In 1964 Lucian Freud set his students at the Norwich College of Art an assignment: to paint naked self-portraits and to make them 'revealing, telling, believable... really shameless'. It was advice that the artist was often to follow himself... Zobraziť viac
In 1303, Giotto, then considered the preeminent painter in Italy, was commissioned to paint the Arena Chapel in Padua. The resulting Chapel and its panels, detailing the history, birth, life and death of Christ, rank among the greatest artworks ever ... Zobraziť viac
Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) was a painter, architect, inventor and student of all things scientific. His natural genius crossed so many disciplines that he epitomized the term ‘Renaissance man’... Zobraziť viac
Jaroslav Malina (1937–2016) byl světově uznávaným scénografem a malířem. Eseje zařazené do této knihy pokrývají rozmanité aspekty jeho kariéry, poskytují vhled do jeho pracovních metod i jejich filosofických kořenů a objasňují Malinův umělecký... Zobraziť viac
Anyone can produce beautiful botanical paintings with this, the first guided watercolour book. Printed on specialist watercolour art paper and containing step-by-step tutorials, this book is the perfect introduction to producing exquisite illustrations.. Zobraziť viac
Fra Angelico and the Rise of the Florentine Renaissance investigates the beginnings of Florentine Renaissance art, with the friar painter Fra Angelico at the centre of the story. Fra Angelico is one of the great masters of Renaissance art ... Zobraziť viac
Though ferociously private, Lucian Freud spoke every week for decades to his close confidante and collaborator William Feaver - about painting and the art world, but also about his life and loves. The result is this a unique, electrifying biography, ... Zobraziť viac
Paula Rego is an artist of astonishing power with a unique and unforgettable aesthetic. Taking its cues from the artist, this fascinating study invites us to reflect on the complexities of storytelling on which Rego's work draws, emphasizing both the... Zobraziť viac
Great art has dreadful manners. The hushed reverence of the gallery can fool you into believing masterpieces are visions that soothe, charm and beguile, but actually they are thugs. Merciless and wily, the greatest paintings grab you in a... Zobraziť viac
101 Super Cute Cat Things to Draw includes one-of-a-kind cat-inspired drawings, doodling exercises, fun facts, and simple drawing instructions. Zobraziť viac
The brand new novel from Britain's best-loved saga authorWhitby, 1845Amber Ainsley works as a laundry maid for the wealthy Greenwood family, but when she falls pregnant with her employer's illegitimate child, she is cast out, left homeless and destitute. Zobraziť viac
Emerging artists are featured alongside established greats like David Hockney, Chuck Close, and Brice Marden. A to Z entries include images of important recent work, short biographies, exhibition history, and bibliographical information... Zobraziť viac
Phaidon's classic illustrated monograph on Raphael, updated with an elegantly crafted design for today's burgeoning art aficionados. Reviving a much beloved group of artist monographs from the Phaidon archive, ... Zobraziť viac
This small, portable book presents a unique perspective on the human body for artists to study and implement in their drawing work. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella simplifies the human body into basic, synthetic shapes and forms,... Zobraziť viac
An expertly curated collection of art and literature for all to benefit from the advantageous effects of creativity on health and wellbeing. Zobraziť viac
A leading expert’s exploration of the past, present and future of public monuments in America Zobraziť viac
Legendary journalist, interviewer and memoirist Lynn Barber fell in love with modern art in the 1990s. Here, she selects works that have inspired her during an extraordinary life. The title is a nod to her hugely successful memoir An Education. Zobraziť viac
Create beautiful projects step by step with your Cricut® ambassador, Kimberly Coffin, of Sweet Red Poppy® Learn to use your Cricut machine and make gorgeous projects with Cricut ambassador, Kimberly Coffin in this Cricut book for beginners and... Zobraziť viac
The life of America's most beloved artist, in his own words - back in print with restored text and drawings, new illustrations, and more. Zobraziť viac
Basics Illustration: Sequential Images is Mark Wigan's third book in his essential series of handbooks on contemporary... Zobraziť viac
