Quick view Impossibility of Silence MSRP: Now: $20.00 Was: Ian Lynam's The Impossibility of Silence is a book for artists, photographers and designers interested in approaching writing about their vocation and culture. Drawing upon decades of experience as a writer, designer, artist and... MSRP: Now: $20.00 Was: Quick view
Quick view Rodin Basic Art 2.0 MSRP: Now: $20.00 Was: While anchoring his practice in the traditions of antiquity and the Renaissance, Auguste Rodin paved the way for modern sculpture. From a very early stage, he was interested in movement, the expression of the body, chance effects, and the incomplete... MSRP: Now: $20.00 Was: Quick view
Quick view Kahlo Basic Art 2.0 MSRP: Now: $20.00 Was: The arresting paintings of Frida Kahlo were in many ways expressions of trauma. Through a near-fatal road accident at the age of 18, failing health, a turbulent marriage, miscarriage and childlessness, she transformed the afflictions into revolutionary... MSRP: Now: $20.00 Was: Quick view
Quick view Discover Her Art: Women Artists and Their Masterpieces MSRP: Now: $19.99 Was: Discover Her Art invites young art lovers and artists to learn about painting through the lives and masterpieces of 24 women from the 16th to the 20th century. In each chapter, readers arrive at a masterwork, explore it with an artist’s eye, and learn... MSRP: Now: $19.99 Was: Quick view
On Sale Quick view The Essential Duchamp MSRP: Now: $19.95 Was: $29.95 Matthew Affron (Author) With contributions by Cécile Debray, Alexander Kauffman, Michael R. Taylor, and John Vick This book offers an engaging and accessible introduction to one of the twentieth century’s greatest and most enigmatic artists, Marcel... MSRP: Now: $19.95 Was: $29.95 Quick view
Quick view Art Essentials: History of African Art MSRP: Now: $18.95 Was: This indispensable introductory guide explores the art of the African continent from its early origins over 75,000 years ago to the contemporary, set in the context of postcolonial debates, the restitution of cultural objects and artifacts, and the... MSRP: Now: $18.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Art Essentials: Contemporary Art MSRP: Now: $18.95 Was: Since the 1960s, contemporary art has overturned the accepted historical categorizations of what constitutes art, who creates it, and how it is represented and validated. This guide brings the subject up to date, exploring the notion of “contemporary”... MSRP: Now: $18.95 Was: Quick view
On Sale Quick view American Modernism: Highlights From The Philadelphia Museum Of Art MSRP: Now: $17.50 Was: $35.00 Jessica Todd Smith (Author) With an emphasis on painting and sculpture made in the United States between 1910 and 1950, this gorgeously illustrated volume offers a rich introduction to American modernism through the world-class collection of the... MSRP: Now: $17.50 Was: $35.00 Quick view
Quick view Art Essentials: History of Western Art MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Acknowledging how architecture, painting, sculpture, and the decorative arts reflect the culture and society of their time, this latest addition to the Art Essentials series invites the reader to experience and appreciate the entirety of Western art from... MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Art Essentials: Abstract Art MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: While it is considered by many artists to be a pure and simplistic form of expression, abstract art is also often thought of as vague or exceedingly theoretical. This new installment in the Art Essentials series demystifies the concept and history... MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Art Essentials: Impressionism MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: It is often forgotten just how provocative and unsettling impressionist canvases seemed when they were first exhibited in 1874. Critics, professional artists, and gallery visitors alike were shocked to encounter the unorthodox paintings on... MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Art Essentials: Pop Art MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Pop Art refers to a post-war movement connecting art with popular culture. Billboard signs, comic books, and movie stars were just some of the subjects chosen by pop artists, such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, James Rosenquist, and... MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Art Essentials: Modern Art MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Modern Art guides the reader through individual movements from Impressionism to Conceptual Art, situated within five broader chronological eras. Starting with Impressionism in 1860, art historian Amy Dempsey explains the essentials of... MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Art Essentials: Looking at Pictures MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Looking at pictures can be an exciting or moving experience, but some pictures—often the most rewarding—require some explanation before they can be fully understood. Delving into the origins, designs, and themes of over one hundred... MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Art Essentials: Surrealism MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Surrealism was launched as a literary and artistic movement by French poet Andre Breton in 1924, and by the time of his death in 1966 it had become one of the most popular and recognizable art movements of the twentieth century... MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Art Essentials: Symbols In Art MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Iconography, or the study of symbols—be they animals, artifacts, plants, geometric shapes, or gestures—is an essential aspect of interpreting art. One of the most consistent features of human society throughout time has been the use of... MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Art Essentials: Key Moments In Art MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Art lovers can list history’s most important art objects, but what many don’t know are the dramatic, funny, and sometimes bizarre stories behind these most famous works. Spanning the last 500 years of art history, this book revisits... MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Art Essentials: Women Artists MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: By Flavia Frigeri In 1971, in an essay that has now become one of the touchstones of feminist art history, Linda Nochlin raised the question heard round the world: “Why have there been no great women artists?” Since the 1970s, as a result of this kind of... MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Cathedral is Dying MSRP: Now: $15.00 Was: In this volume, the writer and Rodin scholar Rachel Corbett selects excerpts from the famous sculptor’s book Cathedrals of France, first published in 1914, just before the outbreak of World War I. Cathedrals were central to the way Rodin... MSRP: Now: $15.00 Was: Quick view
Quick view Psychology of an Art Writer MSRP: Now: $15.00 Was: Though she was widely known for her supernatural fictions, Lee hasn’t gained the recognition she so clearly deserves for her contributions in the fields of aesthetics, philosophy of empathy, and art criticism. An early follower of Walter Pater, her work... MSRP: Now: $15.00 Was: Quick view
Quick view Bosch Masters of Art MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: Explore Hieronymus Bosch's fantastic illustrations of the afterlife and other religious concepts and narratives. Although Bosch's known works amount to no more than two dozen paintings and a handful of drawings, the artist had an enormous impact on... MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Schiele Masters of Art MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: An elegant introduction to Egon Schiele’s career, this book untangles the mysteries and misunderstandings behind his genius. Egon Schiele left an enormous artistic legacy that is all the more powerful for the brevity of his career. Isabel Kuhl’s lively... MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Picasso Masters of Art MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: Discover the motifs, masterpieces, and driving forces behind the artist Pablo Picasso. Picasso was arguably the most influential artist of the 20th century. Over the course of a career that spanned seven decades--and included thousands of paintings,... MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Kahlo Masters of Art MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: Discover the life and work of Frida Kahlo in this introduction to the iconic Mexican artist. Although her body of work is relatively small, Frida Kahlo has inspired adoration and admiration that few other artists have attained. This accessible and... MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Holbein Masters of Art MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: This introduction to the work of the 16th-century master portraitist Hans Holbein reveals the impressive and surprising scope of his career. 16th-century Europe was a time of unprecedented economic expansion, cross-cultural trade, religious upheaval,... MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Degas Masters of Art MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: Get a glimpse into the life and work of painter, sculptor, and printmaker Edgar Degas, who is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism. Best known for his depictions of young dancers on the stage and in the studio, Degas was an accomplished... MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Chagall Masters of Art MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: Explore the vibrant work of artist Marc Chagall in this lively introduction and discover how his unique narrative style embraced Jewish culture and folklore. Marc Chagall's remarkable oeuvre spans a variety of media, from painting, ceramics, and stained... MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Magritte Masters of Art MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: This revelatory examination of the Surrealist master updates prevailing theories about Magritte’s life and beliefs, and offers a surprising new assessment of an artist who strived for anonymity rather than fame. Throughout his career, Magritte subverted... MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: Quick view
Quick view Klimt Masters of Art MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: The story of Klimt’s astonishing artistic career is told in this beautifully produced collection of reproductions, photographs and drawings with an accompanying text that places the artist in a unique historical moment and reflects his fierce appetite... MSRP: Now: $14.95 Was: Quick view
On Sale Quick view An Eakins Masterpiece Restored: Seeing The Gross Clinic Anew MSRP: Now: $12.99 Was: $25.00 Kathleen A. Foster (Author) and Mark Tucker (Author) Thomas Eakins is acknowledged as one of the preeminent American painters of the 19th century. As a young artist in 1875 he prepared a monumental painting for the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia... MSRP: Now: $12.99 Was: $25.00 Quick view
Quick view Mythical Creatures Tiny Folio MSRP: Now: $12.95 Was: This miniature bestiary contains some 200 illustrations of more than 160 mythical beings: fire-breathing dragons, mysterious mermaids, sinuous sea serpents, mischievous yokai, and many other wondrous creatures drawn from global folklore and mythology... MSRP: Now: $12.95 Was: Quick view
On Sale Quick view Thomas Chambers: American Marine And Landscape Painter, 1808 - 1869 MSRP: Now: $12.48 Was: $24.95 By Kathleen Foster Labeled as a traveling American folk artist when he was rediscovered in the mid-20th century, the mysterious Thomas Chambers here receives a fresh and creative reassessment. Although his distinctive sea and landscapes appear in many... MSRP: Now: $12.48 Was: $24.95 Quick view
Quick view Ganesh MSRP: Now: $11.99 Was: Son of the Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati, Ganesh is the elephant-headed deity known most often as a remover (and sometimes creator) of obstacles. Ganesh is also seen as a figure of prosperity and protection. This publication in the mini book scale... MSRP: Now: $11.99 Was: Quick view
On Sale Quick view Paris Through The Window: Marc Chagall And His Circle MSRP: Now: $5.99 Was: $12.50 By Michael R. Taylor This scholarly catalogue provides an engaging analysis of Chagall’s life and career in the early decades of the twentieth century. Featured throughout are the paintings and works on paper that the artist created during these years,... MSRP: Now: $5.99 Was: $12.50 Quick view