Art

Standing on the Walls of Time: Ancient Art of Utah's Cliffs and CanyonsThis book presents a unique perspective on rock art, challenging traditional views of its place in Western culture. Featuring...

All Is Art and Art Is All invites you to explore the arts as a powerful tool for understanding life's challenges. This book presents lessons that help attach meaning to everyday occurrences,...

Classic Hopi and Zuni Kachina Figures by Barton Wright A rare glimpse into the art of Native American carvings, this book presents classic-era (1880s-1940s) Hopi and Zuni carved dolls that have...

Spanning four decades of artistic innovation, Mel Kendrick: Seeing Things in Things presents a comprehensive overview of the sculptor's groundbreaking career. From his early experiments with form and...

Consumer Culture Reborn: The Cultural Politics of Consumption by Martyn J. Lee This book explores the intersection of economics and culture, examining how our social situations are shaped by the...

A soothing collection of doodle animals awaits in this lavishly illustrated coloring book. Featuring 20 pages of intricate artwork from Maryna Salagub, each page invites you to relax and lose...

This concise guide reveals the secret to crafting compelling stories that capture readers' attention. By applying the eight-step formula outlined in this book, you'll learn how to structure your...

Sweetness and Strength: The Reception of Michelangelo in Late Victorian England explores how the artist's reputation changed as new information became available.In the late 19th century,...

Dennis Scholl is a monograph that explores the work of German artist Dennis Scholl. Born in 1980, Scholl creates swirling, symbol-laden figurative paintings and landscapes that draw inspiration from...

This study explores the connection between Spiritism and various artistic disciplines. Léon Denis's investigation reveals how music, architecture, painting, sculpture, and literature reflect their...

This collection explores the connections between myth, environmentalism, and artistic practice, examining strategies for repairing our relationship with the planet. By tracing the shared cultural...

Rival Sisters: Art and Music at the Birth of ModernismThis interdisciplinary collection explores the complex relationship between art and music during the 19th century, challenging earlier claims for...

Art and the Committed Eye: The Cultural Functions of Imagery by Richard Leppert explores how meaning is created in images from Western European and American art between the fifteenth and twentieth...

This comprehensive guide to portrait illustration showcases various techniques and creative processes used by artists to capture the essence of individuals in unique visual expressions.From detailed...

Parkett No. 70 features collaborations by Christian Marclay, Wilhelm Sasnal and Gillian Wearing, each exploring unique approaches to sculpture, painting and photography. This issue also includes...

Durer in the Window: Reflexions on Art by Barbara GuestA collection of essays, reviews, and poetry that showcase Guest's unique artistic sensibility. Written between the 1950s and 2003, this...

Jay Ryan's Animals and Objects in and Out of Water Posters is a stunning collection of 120 artworks from the past three years. This catalog features Jay Ryan's favorite pieces, accompanied by...

David Robbins' latest book, High Entertainment, presents a new approach to cultural production that combines artistic experimentation with entertainment's accessibility. By moving beyond specialized...

Ljubodrag Andric Works 2008-2016 by Demetrio Paparoni is a comprehensive monograph featuring a selection of photographs by Ljubodrag Andric, taken between 2008 and the present day. The images are...

Sculptors and Design Reform in France, 1848 to 1895: Sculpture and the Decorative Arts by Claire Jones. This study challenges traditional views of French sculpture during the nineteenth century,...

The Haida are islanders first and foremost - a people apart. Their distinctive culture and arts have been shaped by their unique history and environment. This book explores the inspirations behind...

Sam Falls: A Retrospective Monograph This comprehensive retrospective monograph presents the work of American artist Sam Falls, spanning his career from the 2000s to the present day. Following in the...

This third volume in the Junctures series profiles female leaders in music, theater, dance, and visual art, highlighting their impact on changing cultural values regarding inclusivity and gender...

Joseph Cornell and Surrealism explores the connections between American artist Joseph Cornell and the Surrealist movement during the 1930s and 1940s. This collection of essays examines how Cornell's...

Visualizing the Body in Art, Anatomy, and Medicine Since 1800 Models and Modeling by Andrew Graciano explores the interconnectedness of art, anatomy, and medicine from the early 19th century to the...

Contemporary Political Movements and the Thought of Jacques Rancière: Equality in ActionThis book explores how democratic progressive politics can emerge and thrive in various contexts. Todd May...

A celebration of women with cool tattoos and a Southern California vibe is captured in over 200 photographs. This book showcases the Ink Nymphs, a diverse group of tattooed models who embody an...

This enchanting grayscale art coloring book invites you to explore your imagination and bring fantasy to life. With 50 high-quality pictures printed on one side, featuring unicorns and pegasi in...

Jacob El Hanani Recent Works on Canvas by Adam Kirsch A masterful exploration of the intricate art of micrography, this book showcases the recent works of New York-based artist Jacob El Hanani...

A fragment of a masterpiece: The Deposition Triptych from around 1430 is considered one of the founding works of early Netherlandish painting. This monumental altarpiece, now reconstructed with the...

The objects of Mesoamerican culture that adorn our museums today have a secret past. Behind their ancient artifacts lies a history of travel, desire, and the quest for knowledge - as well as theft...

Museum Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship: A New Model for a Challenging Era This book presents a research-based model of innovation in museums, flexible enough to be adopted by any museum...

Music and the Spiritual: Composers and Politics in the 20th Century by A. R. H. Copley explores the complex relationships between spirituality, music, and politics during the 20th century. This book...

Science fiction cinema has long been associated with Western cultures, but this collection challenges that notion by exploring cinemas and cultures from around the world. Simultaneous Worlds brings...

The Fog of Systems: Art as Reorientation and Resistance in a Planetary-Scale System Disposed Towards Invisibility by Bani Brusadin. This essay introduces artistic methodologies that explore the...

The Ethiopian Legend of Solomon and Sheba A fascinating exploration of one of history's most enduring legends, this book brings together two stunning traditional paintings from Ethiopia, alongside...

The Menil Collection presents an eclectic selection of twentieth-century artwork from its renowned collection. Spanning sculpture, photography, drawings, and paintings, this diverse range of art...

Caroline Woolard's latest work offers a unique perspective on the practice of art-making, one that emphasizes collaboration and dialogue between artists. By sharing her own experiences and insights,...

Antoine Leperlier Shaping Time. Works in Glass from 1981 to Now / Donner forme au temps. Œuvres en verre de 1981 à aujourd'hui is a comprehensive survey of the artist's work, spanning over 40 years...

A collection of masterpieces of calligraphy from two Chinese dynasties, presented in the traditional format of a handscroll. This series features a selection of renowned calligraphers' works through...

Giulio Paolini: A Comprehensive StudyThis in-depth monograph offers a detailed exploration of Giulio Paolini's artistic research, providing a comprehensive overview of his work. Commissioned by...

Zen Horses Drawing Amazing Zen Doodle Horses! is a guide for amateur artists looking to learn the basics of Zen Doodle drawing. With step-by-step instructions, you'll be able to draw different horses...

This book explores the transcultural memory of the Mediterranean region through contemporary art practices and museum projects linked to migrations, exile, diaspora, and transnationality. It examines...

Discover the joy of colouring with Divinely Detailed Colouring Book 3, a beautiful and relaxing creative book for all ages.Each design is carefully crafted to provide hours of fun and creativity,...

TransCoding From "Highbrow Art" to Participatory Culture explores how social media is changing the way we create and experience art. Based on an artistic research project that encouraged creative...

Illustrations of Type Specimens of Inferior Oolite Ammonites in the Sowerby Collection is a significant work that has been preserved for public access. Originally published in the public domain, this...

Pencil drawings from acclaimed painter Matthew Cerletty are featured in this first book on his work.The collection showcases his depictions of household items familiar from his paintings, offering a...

Mathew Cerletty: True Believer is an exhibition that explores the complexities of sincerity and meaning. Through a series of paintings, layered connotations spark interaction with familiar subjects,...

Explores the history of Canadian experimental filmmaking from the 1950s to the present day.This landmark book maps the development of avant-garde film across Canada, highlighting its key figures and...

The Imaginary Sea by Chris Sharp explores our complex and evolving relationship with the natural world, particularly the sea. This publication presents a multifaceted perspective, compiling work...

This collection reconsiders the life and work of Emile Jean-Horace Vernet, presenting him as a crucial figure for understanding the visual culture of modernity. Vernet's multifaceted artistry spanned...

Ghada Amer: A Monograph of Her Artistic Vision. This comprehensive monograph presents the full breadth of Ghada Amer's artistic practice, featuring numerous images and detailed commentary on her...

A comprehensive study of French sculptor Auguste Rodin, first published in 1905, is presented here. This fully illustrated volume includes a detailed biography, catalogue and chronology of Rodin's...

Drawn to Extremes: The Use and Abuse of Editorial Cartoons by Chris Lamb explores the history and impact of editorial cartoons. Since their inception, cartoonists have used satire and irony to...

The Uses of Excess in Visual and Material Culture, 1600-2010 by Julia Skelly explores how the concept of 'excess' has been used to shape our understanding of art, material goods, and people across...

Asen, metal sculptures of southern Benin, West Africa, are created to honor the dead and encourage interaction between visible and spiritual worlds in ancestral rites associated with the vodun belief...

Latiff Mohidin: Pago Pago (1960-1969) is a comprehensive study of the Malaysian artist's work within the global context of modernism. This publication fills a gap in existing literature by situating...

Carving the Civil War With Tom Wolfe by Tom Wolfe is a comprehensive guide to creating detailed wood carvings of Union and Confederate soldiers. Step-by-step instructions, accompanied by full-color...

Flow TV: Television in the Age of Media Convergence By Michael Kackman, Marnie Binfield, and Matthew Thomas Payne Routledge, 2011, 291 pages, paperback. Television has expanded beyond its traditional...

Look Close, Think Far: Art at the AcklandThis richly illustrated volume showcases nearly 300 outstanding works from the Ackland Art Museum's collection, with accompanying commentaries. The museum,...

Digital Approaches to Inclusion and Participation in Cultural Heritage Insights from Research and Practice in Europe by Danilo Giglitto, Luigina Ciolfi, Eleanor Lockley This edited book explores the...

Foreign Exchange: Exploring the Relationship Between Art and Global Trade The Weltkulturen Museum in Frankfurt has been collecting ethnographic artifacts from around the world since 1904, with the...

Józef Halas: A Monograph of Polish Artistic Innovation This monograph presents the work of Józef Halas, one of Poland's most important painters of his generation. Active in Wroclaw from 1949 until...

Les Levine's Red Tape A New Work explores the intersection of art and bureaucracy through a series of site-specific installations. In 1970, Levine was commissioned to create work for the University...

Chiara Cappelletto's Embodying Art explores the relationship between neuroscience and aesthetics, challenging traditional views of art and the human brain.The author examines how neuroscientific and...

Barbara T. Smith: Proof is a comprehensive debut monograph showcasing the artist's bold experimentation across various mediums, from performance art to painting and sculpture. Spanning nearly 60...

Living with Sculpture: Presence and Power in Europe, 1400-1750 explores the significant role sculpture played in daily life during early modern Europe. This publication examines how sculpture was...

Elaine Addington explores the innovative approach of Glasgow Museums' Open Museum, which brings the museum experience to the community. This collection of projects showcases the passion and...

Transmedium Conceptualism 2.0 and the New Object Art explores how contemporary artists are pushing the boundaries of art by combining multiple mediums in innovative ways.This project brings together...

Races on Display: French Representations of Colonized Peoples, 1886-1940 by Dana S. Hale explores how the French enhanced their racial identity at home by exploiting and stereotyping those of their...

Liv Blavarp Jewellery: Structures in Wood is a comprehensive review of the artist's creative output from 2002 to 2017. The book showcases around 55 works, each comprising numerous single elements...

Studies in Italian Sculpture explores the art and techniques of Italian sculpture from various periods, including the Renaissance. Dr. Charles Avery brings together his extensive knowledge and...

The Sool Boomb Book is an energetic art book that throws you into the world of Italian street art collective Art Of Sool. This pocket-sized picture book tells the story of the famous trio and their...

The Xuanhe Catalogue of Paintings is a comprehensive translation of a 12th-century document produced at the court of Emperor Huizong. This catalogue, dated to 1120, categorizes over 6,000 paintings...

Kimsooja: Traversées A new perspective on art and culture, as seen through the work of South Korean artist Kimsooja. In 2019, Kimsooja was invited to surround the City of Poitiers with her...

Sven Danielsson's photographs of nature in Småland, Sweden, bring to life Psalm 139, a poetic meditation on the All-knowing Gaze. This gift book features beautiful images of flowers, birds, fish and...

Textile Traditions of Mesoamerica and the Andes: An Anthology explores the meanings, uses, and fabrication of textiles in Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia from pre-Columbian times to the...

Commemorating 150 years since the first publication of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", this full-colour volume catalogues over 180 items from the Lewis Carroll Collection of Victoria J. Sewell,...

Three Caribbean Artists: A Glimpse into the Lives of Three Visionary Artists. This book offers a rare insight into the lives of three remarkable artists, José Maria Capricorne, Nelson Carrilho, and...

Kris Cohen explores how contemporary technologies are changing group formations and affiliations within social life. He examines a new form of collectivity that exists between publics, built through...

Jana Schröder: The Early Years A catalogue showcasing the work of German artist Jana Schröder, curated by Benjamin-Novalis Hofmann. This collection presents a series of works by young female artists,...

Life in the modernist era was marked by a sense of rapid change. As new technologies like automobiles and airplanes emerged, artists began to explore the concept of speed as a source of inspiration...

Gilbert and George are perhaps the world's most enduring and controversial artist duo, transforming themselves into a permanent work of art. Their oeuvre incorporates their lives, fears, desires, and...

Anglo-Saxon England has long been an imaginary place, a space into which ideas of what England was, or should have been, were inserted. This book explores how works of art and literature from the...

Heaven Baek's work explores the intersection of reality and performance, blurring the lines between the two. This book examines her oeuvre through a multi-layered analysis, tracing the evolution of...

Designing and modeling 3D vehicles requires expertise from top automotive designers and game developers. This insider's guide provides techniques demonstrated in industry-standard software such as...

Joan Jonas & Gina Pane explores the pioneering work of two key figures in performance art. Born in 1936 and 1939 respectively, these artists worked across multiple disciplines, including sculpture,...

Art and Merchandise in Keith Haring's Pop Shop by Amy Raffel explores the significance of artist merchandising in the context of Haring's career, focusing on his pursuit of populism. By examining the...

The Craftsman Revealed: Adriaen de Vries A comprehensive study of the renowned sculptor's techniques and methods. This heavily illustrated volume presents the results of a technical study of...

Photographer Annemarieke van Drimmelen and painter Jasper Krabbé have created a unique collaboration inspired by their two-year-old daughter, June. The book features photographs taken on the Greek...

Ducks on Parade! chronicles the creative transformations of Boston's iconic bronze Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Public Garden. Over the years, artistic visitors have dressed the ducks in...

Camiel Van Breedam's artistic journey began in 1956 with his first works, including reliëfs and small zinc sculptures. He later expanded to assemblages, collages, objects, sculptures, environments,...

Arts Reviewing: A Practical Guide by Andy Plaice offers an accessible introduction to the world of arts criticism. Drawing from professional expertise and cultural reviews across various art forms,...

Christine Ödlund: Aether and Einstein is a monograph dedicated to the Swedish artist and composer Christine Ödlund. Published in conjunction with her extensive solo exhibition, this book showcases...

Rebecca Bedell challenges our understanding of sentimental art in American visual culture from the eighteenth to the twentieth century. She argues that major artists produced what was understood in...

Salvador Dalí: A Graphic Novel CollectionThis graphic novel series presents an original collection of inspirations by cartoonists and illustrators from around the world, showcasing diverse cultural...

The Nurturing Darkness presents a unique collection of mixed media abstract paintings by Carol Bajen-Gahm. Through her use of encaustic and oil paints, seaweed prints, netting, photo transfers, and...

Visualizing War Emotions, Technologies, Communities by Anders Engberg-Pedersen and Kathrin Maurer explores the role of images in representing war and its impact on emotions. From maps to digital...

This colourfully illustrated book showcases 20 artists' interpretations of reptiles and amphibians in art. The unusual shapes, glittering colours, and perfectly adapted bodies of these animals offer...

Black Patience: Performance, Civil Rights, and the Unfinished Project of Emancipation by Julius B. Fleming Jr. The iconic phrase "Freedom, Now!" became synonymous with the Civil Rights Movement,...