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Paperback. Offers a look at the dynamic relationship between performance and painting from 1950 onwards. Moving through half a century of work in painting, video and photography, and including archival and documentary material, this book shows how performance art has challenged and energised the medium of painting for successive generations. Editor(s): Wood, Catherine. Num Pages: 128 pages, 120 colour. BIC Classification: ACX; AFC; AFKP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 190 x 9. Weight in Grams: 486.
Publisher
Tate Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1ST
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849760201
ISBN
9781849760201
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.44

Hardcover. Num Pages: 196 pages, over 120 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 291 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1108.
Publisher
Ridinghouse
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905464876
ISBN
9781905464876
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 40.07

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Richard Dennis United Kingdom
Number of pages
136
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780903685573
ISBN
9780903685573
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.18

Paperback. Air Raid Protection represented an era: a mode of thought, a political and administrative concept, and a collection of technical and organisational measurements to protect citizens against attacks from the air. This book offers an interpretation of the Dutch, English and German air raid protection systems, and the construction of a Shelter City, pa Series: Landscape & Heritage Studies. Num Pages: 416 pages, 200 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 172 x 22. Weight in Grams: 952.
Publisher
Amsterdam University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9789089642110
ISBN
9789089642110
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.01

Hardcover. The first major monograph dedicated to the work of the internationally acclaimed abstract painter. Num Pages: 136 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 267 x 209 x 22. Weight in Grams: 916.
Publisher
Phaidon Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
135
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714848822
ISBN
9780714848822
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 55.10

Paperback. Explains the meanings associated with objects, plants, animals, myths, religious symbols, and images in art. Editor(s): Cooper, J. C. Num Pages: 208 pages, 210 illustrations. BIC Classification: ACV; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 584.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson London
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500271254
ISBN
9780500271254
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.53

Hardback. Num Pages: 1160 pages, 800 illustrations, 100 in colour. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 300 x 240. Weight in Grams: 567.
Publisher
Skira
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9788857206486
ISBN
9788857206486
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 232.18
€ 202.44

Paperback. .
Publisher
Silvana
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9788836629206
ISBN
9788836629206
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.81

Paperback. Num Pages: 312 pages, 150 Colour Images. BIC Classification: 1DBR; ACX; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 261 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1232.
Publisher
Irish Academic Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781911024286
ISBN
9781911024286
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.29

Hardcover. Num Pages: 376 pages, 8 color illus., 80 b&w illus. BIC Classification: ACK; AFC; AGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 736.
Publisher
Zone Books United States
Number of pages
376
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781935408208
ISBN
9781935408208
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.41

Paperback. This illustrated book provides an overview of Islamic art and architecture during a time that witnessed the formation of a new artistic culture and its first, medieval, flowering in the vast area from the Atlantic to India. Series: The Yale University Press Pelican History of Art Series. Num Pages: 352 pages, 350 illustrations, 150 colour pl. BIC Classification: 1QFM; 3F; 3H; ACK; AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 281 x 216 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1522.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300088694
ISBN
9780300088694
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.56

Hardback. Num Pages: 376 pages, 97 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; ACV; AFKB; AGB; HBJD; HBLL; JPFN; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1451.
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780271019659
ISBN
9780271019659
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 178.72

Paperback. .
Publisher
Tate Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854379641
ISBN
9781854379641
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 23.10

Multiple copy pack. Num Pages: 736 pages, 420 color + 40 b/w illus. BIC Classification: ACQ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 248. .
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Slp
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300148169
ISBN
9780300148169
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 284.68

Paperback. Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823) is especially well known in Scotland as the portrait painter of members of the Scottish Enlightenment. This illustrated scholarly work is devoted to the reception and reputation of Edinburgh's premier Enlightenment portrait painter. It includes chapters that look at different aspects of Raeburn's professional career. Editor(s): Coltman, Viccy; Lloyd, Stephen. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; ACQ; AGB; AJCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 990. Context, Reception and Reputation. 352 pages. Editor(s): Coltman, Viccy; Lloyd, Stephen. Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823) is especially well known in Scotland as the portrait painter of members of the Scottish Enlightenment. This illustrated scholarly work is devoted to the reception and reputation of Edinburgh's premier Enlightenment portrait painter. It includes chapters that look at different aspects of Raeburn's professional career. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; ACQ; AGB; AJCP. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 23. Weight: 990.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748654833
ISBN
9780748654833
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.04

Paperback. The Gayer-Anderson Cat has been one of the most admired objects at the British Museum since its arrival in 1947. This book presents a detailed description of the cat and a discussion of its possible meaning and role in ancient times. It is complemented by photographs. Series: Objects in Focus. Num Pages: 64 pages, 37 illustrations, 31 in colour. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; ACG; AFKC; HDDG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 153 x 7. Weight in Grams: 160.
Publisher
British Museum Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714119731
ISBN
9780714119731
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.14

Hardcover. The first comprehensive catalogue of Van Gogh's work from his time in France. Each work illustrated to scale. New research reveals fakes. Num Pages: 384 pages, 580 colour and b/w. BIC Classification: ACVT; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 314 x 256 x 36. Weight in Grams: 2400.
Publisher
Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
384
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781300190
ISBN
9781781300190
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.46
€ 59.38

Hardback. What is abstract art good for? What's the use - for us as individuals, or for any society - of pictures of nothing, of paintings and sculptures or prints or drawings that do not seem to show anything except themselves? This book presents an account of abstract art. Series: The A.W. Mellon Lectures in the Fine Arts. Num Pages: 320 pages, 132 color plates. 129 halftones. 3 b&w illus. BIC Classification: ACXD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 246 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1496.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691126784
ISBN
9780691126784
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.85
€ 60.76

Hardcover. Piet Mondrian represented an artist not only of absolute modernity, but also of great integrity. He remains one of the most distinctive practitioners in all of modern art, the star of exhibitions around the world, and an abiding inspiration for fashion, art, architecture, and design, from White Stripes album covers to Yves Saint Laurent dresses. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXD; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 268 x 218 x 14. Weight in Grams: 578.
Publisher
Taschen
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9783836553308
ISBN
9783836553308
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 20.32

Paperback. Editor(s): Farago, Claire; Zwijnenberg, Robert P. Num Pages: 280 pages, 32 halftones, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 152 x 227 x 13. Weight in Grams: 352.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816641161
ISBN
9780816641161
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.34

Flexibound. Now in an all new format for this international bestseller Leonardo's Notebooks pairs the great master's most important writings with more than 1,000 sketches, drawings and watercolours in this beautiful and dynamic work. Editor(s): Suh, H. Anna. Num Pages: 448 pages, More than 1,000 colour & b&w illus. BIC Classification: ACND; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 150 x 34. Weight in Grams: 870.
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Number of pages
448
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781579129460
ISBN
9781579129460
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.84

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148. .
Publisher
Laurence King Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780679686
ISBN
9781780679686
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.59

Paperback. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, in response to the political turbulence generated by the Vietnam War, an important group of American artists and critics sought to expand the definition of creative labor by identifying themselves as 'art workers'. This book examines this movement. Num Pages: 294 pages, 12 color illustrations and 92 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; ACXJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 175 x 13. Weight in Grams: 578. Radical Practice in the Vietnam War Era. 294 pages, Illustrations (some col.). During the late 1960s and early 1970s, in response to the political turbulence generated by the Vietnam War, an important group of American artists and critics sought to expand the definition of creative labor by identifying themselves as 'art workers'. This book examines this movement. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; ACXJ. Dimension: 255 x 175 x 13. Weight: 522.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
294
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520269750
ISBN
9780520269750
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.36

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 60 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 478.
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780236322
ISBN
9781780236322
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.53

paperback. .
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887401039
ISBN
9780887401039
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 13.96

Hardcover. The first major American publication on this important contemporary sculptor. Editor(s): Baume, Nicholas. Num Pages: 143 pages, 90 color illus. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFKB; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 16. Weight in Grams: 562.
Publisher
MIT Press Ltd United States
Number of pages
143
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780262026598
ISBN
9780262026598
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 11.16

Paperback. Now available again, this book offers an illustrated portrait of a romance, partnership, and creative dialogue between Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz that continues to resonate today. Num Pages: 128 pages, 80 illustrations 50 in colour. BIC Classification: ACX; AFC; AGB; AJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 270 x 185. .
Publisher
Prestel
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9783791382364
ISBN
9783791382364
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.25

paperback. In the terrifying video game Bloodborne, deranged mobs and nightmarish creatures lurk around every corner of a horror-filled gothic city. Bloodborne: Official Artworks collects the hair-raising artwork behind this modern action role-playing classic. Included are character concepts, creature designs, location illustrations, weapons, items, and more! Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFKV; UDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 299 x 210. .
Publisher
Udon Entertainment
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781772940367
ISBN
9781772940367
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 36.50

Paperback. A new addition to the best-selling Colour Library series. Series: Colour Library Series. Num Pages: 128 pages, 50 colour, 50 black and white. BIC Classification: ACND; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 304 x 228 x 9. Weight in Grams: 506.
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714862552
ISBN
9780714862552
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.48

Hardcover. Explores the dynamic and complex traditions of Islamic art through more than 115 major works in a dazzling array of media, reproduced in full color and exquisite detail manuscripts inscribed with gold, paintings on silk and more. This book introduces you to the riches of the Islamic art collection. Num Pages: 192 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; ACBP; AGC; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 290 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1340.
Publisher
MFA Publications, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878468065
ISBN
9780878468065
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 33.00

Paperback. A revealing exploration of how art acquires its financial value. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: ABQ; AC; JFCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
PENGUIN BOOKS
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780718192457
ISBN
9780718192457
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.64

Paperback. 'In front of Nature' is the first monograph to feature the work of Thomas Fearnley (1802-1842), a major artist in the tradition of the great romantics like Caspar David Friedrich, J.C. Dahl and J.M.W.Turner. Editor(s): Sumner, Ann; Smith, Greg. Num Pages: 120 pages, 90 Colour. BIC Classification: ACV; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 247 x 11. Weight in Grams: 572. The European Landscapes of Thomas Fearnley. 120 pages, 90 Colour. Editor(s): Sumner, Ann; Smith, Greg. 'In front of Nature' is the first monograph to feature the work of Thomas Fearnley (1802-1842), a major artist in the tradition of the great romantics like Caspar David Friedrich, J.C. Dahl and J.M.W.Turner. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACV; AFC; AGB. Dimension: 234 x 247 x 11. Weight: 572.
Publisher
D Giles Ltd
Number of pages
120
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907804106
ISBN
9781907804106
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 21.55

Hardback. Num Pages: 176 pages, 120 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 240. .
Publisher
Skira
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9788857233413
ISBN
9788857233413
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 35.84

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 240 x 15. Weight in Grams: 694.
Publisher
The Squeeze Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906069100
ISBN
9781906069100
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.26

Paperback. Explores the meaning of the trash phenomenon in contemporary art from the early 20th century (Boccioni, Carra, Depero, Picabia, Schwitters), through the Sixties and Seventies onwards. This title examines the challenge launched by these artists, who use waste as a material for creating art. Series: Skira Paperbacks. Num Pages: 180 pages, 100 colour, 300 b&w. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 532.
Publisher
Skira Italy
Number of pages
180
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9788876247286
ISBN
9788876247286
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.92

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 258 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 115 x 28. Weight in Grams: 730. 288 pages, 258 colour illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AC. Dimension: 205 x 115 x 28. Weight: 730.
Publisher
21 Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781901785111
ISBN
9781901785111
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.15

Paperback. The Edinburgh Festival is the world's largest arts festival. It has also been the site of numerous 'culture wars' since it began in 1947. This book explores the 'culture wars' of 1945-1970 and is the first major study of the origins and development of this leading annual arts extravaganza. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; 3JJP; ACX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 233 x 15. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748694051
ISBN
9780748694051
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.71

Hardcover. Gallery 1988's annual Crazy 4 Cult art show has quickly become a phenomenon, with huge crowds and high profile buyers like Kevin Smith and Joss Whedon snapping up work by the cream of the underground/urban scene. Following 2011's critically acclaimed first volume, this is a second selection of the cult movie-inspired artwork. Editor(s): Gallery 1988. Num Pages: 176 pages, colour art throughout. BIC Classification: ACXJ; APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 311 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1368.
Publisher
Titan Books Ltd
Number of pages
176
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781167519
ISBN
9781781167519
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 21.36

Paperback. Series: Dover Pictorial Archives. Num Pages: 48 pages, 125 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: ACG; AKL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 278 x 208 x 5. Weight in Grams: 180.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486412290
ISBN
9780486412290
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.35

Hardcover. A world of floating symbols. Num Pages: 96 pages, COLOUR ILLUSTRATIONS. .
Publisher
Taschen
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2000 ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9783836527835
ISBN
9783836527835
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.78

paperback. A biography that establishes the complexity of Picasso's Spanish roots, his aversion to his native Malaga and his passion for Barcelona and Catalan 'modernisme'. It introduces material on the artist's early training in religious art. It provides fresh insights into the artistic failures of Picasso's father as an impetus to his sons' triumphs. Num Pages: 560 pages, 1. BIC Classification: ACX; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 185 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1392.
Publisher
Pimlico
Number of pages
560
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845951559
ISBN
9781845951559
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 34.00

Hardcover. A reference book on the life and works of Diego Velazquez, the most important painter in the Spanish Habsburg court of King Philip IV. It also explores Velazquez' progression from painting pictures of everyday life to portraits of the Spanish royal family, notably the artist's crowning achievement in his most recognized work, "Las Meninas". Num Pages: 256 pages, 500 images. BIC Classification: ACQB; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 302 x 240 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1652. His Life and Works in 500 Images : an Illustrated Study of the Artist, His Life and Context, with a Stunning Gallery of 300 of His Most Celebrated Paintings. 256 pages, 500 images. A reference book on the life and works of Diego Velazquez, the most important painter in the Spanish Habsburg court of King Philip IV. It also explores Velazquez' progression from painting pictures of everyday life to portraits of the Spanish royal family, notably the artist's crowning achievement in his most recognized work, "Las Meninas". Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACQB; AFC; AGB. Dimension: 302 x 240 x 24. Weight: 1646.
Publisher
Lorenz Books
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780754824046
ISBN
9780754824046
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.59

Paperback. Focuses on Philip Guston's controversial figurative paintings of the late 1960s and 1970s. This title looks at the early critical reception of these works to see what the artist was actually doing and, at another level, to investigate the odd alchemy of artists and their audiences. It deals with Guston's complicated relationship to Judaism. Num Pages: 128 pages, 10 color illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 142 x 212 x 11. Weight in Grams: 198. Philip Guston's Later Works. 128 pages, illustrations. Focuses on Philip Guston's controversial figurative paintings of the late 1960s and 1970s. This title looks at the early critical reception of these works to see what the artist was actually doing and, at another level, to investigate the odd alchemy of artists and their audiences. It deals with Guston's complicated relationship to Judaism. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Dimension: 142 x 212 x 11. Weight: 198.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520265769
ISBN
9780520265769
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.36

Paperback. This generously illustrated volume on the work of Turner makes the world's greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation. Num Pages: 160 pages, 80 colour. BIC Classification: ACV; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 171 x 14. Weight in Grams: 515.
Publisher
Prestel
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9783791346212
ISBN
9783791346212
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 15.82

Paperback. Series: Cornell Studies in Classical Philology. Num Pages: 344 pages, 193, 193 halftones. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; ACG; AN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 256 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1182.
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801456886
ISBN
9780801456886
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.45

Hardback. Num Pages: 328 pages, 131 color illus. 18 halftones. BIC Classification: ACND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 289 x 217 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1490.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691164960
ISBN
9780691164960
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, Throughout. BIC Classification: 1DNN; 3JJP; ACXJ; AGB; AKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 257 x 22. Weight in Grams: 744.
Publisher
PIE Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9784756246639
ISBN
9784756246639
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.04

Paperback. Presents an account of international modernism, exploring the complex motivations behind this revolutionary movement and assessing its triumphs and failures. The work of the main architects of the movement such as, Frank Lloyd Wright, Adolf Loos, and Mies van der Rohe is re-examined, shedding light on their roles as acknowledged masters. Series: Oxford History of Art. Num Pages: 288 pages, numerous colour; halftones; and line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACX; AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 169 x 17. Weight in Grams: 536.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192842268
ISBN
9780192842268
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 22.44

Paperback. Follows the crushing and often bizarre process of having to get your novel written by someone else. Editor(s): Murray, Damon; Sorrell, Stephen. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFKN; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 199 x 17. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
FUEL Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780956356208
ISBN
9780956356208
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 16.99

Hardback. Michelangelo is best known for great artistic achievements such as the Sistine ceiling, the Piet, and the dome of St Peter's. He not only filled hundreds of sheets of paper with drawings, sketches, and doodles, but also, composed his own words. This book examines this interplay of words and images, providing insight into his life and work. Num Pages: 384 pages, 165 color illus. 40 halftones. 3 line illus. BIC Classification: ACND; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 262 x 215 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1590.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691147666
ISBN
9780691147666
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 39.37

Hardback. - A complete reproduction of Max Bill's exhibition - a myth of Swiss design - in book form - A guide to classical modernist design beyond short-lived fashion and design trends Editor(s): Lichtenstein, Claude. Num Pages: 160 pages, approx. 120. BIC Classification: ACXD; AKB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 296 x 212 x 15. Weight in Grams: 886.
Publisher
Lars Muller Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9783037783726
ISBN
9783037783726
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 42.22

Hardcover. The most comprehensive monograph to date on the groundbreaking Swiss artist and international art star, Pipilotti Rist Editor(s): Gioni, Massimiliano. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 335 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1240.
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714872766
ISBN
9780714872766
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.99
€ 41.44

Paperback. Delves into various aspects of the artist Henri Rousseau's oeuvre and places the work in a broader social and art-historical context. Series: MOMA One on One Series. Num Pages: 48 pages, 36 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACVT; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 184 x 7. Weight in Grams: 202.
Publisher
The Museum of Modern Art, New York
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870708305
ISBN
9780870708305
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.64

Hardback. Num Pages: 64 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ5; WGCB. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 356 x 305 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1275.
Publisher
Design Studio Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781933492575
ISBN
9781933492575
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 34.45

Hardcover. .
Publisher
The Mainstone Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
72
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780955277795
ISBN
9780955277795
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.19

Paperback. "Working Space" affords an opportunity to view painting through the eyes of one of the world's foremost abstract painters. Frank Stella uses the crisis of representational art in 16th-century Italy to illuminate the crisis of abstraction in the late 20th century. Series: The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures. Num Pages: 192 pages, 36 color, 56 duotones. BIC Classification: ABA; ACXJ; AGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 228 x 12. Weight in Grams: 696.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Edition
First Edition (US) First Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674959613
ISBN
9780674959613
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.82

Paperback. * Provides an indispensable companion to Harrison and Wooda s classic volume Art in Theory 1900--1990. * Extends to a startling degree the canon of nineteenth--century art theory. * Offers for the first time English translations of material from foreign sources, comprising a third of the entire volume. Num Pages: 1120 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 3JH; ABA; ACV; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1456.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
1120
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631200666
ISBN
9780631200666
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.62

Hardcover. This comprehensive new book is an essential volume for anyone who wants to learn more about this intriguing artist, and to survey their greatest works in one beautfully illustrated collection. Num Pages: 256 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: ACVT; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 300 x 238 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1340. His Life and Works in 500 Images. 256 pages, col. Illustrations. This comprehensive new book is an essential volume for anyone who wants to learn more about this intriguing artist, and to survey their greatest works in one beautfully illustrated collection. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACVT; AGB; BGF. Dimension: 300 x 238 x 25. Weight: 1636.
Publisher
Anness
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780754819547
ISBN
9780754819547
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.22

Paperback. Now available in a new edition, this attractive, entertaining and bestselling book on 50 of the greatest artists the world has ever seen is a course in art history for readers of all ages. Series: 50's Series. Num Pages: 176 pages, 200 colour. BIC Classification: 3H; 3J; ABA; ACB; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 246 x 17. Weight in Grams: 598.
Publisher
Prestel
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783791381695
ISBN
9783791381695
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.52

Hardcover. Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. His greatest talent was in creating landscapes of his native Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and his most famous work was a series known as "100 Famous Views of Edo" (1856-1858). This book provides an introduction to his work and an overview of his career. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; ACBP; AFH; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 210. .
Publisher
Benedikt Taschen Verlag
Number of pages
96
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783836519632
ISBN
9783836519632
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.66

Hardcover. A long-overdue reexamination of beloved American artist Grandma Moses, restoring her rightful place within the canon of mid-century American Art. Num Pages: 128 pages, 160 colour I llustrations. BIC Classification: ACXD; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 278 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1118.
Publisher
Skira Rizzoli
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847849239
ISBN
9780847849239
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 40.41

Paperback. A discussion of the diverse relationships between law and the artistic image. Topics addressed in the book include the history of the relationship between art and law, the ways in which the visual is made subject to the force of the law, and the relations between law, the image and identity. Num Pages: 280 pages, 44 halftones. BIC Classification: AC; HPN; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 165 x 17. Weight in Grams: 404.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226569543
ISBN
9780226569543
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.56

Paperback. Suitable for students, arts professionals and other aspiring writers, this book navigates readers through the key elements of style and content, from the aims and structure of a piece to its tone and language. Num Pages: 264 pages, 42 illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; ACXJ; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 143 x 18. Weight in Grams: 430.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500291573
ISBN
9780500291573
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.33

Digital (delivered electronically). John Armitage and Joanne Roberts present a groundbreaking examination of the relations between historical and, crucially, contemporary ideas of luxury. This volume gives you a technocultural focus on aesthetic, design-led and media practice with key case studies. Editor(s): Armitage, John (Winchester School of Art University of Southampton); Roberts, Professor in Arts and Cultural Management and Co-Director of the Winchester Luxury Research Group Joanne (Winchester School of Art University of Southampton). Series: Technicities Eup. BIC Classification: ABQ; AC; AFJ; HPN; KN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474425827
ISBN
9781474425827
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.44

Paperback. Editor(s): Giunta, Lecturer in Philosophy Carrie (University of the Arts London); Janus, Lecturer in English and Literature in a World Context Adrienne (University of Aberdeen). Series: Critical Connections Eup. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; HPCF; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474425810
ISBN
9781474425810
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 29.97

Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, 60 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 3JJ; 3JM; ACXJ; AFC; AFH; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 231 x 11. Weight in Grams: 384.
Publisher
Ridinghouse
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909932258
ISBN
9781909932258
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.35

Paperback. Editor(s): Breward, Christopher; Fisher, Fiona; Wood, Ghislaine. Num Pages: 240 pages, 49 bw and 16 colour illus. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; 3JM; ACXJ; AKP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 321 x 244 x 14. Weight in Grams: 516.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472505378
ISBN
9781472505378
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 33.25

Hardcover. This catalogue of illuminated manuscripts in the V&A's National Art Library provides a history of an art form over eight centuries. It documents not only the practice of medieval and Renaissance illumination, but also the survival of medieval book-making crafts alongside printing in the post-Renaissance period. Num Pages: 1316 pages, 1200 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AFT; AKD; AKLB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 263 x 140. Weight in Grams: 9000.
Publisher
V & A Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
1316
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
3 volumes, slipcased
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851776498
ISBN
9781851776498
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 290.23
€ 261.14

Hardcover. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFKN; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 310 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1880.
Publisher
Museum of Modern Art United States
Number of pages
248
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870708879
ISBN
9780870708879
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 35.45

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACBP; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 217 x 16. Weight in Grams: 592.
Publisher
British Museum Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714111896
ISBN
9780714111896
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.91

Paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages, 13 halftones. BIC Classification: AC; AFC; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 144 x 11. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226894874
ISBN
9780226894874
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.13

Hardback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KJC; 3JJPG; ACXD; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 288 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1510.
Publisher
David Zwirner
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781941701331
ISBN
9781941701331
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 42.68

Paperback. The most important and best-loved artists of the Pop Art movement are gathered in this accessible book of painting, photography, film stills and sculpture. Num Pages: 144 pages, 75 colour. BIC Classification: ACXJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 194 x 14. Weight in Grams: 556.
Publisher
Prestel
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9783791348452
ISBN
9783791348452
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.10

Paperback. Ever since it came to the world's attention in the 17th century, the world's most famous tapestry has been a source of never-ending speculation. This book highlights the background of its construction and the vents of 1066 that it portrays. It details: warfare and weaponry, armour and costumes, depictions of everyday life, houses, and farming. Editor(s): McIlwain, John. Series: Pitkin History. Num Pages: 32 pages, 80 colour illustrations and 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DDF; ACK; WFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 84 x 3. Weight in Grams: 110.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841652221
ISBN
9781841652221
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.07

Hardcover. This is a vivid record, in words, illustrations and working diagrams, of a section of women's clothing design from 1600 to 1930. The author was in charge of costume at the Theatre Studio run by Michel Saint-Denis in the 1930s. Num Pages: 336 pages, a colour plate and 58 black and white plates and many drawings. BIC Classification: 3J; AC; AKTA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 227 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1240.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
336
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571085941
ISBN
9780571085941
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.46
€ 50.58

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
€ 15.63

Hardcover. The perfect introduction to the life and work of Andy Warhol. Series: Phaidon Focus. Num Pages: 144 pages. Dimension: 256 x 183 x 16. Weight in Grams: 614.
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Number of pages
144
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714861586
ISBN
9780714861586
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.67

Paperback. Presents various developments in archeology and art historical research. This book offers a fresh perspective on various developments shaping our cultural history. Num Pages: 996 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), col. maps. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 291 x 223 x 53. Weight in Grams: 3804.
Publisher
Laurence King Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
996
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
7th Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781856695848
ISBN
9781856695848
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.09

Hardback. Offers an illustrated account of the art and architecture of Ireland from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 20th century. This title explores all aspects of Irish art and architecture - from high crosses to installation art, from Georgian houses to illuminated manuscripts, and from watercolours to photographs, oil paintings, and tapestries. Editor(s): Moss, Rachel. Series: Art and Architecture of Ireland. Num Pages: 600 pages, 600 color illus. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3F; 3H; ACK; ACN; AM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 293 x 252 x 43. Weight in Grams: 3164.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300179194
ISBN
9780300179194
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.00

Paperback. Artists and writers reconsider the relationship between the body and electronic technology in the twenty-first century through essays, artworks, and an encyclopedic "Abecedarius of the New Sensorium." Editor(s): Jones, Caroline A. Num Pages: 268 pages, 30 color illus., 25 b&w illus. BIC Classification: ACX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 716.
Publisher
MIT Press Ltd United States
Number of pages
268
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st MIT Press Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780262101172
ISBN
9780262101172
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 37.35

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