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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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The Art of Protest: A Visual History of Dissent and ResistancePresented in collaboration with Amnesty International, this stunning collection of more than a hundred posters charts a visual journey across more than a century of political and social activism. From the suffragettes of the early twentieth century to the upheavals of the 1960s and...
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The Serpent Mound, Adams County, Ohio (Facsimile Reprint)A facsimile reprint of E. O. Randall's classic investigation of the mysterious Great Serpent Mound, of southern Ohio.Author: E. O. Randall, Emilius Oviatt RandallPublisher: Coachwhip PublicationsPublished: 02/04/2013Pages: 128Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.30dISBN: 9781616461676
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The Book of Signs2016 Reprint of 1930 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Rudolf Koch (1876 - 1934) was a German type designer. He was also a master of lettering, calligraphy, typography and illustration. Commonly known for his typefaces created...
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Brian Kesinger's Inked TailsBrian Kesinger's lovely, hand-drawn mermaid illustrations wash away misconceptions about undersea sirens while providing fresh insights into aquatic lore. Nuanced depictions of a diverse cross-section of these seldom-seen beings provide a revealing glimpse into their true-life realms. Contrary to popular beliefs, all mermaids do...
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Brush Pen Lettering Practice Book: Modern Calligraphy Drills, Measured Guidelines and Practice Sheets to Perfect Your Basic Strokes, Letterforms and WPractice til you're perfect with expert drills, tips, and exercises If you want to take your hand lettering to the next level, you need to practice, practice, practice. But merely writing the same letter over and over often leads to repeating the same mistake...
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Color StudiesThe 3rd edition of Color Studies introduces students from all concentrations of visual arts to color theory, the physiology and psychology of color perception, and the physics of color. This text discusses in detail the four dimensions of color - hue, value, intensity and...
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McCloskey: Art and Illustrations of Robert McCloskeyPrimarily known only for his immensely popular children's books, such as Make Way for Ducklings and Blueberries for Sal, Robert McCloskey was first and foremost an artist and produced a large body of paintings and other artworks in addition to his sketches and illustrations...
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Simply Calligraphy: A Beginner's Guide to Elegant LetteringLearning the simple and beautiful art of hand-lettered calligraphy is as easy as picking up pen and paper Italic is the calligraphy's most popular alphabet, and this delightful manual introduces basic capital and small letters and numbers, plus all the creative flourishes you need...
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Traces of Fremont: Society and Rock Art in Ancient UtahFremont is a culture (ca. 300-1300 A.D.) first defined by archaeologist Noel Morss in 1928 based on characteristics unique to the area. Initially thought to be a simple socio-political system, recent reassessments of the Fremont assume a more complex society. This volume places Fremont...
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The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer: The William Morris Kelmscott Chaucer with Illustrations by Edward Burne-JonesDesigner, social reformer, and writer William Morris (1834 - 96) was a founder of the Arts and Crafts movement and a towering figure of Victorian artistic and cultural history. Inspired by the hand presses of the fifteenth century, Morris established the Kelmscott Press to...
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Great Masters of Decorative Art: Burne-Jones, Morris, and CraneThis superb hardcover volume -- upgraded with color plates -- celebrates the work of three legendary Victorian-era artists: Edward Burne-Jones, William Morris, and Walter Crane. Each is spotlighted in separate sections filled with magnificent illustrations and an insightful text that explores their philosophies and...
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Sam Francis: The Artist's MaterialsAmerican artist Sam Francis (1923-1994) brought vivid color and emotional intensity to Abstract Expressionism. He was described as the "most sensuous and sensitive painter of his generation" by former Guggenheim Museum director James Johnson Sweeney, and curator Howard Fox called him "one of the...
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Elementary Platen PressworkPlaten presses were the essential engines of the printing trade through the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but these once-ubiquitous letterpress machines gradually gave way to more efficient offset and digital technologies. By the late 20th century, platen presses had all but disappeared...
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Color Mixing in Acrylic: Learn to Mix Fresh, Vibrant Colors for Still Lifes, Landscapes, Portraits, and MoreColor is a key component in art and painting and a crucial aspect of successfully completing an acrylic painting. Ideal for beginning and intermediate artists seeking to develop their acrylic painting skills, Color Mixing in Acrylic features a range of techniques and valuable instruction...
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Lifelike Heads: Discover Your Inner Artist as You Learn to Draw Portraits in GraphiteLearn to draw amazingly realistic portraits in seven easy stagesThis book is the perfect guide for creating lifelike representations of the human head in graphite. Experienced artist Lance Richlin begins by explaining drawing tools and materials, shading techniques, and the important anatomical structures of...
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Valentin de Boulogne: Beyond CaravaggioThe first comprehensive English monograph on an outstanding 17th-century artist In the years following Caravaggio's death, the French-born painter Valentin de Boulogne (1591-1632) emerged as one of the greatest masters of naturalistic painting, demonstrating the influence of Caravaggio's style and subject matter. This book,...
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The Figurative Artist's Handbook: A Contemporary Guide to Figure Drawing, Painting, and CompositionAn Authoritative, Comprehensive Guide for Contemporary Figurative Artists At a time when renewed interest in figurative art is surging throughout the art world, author Robert Zeller presents The Figurative Artist's Handbook - the first comprehensive guide to figure drawing and painting to appear in...
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Pretentiousness: Why It MattersPretentiousness is for anyone who has braved being different, whether that's making a stand against artistic consensus or running the gauntlet of the last bus home dressed differently from everyone else. It's an essential ingredient in pop music and high art. Why do we...
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Hook Me a StoryA much needed source book for anyone wanting to know the history and the craft of rug hooking. Includes illustrations of techniques and materials and methods. This book is a tribute to those who kept the craft alive over the years.Author: Deanne FitzpatrickPublisher: Nimbus...
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Logolounge 11: The World's Premier LOGO Showcasevolume 11This 11th edition of the bestselling LogoLounge book series features the leading edge of identity design created by highly accomplished and noteworthy up-and-coming designers from around the world. Carefully curated by an expert panel made up of some of the most revered names in...
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