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An updated edition of this classic title on the origins of 20th-century ideas in architecture and the applied arts.

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A remarkable study in social and cultural change that explains how and why the late antique world (circa 150-750CE) came to differ from "classical civilization."

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A classic study of Britains greatest painter, revised and updated to offer a fresh, clear reappraisal of the artists life and work.

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The definitive introduction to art from the Viking age, in all media and styles.

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An updated edition of a classic volume and thorough overview of William Blakes life and work.

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"Women designers have created some of the most important objects in history. By revealing the untold stories of female design pioneers, this wide-ranging introduction celebrates their crucial role in the history of modern processes of making."--

(Paperback, Sixth edition)

A new edition of a groundbreaking classic one of the bestselling World of Art titles, updated for this urgent moment for women artists, and feminist history in general.

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An updated edition of this indispensable reference, surveying the history of textiles from twenty-five thousand years ago to the present.

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An examination of the architectural world and its theories since the late 1960s in the context of social and political issues. It looks at a broad survey of buildings, but focuses on specific "megaprojects" as examples for discussion. It also considers the work of lesser-known designers.

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Gainsborough is one of the most appealing artists of the 18th century. The author draws on recently discovered material to provide a fresh perspective on both the life and art of this master.

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Surveys performance art, political theatre, genres, live broadcasts and extravagant spectacles, showcasing the constant and dynamic evolution of stage performance, from classics reinvented to groundbreaking fresh work.

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Placing its emphasis on black cultural themes rather than on black racial identity, this volume explores the visual representations of black culture during the 20th century.

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Exploring themes raised by digital artworks, such as viewer interaction, artificial life and intelligence, political and social activism, this book focuses at the impact of digital techniques and media on traditional forms of art such as printing, painting, photography and sculpture.

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This survey incorporates current scholarship and benefits from recent publication of O'Keeffe's catalogue raisonne. It analyzes her most important pictures in depth, and highlights recurring themes and images. Her relationships with fellow artists, particularly Alfred Stieglitz, are also explored.

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Manet challenged the society in which he lived through his art. He engaged with a Realist tradition, rather than Impressionism, and drew widely on the art of the past. This study examines the artist's intentions and the critical receptions of his work, manifested in cruel parodies and cartoons.