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Celebrating the 400th anniversary of traditional Japanese ceramic culture as interpreted by todays leading designers

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Published to accompany the major exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, this book examines the work of the celebrated Venezuelan artist Armando Reveron.

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A dazzling selection of art, jewellery, clothing and objects that reflects the dynamic court of James VI & I.

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The most spectacular, uplifting and outstanding examples of site-specific art in the Americas.

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Art & War in the Renaissance, published to coincide with a major traveling exhibition, presents distinctive arms and armor within the rich context of an important tapestry series to highlight the beauty of Renaissance Europe s war culture.

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Based partly on the original importers' catalogues and partly on the wide range of pieces handled by the author Bryan Catley, a leading specialist in the subject, this book covers a comprehensive range of art deco figures.

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A comprehensive survey of the vital and dynamic graphic design created in the three decades before World War II, in the style variously known as Modern, Skyscraper, Jazz Style and, eventually, Art Deco. It is both a sourcebook and an inspiration for anyone interested in this period.

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Arnold Schwartzmans stunning photographs of the finest examples of Art Deco from all over the world are collected here as a celebration of one of the worlds most popular decorative styles.

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Escaping the conventional settings of the museum or gallery, a fascinating variety of art pieces exist everywhere from Ghanaian patios to the Las Vegas desert, from the forest in Scandinavia to the buzzing streets of Mexico City.

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Reintroduces the genius of an enigmatic scientist and observer of the natural world - Ernst Haeckel. While his drawings display an understanding of biological structure, the skill with which he drew these aquatic protozoa renders them genuine works of art. This book features commentary and descriptions of the radiolarians from Haeckel's work.

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This book addresses the rise of English as the most widely adopted language in art history and the unintended, long-term consequences for the discipline. Text in English, German and Italian.

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The first book to bring together artists from Eastern and Western post-war Europe, containing numerous examples of famous artists and their works.

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With a freshness and breadth of approach that sets the art in its context, this book explores why works were created and who commissioned the palaces, cathedrals, paintings, and sculptures. This revised edition contains around 200 new pictures and nearly all colour images. The chapter structure has also been improved.

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The most comprehensive book to survey the colourful history of graffiti and street art movements internationally.

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Whether for work on a finished piece, trying a new technique, or getting in some practice time, this figure study enables artists to work when and where they want with their choice of model, pose, and view. It features 12 male and female art models.

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Now available in a new edition, this sumptuous volume explores key aspects of Art Nouveau--decorative arts, architecture, fashion, dance, advertising and more - with an in-depth approach and stunning illustrations.

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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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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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The first monograph on the artist Arthur Melville with commentaries on the individual works featured, including lesser known works from private collections. Published to accompany an exhibition at the Scottish National Gallery 2015-2016.

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Arthur Rackham was a Victorian born artist who influenced most of the commercial illustration of the first half of the 20thC. The impish detail of his hundreds of drawings brought humour and dark detail to the fairy stories and classic tales of his era; Arthur Rackham: Masterpieces of Art is a celebration of this industrious and lively artist.