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History of art / art & design styles

Hardcover. Erika Szivos places the fine arts and their practitioners in the political, cultural, and social context of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. She investigates the influence of European patterns on the public role of the arts and the changing status of the artist in fin-de-siecle Hungary.

Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVH; 3JH; 3JJC; ACV; ACX; HBTB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 149 x 224 x 25. Weight in Grams: 550.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
East European Monographs United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780880336703
ISBN
9780880336703
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.46

Hardcover. Examines the life and works of dozens of Mexican American and Chicano artists and photographers Editor(s): Noriega, Chon A.; Romo, Terezita; Rivas, Pilar Tompkins. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; ACXJ; AGC; JFSL4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 249 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1543.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Press
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780895511454
ISBN
9780895511454
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 39.08

Hardcover. Series: Topological bibliography of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic texts, reliefs & paintings. Num Pages: 422 pages, 40 maps and plans. BIC Classification: 1HBE; ACG; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 165 x 37. Weight in Grams: 942.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1984
Publisher
Griffith Institute
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
422
Condition
New
SKU
V9780900416194
ISBN
9780900416194
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 85.93

Paperback. This classic work discusses representations in Egyptian painting, sculpture and reliefs, assessing how objects and figures are represented in two dimensions, introducing the idea of "conceptual" and "perceptual" art. Translated from the German by John Baines, who has revised the text and illustrations to take account of recent research. Editor(s): Brunner-Traut, Emma. Translator(s): Baines, John. Num Pages: 498 pages, 109 b/w pls, 330 figs. BIC Classification: 1HBE; ACG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1130.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
Griffith Institute United Kingdom
Edition
4th
Number of pages
498
Condition
New
SKU
V9780900416514
ISBN
9780900416514
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.74

Hardcover. This second volume of Professor Sullivan's studies covers his work on modern Chinese art and the art and archaeology of South-East Asia. Num Pages: 405 pages, 212 illus. BIC Classification: AB; ACBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 176 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1094. 405 pages, 212 illus. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AB; ACBP. Dimension: 245 x 176 x 34. Weight: 1094.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Pindar Press
Number of pages
405
Condition
New
SKU
V9780907132417
ISBN
9780907132417
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.63

Hardcover. Editor(s): Donaldson, A.D.S.; Stephen, Ann. Num Pages: 116 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJG; ACXD9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 291 x 225 x 22. Weight in Grams: 882.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Power Publications Australia
Number of pages
116
Condition
New
SKU
V9780909952402
ISBN
9780909952402
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.74

Paperback. Following 'Street Art, Book Art', author Ingrid Beazley commissioned 15 of the artists to produce a series of unique cover designs on blank copies of the book. Some subverted the medium, some utilised the uniform shape to create a series of parallel works, whilst others approached the book as any other blank canvas presented to them on the street. Num Pages: 156 pages, 203 colour. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 272 x 14. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Heni Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780956873866
ISBN
9780956873866
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.40

Paperback. The study of Aegean prehistory developed over the 20th century into a vibrant area of archaeological research. This book offers a synthesis of research in the field and covers approaches to the discipline of Aegean prehistory whilst also including information on field projects and museum studies. Editor(s): Cullen, Tracey. Series: American journal of archaeology monographs. Num Pages: 480 pages, 109 figs. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 1QDAG; 3B; ACC; HBJD; HBLA; HDDA; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 287 x 218 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1479.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Archaeological Institute of America
Condition
New
SKU
V9780960904259
ISBN
9780960904259
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.66

Paperback. This is a retrospective large-format volume delineating the surreal art of De Es Schwertberger. It presents colour reproductions of his work, and describes the influences upon him of Goya, Dali and the literature of Franz Kafka. Num Pages: 84 pages, 80 colour reproductions. BIC Classification: ACXD7; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Scholarly. Dimension: 304 x 254 x 8. Weight in Grams: 598.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Morpheus International,U.S. United States
Number of pages
84
Condition
New
SKU
V9780962344787
ISBN
9780962344787
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.28

Paperback. 96 pages, 40 colour illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 7. Weight: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Skirball Cultural Center
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9780970429575
ISBN
9780970429575
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.88

Paperback. Types. 36 pages, 7ill.7col.ill. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACX; AGB. Dimension: 111 x 142 x 3. Weight: 50.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
Number of pages
36
Condition
New
SKU
V9780971219564
ISBN
9780971219564
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.21

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of Notre Dame, Snite Museum of Art United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780975398432
ISBN
9780975398432
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.84

An annual publication forging a link between social history, American studies, and the decorative arts Editor(s): Beckerdite, Luke. BIC Classification: AC; AKR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Chipstone Foundation United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9780982772270
ISBN
9780982772270
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.62

Paperback. Published in conjunction with the book launch of Moritz's 'Helicopter' at Serpentine Galleries and as a catalogue to a companion exhibition of the series. Originally derived from a simple black and white sketch, reproduced and painted over, 'Sea King' comprises 41 individual works focussing on the global presence of the helicopter. Num Pages: 88 pages, 41 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 280 x 11. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Heni Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780993010385
ISBN
9780993010385
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.00
€ 26.37

Hardcover. Editor(s): Marta, Karen. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrated in colour and b&w. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1HFMS; 3JJP; ACXJ; AFF; AGB; JPFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 165. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
UCCA/Koenig Books/Marta and Cosentino
Condition
New
SKU
V9780996215602
ISBN
9780996215602
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 28.31

This well-illustrated Companion offers a comprehensive, authoritative account of the development of Greek art through the 1st millennium BC. Editor(s): Smith, Tyler Jo; Plantzos, Dimitris. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 892 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; ACG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 176 x 50. Weight in Grams: 2034.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
892
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405186049
ISBN
9781405186049
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 469.47

Hardcover. Introductions by Dice Tsutsumi and Gaerald Guerlais. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 305 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1238. 192 pages, Illustrations. Introductions by Dice Tsutsumi and Gaerald Guerlais. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFF. Dimension: 213 x 305 x 22. Weight: 1246.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781452112459
ISBN
9781452112459
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.36

Paperback. Editor(s): Kelty, Matthew. Num Pages: 31 pages, mostly illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 264 x 214 x 8. Weight in Grams: 204.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Sheed & Ward
Number of pages
31
Condition
New
SKU
V9781556124617
ISBN
9781556124617
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.75

Hardcover. August Benziger was one of the most sought-after portrait painters of his time. His subjects ranged from Popes to princes, from presidents to businessmen. This biography brings us closer to his subjects who carried history from the 19th to the 20th century. Num Pages: 355 pages, 15ill. BIC Classification: AC; AFC; AGB; G. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 236 x 33. Weight in Grams: 794.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Sheed & Ward
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
355
Condition
New
SKU
V9781556126147
ISBN
9781556126147
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.73

Hardcover. The city of Venice has always provided an almost irresistible lure for both writers and artists. Henry James loved it, as did Ruskin, Browning, Pound, and Brodsky. For artists, it has been a compulsory magnet since the time of Bellini and Canaletto. This title presents a tour of Venice from an artist's perspective. Num Pages: 128 pages, full-colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 168 x 15. Weight in Grams: 378.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
David R. Godine Publisher Inc United States
Edition
First
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9781567924541
ISBN
9781567924541
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 23.85

Paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages, More Than 250 Full-Color Chinese Paintings. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 215 x 6. Weight in Grams: 324.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Shanghai Press United States
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781602201354
ISBN
9781602201354
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.92

Hardback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 16 pages of color images. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JF; ACQ; BGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781605989723
ISBN
9781605989723
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.01

The Next Thing: Art in the Twenty-first Century is an illustrated collection of commissioned essays that attempt to anticipate, through current artistic productions, the aesthetic sensibility that will define our times. Num Pages: 214 pages, 12 black & white halftones, 43 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 265 x 188 x 17. Weight in Grams: 594.
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Fairleigh Dickinson University Press United States
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611474510
ISBN
9781611474510
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.57

Paperback. Investigates the aspects of a large Tang dynasty (618-907) porcelaneous mortuary figure of an ethnic Sogdian that belongs to a small, cohesive group of Chinese ceramic figures depicting foreign wine merchants. Various decorative motifs of the figure and its analogous examples are traced both chronologically and geographically to their origins. Num Pages: 104 pages. BIC Classification: ACBP; AFP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 8. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Bridge21 Publications
Condition
New
SKU
V9781626430358
ISBN
9781626430358
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 49.44

Paperback. Never collected together before, this volume brings together all of Ruskin's writings about the Pre-Raphaelites, writings that helped turn this obscure movement into one of the most important movements in British art Editor(s): Wildman, Stephen. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: ACVM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Pallas Athene
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843680864
ISBN
9781843680864
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.00
€ 24.81

Paperback. A comprehensive exploration of design research methods, with particular focus on the social impacts of design. Num Pages: 224 pages, 8 bw illus. BIC Classification: ABA; ACX; AKP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 171 x 11. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847885791
ISBN
9781847885791
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.90

Paperback. Looks at a group of international artists who place craft at the heart of their practice, transforming everyday subjects and ordinary materials into works that are out of the ordinary. This book features unusual works including the ephemeral ice and chocolate jewellery of Naomi Filmer, the almost hidden installations by Yoshihiro Suda, and more. Editor(s): Britton Newell, Laurie. Num Pages: 144 pages, 70 colour. BIC Classification: ACXJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 206 x 11. Weight in Grams: 698.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
V&A Publishing
Edition
Pbk. Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851775248
ISBN
9781851775248
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 36.23

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

€ 36.00
€ 34.80

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

€ 35.99
€ 29.26

Hardcover. Editor(s): Monk, Jonathan. Num Pages: 188 pages, 200. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 268 x 213 x 23. Weight in Grams: 954. Brain Activity. 188 pages, 200. Editor(s): Monk, Jonathan. Published on the occasion of the exhibition to be staged at the Hayward Gallery, London from 1 February to 13 May 2012. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Dimension: 268 x 213 x 23. Weight: 954.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Hayward Publishing
Edition
Pck
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853322976
ISBN
9781853322976
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.22

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

€ 30.99
€ 26.93

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

€ 49.99
€ 44.10

Paperback. First published in 1976, People of the Eland was the first major step away from the outsider's view upon San rock art that had dominated studies of rock art for nearly a century. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrated, full colour. BIC Classification: ACBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 270 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1505.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Wits University Press
Edition
Second edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781868144976
ISBN
9781868144976
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.56

Paperback. Only 1000 copies of People of the Eland were printed in 1976. It was neither reissued nor reprinted. It has become one of the rarest and most expensive of all books on the African past. Editor(s): Mitchell, Peter; Smith, Peter. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrated, full colour. BIC Classification: ACBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 256 x 15. Weight in Grams: 852.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Wits University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781868144983
ISBN
9781868144983
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.66

Paperback. Since South Africa's transition to democracy, many universities have acquired new works of art for key spaces on their campuses. The new works convey messages about the advantages of cultural diversity, and many engage critically with histories of racial intolerance and conflict. Num Pages: 256 pages, Full colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; JFC; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 875.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Wits University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781868145805
ISBN
9781868145805
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.08

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

€ 52.29

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

€ 70.04

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

€ 52.94

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, 215. BIC Classification: ACX; AFC; AGB; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 281 x 235 x 11. Weight in Grams: 770.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Verse Chorus Press
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781891241192
ISBN
9781891241192
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 28.23

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

€ 67.85