(Paperback)

Master the world of watercolour under the tutelage of a classically-trained artist and art educator in the most comprehensive book of modern watercolour tutorials on the market. Fast-Track Your Watercolour Journey With 75 Beginner-Friendly Tutorials.

(Hardback)

An exploration of symbols and their meanings. It features around 350 incisive essays and almost 800 full-color images that evoke the hidden dimensions of archetypal symbology - showing how symbols in art, religion, life or dreams can lead to transformational experience and psychological resonance.

(Paperback)

Features 501 step-by-step lessons, tips, and techniques to create realistic texture with graphite pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, oil, and acrylic.

(Hardback)

According to Ceramics Monthly, approximately 75 per cent of potters glaze their pieces at mid-range temperatures. This is a complete studio guide to successful glazing at mid-range temperature. It explores all the fundamental techniques, as well as offering artisan tips for specialist glazing.

(Hardback, Special edition)

From the 12th-century spoon used for the anointing at the coronation to the platinum crown created for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 1937, the story of the Crown Jewels is that of the English monarchy itself. This book tells the story of the development of the collection from the medieval period onwards.

(Paperback)

The Tower of London has over two million visitors a year, with the Crown Jewels as its centrepiece. This title provides the history of the Crown Jewels, the most famous jewelry collection in the world.

(Paperback)

The ultimate, accessible, no-nonsense guide to painting watercolour skies.

(Paperback)

"An exotic reference book that offers 500 tattoo images on a cross-section of fantasy-related themes"--P. [4] of cover.

(Paperback)

This book demystifies what design school is really like and gives practical tips on dealing with briefs, crits and critical feedback. Perfect for beginner design students.

(Paperback)

A step-by-step, fully illustrated guide to drawing and painting the wonderful world of insects.

(Paperback, Revised edition)

(Paperback)

The Little Book of Drawing Dragons & Fantasy Characters shows artists of all skill levels how to draw their favorite fantasy creatures, including dragons, fairies, and other mythical beasts.

(Hardback)

A boxed set containing The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook plus 25 colour artcards from the illustrated Lord of the Rings

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Explore machine work as a fine craft through the lens of Chris Bathgates pioneering sculpture techniques.

(Hardback)

Take a truly magical mystery tour with this sparkling compendium of magic and trickery from medieval thaumaturgies to 20th-century showmen. Featuring hundreds of rarely seen vintage posters, photographs, handbills, and engravings, The Magic Book follows this special performing art from the 1400s to the 1950s.

(Hardback)

"6 beautiful pictures to pull out and paint"--Cover.

(Hardback)

The Parthenon sculptures in the British Museum are unrivalled examples of classical Greek art that have inspired millions since their creation in the fifth century BC. This book serves as a superb visual introduction to these magnificent sculptures.

(Hardback)

Miniature paintings unlock the door to a thorough re-examination of the ubiquitous 'classical' medallion design in Persian carpets, revealing an artistic revolution comparable to that which occurred at the same time in Renaissance Italy.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Copper-plate printmaking, developed alongside Gutenberg's invention of moveable type, was a huge business employing thousands of people, and dominating image production for nearly four centuries across Europe. This book examines the importance of printmaking in its golden age, illustrated through the British Museum's collection of prints.

(Paperback)

A concise and beautifully designed book exploring the symbolism behind an exquisite Ancient Babylonian plaque found in southern Iraq.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

An illustrated survey of the sari, the unique south Asian textile tradition. The book analyzes sari design, giving a guide to the symbols, patterns and motifs used, with their origins and how they have evolved. It covers the entire Indian subcontinent and thousands of different sari types.