Art
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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Mary Cassatt: Impressionist PainterA children's biography of the beloved Impressionist, illustrated with the artist's own works. Though remembered for her signature pieces of loving moments captured between a mother and child, Mary Cassatt was anything but conventional. This book chronologically portrays her lifelong artistic journey from her...
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The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy: The Essential Reference for Novice and Expert Letterers and CalligraphersWritten by best-selling author and hand letterer Abbey Sy, The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy covers the basics and beyond for creative lettering techniques. The book begins with an overview of tools and materials, both traditional (pointed pen and fountain pen)...
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National Museum of African American History and Culture: A Souvenir BookThis souvenir book showcases some of the most influential and important treasures of the National Museum of African American History and Culture's collections. These include a hymn book owned by Harriet Tubman; ankle shackles used to restrain enslaved people on ships during the Middle...
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M Is for Masterpiece: An Art AlphabetWith so many colors to choose from, why did Henri Matisse use only three? How can an artist make a three-dimensional picture on a flat sheet of paper? Why is some Aboriginal art described as x-ray style? M is for Masterpiece, a comprehensive guide...
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The Civil War Paintings of Mort Kunstler: Volume 2For nearly thirty years, Mort K?nstler has focused his considerable artistic talent on interpreting the Civil War. In crafting his work to reflect poignant moments or critical instances of the conflict, he has turned to leading historians and scholars?such as Henry Steele Commager, James...
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Dreamscapes: Creating Magical Angel, Faery & Mermaid Worlds in WatercolorBring a Fantasy World of Enchanting Beings to Life Angels, faeries and mermaids have engaged the imaginations and enchanted the brushes of artists for centuries. Now you can evoke the spirit of these mythical creatures and create fantastic works of ethereal art in watercolor....
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Painter's Quick Reference - LandscapesThe perfect reference for painters!Enliven your landscapes! Inside you'll find more than 40 complete step-by-step demonstrations for capturing a range of challenging landscape elements, including clouds, skies, trees, foliage, water, reflections, rocks, mountains and much more.These acrylic, watercolor and oil demonstrations feature the diverse...
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The Artist's Complete Health and Safety GuideWith the information contained here artists can at last be free from fear and confusion to return to creativity in the safest, healthiest environment possible. "Vitally important."--Library Journal If you are a painter, sculptor, printmaker, potter, welder, papermaker, photographer, or teacher in the arts,...
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The Beauty of Zentangle: Inspirational Examples from 137 Tangle Artists WorldwideZentangle is fast becoming a worldwide phenomenon, attracting individuals from all walks of life. Created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, the Zentangle method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. The Beauty of Zentangle celebrates...
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Kenya's ArtRecycle Reuse Make Art Kenya's class is on spring vacation and their teacher asked them to write a report about how they spent their time. But vacation is almost over and Kenya hasn't done anything worth noting. A late visit to a museum's recycling...
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To Be an ArtistChildren around the world express themselves through art, be it music, dance, visual arts, or theater. Beautiful photographs and lyrical text highlight the many ways art can bring us together. A portion of the proceeds help support community-based projects benefiting children around the world.Author:...
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Ralph Masiello's Ocean Drawing BookYoung artists will want to grab a pencil and take the plunge to learn how to draw sea creatures of all shapes and sizes. In easy-to-follow steps and clear diagrams, beloved author/illustrator Ralph Masiello shows kids how to create and draw detailed aquatic flora...
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The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and MotifsFor artists, designers, and all with an interest in Buddhist and Tibetan art, this is the first exhaustive reference to the seemingly infinite variety of symbols found throughout Tibetan art in line drawings, paintings, and ritual objects. Hundreds of the author's line drawings depict...
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The SprawlFor decades the suburbs have been where art happens despite: despite the conformity, the emptiness, the sameness. Time and again, the story is one of gems formed under pressure and that resentment of the suburbs is the key ingredient for creative transcendence. But what...
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Cat Is Art Spelled WrongCoffee House Press, a major nonprofit publisher, recently launched a Kickstarter for a book examining the Internet's cat video fetish. The book, if the Kickstarter campaign reaches its $25,000 goal, will be titled Cat is Art Spelled Wrong, and examine themes like what makes...
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Mughal MiniaturesThe Mughal school of miniature painting flourished in northern India in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, chiefly under the patronage of the emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. Rooted in a diversity of cultural, religious and artistic traditions, it became one of the richest...
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The Woodcut Artist's Handbook: Techniques and Tools for Relief PrintmakingPraise for the first edition: An indispensable guide for those who make art out of the contrast between light and dark. And, it's a sheer pleasure for everyone else, thanks to its many wonderful illustrations. -- Artsforum Walker's instruction is so clear and well...
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Emily Carr: An Introduction to Her Life and ArtSome can be active to a great age but enjoy little, observed Emily Carr shortly before her death in 1945. I have lived. The impressive scope of Carr's art and her unorthodox life are the subjects of art educator Anne Newlands' latest book. In...
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French Bulldog Coloring Book For AdultsFrench Bulldog Coloring Book For Adults. This French Bulldog Coloring Book for men, women and youths is great for the French Bulldog lover or someone who just likes to relax coloring. Every French Bulldog picture is printed on its own 8.5 x 11 inch...
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Native American Coloring Book For Adults: Beautiful One Sided Native American DesignsBeautiful Native American Coloring Book For Adults. This native american coloring book for men, women and teens is great for the native american deisgn lover or someone who just likes to relax coloring. Every native american picture is printed on its own 8.5 x...
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