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Today's artists have an unprecedented level of choice with regard to materials and methods available to them, yet the processes involved in making artworks are rarely addressed in books or exhibitions on art. This title sets out a history of trends in artistic production and the possible catalysts for the proliferation of production strategies.

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A world history of art styles, schools and movements.

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Published in Paris in 1902, these rare color plates of exterior and interior features - windows, decorative ironwork and woodwork, doorways, much more - document the impact of Art Nouveau. Brief captions.

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Full-color and black-and-white works by virtually every key artist of the Art Nouveau movement, including Mucha, Seguy, Beardsley, and Verneuil. Includes material from rare books, portfolios, and major periodicals, plus bibliographies and artist biographies.

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A richly illustrated and informative guide to the best neo-classical architectural detailing produced by the finest traditional architects working today.

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It is generally thought that hands and feet are the hardest parts of the body to portay effectively in drawings, paintings and sculptures. Giovanni Civardi demystifies the process of capturing both with this inspirational, easy-to-follow guide.

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A practical easy-to-follow guide, which shows how to observe and draw light and shade.

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An astonishing visual record of the exploration of parts of the natural world that had never previously been documented. It features many of the greatest natural history artists of the last 300 years. It illustrates the development of natural history art through the centuries and its role in furthering people's appreciation of nature.

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Explore the turbulent times and revolutionary ideas of 20th-century art. From Surrealism to Land Art, Fluxus to Bauhaus, this comprehensive survey is your be-all, end-all guide to the people and works that redefined art as we knew it. This encyclopedic masterwork ranges across the full spectrum of disciplines, including photography and new media.

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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.

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This unique anthology of artists' record covers, from the 1950s to today includes more than 450 covers, tracing the interaction between music and the visual arts. Featured covers include Salvador Dal's skewered butterfly for Jackie Gleason and Banksy's stenciled graffiti for Blur.

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A down-to-earth, visual guidebook that shows how to "read," understand, and get the most out of art.

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In his latest book, the great American fashion photographer presents photographs of women that he has taken throughout his career, in homage to their power, their beauty, their joy, and their strength.

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This wonderful survey of the famed artist's early work features 44 color plates in addition to several black-and-white vignettes and spot illustrations. Fantastic dwarfs, giants, and elves, plus many long-unavailable naturalistic illustrations.

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An exclusive, limited edition reissue of the first study of the East London Group, telling the remarkable story of how a group of untrained London artists became an art world sensation in the interwar years.

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Engaging encounters, personal anecdotes, and jargon-free critical insights into some of the liveliest creative minds in modern art, by an international art-world insider.

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An inspiring, unique account of 1980s fashion and culture, as seen on the deeply influential, subversive pages of BLITZ, the pioneering '80s style magazine.

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An essential masterpiece of jazz history by the renowned photographer and music historian, with a new foreword by Richard Williams.

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This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of the commission of the Ascension memorial at Hereford Cathedral, from first thoughts to final installation, in the words of the Regiment, the cathedral community and the artist, John Maine RA.

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New Orleans-based self-taught pop artist Ashley Longshore, known for her bold fashionista portraits and larger-than-life personality, has a massive art-cult following. I Do Not Cook, I Do Not Clean, I Do Not Fly Commercial highlights Ashley's colourful life story and showcases her bejewelled vibrant pop art.

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Photographer Andrea Gjestvang journeyed to the Faroe Islands to document the impact of a shortage of women on the territory. Her project, created over 6-years, depicts the traditional manthe Atlantic Cowboyand the geographical and social periphery he inhabits. Includes an essay by Firouz Gaini.