN
9783905770735
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.43

An interdisciplinary collection exploring how creative practices broadly conceived to encompass urban design, museums, graffiti, film, music, literature, architecture, and performance art, continually reconstruct the urban scene in Latin America. Editor(s): Biron, Rebecca. Num Pages: 288 pages, 39 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; ACX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. .
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822344551
ISBN
9780822344551
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 184.39

Paperback. An interdisciplinary collection exploring how creative practices broadly conceived to encompass urban design, museums, graffiti, film, music, literature, architecture, and performance art, continually reconstruct the urban scene in Latin America. Editor(s): Biron, Rebecca. Num Pages: 288 pages, 39 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; ACX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822344704
ISBN
9780822344704
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.37

Paperback. Yup'ik elders examine and interpret Jacobsen's collection. Editor(s): Fienup-Riordan, Ann. Translator(s): Meade, Marie. Num Pages: 66 photos. BIC Classification: ACBK; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 26. Weight in Grams: 608.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295984711
ISBN
9780295984711
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.27

Hardback. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations, black & white. BIC Classification: 1D; ACV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 247 x 20. Weight in Grams: 792.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784992682
ISBN
9781784992682
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 156.09

Hardcover. Num Pages: 96 pages, numerous colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 307 x 13. Weight in Grams: 676.
Publisher
Verlag für moderne Kunst
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Multilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9783903004788
ISBN
9783903004788
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.56

Paperback. Poet, novelist, essayist, editor, anthologist, lexicographer and painter, Clarence Major is a challenging yet underappreciated contemporary African- American artist. This collection combines poetry, prose and art by Major with critical essays that showcase his aesthetic movement across boundaries. Editor(s): Bell, Bernard W. Num Pages: 360 pages, 25 illustrations, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; ACXJ8; AGB; DSBH; DSK; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 413.
Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press Chapel Hill
Number of pages
360
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
KEX0227726
ISBN
9780807848999
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. This book presents classic-era Hopi and Zuni carved dolls made between the 1880s and 1940s that have been rarely seen. Num Pages: 186 pages, 84 colour & 31 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACBK; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 306 x 255 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1212.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Museum of New Mexico Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780890135969
ISBN
9780890135969
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.06

Paperback. .
Publisher
Penguin Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780143110132
ISBN
9780143110132
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 25.66