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Paperback. A sourcebook of hundreds of designs drawn from the work of artists and craftsmen throughout time, from the Pacific cultures of Oceania to the rich and varied heritage of Ancient Greece. It includes an informative introduction and a selection of illustrated patterns. Series: British Museum Pattern Books. Num Pages: 240 pages, 512 illustrations, 12 in colour. BIC Classification: ACG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 277 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1204. Series: British Museum Pattern Books. 240 pages, 512 illustrations, 12 in colour. A sourcebook of hundreds of designs drawn from the work of artists and craftsmen throughout time, from the Pacific cultures of Oceania to the rich and varied heritage of Ancient Greece. It includes an informative introduction and a selection of illustrated patterns. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACG. Dimension: 246 x 277 x 21. Weight: 1206.
Publisher
British Museum Press
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714150888
ISBN
9780714150888
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.96

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, Full Colour Paintings Throughout. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 217 x 8. Weight in Grams: 546.
Publisher
Quest Books,U.S. United States
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780835609043
ISBN
9780835609043
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 25.93

Hardback. .
Publisher
Royal Botanic Gardens
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Illustrated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842464991
ISBN
9781842464991
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 115.07
€ 83.75

Hardcover. A survey of the phenomena of the 1900s and the first years of the new millennium. It analyses and presents the hugely diverse world of artistic production between the two world wars, taking into consideration not only the environment that took shape in the immediate wake of the First World War, but also the evolution of an avant-garde. Series: Art of the Twentieth Century. Num Pages: 448 pages, 400 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJG; 3JJH; ACXD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 226 x 42. Weight in Grams: 2402.
Publisher
Skira Italy
Number of pages
448
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9788876248047
ISBN
9788876248047
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 36.05

Paperback. Explores the relationships among art, theology, exegesis, and literature - issues central to the study of medieval art. This book examines the illustration of theological commentaries, the use of images to expound or disseminate doctrine, the role of images within theological discourse, the development of doctrine in response to images, and more. Editor(s): Hamburger, Jeffrey F.; Bouche, Anne-Marie. Series: Publications of the Department of Art & Archaeology, Princeton University. Num Pages: 464 pages, 198 halftones. BIC Classification: ACK; AGR; DSBB; HRCX6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 215 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1292.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691124766
ISBN
9780691124766
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 74.13

Paperback. In 1898, Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild bequeathed to the British Museum the contents from the New Smoking Room at Waddesdon Manor, a collection of nearly 300 objects to be known as the Waddesdon Bequest. This book positions the Waddesdon Bequest within a wider intellectual and historical context. Editor(s): Shirley, Pippa; Thornton, Dora. Num Pages: 200 pages, 230. BIC Classification: ACND; AGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
Publisher
British Museum
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780861592128
ISBN
9780861592128
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 84.70

Hardback. Latest title in the Insta Grammar series, offering a selection of the best photographs from the popular app, Instagram. Series: Insta Grammar. Num Pages: 128 pages, 80 colour, 20 b&w. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AJC; JFCA; UDBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 150. .
Publisher
Lannoo Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401440554
ISBN
9789401440554
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 8.04

Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Escher, M C. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACV; AFH; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 267 x 13. Weight in Grams: 584.
Publisher
TASCHEN
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783836529846
ISBN
9783836529846
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.44

Paperback. The idea of a rebirth in the art and civilization of the western world during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries has proved an enduring one. Expertly traversing religion, art, history and culture, the author suggests that the region that produced Luther and Durer owed as much to its own past heritage as to new ideas from Italy. Series: I.B. Tauris Short Histories. Num Pages: 288 pages, 50 integrated bw. BIC Classification: 1DN; 3H; 3JB; ACND; HBJD; HBLH; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 134 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2020
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780763859
ISBN
9781780763859
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.37

Paperback. This work explores the relationship between creative innovation, deviance and morbidity. It is illustrated by historical case histories of creative deviance and genius madness, and contemporary observations. Num Pages: 209 pages. BIC Classification: AB; AC; AFC; JKV; JMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
209
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903900062
ISBN
9781903900062
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 32.64

Hardcover. Translator(s): Bednarski, Andrew. Num Pages: 315 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; ACG; HDDG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 210 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1716.
Publisher
The American University in Cairo Press Egypt
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789774166167
ISBN
9789774166167
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 49.36

Hardcover. Editor(s): Latour, Bruno. Num Pages: 432 pages, 300 color illus. BIC Classification: ACXJ8; AGC; HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. .
Publisher
The MIT Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780262034593
ISBN
9780262034593
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.54
€ 39.69

Hardcover. Num Pages: 296 pages, 90 color plates, 62 halftones. BIC Classification: ACXJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254. .
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226077819
ISBN
9780226077819
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.63
€ 49.46

Hardcover. A mountain of chairs piled between buildings. Shoes sewn behind animal membranes into a wall. A massive crack running through the floor of Tate Modern. This title includes, over one hundred color illustrations by sculptor Doris Salcedo. It is a testament to the power of one of today's most important international artists. Num Pages: 192 pages, 130 colour plates. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFKB; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 294 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1420.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226244587
ISBN
9780226244587
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 37.15

Paperback. Analyzes the most important people, places, and concepts of the early Renaissance period, whose explosion of creativity was to spread throughout Europe in the 16th century. In this book, important facts are called out in the margins of each entry, and key elements are pointed out on each illustration. Series: Art Through the Centuries. Num Pages: 384 pages, 400 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACND; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 198 x 26. Weight in Grams: 804.
Publisher
Getty Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780892368310
ISBN
9780892368310
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 21.43

Hardcover. The Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944), who later lived in Germany and France, is one of the pioneers of 20th-century art. Nowadays he is regarded as the founder of abstract art and is, moreover, the chief theoretician of this type of painting. Together with Franz Marc and others he founded the group known as "Blane Reiter" in Munich. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXD1; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 269 x 217 x 16. Weight in Grams: 584.
Publisher
TASCHEN
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9783836507462
ISBN
9783836507462
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.44

Hardcover. A reinterpretation of the early life and career of Michelangelo, arguably the greatest artist in history. It explores Michelangelo's involvement in the most troubling controversies of his age, and recreates Florence and Rome with sketches of Lorenzo the Magnificent, Leonardo, Julius II and Machiavelli. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ACND; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 652. The Path To The Sistine. 336 pages, Illustrations. A reinterpretation of the early life and career of Michelangelo, arguably the greatest artist in history. It explores Michelangelo's involvement in the most troubling controversies of his age, and recreates Florence and Rome with sketches of Lorenzo the Magnificent, Leonardo, Julius II and Machiavelli. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACND; AGB. Dimension: 229 x 160 x 28. Weight: 658.
Publisher
Duckworth & Co
Number of pages
336
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780715640661
ISBN
9780715640661
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 19.40

Hardback. American art museums share a mission and format that differ from those of their European counterparts, which often have origins in aristocratic collections. Num Pages: 256 pages, 119 color illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; AB; AC; GM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 264 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1198.
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781606064788
ISBN
9781606064788
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.78
€ 40.61

Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, 24 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; ACN; AK; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 143 x 10. Weight in Grams: 198.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Imperfect Publishing
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780981484600
ISBN
9780981484600
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.54

Hardback. The painter Richard Gerstl (1883-1908), whose creative period lasted for just four intensive years, is regarded today as one of the most important representatives of Austrian Expressionism for his portraits and landscapes. This title deals with his work. Num Pages: 80 pages, 45 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACV; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 244 x 12. Weight in Grams: 282.
Publisher
Hirmer Verlag
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783777426228
ISBN
9783777426228
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.46

Paperback. Over 400 works from the Turner Prize-nominated king of odd Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 734.
Publisher
Canongate Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782114055
ISBN
9781782114055
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.26

Hardback. "First published in France under the title Animal A 2014, Bibliothaeque nationale de France." Num Pages: 176 pages, 100 BW and colour illus. BIC Classification: AC; AGN; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 300 x 220. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474274944
ISBN
9781474274944
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 41.11

Paperback. Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), one of the leading American Abstract Expressionist painters, was also a theorist and exponent of the movement. This book presents the artist's writings about art includes public lectures, essays, and interviews. It features an informative introductory essay, rigorous annotation, and illustrations. Editor(s): Ashton, Dore; Banach, Joan. Series: Documents of Twentieth-Century Art. Num Pages: 397 pages, 14 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXD9; AFC; AGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 178 x 31. Weight in Grams: 816. Series: Documents of Twentieth-Century Art. 397 pages, 14 b/w illustrations. Editor(s): Ashton, Dore; Banach, Joan. Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), one of the leading American Abstract Expressionist painters, was also a theorist and exponent of the movement. This book presents the artist's writings about art includes public lectures, essays, and interviews. It features an informative introductory essay, rigorous annotation, and illustrations. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: ACXD9; AFC; AGB. Dimension: 252 x 178 x 31. Weight: 820.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
397
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520250482
ISBN
9780520250482
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 30.97

Paperback. Now available in an updated edition, this visually stunning collection of landscape paintings and drawings by Egon Schiele brings to light a lesser-known aspect of this famous painter's oeuvre. Num Pages: 176 pages, 112 in colour. BIC Classification: ACXD; AGB; AGN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 246 x 20. Weight in Grams: 792.
Publisher
Prestel
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9783791383460
ISBN
9783791383460
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.60

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