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A richly illustrated monograph on the life and work of Lee Krasner, one of the twentieth century's most inspiring women artists and a pioneer of abstract expressionism.

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Looks at how, through the manipulation of signs and pictorial language, Picasso oscillates between figures and objects, animating what is inanimate and vice versa. As well as shedding light on aspects of Picasso's work, this book features a selection of art, providing an opportunity for readers to rediscover the art of Picasso.

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Controversial in both life and art, Francis Bacon was one of the most important painters of the 20th century. Written by his friend and collaborator, eminent art writer and curator David Sylvester, this book reflects on his life and career.

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Designed to equip the cultural tourist and art student with the means to interpret each painting, building, or artifact in terms of the iconography and symbolism of Islam, this book will deepen understanding not only of Islamic art and architecture but also of Islam itself.

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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.

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A comprehensive study of Mark Wallinger's career that draws on conversations with the artist. It traces his development from early influences to winning the Turner Prize in 2007 and beyond. It reveals Wallinger as an artist committed to making art that is not only brilliantly accessible and witty, but also conscientious and politically incisive.

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From burial caves in Indonesia festooned with bones, to skulls smoking cigarettes, wearing beanie hats and sunglasses, and decorated with garlands of flowers in South America, the author ventures beyond the grave to find messages of hope and salvation.

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Suitable for jewelry makers of all levels, this book examines traditional methods alongside contemporary styles and adaptations to offer an insight into the art and craft of jewelry making for artisan. It features a variety of galleries that showcase eye-catching examples of contemporary work.

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This definitive survey of one of the most popular, collectable and dynamic periods of international design offers a rich overview of all aspects of the subject.

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A survey of modern architecture and its origins. This book also explores the effects of globalization on architecture, the rise annd rise of the celebrity architect, and the way in which practices worldwide have addressed such issues as sustainability and habitat.

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Bringing together two formidable talents for the first time, this literary and artistic collaboration on the theme of night travel features original artwork by Blake (known for his work with Roald Dahl) and text by novelist Self (Umbrella and Phone).

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Morocco is at once ultra-modern, yet still deeply traditional, and this is what defines Moroccos decorative arts. This book features a villa in Essaouira, traditional and contemporary homes in Marrakech, an Islamic pleasure pavilion, a contemporary mud home in the Palmerai, a Berber mud village, and Majorelles garden in Marrakech.

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Discusses about the cultural renaissance in Moscow and St Petersburg during the Silver Age (1900-1920). This book explores the synthesis of the arts in the productions of Diaghilev's "Ballets Russes", Stanislavsky's stagings of Chekov, and in Malevich's revolutionary "Black Square".

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The author shares his fascination of Africa with many others. This illustrated book is a mosaic of pictures and text in which dreams and reality merge into each other.

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The author is off on another expedition, this time to see the animals living at the freezing poles: polar bears, penguins, whales and seals. This book follows his journey as he finds out how these animals survive day to day how they live, grow up, hunt and have babies.

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Contains an imaginative children's stencil kit that will delight aspiring young artists and encourage all children to express themselves with art. Along with the sketchbook, this title includes six die-cut boards and more than 200 stencil shapes to spark the imagination.

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Reveals how leading artists of the twenty-first century are reinvigorating the still life, a genre previously synonymous with the sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Old Masters. In this book, short introductions begin each chapter and are followed by spreads that pair each work with a reading of its significance to the still-life tradition.

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When Crown Prince Gustaf returned from Versailles in 1771 to ascent the throne of Sweden, he was determined to give his country a leading place in Europe, culturally as well as politically. He fostered the international movement of Neoclassicism, which in Sweden took on a freshness distinctive to the country.

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The first overview of contemporary gardens in Scandinavia.

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Presents a kaleidoscope of animated text and type samples across a broad spectrum of styles and effects. This book presents a historical outline of ornament and its evolution through the major creative periods from the beginnings of the 20th century to the present.

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Shows how graphic designers reinterpret the past. This title includes classic examples of graphic design, an historical survey of graphic design, and a portfolio of the international designs. It is suitable for students, and design professionals looking for inspiration from the past.

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Following the success of Paris Up, Up and Away and Mary Poppins Up, Up and Away, Hlne Druvert is back with a beautifully crafted tribute to the city of New York and its music. For ages 5+.

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Set in the year 1789 and based on the original ninja manuals of that era, this witty and informative secret manual equips readers with all the tools needed to become a master of ninjutsu.

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Celebrates established icons, newly discovered gems and contemporary masterworks that represent the highest expression of Scandinavian design and response to their environment.