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Two authorities on popular culture reveal the ways in which art can enhance mood and enrich lives - now available in paperbackThis passionate, thought-provoking, often funny, and always-accessible book proposes a new way of looking at art, suggesting that it can be useful, relevant,...

Written by internationally best-selling practical art author, Barrington Barber, Anatomy for the Artist is a complete guide to drawing the human body from first principles, with anatomical drawings and practical examples throughout.Understanding human anatomy is the key to master the art of figure drawing....

An ALA Best Graphic Novel of 2024 Inspired by the author's own childhood, this contemporary graphic novel paints a picture of an aspiring young artist on a mission to prove that the arts are worth fighting for. Dale Donavan has heard the same lecture...

An ALA Best Graphic Novel of 2024 Inspired by the author's own childhood, this contemporary graphic novel paints a picture of an aspiring young artist on a mission to prove that the arts are worth fighting for. Dale Donavan has heard the same lecture...

Step into the captivating world of Art Deco Los Angeles through the lens of renowned photographer Robert Landau.Art Deco Los Angles is a stunning photographic tour through one of the most glamourous architectural eras of the City of Angels. From the iconic Hollywood Bowl,...

The geometric orientation of Art Deco and its brilliant hard colors make this style perfect for the medium of stained glass. This collection contains 91 newly rendered, yet authentic, Art Deco patterns, which constitute a rich source of ideas for stained glass workers. The...

Dogs through the eras of art. Dogs have been man's best friend for as long as we've been sketching on canvas. In the background, behind the table, or right at the forefront, dogs of the past peer out from paintings and sketches, frescoes and...

This inspiring collection covers the work, the lives, and the enduring impact of five key Impressionists, in one volume that's a primer and a celebration of probably the most popular artistic genre of all time. Each featured artist broke boundaries in different ways, astounding...

Art for All: Planning for Variability in the Visual Arts Classroom, Second Edition offers teachers classroom-ready advice on how to transform their art instruction practice in sustainable ways with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. In this updated edition of her one-of-a-kind book...

"Inspiring little minds with big ideas -- what a brilliant concept. This is an excellent way to start sharing the world of art with your baby." -- Dr. Miriam Stoppard A collection of fascinating black-andwhite images created by some of the world's leading modern...

The only drawing book children need to become the artists they want to be! "This is a gold mine of information."--Library Media Connection When children draw, they want to create an accurate likeness of the things they see. With this imaginative, informative, and amply...

Ernst Heinrich Haeckel (1834-1919) was renowned as one of the foremost early exponents of Darwinism. His work was credited with having caused the acceptance of Darwinism in Europe, and his popular studies ― preaching the continuity of all life, organic and inorganic, from prehistoric...

Step inside the astonishing world of art forgery, where masterpieces are faked, fortunes are made, and almost no one is who they seem. Art Fraud reveals the true stories behind some of the greatest scams in art history, where con artists forged their way...

Art Fundamentals 2nd Edition is a fully revised and updated back-to-basics title, packed with the fundamental concepts, conventions, and theory every beginner artist needs to create successful work. This essential book is written by industry experts who thoroughly address key basics including color and...

Uncover the artistic masterworks hidden across New York City in this charmingly illustrated exploration of one of the world's greatest creative treasure troves. There's so much to love about New York, and so much to see. The city is full of art, and architecture,...

Does the thought of going to an art museum make your eyes glaze over? What if someone could make art come alive?In Art History for Everyone, you'll meet some of history's most important works of art. You'll be surprised and excited by beautiful and...

An art historical epic for dangerous times What do artworks look like in extreme cases of collective experience? What signals do artists send when enemies are at the city walls and the rule of law breaks down, or when a tyrant suspends the law...

Art in America: A Critical and Historial SketchTHE aim of this book has been to give a historical outline of the growth of the arts in America. But while this has been the dominating idea in the mind of the writer, criticism has necessarily...

Art in England: Notes and StudiesIt will be readily understood that this little volume does not affect to set forth anything like a formal history of the rise and progress of Art in England. The fitting treatment of such a theme would need much...

Art in Needlework: A Book about EmbroideryEmbroidery may be looked at from more points of view than it would be possible in a book like this to take up seriously. Merely to hover round the subject and glance casually at it would serve no...