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A course in the art and practice of digital animation. It explains the animation process and allows you to practice newly learned techniques and processes.

(Hardback)

The letters of Vincent van Gogh lay bare the events of his dramatic life, providing remarkable insight into the creative process, and touching revelations of his personal anguish. They are reproduced in these three volumes with over 200 ink drawings that the artist sketched into them.

(Paperback)

Surveys the history, building and use of pyramids in detail. This title looks at both the practical aspects - the quarries, ramps and tools used in building them - as well as the conceptual - the cosmology and iconography of the pyramids and the intriguing Pyramid Texts.

(Hardback)

From Augustus to Romulus Augustulus, this comprehensive volume reveals how the Roman Emperors ran the empire in peace and war, in public and behind the scenes. It includes chapters that range from the foundation of the empire and the different paths to power, to imperial building projects in Rome and Constantinople and the emperors on campaign.

(Paperback)

Leads the reader through the whole complex and gardens of the Taj Mahal. This title offers an account of the mausoleum's urban setting, its design and construction, its symbolic meaning, and its history up to the present day. It is suitable for those at home as well as those visiting the Taj Mahal.

(Paperback)

A fully illustrated survey of all Egypts temples, covering the secret rites and architectural wonders of these powerful and mysterious monuments from early pharaonic times to the Roman period.

(Paperback)

Presents an account of the Valley of the Kings, famous throughout the world as the burial place of the great New Kingdom pharaohs. This title brings together the art, archaeology and history to create both a sourcebook and guide for tourists, scholars, students and armchair travellers.

(Paperback, Revised Edition)

Human domination of our earth is now so complete that it is easy to forget how recently our role in the history of our planet began: the earliest apes evolved around 20 million years ago, yet homo sapiens has existed for a mere 160,000 years. This title explores various aspects of the study of ape and human evolution.

(Hardback)

In many ways the history of civilization is a history of our relationship with nature and landscape. Drawing on all aspects of mankind's creativity and ingenuity, and bringing together the key stories that have shaped our man-made landscapes, this title sets out to chronicle this intimate connection.

(Paperback)

In 1095 Pope Urban II summoned the Christian world to war to secure access to the Holy Land. The Christian army captured Jerusalem, establishing a kingdom that was to last for 200 years. This book aims to bring the confrontation to life, presenting both the European and Arab points of view.

(Hardback)

Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) has entered mainstream culture as one of the founding fathers of modern art. This book explores the artist's life and work. It features more than 200 entries on the interesting and important artworks, relationships, people and ideas in Duchamp's life.

(Paperback)

Presents the reality behind legends such as Spartacus the gladiator, and the stories of Shapur the conqueror, Viriathus the guerrilla leader and Mithridates the connoisseur of poisons.

(Paperback)

A practical foundation course in fashion photography that offers key advice on the principles, practice and techniques of the subject. Dealing with the technical aspects of photography, it helps readers to evolve an artistic style of their own. It is suitable for various photography students and those interested in magazine or promotional design.

(Paperback)

Featuring interviews with leading contemporary designers, including Paul Smith, Stephen Jones, and Maria Cornejo and education professionals, this title enables readers both to understand the vital role of research and to discover the techniques the designers have adapted for themselves.

(Hardback)

Award-winning designer Sean Adams presents over 100 case studies of environmental graphics and murals from around the world.

(Hardback)

States that no single curator, critic or dealer can or should monopolize our view of what is happening in the art world today. Instead, the author aims to show us how exciting and rewarding it is to steer our own way through the art world today.

(Paperback)

Drawing on a wealth of sources, from Hesiod to Pausanias and from the Orphic Hymns to Proclus, Professor Kernyi provides a clear and scholarly exposition of all the most important Greek myths.

(Paperback)

A comprehensive anthology of Life photography.

(Hardback)

Recounting the influence of Greek communities and their culture through Central Asia, India and Western China, from the Bronze Age through to the rise of Islam, this book examines a wealth of art and artifacts as well as literary sources to reveal the remarkable influence of Greek culture.

(Paperback)

Ian Bakers memoir of his journey to the long-hidden source of the Shangri-La myth one of the most extraordinary tales of adventure and discovery ever told (San Francisco Chronicle)

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This study uses original sources, archaeological findings and psychological insight to provide an account of the lives of mythical figures - Achilles, Orpheus, Herakles, Oedipus and others. The narrative is complemented by illustrations from vase paintings and genealogical tables.

(Hardback)

(Paperback, Fourth edition)

A new, radically updated edition of the immensely successful introductory textbook on world prehistory.

(Hardback)

A definitive survey of the finest examples of residential architecture in Britain from 1900 to the present, featuring both major architects and more recent emerging talents.