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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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La Historia del Arte 16 Edición (Story of Art 16th Edition - Pocket) (Spanish Edition)Presenta la historia del arte en forma de discurso narrativo, "una cadena viva que a n hoy comunica la poca contempor nea con la era de las pir mides."Su popularidad sigue vigente por el estilo directo y sencillo y la habilidad del autor para...
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Mi Primer Libro de Amor (My Art Book of Love) (Spanish Edition)Primer libro de una serie que pretende acercar el arte a los m s peque os de una manera diferente a la de otros libros. Un libro para ni os de 2 a 99 a os en los que explicamos los diferentes tipos de...
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Last JudgmentPainted on the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel, 28 years after Michelangelo completed the glorious and hopeful ceiling, The Last Judgment is full of stark images depicting the End of Days. Here, James Connor uncovers the secrets behind the fresco, and details the...
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José Clemente Orozco: Graphic WorkMexican painter José Clemente Orozco (1883-1949) was one of the twentieth century's major artists and Mexico's greatest muralist. In addition to his acclaimed work in painting, Orozco was also a skilled and versatile printmaker, architectural draftsman, caricaturist, portraitist, book illustrator, and stage designer for...
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Creative Haven How to Draw Wild Animals of North America Coloring BookLearn how to draw a mountain goat, wolf, coyote, raccoon, and other creatures with this instructive coloring book. Step-by-step lessons and a ready-to-color finished image appear on facing pages, and full-color finished illustrations of all 15 animals appear on the inside covers for reference....
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Creative Haven Paisley Designs Stained Glass Coloring BookInspired by traditional motifs from Iran and India, paisley patterns mix the psychedelic and the spiritual. Calming and comforting, these 16 sophisticated illustrations offer a dazzling array of possible color combinations. Place the colored pages near a window or lamp to produce the rich,...
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The Miraculous Image in Renaissance FlorenceIn Renaissance Florence, certain paintings and sculptures of the Virgin Mary and Christ were believed to have extraordinary efficacy in activating potent sacred intercession. Cults sprung up around these "miraculous images" in the city and surrounding countryside beginning in the late 13th century. In...
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Movie Journal: The Rise of the New American Cinema, 1959-1971In his Village Voice "Movie Journal" columns, Jonas Mekas captured the makings of an exciting movement in 1960s American filmmaking. Works by Andy Warhol, Gregory J. Markapoulos, Stan Brakhage, Jack Smith, Robert Breer, and others echoed experiments already underway elsewhere, yet they belonged to...
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Cinema Symbolism: A Guide to Esoteric Imagery in Popular Movies, Second EditionHave you ever wondered why 007 is James Bond's numerical designation? Or where the name Luke Skywalker comes from? How about all those giant faces that pass judgment on General Zod and his lieutenants at the beginning of 1978's Superman? What's behind the symbolism...
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Frida Kahlo: A BiographyFrida Kahlo was born in 1907 to parents of German and Spanish descent, in Coyoacan, outside Mexico City. After contracting polio at age six, Frida also suffered severe injuries in a bus accident. Her time spent in recovery turned her toward a painting career....
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Louise Loves ArtFor fans of Olivia and Eloise, this stunning debut from Kelly Light is an irresistible story about the importance of creativity in all its forms.Meet Louise. Louise loves art more than anything. It's her imagination on the outside. She is determined to create a...
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Creative Haven How to Draw Garden Flowers Coloring Book: Easy-To-Follow, Step-By-Step Instructions for Drawing 15 Different Beautiful BlossomsFeel your inspiration bloom with simple directions for drawing 15 popular garden flowers: chrysanthemum, daffodil, peony, tulip, and more. A completed illustration of each flower is included, ready to color or trace. Practice and display your skills on blank pages that are decorated with...
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Neuroarthistory: From Aristotle and Pliny to Baxandall and ZekiExploring the writings of major thinkers (among them Montesquieu, Burke, Kant, Marx, and Freud), and leading art historians (including Pliny, Winckelmann, Ruskin, Pater, Gombrich, and Baxandall), as well as artists such as Alberti and Leonardo and scientists from Aristotle to Zeki, John Onians shows...
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Ellsworth Kelly in DallasEllsworth Kelly is one of this generation's most important artists. Over the course of his career, Kelly has developed a special relationship with the city of Dallas and its art community, and major holdings of his work in all media can be found there....
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Written on the Body: The Tattoo in European and American HistoryDespite the social sciences' growing fascination with tattooing--and the immense popularity of tattoos themselves--the practice has not left much of a historical record. And, until very recently, there was no good context for writing a serious history of tattooing in the West. This collection...
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How to Draw Princesses and Other Fairy Tale Pictures: Step-By-Step Drawings!Budding artists can easily create a variety of different magical characters by joining circles, ovals, rectangles, cylinders, and other common shapes - 30 pictures to draw: princesses, princes, kings, queens, a fairy godmother, dragon, unicorn, and more - Simple directions, step-by-step illustrations - Includes...
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Rock Graphic Originals: Revolutions in Sonic Art from Plate to Print '55 -'88As part of the '60s and '70s fashion movement, Peter Golding's famous ACE boutique in London's Chelsea district brought him into regular contact with the biggest names in rock 'n' roll, and he went on to create one of the most comprehensive collections of...
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The Door in the Sky: Coomaraswamy on Myth and MeaningAnanda K. Coomaraswamy (1877-1947) was a pioneer in Indian art history and in the cultural confrontation of East and West. A scholar in the tradition of the great Indian grammarians and philosophers, an art historian convinced that the ultimate value of art transcends history,...
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Alex Katz: Revised & Expanded EditionAlex Katz is a towering figure in contemporary painting, a key New York-based artist since the early 1960s. Katz is best known for his distinct portraits of sophisticated, irresistible women, masterfully painted using precise, broad areas of colour.Author: Carter Ratcliff, Iwona Blazwick, Barry SchwabskyPublisher:...
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The Fantasy ArtroomA wonderful addition to any beginning or intermediate artist's library, not only those interested in fantasy. It's thoughtful, detailed, and filled with explanations of vocabulary terms and drawing materials, both in describing what they are and how they're used. -- BECL Book ReviewsDo you...
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