4012 results for 'Chavarri, Elisa (artist)'

This hands-on guide offers a wide range of creative prompts and pathways for artists, students and teachers of performance. Leslie Hill and Helen Paris present 'Curious Methods', a hybrid approach...

Swiss artist HR Giger is renowned for his dark and haunting biomechanical creations, which have captivated audiences worldwide. This book presents a comprehensive introduction to Giger's work,...

1972 was a pivotal year for Progressive Rock, when bands and artists created some of their most groundbreaking and enduring music. In this book, Kevan Furbank explores the key artists and albums that...

Painting with Monet offers a fresh perspective on the methods and meaning of impressionism. By examining pairs of works created by the artist alongside his contemporaries, Harmon Siegel reveals new...

Leonora Carrington: Surrealism, Alchemy and Art provides a fascinating overview of the life and work of this intriguing artist. Born in 1917, Carrington burst onto the Surrealist scene in 1936,...

A Complete Guide to Special Effects Makeup Conceptual Creations by Japanese Makeup Artists By Tokyo SFX Makeup Workshop Titan This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of special effects makeup...

Swedish artist Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) pioneered a radical new approach to art in the early twentieth century. Her innovative work, which predated that of Vasily Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich, and...

Discover the Joy of Pastel Painting with Confidence Pastel Innovations is a comprehensive guide to unlocking the unique possibilities of pastel painting. Whether you're a beginner looking to explore...

This stunning guide features 15 original watercolour artworks by acclaimed artist Emma Faull, perfect for painters of all abilities. With these beautiful designs, you can create exquisite watercolour...

Discover the art of painting delicate, see-through flowers with watercolor. Renowned artist and tutor Olga Koelsch shares her techniques for creating beautiful and unique watercolor creations.In her...

Silent green presents the most comprehensive solo exhibition in Germany to date on Agnès Varda's third creative period. This lesser-known chapter in the life and work of a highly influential artist...

Hokusai's Fuji is a beautifully illustrated exploration of the artist's fascination with Mount Fuji, a motif that dominated his work for over two decades. From the Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji,...

Dracopedia: A comprehensive guide to drawing the world's most iconic dragon species. Artist and researcher William O'Connor has spent years studying dragons in their natural environments, compiling...

Realist artists from around the world have responded to the challenges of modern life by creating paintings that are "disrupted" in both style and theme. This book brings together the work of 43...

Dime-Store Alchemy: The Art of Joseph CornellA poetic reflection on the life and work of American surrealist artist Joseph Cornell, written by poet Charles Simic. Simic's prose is as enchanting as...

David Hockney's Dog Days is a charming collection of paintings and drawings that celebrate the artist's two beloved dachshunds, Stanley and Boodgie.With a text by the artist, this book offers a...

The Secret Life Volume One documents Salvador Dali's extraordinary childhood and early years as an artist. From his birth to 1924, this memoir reveals the pivotal events that shaped his unique...

Sigmar Polke: Girlfriends (1965/66) is a seminal work by the artist Sigmar Polke, one of the key figures in the development of post-war German art. This illustrated exploration, part of the Afterall...

This lavishly illustrated book celebrates the beauty of flowers through vibrant watercolour painting. Jarnie Godwin shares her expertise to help artists capture the essence of plants, from emerging...

A visual compilation of NYC subway graffiti art from 1983, From the Platform showcases a vibrant and colorful era of street art in New York City. Over 325 color photos capture the works of various...

Saul Leiter: A Unique Vision of Urban Life This revised edition of Saul Leiter's photographs showcases the artist's distinctive approach to capturing the cityscape. Born in Pittsburgh, Leiter spent...

A poignant and intimate collection of letters between John Berger and his son Yves, an artist, exploring the realms of art, memory, life, death, and beyond. Composed of letters written between 2015...

Francisco de Goya, 1746-1828 On the Threshold of Modernity This book explores the remarkable career of Francisco de Goya, a Spanish artist who made a lasting impact on the art world. From his early...

Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil offers a comprehensive guide to creating realistic animal drawings using colored pencil. This 40-page book provides step-by-step lessons and techniques for...

Warhol & Mapplethorpe Guise & Dolls is an original exploration of the provocative portraits and self-portraits created by two influential artists. Patricia Hickson brings together the work of Andy...

Czech Secession Art and Architecture 1890-1914 by Petr Wittlich is a lavishly illustrated exploration of forward-looking Czech art at the turn of the twentieth century. Prague, like its Mittel...

Albert and the Whale by Philip Hoare This book is a lyrical journey into the natural and unnatural world. Albrecht Dürer's art, created over five centuries ago, continues to captivate us with its...

The Art Model's Handbook provides a comprehensive guide for those looking to model for art classes and professional artists. Based on the author's experience and interviews with models, artists, and...

Yayoi Kusama's artistic world is a place of endless dots and dazzling displays. She covers her paintings in hundreds of tiny dots, which then appear on everything from dresses to walls. But that's...

Bill Sienkiewicz's iconic artwork is presented in a unique and detailed way in this Artisan Edition. The collection features some of the artist's finest covers, pin-ups, and pages, including the...

Blondie: Against the Odds is a unique blend of oral history and artistic interpretation, bringing to life the story of the iconic band's rise to fame.Through 10 songs from their catalog, the book...

The Banksy Museum Complete Catalogue presents a comprehensive look at the work of the world's most famous street art artist, whose identity remains unknown. This book showcases over 100 emblematic...

Fairy Tales by Elias presents a fresh and mature take on beloved stories. This collection showcases the artist's pencilled originals and fully-realised colour illustrations, offering a unique...

Vincent Van Gogh's life was a testament to the power of art to transcend suffering. Born into poverty and struggling to find his place in the world, he was driven by a fierce creative urge that would...

Drawing faces and figures in proportion can seem daunting, but with the right approach, it can be achieved with ease. This beginner's guide takes a step-by-step approach, starting with simple shapes...

Sparring with Gil Kane offers a unique glimpse into the world of comic art and aesthetics, as the legendary artist and raconteur engages in conversations with fellow creatives.Through these...

Beyond Art Fundamentals offers in-depth guidance on conveying mood and emotion, creating narratives, and improving your images' storytelling through composition, character details, and atmosphere...

The B-Side: A Flipsided History of Pop The B-Side is a fascinating look at the often-overlooked tracks that have shaped the music industry. From rock'n'roll to hip-hop, these songs have been deemed...

Framed Perspective Vol. 2: Technical Drawing for Shadows, Volume, and Characters Building on the foundation established in the first book, this guide helps artists master the challenging tasks of...

A love letter to the hard-rocking music of the 1980s, Don't Call It Hair Metal delves into the sonic evolution, musical diversity, and artistic intention of commercial hard rock during that era...

Pauline Boty: A Pioneering Figure in British Pop Art Pauline Boty was a trailblazing artist who played a pivotal role in shaping the British Pop Art movement of the 1960s. As one of the few women to...

Captain Hotknives' Greatest Hits: The Sleeve Notes is a zine that accompanies the artist's greatest hits album, available at ishkahzines.bandcamp.com. This work in progress collection includes...

Discover the life of Pablo Picasso, one of the world's greatest artists of the 20th century. Born into an artistic household, Picasso began drawing at just nine years old and went on to become a...

John Craxton's Cats offers an intimate and accessible introduction to the life and work of this celebrated British artist. With an in-depth commentary by Andrew Lambirth, who knew Craxton well, this...

Discover the world of Hooky, brought to life in this unique companion guide. Learn to Draw Hooky offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the popular webcomic series, featuring step-by-step...

Discover the fascinating world of artistic derrières in Museum Bums. This humorous history book takes you on a whirlwind tour of the finest rear ends in museums around the world, from Renaissance...

MicroBionic: Radical Electronic Music and Sound Art in the 21st Century is a comprehensive survey of the latest developments in electronic music and sound art. Written by Thomas Bey William Bailey,...

Francisco Goya's "The Disasters of War" is a powerful visual indictment of war and its horrors, created in response to the Spanish insurrection of 1808 and the resulting Peninsular War with...

Campigli and the Etruscans: A Pagan Happiness Franco Calarota's book explores the connection between the Italian artist Massimo Campigli's work and the Etruscan civilisation. In 1928, Campigli...

John Romita's iconic artwork brings the web-slinger to life in this collection of issues 67, 68, 69, 71, 75, and 84, showcasing his signature sleek line work. The book features a stunning gallery...

Damien Hirst and Margaret Mellis: A Connection Revealed This book explores the connection between two influential artists, Damien Hirst and Margaret Mellis, who became close friends and mentors...

A collection of sixty international illustrators' sketchbooks offers a unique glimpse into their artistic practice. The sketchbook is often a personal and intimate space, where every line is...

Ernst Haeckel's prints of natural forms have had a lasting impact on the world of art and design. This collection of plates, first published between 1899 and 1904, showcases Haeckel's meticulous...

Georgia O'Keeffe: A Life of Artistic Expression Discover the remarkable story of Georgia O'Keeffe, one of America's most celebrated artists. As a child, she viewed the world in her own unique way,...

Bio Art Altered Realities by William Myers explores the intersection of art and biotechnology. As our understanding of the natural world evolves, the boundaries between living organisms and...

Discover the world of watercolor painting with expert guidance. Watercolor Your Way is a comprehensive guide that meets you right where you are in your artistic journey.This book, written and...

Drew Struzan is the artist behind some of the most iconic images of our time, including posters for films like Blade Runner, Back to the Future, and E.T: The Extraterrestrial. This book is the first...

Claude Monet: The Triumph of Impressionism Claude Monet was an artist who dedicated his life to capturing the essence of light on canvas. Unlike other artists, he pursued this goal with unwavering...

Mark Rothko: A Consummate Freedom of Expression This book explores the life and work of Mark Rothko, a prominent advocate for the artist's freedom of expression. Rothko's artistic journey resisted...

Jonathan Jones presents a new narrative history of the Renaissance, rekindling the movement as a seismic change in European mentalities. This panoramic history encompasses the continent, tracing the...

A global survey of the use of mirrors and reflective surfaces in contemporary art presents a fascinating exploration of the nature of reality. MirrorMirror features over 150 artists from diverse...

Fiber art and craft-inspired sculpture by eight US and Latin American women artists is a powerful medium for embodied affective experience. This book explores the work of these artists, grounding...

A foggy night in London sets the scene for a murder that will test Inspector Macdonald's skills. A party at an artist's studio during the wartime blackout becomes a crime scene when the miser next...

David Ellsworth's comprehensive guide to woodturning is a must-have for woodworkers and artists. This first-ever book from the grandmaster of woodturning provides step-by-step directions and stunning...

Duchamp's Last Day offers a radical reading of the artist's final hours, just moments after his death. A photograph taken by his closest friend Man Ray captures Duchamp's calm face, but the...

The Song of the LarkA passionate portrait of an artist's journey, this novel follows Thea Kronberg as she pursues her dreams and grapples with her past. Her remarkable singing voice takes her to the...

A collection of Jamaican folktales, brought to life by the renowned Tarot artist Pamela C. Smith, introduce readers to the captivating world of Annancy the Spider.These traditional stories, passed...

Ted Joans' Black Pow-Wow is a powerful collection of poetry that blends the rhythms of jazz music with unflinching honesty. Written by one of the first Beat poets, this book showcases Joans' unique...

Eliza Ivanova's The Art of Eliza Ivanova is a visually stunning book that showcases the artist's unique style and technique. With a background in animation and a distinctive approach to portraiture,...

You're Embarrassing Yourself by Desiree Akhavan is a candid and humorous memoir that explores the author's journey from self-doubt to artistic success.Akhavan shares stories of her struggles with...

Jeremy Deller's latest publication offers an intimate look at his artistic practice, exploring the inspirations and passions that drive his work.A holistic account of his career, life, and art, Art...

At 42, Toby Ferris embarked on a remarkable journey to track down the 42 surviving paintings by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, a fellow artist nearing the end of his own life. Over the next five years,...

Celebrating five centuries of artistic exchange between Scotland and France, this collection of poems explores the intricate relationships between art and poetry. The poems themselves are portraits...

The Actor and the Target by Declan Donnellan is a straightforward and unpretentious guide to overcoming actors' persistent fears and releasing their talent on stage. With a spirit of artistic and...

British Art Since 1900 explores the development of British art from the early 20th century to the present day. This comprehensive overview examines the careers of influential artists, including John...

A Psychotherapist Paints is a unique account of an internationally known psychotherapist and group analyst's struggle to bring together his psychological experience and his interests and talent as an...

Mike Kelley: Ghost and Spirit Mike Kelley was a visionary artist whose practice spanned multiple disciplines, including performance, installation, drawing, painting, video, photography, sound, text,...

Vasily Kandinsky was a pioneering painter of abstract art and a key figure in the Blue Rider movement. His career spanned a wide range of styles, from early experimentation to his most expressive and...

Edgar Degas Drawings and Pastels by Christopher Lloyd This comprehensive monograph explores the life and work of Edgar Degas, one of the 19th century's most outstanding draughtsmen. Through a...

Art and Architecture: a Place Between by Jane Rendell explores the evolving relationship between artists and architects, challenging traditional boundaries between the two fields. This book delves...

Unlocking Women's Art by P.l;Henderson explores the diverse and often overlooked world of female painters. This comprehensive guide delves into iconic movements, such as Portraiture & Identity and...

Disney's Beauty and the Beast is a treasured animated film, beloved by families for thirty years. This beautifully illustrated retelling brings the magic to life, featuring stunning development art...

Rewild your creativity with the natural world. Internationally renowned textile artist Jeanette Appleton shares practical ideas for working with nature to nurture your practice and make your art more...

Discover the joy of scavenger hunts and art with SCAVENGER ART, a unique activity book designed to spark creativity and develop drawing skills. With 52 exciting challenges, this book encourages...

Disney The Princess and the Frog (Disney Modern Classics) A Deluxe Gift Book of the Film - Collect Them All! Relive the magic of Disney's beloved film through this beautifully illustrated retelling,...

Caravaggio 1571-1610: a Genius Beyond His TimeThis book brings together more than 50 of Caravaggio's most famous and revolutionary works to explore the artist's boundary-breaking naturalism and its...

Discover the fundamentals of oil painting with this comprehensive guide, covering techniques, materials, and expert analysis of masterpieces.Harold Speed's authoritative book provides a painter's...

Henri Matisse's remarkable journey is revealed in this inspiring picture book biography. As a young boy, Henri-Emile Matisse drew pictures everywhere, and his passion for art only grew stronger as he...

Hirameki, a Japanese term for a 'brainwave' or 'flash of inspiration', is the art of transforming a simple doodle into something amazing. This book invites you to explore the creative process, where...

Yayoi Kusama: Every Day I Pray for Love brings the artist's private world to life through poignant recollections and a unique perspective on her creative process. This book delves into the essential...

This easy-to-follow guide teaches aspiring artists how to capture the world around them in a few simple steps. Learn how to draw every aspect and type of dragon, from the baby dragon peeking out of...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of mermaids and magical creatures, where romance and wonder await. This beautiful coloring book by artist Selina Fenech invites you to escape into a world of...

Keith Haring: The Radiant Life and Line A beautifully written biography that captures the essence of the 1980s New York art scene, Keith Haring: The Radiant Life and Line is a stunning life of the...

Tokyo Art & Photography is a visually stunning book that celebrates the city's rich cultural heritage. Spanning 400 years, it features a diverse range of artistic expressions, from traditional...

Sergei Rachmaninoff: A Composer Reconsidered This biography offers a fresh perspective on one of classical music's most celebrated composers. Long dismissed as a conservative, Rachmaninoff was in...

The art of portraiture reached its peak in 16th-century Europe with the discovery of oil painting, techniques that remain unsurpassed today. This knowledge has been preserved in traditional painting...

Marina Abramovic: A Career-Spanning Survey This comprehensive publication brings together expert voices to explore the work of Marina Abramovic, a pioneer of performance art. In collaboration with...

Disney Classics Colouring Bring the magic of Disney to life with this enchanting colouring book. Featuring beloved characters and scenes from Disney's rich history, this book is perfect for anyone...

Learn the art of creating convincing and detailed characters in digital painting with this comprehensive guide. Established artists share their industry experiences and expertise to help you master...

Wassily Kandinsky's Sounds is a fascinating artist's book that represents a pivotal moment in the painter's transition towards abstraction.Originally published in an updated English edition with full...