Art forms Books

Tuttle introduce a new origami pack in the small paper size. Full of geometric patterns based on traditional Japanese designs, it is perfect for any folder who wants to add a distinctive flair to their origami projects. An eight-page insert with folding...

This is the first full-length study of the screenwriter Troy Kennedy Martin, whose work for film and television includes Z Cars, The Italian Job, Kelly's Heroes, The Sweeney, Reilly - Ace of Spies and Edge of Darkness. With a career spanning six decades...

A new retrospective of the work of trailblazing artist Barbara Chase-RiboudBarbara Chase-Riboud is a bestselling novelist, an award-winning poet, and a renowned visual artist whose sculpture and drawings are in museum collections around the world. Among...

A diverse set of contributions to the expanding field of ecocritical studiesSeeking a broad reexamination of visual culture through the lenses of ecocriticism, environmental justice, and animal studies, Picture Ecology offers a diverse range of art...

An illuminating look at a fundamental yet understudied aspect of Italian Renaissance paintingThe Italian Renaissance picture is renowned for its depiction of the human figure, from the dramatic foreshortening of the body to create depth to the subtle...

How an ingenious printmaking technique became a cross-cultural phenomenon in Enlightenment EuropeDriven by a growing interest in collecting and multiplying drawings, artists and amateurs in the eighteenth century sought a new technique capable of...

A new examination of the history of ceramic art, spanning ancient to modern times, emphasizing its traditions, materials, and methods of making.Concise but comprehensive, Ceramic Art brings together the voices of art historians, conservators, and artists...

Contemporary artist Roni Horn first visited Iceland in 1975 at the age of nineteen, and since then, the island's treeless expanse has had an enduring hold on Horn's creative work. Through a series of remarkable and poetic reflections, vignettes,...

The first book to put the sacred and sensuous bronze statues from India's Chola dynasty in social context From the ninth through the thirteenth century, the Chola dynasty of southern India produced thousands of statues of Hindu deities, whose...

A photographic study of the land that served as the main testing site for American nuclear devices for four decadesMore nuclear bombs have been detonated in America than in any other country in the world. Between 1951 and 1992, the Nevada National...

A meditation on how environmental change and the passage of time transform the meaning of site-specific art.In the decades after World War II, artists and designers of the land art movement used the natural landscape to create monumental site-specific...

A bold reorientation of art history that bridges the divide between fine art and material culture through an examination of objects and their usesArt history is often viewed through cultural or national lenses that define some works as fine art while...

The classic book on the art and history of weaving--now expanded and in full color Written by one of the twentieth century's leading textile artists, this splendidly illustrated book is a luminous meditation on the art of weaving, its history, its tools...

The most pervasive gods in ancient Rome had no traditional mythology attached to them, nor was their worship organized by elites. Throughout the Roman world, neighborhood street corners, farm boundaries, and household hearths featured small shrines to...

This lavishly illustrated volume is the first major global history of ornament from the Middle Ages to today. Crossing historical and geographical boundaries in unprecedented ways and considering the role of ornament in both art and architecture,...

This richly illustrated book provides an anthology and summation of the work of one of the world's leading historians of Chinese painting and calligraphy. Wen Fong helped create the field of East Asian art history during a distinguished five-decade...

Bzier Vol.1 is an inspirational survey of today's leading practicing vector illustrators. It offers a unique insight into the creative approaches and practices of artists at the forefront of their craft.

The Princeton University Art Museum's collection of Spanish drawings includes masterworks by artists such as Jusepe de Ribera (15911652), Bartolom Esteban Murillo (16171682), Francisco Goya (17461828), Pablo Picasso (18811973), and Salvador Dal...

Wabi sabi, the quintessential Japanese design aesthetic, is quickly gaining popularity around the world. Taken from the Japanese words wabi, which translates to less is more, and sabi, which means attentive melancholy, wabi...

The Swiss Otto Knzli (born in 1948) revolutionised modern jewellery design and is regarded as 'one of the most intelligent and atthe same time most critical artists in the world of jewelry' (Ralph Turner: The New Jewelry, 1985/1994). Over the course of...

In this Japanese ink painting book renowned Japanese master Shozo Sato offers his own personal teaching on the beautiful art of sumi-e painting.Sumi-e: The Art of Japanese Ink Painting provides step-by-step, photo-by-photo instructions to guide learners...

Italian filmmaker Dario Argento's horror films have been described as a blend of Alfred Hitchcock and George Romero-psychologically rich, colorful, and at times garish, excelling at taking the best elements of the splatter and exploitation genres and...

Thomas Schatz recalls Hollywood's Golden Age from the 1920s until the dawn of television in the late 1940s, when quality films were produced swiftly and cost efficiently thanks to the intricate design of the system. Schatz takes us through the rise and...

Caspar David Friedrich (17741840), the greatest painter of the Romanticmovement in Germany, was perhaps Europe's first truly modern artist. Hismelancholy landscapes, often peopled by lonely wanderers, represent experimentstowards a radically subjective...

Designed with beginners in mind, Fun With A Pencil is the definitive introduction to drawing and cartooning. Andrew Loomis (1892-1959) is revered amongst artists for his mastery of drawing. His first book, Fun With a Pencil, published in 1939 is...

The human head and hands are the most difficult elements in figure drawing, but world-class illustrator Andrew Loomis's classic primer offers the solution. Revered among artists including the great Norman Rockwell and comics superstar Alex Ross for his...

Origami is a popular pasttime for people of all ages and skill levels, and provides fun for everyone. Now itAEs possible to have an endless supply of origami paper on hand! This paper is 7 inches square-the perfect size for more experienced folders, or...

"Creative Illustration" is considered Loomis' magnum opus, which is aimed primarily at the professional-level illustrator. It's divided into seven sections: Line, Tone, Color, Telling the Story, Creating Ideas, Fields of Illustration, and Experimenting...

In Israel East meets West. Their jewellery traditions blend, resulting in creative innovations. In the 1930s, immigrants from Germany and other European countries introduced the spirit of the Bauhaus, while oriental craftsmanship was invigorated in the...

For nearly 70 years Figure Drawing For All It's Worth has provided a seminal course covering all the techniques needed to master drawing the figure. Hailed by the American Academy of Art as "one of the most brilliant contributions that...

In this classic Reaktion title, Norman Bryson analyses the origins, history and logic of still-life, one of the most enduring forms of Western painting. From Roman wall-painting to Cubism, and from seventeenth-century Dutch still-life to Bryson's...

Make decorative papercraft models with this colorful pastel origami paper pack.This affordable origami paper pack includes durable authentic origami paper folding sheets in a variety of bright colors. It's perfect for any...

Japanese Ink Painting: Lessons in Suiboku Technique teaches beginners the fundamental techniques ofsuiboku, a form of Japanese ink painting.Suiboku is considered to be a type of Japanese painting known as sumi-e. It adds water to emphasize the shading of...

Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e, are the most recognizable Japanese art form. Their massive popularity has spread from Japan to be embraced by a worldwide audience. Covering the period from the beginning of the Japanese woodblock print in the 1680s...

For the first time, origami papers feature traditional Japanese ukiyo-e prints of samurai warriors. These beautiful collections of samurai origami paper prints, available in both small and large sizes, are two new sets of folding papers that will add a...

Kimono fabrics and patterns are opulent, exquisite and unique. "Origami Paper Kimono Patterns", available in large and small paper sizes, takes some of the lovely kimono fabric patterns and transforms them into paper. These paper packs make a great...

The traditional paper patterns of Japan - the birthplace of origami - have been admired for centuries for their timeless beauty. These colorful traditional paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper folders...

Things Japanese takes a delightful look at over sixty objects that are uniquely Japanese. Each spread is dedicated to a different item everything from folding paper fans to lacquer ware combs and ceramic tea bowls. Each object...

The art of Japanese woodblock printing, known as ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world"), reflects the rich history and way of life in Japan hundreds of years ago. Ukiyo-e: The Art of the Japanese Print takes a thematic approach to this iconic...

Bring detailed and dynamic fantasy characters to life! Furries fuse human and animal characteristics to create unique and fantastical hybrid forms. This book contains everything you need to know about drawing furries for the printed page, for the...

The Dirty Janes Vintage Style emporiums in Bowral and Canberra are a much treasured destination for lovers of antiques and old wares, both a treat for the eyes and the soul. With over 50,000 Instagram followers, and thousands more ardent fans, the vast...

Step into a world of witchcraft both good and evil, where the iconic character of myth and legend is once more brought uniquely to life. From the first alleged witch to be hanged in Salem, and Goya's depictions of witchcraft, to Shakespeare's Macbeth,...

Learn how to paint on your iPad like the professionals in Beginner's Guide to Procreate, a comprehensive introduction to this industry-standard software. Accessible and versatile, Procreate is an ideal tool for anyone wanting to give digital painting a...

Vintage Tattoos: A Sourcebook for Old-School Designs and Tattoo Artists

Learn to draw figures and faces with this clear and easy to follow guide, the latest in the bestselling ‘Read This’ series. Revealing the techniques and ideas behind inspirational works, the book will set you on the path to making your own great...

With drawing tips, techniques, and step-by-step projects, Drawing: Manga is the perfect resource for artists ready to enhance their drawing skills and create their own manga book.  With Manga (Drawing Step by Step), develop drawing and storytelling...

Packed with practical advice, helpful tips, and step-by-step drawing techniques, The Art of Basic Drawing provides a perfect introduction to drawing for beginning artists.  Filled with easy step-by-step instruction from a variety of artists and a wealth...

Develop a visual mindfulness practice--and enjoy the mental health benefits of mindful drawing! Embrace imperfection and express your own unique creativity by learning how to stay in the moment as you draw with this how-to guide to mindful sketching. ...