Empires evoke potent images: Stanley, Livingstone and the colonial gallery of great explorers; the Spanish Conquistador's quest for gold and silver; and the Dutch heritage of trade in the East Indies. For over 500 years empires have been a feature of the Zobraziť viac
Modern technology has enhanced our lives in numerous ways - we can now communicate in real time with friends and colleagues around the world, and do our shopping and banking without leaving home... Zobraziť viac
Ever since it launched in 2007, Monocle has had a rich and deep connection with Japan.From day one the magazine has had a Tokyo bureau – which today also encompassesa Monocle shop and radio studios – run under the watchful eye ... Zobraziť viac
Derek Jarman was a very English rebel, a maverick and radical artist whose unique anddistinctive voice was honed protesting against the strictures of life in post-war Britain. Inan innovative practice that roamed freely across all varieties of media, ... Zobraziť viac
Jessica Lack introduces fifty pioneering modern and contemporary art movements born out of political engagement, decolonization, marginalization or conflict... Zobraziť viac
Why do dogs play dead? How do you speak dog? Why do dogs go about in handbags? This book will help children to understand what's so unique about a dog's body and its behaviour and why they deserve to be well cared for... Zobraziť viac
This lively introduction tells the ever-evolving story of abstract art, tracing its history from the early 1900s right up to the present day. Emerging out of western movements such as Cubism and Expressionism... Zobraziť viac
Athanasius Kircher (1602-80) was acknowledged to be the most learned man of his age. By profession a Jesuit priest, he made himself an authority on every subject under (and above) the sun and published the results of ... Zobraziť viac
This gorgeous, large-format book is filled with clever cutouts exploring the ocean, from the shoreline to the murkiest depths. This fact-filled journey is illustrated by Helene Druvert, the acclaimed creator of Paris Up, Up and Away, Mary Poppins Up, Up a Zobraziť viac
Modern Art Explorer is a witty and brilliantly illustrated introduction to modern art for children that takes readers undercover to discover the stories behind thirty famous artworks from the Centre Pompidou's collection in Paris... Zobraziť viac
Aimed at anyone wanting to learn more about the increasingly popular art of calligraphy and lettering, this practical introduction showcases many fine examples in the V&A’s collection, and will give readers a new understanding and appreciation of... Zobraziť viac
How do you find the most promising emerging artists at work in a rapidly transforming medium? Bypassing traditional art world channels, 100 Sculptors of Tomorrow is the culmination of a major, democratic open call for up-and-coming sculptors... Zobraziť viac
Is Capitalism Working? is a highly relevant question today - not least to a generation coming of age in a world still experiencing aftershocks from the near-meltdown of the world economy in 2008. Economic theory can be complex, ... Zobraziť viac
Why were primary colors popular in postwar kitchens? Why did the Art Deco era prefer clean lines and pastel shades? This... Zobraziť viac
The Jacksons: Legacy is the first ever official book on the the Royal Family of Pop. This major volume reveals the untold,... Zobraziť viac
Shoes is an inspiring, impeccably researched and concise history of footwear through the ages. After a general introduction, chronological chapters illustrated throughout retrace the history of footwear from the Middle Ages to today, ... Zobraziť viac
Light makes an architectural space livable, shapes it and guides us within it. The role of light reaches well beyond practical needs and can create environments, emotions and spatial illusions. Today, as our homes and buildings become increasingly ... Zobraziť viac
This humorous and handy guide contains all the information aspiring ninjas need to know. With padded ninja shoes underfoot and ninja stars around their belts, our plucky newbie ninjas Kate, Eddie and Angus travel back in time to 1789 Japan to... Zobraziť viac
The Big Idea shortlisted for series design in the British Design and Production Awards. The effects of global warming are being felt around the world through climate change, and images of our rivers and oceans choking... Zobraziť viac
Piece together the artists, artworks and surroundings that bring Salvador Dalí’s world to life in this surreal 1000-piece puzzle... Zobraziť viac
