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Discover the best-selling art books and insightful artist biographies at our online bookstore, featuring a curated selection of must-read books about art and artwork. Explore our collection to find the best books to read, from captivating artist biographies to beautifully illustrated artwork books.
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Ledger Narratives, 6: The Plains Indian Drawings in the Mark Lansburgh Collection at Dartmouth CollegeThe largest known collection of ledger art ever acquired by one individual is Mark Lansburgh's diverse assemblage of more than 140 drawings, now held by the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College and catalogued in this important book. The Cheyennes, Crows, Kiowas, Lakotas,...
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New Expressions in Origami Art: Masterworks from 25 Leading Paper Artists**Winner of the 2017 Florence Temko Innovation Award** This origami art book features the work of 25 contemporary master folders who are among the most innovative origami artists working today. They are pushing the boundaries of origami vigorously in new directions concerning style, scale,...
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Design Motifs of Ancient Mexico"A rich source of inspiration." -- San Francisco Examiner"Couldn't be more practical . . . meets the highest standard." -- Interior Design and DecorationHere is an unusual collection of pictorial material for artists, commercial designers, handicraft workers, and at-home hobbyists -- 766 vigorous primitive...
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Looking at Mindfulness: Twenty-Five Paintings to Change the Way You LiveA book to help you achieve mindfulness and practice meditation while looking at the world's greatest works of art. Psychiatrist and leading meditation practitioner Christophe Andr guides you through the art of mindfulness, beginning with art itself. Looking at Mindfulness collects classic and esoteric...
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Andrew Henry's MeadowA classic reissued for a new generation Andrew Henry has two younger brothers, who are always together, and two older sisters, who are always together. But Andrew Henry is in the middle--and he's always with himself. He doesn't mind this very much, because he's...
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Mark Rothko: Toward ClarityA pioneering exploration of Rothko's deep and sustained engagement with the history of art While Mark Rothko (1903-1970) has long been considered a preeminent figure in 20th-century art, few publications have examined his work within the broader context of Western art, even though Rothko...
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Origami Paper 500 Sheets Rainbow Colors 4 (10 CM): Tuttle Origami Paper: Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Color CombinationsThis pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed in vibrant Rainbow Colors. These colorful papers were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 color combinations unique to this pack, and all of the papers are...
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Radicalism in the WildernessInnovative artists in 1960s Japan who made art in the "wilderness"--away from Tokyo, outside traditional norms, and with little institutional support--with global resonances.1960s Japan was one of the world's major frontiers of vanguard art. As Japanese artists developed diverse practices parallel to, and sometimes...
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The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary ArtWhy would a smart New York investment banker pay $12 million for the decaying, stuffed carcass of a shark? By what alchemy does Jackson Pollock's drip painting No. 5, 1948 sell for $140 million? Intriguing and entertaining, The $12 Million Stuffed Shark is a...
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The Art of Art History: A Critical AnthologyHere is a new edition of Donald Preziosi's masterful selection of the most influential and innovative writing on art history of the past two centuries. The book includes over thirty pieces by seminal thinkers and writers from Winckelmann, Kant, and Hegel to Foucault, Carol...
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Dada and SurrealismThe avant-garde movements of Dada and Surrealism continue to have a huge influence on cultural practice, especially in contemporary art, with its obsession with sexuality, fetishism, and shock tactics. In this new treatment of the subject, Hopkins focuses on the many debates surrounding these...
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Palazzo Medici Riccardi- Lot of images take the reader step by step through all the wonders of the palace - Boxes on important and specific topics to complement the reading This book provides an insight into the history and beauty of Palazzo Medici Riccardi, one of...
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Outsider ArtOutsider art is the work produced outside the mainstream of modern art by self-taught, untrained visionaries, spiritualists, recluses, folk artists, psychiatric patients, prisoners, and others beyond the imposed margins of society and the art market. Coined by Roger Cardinal in 1972, the term was...
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African TextilesThe African continent is home to numerous outstanding textile traditions, many dating to antiquity and all playing a multifaceted role in their respective societies: these eye-catching fabrics proclaim wealth and status, convey symbolic meanings, and of course serve a practical function in garments both...
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Drawing Dimension - Shading Techniques: A Shading Guide for Teachers and StudentsShading is one of the easiest ways of adding depth, contrast, character, and movement to your drawings. By controlling pencil pressure and stroke, understanding light and having knowledge of blending techniques, an artist can enhance their work and offer the "wow" factor needed to...
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Diego VelázquezMore than 400 years ago, a famous Spanish artist lived and worked for King Philip IV. However, Diego Velázquez loved to paint ordinary people going about their lives too. In this book, readers are introduced to both Velázquez's life and his most famous works,...
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Women of the World Calendar 2023The Women of the World Calendar features 12 women of color who are rewriting the rules. At a time when women are grabbing the spotlight, it's also the moment for a calendar that inspires the current and next generation of women who go against...
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Vincent Van Gogh and the Good Samaritan: The Wounded Painter's JourneyIn this remarkable book, Henry Martin invites us to study in close detail van Gogh's painting The Good Samaritan, and the famous parable told by Jesus of Nazareth. He asks what lessons we can learn from meditation upon the imagery and each of the...
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Hyper Realistic Drawing: How to Create Photorealistic 3D Art with Coloured PencilsLearn how to create realistic 3D art with this collection of step-by-step techniques and tutorials for creating hyperrealistic art using coloured pencils. The trend for hyper realistic artworks featuring high shine subjects is inspiring a new generation of artists. Take your art to the...
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Hiroshige Cherry Blossoms Lined Hardcover Journal: Blank Notebook with Ribbon BookmarkHARDCOVER, A5-Sized Journal: Standard A5 size (5.75 x 8.25 inches) allows for easily transporting in a handbag, backpack or tote. 144 LINED PAGES: Perfect for taking notes or writing daily journal entries. RIBBON BOOKMARK: Whether you're an avid writer or more spontaneous, a ribbon...
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