Art

Landscapes After Ruskin: Redefining the Sublime explores how contemporary artists are redefining our relationship with nature in response to environmental uncertainty. This striking volume features...

Roland Penrose's "The Road is Wider than Long" is a unique and imaginative work. Written as a Surrealist love poem, it draws inspiration from a journey through the Balkans in 1938. This special...

The Significance and Relevance of Early Modern Indian Painters to the Contemporary Indian Art by Nilima Sheikh This book explores the enduring impact of early modern Indian painters on contemporary...

Willem de Kooning: A Life in Art Corinna Thierolf explores the life and work of Dutch artist Willem de Kooning, whose journey from unknown to Abstract Expressionist pioneer is marked by self-doubt,...

The Case of the Stolen Turners: A True Story of Art Theft and Detection. In 1994, two paintings by J.M.W. Turner were stolen from a German public gallery while on loan from Tate Britain. This...

The Century of Artists' Books by Johanna Drucker is a seminal study of the development of artists' books as a twentieth-century art form. Situated within the context of mainstream developments in the...

Conrad Felixmüller: A Pioneering German Expressionist Conrad Felixmüller was a key figure in the development of German Expressionism, a movement that sought to break free from traditional artistic...

Andy Goldsworthy: A Study of Nature and Light. This comprehensive study explores the life and work of British artist Andy Goldsworthy, offering a detailed look at his unique approach to art. Through...

David Smith Phaidon Focus by Joan Pachner A comprehensive overview of the life and work of American sculptor David Smith, this book explores his innovative approach to metal sculpture and its impact...

William Kentridge Process as Metaphor and Other Doubtful Enterprises by Leora Maltz-Leca explores how artist William Kentridge uses his studio processes to create metaphors for thinking and living...

Caravaggio and the Creation of Modernity explores the life and art of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, a pivotal figure in the history of modern painting. This study examines how Caravaggio's...

Published in 2011, To Whom It May Concern is one of Louise Bourgeois' final projects, showcasing her enduring artistic power. This unique work features vibrant, contrasting colours depicting bodies...

Developing an animated short film is a challenging yet rewarding process. This comprehensive guide provides practical advice and industry best practices for creating dynamic and eye-catching animated...

Mary Cassatt: A Life provides a fresh perspective on the life and art of this enigmatic American Impressionist. Born in 1844, Mary Cassatt defied conventions with her choice of career and personal...

Philip Hughes's paintings capture the Australian landscape in all its complexity, from the rugged karst formations of the west to the windswept coastlines of Tasmania. His work is characterized by...

The talent of creative women has often been overshadowed by the cult of the 'male genius'. Katie McCabe's book, More Than a Muse, uncovers the complex romantic relationships that have ensured women...

Relax and unwind with this beautiful adult coloring book. Featuring highly detailed images, each page invites you to escape into a world of your own, helping to relieve stress and promote relaxation...

The Enigma of Piero by Carlo Ginzburg is a thought-provoking exploration of the life and work of Piero della Francesca. Through a meticulous analysis of available evidence, Ginzburg sheds light on...

Erwin Panofsky's theories on art history have had a profound impact on our understanding of iconic works. This book provides an accessible introduction to his life and influences, as well as three...

Photography Theory presents forty of the world's most active art historians and theorists in animated debate about the nature of photography. This innovative book explores what makes a photograph a...

Jackson Pollock's Mural: The Transitional MomentPioneering artist Jackson Pollock's first large-scale painting, Mural, marked a pivotal moment in his career and the development of Abstract...

The Spirit of Venice is a rich and captivating history of one of the world's most fascinating cities. From its emergence as a major economic power to its eventual decline, this book tells the story...

Aaron Marks' Complete Guide to Game Audio 3rd edition is the ultimate resource for navigating an audio career in the video game industry. This comprehensive guide builds upon the success of its...

Postcolonial Modernism: Art and Decolonization in Twentieth-Century Nigeria explores the emergence of artistic modernism in Nigeria during its transition to independence. Chika Okeke-Agulu examines...

This beautifully illustrated pocketbook showcases Japan's diverse and beautiful plant life, featuring 40 stunning paintings from Kew's extensive botanical library. From familiar flowers like...

Art Works: How Organizers and Artists Are Creating a Better World Together by Ken Grossinger. Behind the scenes of social change movements, artists, organizers, and activists have worked together to...

Christian Dior: A Visionary's Legacy In 1947, Christian Dior revolutionized fashion with his iconic new look. His designs continued to make waves in the industry for over a decade, leaving an...

The Oxford Dictionary of Christian Art & Architecture provides an authoritative guide to interpreting Christian art and architecture. This long-awaited new edition has been fully updated for the 21st...

For artists looking to support their studio practice and careers, writing is an essential skill. This practical guide helps artists learn effective writing strategies for various documents, including...

The Forever Now presents a unique approach to contemporary painting, one that rejects traditional notions of time and chronology. This phenomenon, known as atemporality, is characterized by a...

Andrea Mantegna Drawings in Close Up by Roger Godfrey explores the artist's innovative approach to Renaissance drawing. A key aspect of his work is the emphasis on solidity and expressiveness in...

The Triumph of Modernism: India's Artists and the Avant-garde, 1922-47 By Partha Mitter, this book explores the intersection of Western modernism and Indian nationalism in the evolution of...

Martha Diamond Deep Time is a comprehensive survey of the artist's career, showcasing her unique approach to painting and built space. Through a range of works, including paintings, prints, and...

Intricately detailed illustrations of mythological creatures come to life in this extreme coloring and search challenge book. Kerby Rosanes' signature style, known for its imaginative and...

Drawing Cartoons by Colin Shelbourn offers practical guidance for anyone looking to develop their cartooning skills. This approachable handbook explains how simple shapes can be transformed into...

Walking in Cities: Navigating Post-pandemic Urban Environments explores how our new world orders are reshaping urban walking and spaces. An international group of artists and writers reflect on the...

Colour Your Way to Creative Consciousness! is a unique colouring book that invites you to explore your creative side. With 50 original illustrations to colour, plus space for your own drawings and...

Toward the Not-Yet Art as Public Practice explores alternative ways of conceiving the present and future through artistic practices aimed at social change. This collection combines handbook,...

Enric Mestre Ceramic Sculpture by Michael Francken is a comprehensive monograph celebrating the work of Spanish sculptor Enric Mestre. His sober spatial constructions belie a poetic force that...

A selection of 50 works of art from Tate's collection, showcasing the most touching and transformative expressions of romantic love. These pieces are divided into key themes, including courtship,...

Discover the artistry behind international doll creations with International Doll Artists - Volume 4 Accessories and Ideas. This comprehensive guide showcases the work of talented artists from around...

This beautifully designed volume explores how time was understood and recorded in early modern Britain through a unique collection of dated objects. From paintings to everyday items like teapots and...

Vermeer's Maps by Rozemarijn Landsman is a comprehensive study of the artist's depiction of wall maps in his paintings. Published with the Frick Collection, this book explores the intricate fusion of...

The Spivak Reader: Selected Works of Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak A comprehensive collection of the writings of a major critic and theorist, this volume offers insights into post-colonial studies,...

The Forgotten Olympic Art Competitions: A Story of Cultural Collaboration This book tells the story of the Olympic Art Competitions, a unique cultural collaboration between art and sport that took...

Explore the symbolic charm of trees in William Wordsworth's writing and beyond. This book examines how trees were represented in his poetry and prose, from the blasted to the majestic.Versed in...

Experience the vibrant world of Mexican Folk Art with this Day of the Dead Coloring Book. Featuring 40 unique and expertly illustrated sugar skull designs, this adult coloring book offers incredible...

The Monkees in Australia: Celebrating 50 Years of Music and Mayhem. In 1968, the iconic American rock band The Monkees embarked on their first Australian tour, leaving a trail of heart-throbbing fans...

Balthazar: A Black African King in Medieval and Renaissance Art by Kristen Collins and Bryan C. Keene is a lavishly illustrated book that explores the origins of Balthazar, one of the biblical magi,...

Rodrigo Melo's Japanese-style tattoo art is showcased in this extensive collection of photographs. The book features over 150 studio images of bodysuits, rib pieces, back pieces, and sleeves,...

Recreating an Age of Reptiles by Mark P. Witton is a unique and fascinating exploration of the art of drawing and painting extinct species. With over 90 scientifically credible paintings, this book...

Beautiful Grayscale Portraits and Flowers to Inspire Your CreativityThis stunning coloring book features 25 single-sided grayscale images, perfect for intermediate and advanced colorists...

Colour your way to stress relief with this unique and humorous insult colouring book. Featuring 40 hand-drawn images, you can express yourself creatively while relieving frustrations.From the...

Diary: How to Improve the World (You Will Only Make Matters Worse) by John Cage is a unique collection of writings compiled over 16 years. Originally typed on an IBM Selectric and formatted using...

St Peter's Seminary, Scotland's iconic modernist building, is at the heart of a complex debate about its future. A gathering of experts from various fields came together at the Venice Biennale to...

Explore the beauty and culture of Spain through the pages of this beautifully illustrated coloring book.Featuring hand-drawn images of food, buildings, and more, this book invites you to relax and...

Nigel Hall: Drawings by Andrew Lambirth. This monograph explores the artistic process of sculptor Nigel Hall RA, renowned for his works in steel, aluminium, bronze and polished wood. A lifelong...

Agnes Martin's early work has long been overshadowed by her iconic grid paintings. This groundbreaking study by Christina Bryan Rosenberger sheds new light on Martin's formative years, revealing the...

Delight in One Thousand Characters brings to English-speaking readers the timeless masterpiece of Chinese calligraphy, the Thousand Character Essay. Composed by literary giant Zhou Xingsi and...

Alexander Rodchenko: Design explores the life and work of this versatile Russian artist. A central figure in the Russian Constructivist art movement, Rodchenko was a radical activist, pioneer of...

Florentine Mutherich's Studies in Carolingian Manuscripts presents a comprehensive collection of her research on the subject. Spanning forty years of work, this volume brings together studies on...

Learn to draw and paint flowers in the style of Pierre-Joseph Redouté with this comprehensive guide. Françoise Balsan shares her expertise, providing step-by-step instructions and beautiful examples...

Sidney Nolan: A Study of His Materials This book offers a technical study of one of Australia's greatest modern painters. Sidney Nolan (1917-1992) was known for his diverse oeuvre, which included...

Andrew Wyeth's Snow Hill provides a poignant and enigmatic glimpse into the artist's distinctive style. Painted in 1989, this masterful tempera work captures the essence of the Chadds Ford landscape,...

Hardcover: 176 pages Daniel Arasse explores how paintings can teach us about ways of seeing across the centuries. Through six engaging narrative "fictions," he guides readers through various...

Rethinking Research in the Art Museum presents a radical perspective on how research can function as an agent of change in art museums today. It analyses various art organisations and draws on...

Manolo Valdés in Glass presents a striking body of thirty-five sculptures created between 2020 and 2021. The artist's primary medium for this series is glass, which he employs to create contemporary...

Hatch Show Print: The History of a Great American Poster Shop is a fascinating look at a legendary institution that has been creating showstopping posters for over 140 years. Established in 1879,...

This workbook contains 110 pages of slanted grid paper, perfect for practicing your calligraphy handwriting skills. Part of a series available in four separate volumes with different cover designs,...

Roelant Savery's Wondrous World by Ariane van Suchtelen is a fascinating exploration of the life and art of this Flemish artist. In the early 17th century, Savery arrived in the Northern Netherlands,...

Learn how to turn your art into a successful career with greeting cards and gifts. Kate Harper's expert guide covers everything from preparing your designs to managing digital files, and includes a...

This influential book offers a concise introduction to Asian art, responding to a growing interest in Japanese artistic expressions of beauty and philosophy in Western culture. First published in...

Exploring how artists have used new technologies to represent shifting modes of subjectivity from the modern to the postmodern, this book examines the connections between aesthetics and politics in...

The Way of the Shovel: On the Archaeological Imaginary in Art By Dieter Roelstraete This catalog brings together a diverse range of international artists to explore the theme of melding archival and...

Set in 16th-century Venice, Laura Morelli's novel tells the story of Luca Vianello, a young gondola-maker who feels trapped by his family's expectations. When an unexpected tragedy strikes, Luca sets...

Learn to create beautiful mandalas with this step-by-step guide. The word "mandala" is pronounced (mon-dah-lah) and means "circle." In art, mandalas represent the universe and our connection to it,...

Curating as Ethics explores how curating can be more than just selecting and presenting information. It argues that curating can constitute an ethics, one of acquiring, arranging, and distributing...

The Awakening of Islamic Pop Music by Jonas Otterbeck explores the rise and development of new Islamic popular music genres, including pop-nashid and Islamic pop. This industry, dominated by the...

Amy Sherald: The World We Make The first comprehensive monograph on acclaimed portraitist Amy Sherald, this book accompanies her solo exhibition at Hauser & Wirth London in fall 2022. Featuring...

Exploring the lasting impact of Joy Division's lead singer Ian Curtis, this book examines the dedication of fans and its relevance to modern issues. Essays on Curtis delve into themes such as memory,...

This Step by Step guide shows you how to draw male and female Ninjas in various poses. With 30 guides and blank grid pages, you'll be able to improve your illustrations and create stunning Ninja...

Discover Beautiful Butterflies and Flower Designs for Hours of Coloring Fun. Unwind with this quality adult coloring book featuring 30 unique butterflies on backgrounds with flower patterns and...

This 1980s cultural phenomenon is explored in depth by Chris Wade in this collection of essays. Madonna's music, films and persona had a profound impact on the world during this decade, with her...

Raymond Durgnat's seminal study of British cinema from the 1940s to the 1960s remains a landmark work in film criticism. First published in 1970, A Mirror for England continues to offer a compelling...

The Memoirs of Miss Chief Eagle Testickle: A True and Exact Accounting of the History of Turtle Island is a groundbreaking work that reimagines the past through the eyes of a legendary figure. Kent...

Discover the art and life of Suiko, a renowned Japanese graffiti writer and visual artist. This behind-the-scenes look at his world offers a unique glimpse into his creative process, travels, and...

Gilbert and George: A Retrospective Exhibition Catalogue This catalogue accompanies the retrospective exhibition of the work of international artists Gilbert and George, who have been exhibiting...

Brigitte Lustenberger's photographs are a poignant exploration of the fleeting nature of life and beauty. By transforming dried flowers into delicate images, she reveals the intricate details of...

Counter-Texts: Language in Contemporary Art By Kim Dhillon This book provides a critical reassessment of written language in contemporary art, exploring how visual artists use inscribed language to...

The Radicant by Nicolas Bourriaud explores the concept of modernity in the context of our contemporary world. In this essay, the author argues that traditional notions of modernism are no longer...

Kenneth Goldsmith's Duchamp Is My Lawyer explores the creation and evolution of UbuWeb, an online archive of avant-garde literature, film, and music. Since its inception in 1996, UbuWeb has grown...

Street Life in Renaissance Italy offers a fresh perspective on the complex dynamics of urban life during this transformative period. By exploring contemporary urban theory and examining the design...

Zenspirations Coloring Book offers 30 uplifting designs to inspire your creativity. Joanne Fink's techniques combine positive messages with playful patterns, making it easy to create your own...

European Art of the Fifteenth Century by Stefano Zuffi is a comprehensive guide to this pivotal period in art history. During the fifteenth century, European artists experienced a surge in...

Vija Celmins and Gerhard Richter: Double Vision brings together the work of two influential artists in a thought-provoking dialogue. Their photorealistic styles may seem worlds apart, but a closer...

R. P. Phillimore's East Lothian is a collection of designs by Jan Bondeson.Published in 2020, this book showcases a range of graphic arts work created by the artist.With 48 pages of design, this...

This elegant survey of more than 60 works of art chronicles the liberation of women walking freely in public. From the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century, artists such as Thomas...

No Shenanigans! is a comprehensive guide to mixed media painting, featuring six step-by-step tutorials with over 450 colour photos and explanations. Mimi Bondi's approach is characterised by clear...

The History of Knitting in Art: A Collection of Paintings, Drawings, and Prints from Western Art in the 19th CenturyA collection of paintings, drawings, and prints from Western art illustrating the...

Fantasy Flower Garden: A Coloring Book of Fantastic Flowers and Friendly Animals is the seventh installment in C. L. Aldridge's popular series of adult coloring books, "The Art of C. L. Aldridge"...