The Arts: Treatments & subjects Books

This captivating biography brings Lucas Cranach the Elder into the spotlight for the twenty-first century. The illuminating narrative unveils an artist whose vision transcended personal brilliance as he sought to elevate a nascent nation and foster a...

This book is an original, cogent account of the singular Florentine painter Piero di Cosimo (1462-1522), providing a concise survey of his life within his social, cultural and literary backdrop. Delving into the artist's deliberately...

John James Audubon (1785-1851), artist, naturalist and creator of the celebrated The Birds of America, is widely regarded as America's first exceptional watercolourist. This book offers a unique exploration of Audubon's artistic...

In 1978, an obscure animated TV show produced by an upstart Toronto firm caught the eye of the world's hottest filmmaker, George Lucas.He was looking for someone to produce an animated short for a CBS Star Wars television special. The ensuing...

Relics, Dreams, Voyages is a closely focused sequence of studies of worldwide connections in all the arts in the baroque period. Drawing on original research in libraries, collections, and archives in five countries, and in as many languages, this book...

These bright and cheerful note cards feature 8 stunning bold watercolour flower designs.Blank inside, and with "thank you" on the front, these cards will convey a heartfelt message of gratitude.This note card set includes:16 thank you...

Create your own original comic book story!Tuttle Studio provides the perfect tool for manga and comic book enthusiasts of all ages-a fun-filled activity book and sketchbook that is the perfect way for aspiring artists and animators to realize their...

This charming set of thank you cards features 8 stunning Japanese designs inspired by the timeless blue & white ceramics of the Hizen wares from the Nabeshima kiln.Blank inside, and with 'thank you' on the front, these cards will...

Artist Jordan Wolfson is emblematic of the time in which we live. As we grapple with our relationship to technology, our immersion in internet culture, and with social issues of racial and gender inequality, alienation and violence, Wolfson confronts us...

Since the introduction of heat into homes, making it possible to keep potted plants alive, people have been obsessively collecting and caring for house plants.These now common additions to any well-designed space add vibrancy and colour while...

This is no ordinary book about drawing portraits, this is a book that may change your life and identity transforming you into a 'person that draws'. Whether you're a beginner or already an accomplished artist, The Art of Portraiture takes you on a...

This notebook features a stunning cover with artwork by acclaimed nature artist Jane Smith. It contains blank paper, a head and-tail band, a ribbon marker and band to keep it securely fastened. This is one of a range of Birlinn nature notebooks with...

The first major exploration of the mural tradition in early modern South IndiaAn astonishing variety of murals greet visitors to the temples and palaces of southern India. Beautiful in execution and extensive in scope, murals painted on walls and...

Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide.Each issue provides detailed tutorials on...

A critic's notebook on sparkle and spectacle. An Atlantic Edition, featuring long-form journalism byAtlanticwriters, drawn from contemporary articles or classic storytelling from the magazine's 165-year archive.A collection of essays on musicians,...

A visually stunning exploration of the artistic process by an award-winning nature artist.Drawing Nature presents the creative process of an acclaimed nature artist, guiding readers from field sketches to finished art and demonstrating how science and...

Vilppu Sketching on Location Manual Vilppu Sketching on Location Manual includes hundreds of illustrations by the Glenn Vilppu. It is a practical sketching guide for artists of all levels, from beginner to professional, developed through over 50 years...

Love comes in many shapes, sizes, and colors in this pop-infused, sweet-as-pie 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Skip across the rainbows and dive into the hours of summery solving fun that await! Produced and packaged with mold-free materials for long-lasting...

Mysterious demons, ghosts and monsters have haunted Japan for centuries! The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yokai presents 100 of the strangest creatures you have ever seen - from evil demons and terrifying monsters to mythical ghosts and enchanted beasts...

Create beautiful hand-lettered journals, invitations, cards, menus and more with convenient brush pens!Master calligrapher Maki Shimano shows you all the techniques and provides hundreds of colourful examples to inspire you. Creating your own calligraphy...

Young children will love these colouring books featuring simple illustrations of a variety of Scottish animals.Contents feature:Puffin * Ducks * Garden birds * Hedgehog * Hare * Owls * Capercaillie * Wildcat *Geese * Eagle * Scottie Dog * Pine marten *...

A powerful photographic journey that celebrates the healing power of birds.Melissa Hafting is an ethical, passionate, and respected birder, photographer, and mentor. Her love for birding has helped shape who she is and has helped with her mental health,...

A new account of the renowned Baroque painter, revealing how her astute professional decisions shaped her career, style, and legacyArt has long been viewed as a calling a quasi-religious vocation that drives artists to seek answers to humanity's deepest...

This new edition of Old Masters: Australia's Great Bark Artists is the companion to the National Museum of Australia's travelling exhibition of the same name that will tour China during 201820. A celebration of Aboriginal bark paintings from the National...

COLLECTIONS FROM THE VATICAN ANIMA MUNDI MUSEUM, THE SHARJAH MUSEUMS AUTHORITY AND THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA'So That You Might Know Each Other': Faith and Culture in Islam brings together nearly 100 objects from collections held in the Vatican,...

This stunning companion to the National Museum of Australia's blockbuster Indigenous-led exhibition, Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters, explores the history and meaning of songlines, the Dreaming or creation tracks that crisscross the...

The Aboriginal people of Australia's Western Desert lived in their homelands for thousands of years. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the expansion of the Western Australian mining and pastoral industries led to the surveying of a track along...

In 1786, the renowned Austrian natural history artist Ferdinand Bauer travelled to Italy and the Levant with his employer John Sibthorp, Oxford Professor of Botany. The exquisite watercolours he subsequently created from meticulous drawings made during...

Ray Troll's newbook Spawn Till You Die: The Fin Art ofRay TrollFor more than fourdecades, this celebrated Alaskan artist has been luring, hooking, and landingfans around the world with his mesmerizing renditions of the inhabitants ofPlanet Ocean, past...

Trope Paris,the sixth volume in the Trope City Editions series, celebrates the architecture and urban landscapes of France's capital city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. The collection highlights the photographic...

Winner of the 2020 Nikon Photography Travel Book of the Year, Edward Stanford Travel Writing AwardsTrope London, the second volume in the Trope City Editions series, celebrates the meeting of traditional and modern architecture that colors every view of...

Anatomy in Motion is an expansive collection of incredibly detailed photography and overlaid illustrations, showing the human figure in a variety of dynamic movements, at every stage of the action.This is an essential resource for artists of any skill...

A major reassessment of the methods and meaning of impressionism.At pivotal moments in his career, Claude Monet would go out with a fellow artist, plant his easel beside his friend's, and paint the same scene. Painting with Monet closely examines pairs...

The Many Pleasures: Found Art in New York City celebrates the City's rich visual tapestry through photographs of street and subway surfaces transformed by human hand and organic decay. The book's images of torn posters on buildings, construction fences,...

Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide.Each issue provides detailed tutorials on...

Closer to the North Pole than to the Arctic Circle, on an island in a remote Norwegian archipelago, lies a vast global seed bank buried within a frozen mountain. At the end of a 130-meter long tunnel chiseled out of solid stone is a room filled with...

Learn to draw mind-bending fantasy characters from an expert video game character designer!This captivating book presents a treasure trove of ideas for hundreds of different fantasy characters and creatures. Experienced video game character designer...

Learn to apply basic principles of composition and perspective to make your artwork more powerful!In this unique book, author and illustrator Rui Tomono provides detailed case studies showing you how to create more compelling illustrations using the...

A landmark book presenting the early 'deluxe' versions of Hiroshige's Edo prints for the first time!Utagawa Hiroshige's unique landscape series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (modern-day Tokyo), first published in the...

Learn to create amazing kemonomimi with authentic animal features and accessories!Long, swishing tails and pointy animal ears or maybe antlers, horns, wings and feathers if you prefer - this is the ultimate furry handbook for manga and anime artists as...

The ultimate fashion bible for manga and anime artists!Create realistic-looking outfits and one-of-a-kind looks for your manga and anime characters, or design amazing creations for any cosplay event. Author Rabimaru is Japan's leading fashion...

'In an age when so much of our time is spent staring at screens, it is easy to understand why the warmth, intimacy and idiosyncrasies of hand craftsmanship should seem alluring...the term Mingei describes useful, unobtrusive, beautifully crafted...

New from bestselling illustrator Eilidh Muldoon.Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the country. This book includes lots of garden-themed illustrations by bestselling artist Eilidh Muldoon to colour in.From gardening tools, ponds,...

A collaborative book by two extraordinary Black artists about finding beauty in the chaos. Roger Mooking is well-known as a celebrity chef and the host of such television shows as the Cooking Channel's Man Fire Food and Everyday Exotic; he is...

The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars.Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles - from the very best...

This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with 12 different groovy Marbled PatternsThe handmade look of this paper was selected to enhance the creative work of modular origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains prints unique...

Wonder Around Every Cornertakes you behind the scenes with travel photographer Michael Sidofsky, better known by his Instagram handle @mindzeye. A prolific photographer who travels the world taking photos of some of the most breathtaking places on Earth,...