The Art Book For Children

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This edition of The Art Book presents a new way of looking at art with children. It's an A - Z guide to thirty of the most engaging artists such as Van Gogh, Matisse, Rembrandt, Turner and Velazquez and one of their most famous works of art. Designed for both adult and child to enjoy together, the book encourages children to learn to look, and to imagine why artists choose to create art in the way that they do. Accessible and educational The Art Book, Children's Edition is fun and easy to use. A perfect introduction to art for children everywhere. From Leonardo's iconic Mona Lisa to Andy Warhol's equally iconic Marilyn and from Jeff Koons' exuberant, flower-encrusted Puppy to Grant Wood's severe American Gothic, 30 works appearing in the original Art Book have been selected for The Art Book Children's Edition for their significance in art history as well as their appeal to children.

The Art Book

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This is a pocket-sized A-Z guide to 500 great painters and sculptors frommedieval to modern times. Each artist is represented by a full-page colour plate of typical work, accompanied by information on each image and its creator. Artists, styles and subject matter are cross referenced.

The Story of Art

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This text is the 16th revised and updated edition of this introduction to art, from the earliest cave paintings to experimental art. Eight new artists from the modern period have been introduced. They are: Corot, Kollwitz, Nolde, de Chirico, Brancussi, Magritte, Nicolson and Morandi. A sequence of new "endings" have been added, and the captions are now fuller, including the medium and dimension of the works illustrated. Six fold-outs present selected large-scale works. They are: Van Eyck's "Ghent Altarpiece", Leonardo's "Last Supper", Botticelli's "Birth of Venus", Jackson Pollock's "One (Number 31, 1950)", Van der Weyden's "Descent from the Cross" and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.

A World History of Art

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Over two decades, this art historical tour de force has consistently proved the classic introduction to humanity's artistic heritage. From our paleolithic past to our digitised present, every continent and culture is covered in an articulate and well-balanced discussion. In this seventh edition, the text has been revised to embrace developments in archaeology and art historical research, while the renowned contemporary art historian Michael Archer has greatly expanded the discussion of the past twenty years, providing a new perspective on the latest developments. The insight, elegance and fluency that the authors bring to their text are complemented by 1458 superb illustrations, half of which are now in colour.

Type and Typography

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Providing an essential grounding for readers of all levels, from students to professionals, this carefully structured text takes the reader through every aspect of typography, from the history of language and writing systems to the invention of movable type and the evolution of the digital systems of today. It provides an overview of the bewildering variety of typefaces available and is a practical guide to using type as a meaningful element of design in all media. Chapter 3 ('Form') has been considerably extended with illustrations of 'part-alphabets' for 60 typefaces and detailed explanations of their visual features. There are also updated sections in Chapters 4 and 6 ('Manufacture & Design' and 'Conventions') and in Chapter 5 ('Structure') there is new material on the use of grids and design for the Web.

The Life Of Michelangelo Buonarotti

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Michelangelo, instinctively and on principle, reacted against the decorative methods of the fifteenth century. If he had to paint a biblical or mythological subject, he avoided landscapes, trees, flowers, birds, beasts, and subordinate groups of figures. He eschewed the arabesques, the labyrinths of foliage and fruit enclosing pictured panels, the candelabraand gay bands of variegated patterns, which enabled a quattrocento painter, like Gozzoli or Pinturicchio, to produce brilliant and harmonious general effects at a small expenditure of intellectual energy.

Toulouse Lautrec: Basic Art Album

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This richly illustrated art book covers several centuries of great artists and their masterworks. The artist's life and times, influences, legacy, and style are explored in depth. The book analyzes a particular painting with regard to the history surrounding it, the techniques used to create it, and the hidden details that make up the whole, providing a thorough look at each artist's career. Included is a bibliography, a chronological reading of principle works, a brief life history, and listings of public collections featuring each artist.

Degas, Sickert and Toulouse-Lautrec: London and Paris, 1870-1910

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The crucial dialogue between British and French artists in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, is explored for the first time in this unique publication. The pivotal figures of Edgar Degas, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Walter Sickert are examined alongside Pierre Bonnard, Henri Fantin-Latour, Sir William Rothenstein, James Tissot, Edourd Vuillard and James McNeill Whistler, bringing together some of the greatest names in avant-garde art of the time. Arranged chronologically, this stunningly illustrated book examines the introduction of Degas's work to the British art world; his influence on a circle of younger artists, most significantly Walter Sickert; the growing influence of French culture on British society and the first exhibitions of the quintessentially Parisian Toulouse-Lautrec in Britain.

Toulouse-Lautrec: Painter of the Night

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Born into a noble French family, but cut off from his own class by an accident which left him with the stunted legs of a child, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec threw himself into the bohemian life of fin-de-siecle Paris. Through the intensity of his artistic vision, this world lives on.

Rembrandt's Universe: His Art His Life His World

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On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Rembrandt's birth, here is the ultimate book on Rembrandt's art and life - his work as an artist, his family, friends and patrons, his place in European culture - by one of the world's best-known writers on Dutch art. Designed to be the Rembrandt book of first resort, this complete and accessible volume will be an invaluable work of reference and vital reading for art lovers, art students and museum-goers.

Botticelli

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A luxurious and comprehensive guide to Sandro Botticelli's complete paintings with over two hundred full-colour, full-page illustrations, thisopulent celebration of the life and art of the Renaissance genius is not only a magnificent collector's edition but is certain to become the standard work on the artist for many years to come. Botticelli is one of the most beloved figures of the Renaissance period and his seductive "Venus" and graceful "Primavera" are among the world's most recognisable works of art. This large-format catalogue raisonne of his paintings by the distinguished art historian Frank Zollner stands out for its meticulous scholarship and breathtaking illustrations. Presented in chronological order, the author lends his profound insight to the facts of Botticelli's life and career, which he sets against the background of the artistic upheaval of the period.

Fra Angelico

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This beautiful book, published in conjunction with the first major exhibition of Fra Angelico's work since the cinquecentenary exhibition of 1955 in Florence, will feature more than seventy paintings, drawings and manuscript illuminations, covering all periods of the artist's career, from around 1410 to 1455. Also included will be fifty selected works by his assistants and closest followers. Fra Angelico ('the angelic friar'; c. 1390/95 - 1455) was one of Renaissance Florence's leading painters. In addition to his celebrated altarpieces and frescos in Florence, Fiesole, Cortona, Perugia and Rome, Fra Angelico also completed many masterpieces on a small scale, including paintings, drawings and illuminated manuscripts.

Bruegel to Rubens: Masters of Flemish Painting

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It is said that much of the greatest art is produced during periods of strife. In the mid-16th century, Flanders - the United Provinces in the north (modern Holland) and the Spanish Netherlands in the south (modern Belgium) - was the most sophisticated society in Europe, but its learning and luxury industries were all but annihilated by the so-called DutchRevolt and by the Eighty Years War that followed (1568-1648). Two-thirds of the works discussed here were painted during this turbulent period, including Pieter Bruegel's "Massacre of the Innocents of 1567". During the Renaissance, the Low Countries attained a flawless technique of painting and the highest standards of craftsmanship. This tradition survived during even the worst years of the war.

Bellini and the East

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Fifteenth-century Venice was the commercial linchpin between Western Europe and the richer civilisations of the Eastern Mediterranean, monopolising the trade of luxury goods. But the relationship between Venice and the East was not merely commercial - ideas and aesthetics were exchanged and developed in a remarkable age of cultural fusion. It is now well known that this interaction between East and West had a profound effect on Venice's distinctive architecture, but the impact on Venetian painting of this synthesis of Western Christendom, Byzantium and the Islamic world has never been fully explored. This vast topic is addressed in Bellini and the East, illustrated through the work of the supremely talented Bellini family of painters (Jacopo, and his sons Gentile and Giovanni), who transformed Venetian painting in the fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, and who encapsulate the integration of different cultures and ideas.

Fra Filippo Lippi: The Carmelite Painter

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A study of the life and career of Fra Filippo Lippi, from the first paintings he created whilst a friar to his later works when living outside the monastery for the Medici family and other patrons. It focuses on the conjunction between Lippi's work as a painter and his experiences as a friar.

Rubens: A Master in the Making

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Peter Paul Rubens (1577 - 1640) was a prodigious artist and one of the most extraordinary figures of the seventeenth century. International diplomat, shrewd businessman, linguist and an intellectual who moved in the highest scholarly circles, Rubens always remained foremost a painter. His energetic genius for handling oil paint made his works prized by the rulers of royal courts across Europe. This book traces Rubens's rise from hesitant beginnings to become the dominant international painter of his generation. It investigates the incredible visual memory that facilitated the flowering of his genius, climaxing with the remarkable burst of creative energy seen in paintings such as Samson and Delilah (National Gallery, London) and The Battle of the Amazons (Alte Pinakothek, Munich). The focus on Rubens's early career means that the works featured are by his hand alone - undiluted by workshop assistance.

Cezanne

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He was the founding father of modern art, the grand master who pointed painting forward on its way from Impressionism to the 20th century: Paul Cezanne (1839-1906). In Paris, but above all in Provence, he quested tirelessly for "a harmony parallel to nature" - discovering it in still lifes of apples, in bathers, or in the renowned landscapes of his beloved Montagne Sainte-Victoire. This book discusses this extraordinary artist's major works and his theories of painting and colour.

Paul Cezanne

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Beautiful color reproductions and their analysis trace the evolving style of this creative French painter

Matisse the Master: A Life of Henri Matisse: 1909-1954 v. 2

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In this astounding book (winner of the Whitbread Book of the Year 2005) Hilary Spurling's fascinating exploration of Matisse's world uncovers the secret life of the artist, whose paintings shocked and infuriated his contemporaries while paving the way for modern art. This beautifully presented second volume tells the story of Matisse's growing artistic maturity and the relationship between his life and art from 1909 to 1954, his glory years.

The Ultimate Picasso

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Covers in one volume all the periods of Picasso's long, incredibly versatile career, with exquisite reproductions of nearly every significant work he ever created.

The Big Book of Interiors: Design Ideas for Every Room

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Featuring more than 600 different design ideas, "The Big Book of Interiors" is the indispensable resource every homeowner needs to redecorate, whether it's one room or a whole house. For easy reference, the book is divided into sections by location: Entrances, Hallways, Stairways, Living Rooms, Dining Rooms, Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Laundry Rooms, Mud Rooms, Attics, Basements, and Patios, Porches, and Decks & Terraces. Each section opens with an introductory description that explains the decorating challenges unique to that part of the house, and is followed by full-colour design ideas showcasing hundreds of different solutions to fit every size room. Lavishly illustrated, "The Big Book of Interiors" includes beautiful full-colour photographs that show different approaches from various designers and architects. No matter what size house or budget, .

Classic Chic: Creating a Sophisticated Interior Style

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On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Rembrandt's birth, here is the ultimate book on Rembrandt's art and life - his work as an artist, his family, friends and patrons, his place in European culture - by one of the world's best-known writers on Dutch art. Designed to be the Rembrandt book of first resort, this complete and accessible volume will be an invaluable work of reference and vital reading for art lovers, art students and museum-goers.

Residential Interior Design: A Guide to Planning Spaces

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This is a Room-by-room guide to home interior design which teaches the fundamental skills needed to plan interior spaces for all types of homes, in all decorative styles, from remodeling to new construction. Taking a step-by-step approach, this valuable primer reviews all aspects of interior architecture as it relates to human factors and daily use. Authors and interior designers Maureen Mitton and Courtney Nystuen explore the minimal amount of space necessary in order for rooms to function usefully, from the kitchen to the bathroom, the bedroom to the hallway, and every room in between.

Dream Homes: 100 Inspirational Interiors

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Everyone has an idea of their own dream home, whether it be a minimally furnished apartment overlooking a city skyline or an informal and colourful retreat in the sun. Whatever your dream, this bestselling book - now available in paperback for the first time - presents 100 inspirational interiors of all styles from around the globe, from New England to Mallorca and from Provence to South Africa. Alongside the work of many of the world's most talented interior designers are homes that have been imaginatively transformed by the vision and commitment of their owners. "Dream Homes" features 100 inspirational homes, the key characteristics of which are compellingly described by leading interiors writer Johanna Thornycroft and stunningly illustrated with over 800 photographs by world-renowned interiors photographer Andreas von Einsiedel.

The Very Small Home: Japanese Ideas for Living Well in Limited Space

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Presents design advances in Japan.

Feng Shui for Your Home: An Illustrated Guide to Creating a Harmonious, Happy and Prosperous Living Environment

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Feng Shui is a relatively recent discovery in the West, but in recent years it has become increasingly popular in Britain, America, Australasia and Europe. Businessmen use it to plan their offices, restaurateurs understand its importance in choosing a new house or redecorating their present one. Its uses range from telling you when to move house and where to go, to which room should be where, what colours to use when decorating and how to arrange the furniture within each room for the most positive energy. Feng Shui For the Home is a practical, accessible guide to designing and decorating your home in a way that will not only bring maximum benefit and well-being to you and your family but will look good too.

Western Guide to Feng Shui: Room by Room

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This informative guide shows how to use Feng Shui to improve your relationships, health, and finances. It takes you on a room-by-room journey through home and office to open your "Feng Shui" eyes to see the problems and solutions in your environment.

The Ultimate House Book: For Home Design in the Twenty-First Century

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The only reference book you will need to plan, decorate, and furnish your home... and who better to show us how?

Storage: Get Organized

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Whether you prefer cosy clutter or a clean, minimalist sweep, "Storage" provides all the practical information and creative inspiration you need to organise every area in your home. The book is divided into two principal sections, one on planning and assessment, the essential starting point for reorganization, and the other providing an area-by-area breakdown of particular storage requirements and approaches, including the optimum conditions for storing different types of belongings. Individual case studies provide in-depth coverage of specific solutions.

How to Live in Small Spaces: Design, Furnishing, Decoration and Detail for the Smaller Home

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The book is presented in three sections. Part one, Making the Most of Small Spaces, discusses how design and spatial planning are the key to maximizing space. Decoration and Furnishing discusses how to adopt various strategies to make your space look and feel larger, from creative use of colours and textures to lighting and furniture. The ultimate way to enhance a small space is to physically make it bigger. In part Two, Area by Area Solutions presents a room by room breakdown, demonstrating space-saving ideas, storage solutions and strategies for compact layouts specific to each room.