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A vibrant and insightful account of the diverse artists and activists who made up the New Deal art programs and the influential legacy of the artwork they left behind.

(Paperback, Fourth edition)

An updated edition of the pioneering study in the acclaimed World of Art series, this classic book surveys a full century of performance art, from the Futurist manifesto of 1909 through the second decade of the new millennium.

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A comprehensive, international, and critically praised survey of the body's role in contemporary art, fully revised, updated, and featuring full color illustrations throughout.

(Paperback, Second edition)

Taking into account a wealth of scholarship, this book explores the movement in terms of its political implications and rich cultural contexts.

(Paperback, Third edition)

An introduction to Andean art and architecture that describes the varied artistic achievements of the Chavin, Paracas, Moche, Nasca, Chimu and Inca cultures, among others. It deals with the discoveries and advances in the field.

(Paperback)

A comprehensive and authoritative study of medieval visual arts in Europe, forming the ideal guide for students to all facets of art and architecture in the Middle Ages. Topics covered include tapestries, armour, stained glass, enamel and ivory work, and illuminated manuscripts.

(Paperback, New Edition)

An updated and expanded edition of this classic, illustrated survey of Caribbean art, featuring the work of over 100 artists from the period of colonialism to the present day.

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An illustrated study of the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. It features buildings, such as the Glasgow School of Art, as well as his interiors, such as the Willow Tea Rooms, many of which were designed in collaboration with his wife, Margaret Macdonald.

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Les Fauvres (the wild beasts) was the nickname given in 1905 to a group of painters led by Henri Matisse and including Derain, Vlaminck, Braque and Dufy. This work offers a reappraisal of this popular movement and discusses all its aspects - the artists, their works and their achievements.

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A consistent undercurrent has been Britain's preference for the real world (landscape and portraiture) as against "high" art and abstraction. This is a survey of the personalities of British painting and an assessment of its latest flowering.

(Paperback, Second edition)

Offers an analysis of the history of film. This title traces the evolution of the moving image from the earliest shadow shows to the digital film-making of the 21st century. It provides chapter maps developments in the form and technology across the world from the mid-1990s to today.

(Paperback, Third edition)

An authoritative and provocative survey of the arts of Japan, brought right up to date with the latest developments and current trends.

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This is a guide to the evolution of jewelry which offers a survey of the entire field. It traces developments from the Middle Ages to the present day and analyzes jewelry's changing fashions and the gems used in its production. The major jewelry houses are represented alongside unknown craftsmen.

(Paperback, Second edition)

The definitive guide to the art and architecture of one of the worlds most enigmatic civilizations, extensively revised and now in colour throughout.

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Artistic traditions of indigenous North America are explored in a study that draws on the testimonies of oral tradition, Native American history, and North American archaeology, focusing on the artists themselves and their cultural identities. Original.

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Surveys the dynamic developments in sculptural practice worldwide. This book explores such key topics as the use of the body in sculpture, the appropriation of everyday ephemera, the use of light and sound as technological elements, nature and ecology as dominant and pressing issues, and the huge impact of installation.

(Paperback, Revised and updated edition)

This volume traces the development of Russian art from 1863 to 1922. It discusses the major movements and artists involved.

(Paperback, Fourth edition)

An updated and expanded edition of this classic survey, which has established itself as a superlative introduction to the full diversity of Aboriginal art.

(Paperback, Second edition)

A succinct but thorough introduction to abstract art since 1900, revised and updated.

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Provides an introduction to the history of American art and architecture from its 17th-century colonial beginnings to the installation and video work. Structured chronologically, this book not only discusses the key artists and architects, art works and buildings, but also defines the characteristics of the different periods.

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Offers an interpretive history of Mexican art and architecture from the Spanish Conquest to the early decades of the 21st century. The author shows how artists in Mexico participated in local and international developments, and highlights the important role played by Mexicans in the art world of the last five centuries.

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An overview of ecologically conscious contemporary art that responds to today's environmental crisis, from species extinction to climate change.

(Paperback, Revised)

A comprehensive, scholarly yet succinct illustrated survey of myth as it appears in Greek art.

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A history of modern and contemporary art in California from the early 20th century to the present day.