Art

In this intriguing book, E.H. Gombrich, who was one of the world's foremost art historians, traces how cast shadows have been depicted in Western art through the centuries. Gombrich discusses the way shadows were represented-or ignored-by artists from...

'Roger Kneebone is a legend' Mark Miodownik, author of Stuff Matters'Fascinating and inspiring' Financial Times'The pandemic has made the necessity of relying on experts evident to all . . . this is a rich exploration of lifelong learning' GuardianWhat...

"At its essence, Giger's art digs down into our psyches and touches our very deepest primal instincts and fears. His art stands in a category of its own. The proof of this lies in the intensity of his work and imagination, which I can only compare to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914314452Author Lucy DaviesFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Hoxton Mini PressPublisher Hoxton Mini Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486249377Author Hans HolbeinFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 154gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486250069Author Edouard LanteriFormat PaperbackPage Count 496Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Claim the beauty of your unique, authentic expression.Break free of your comfort zone, sharpen your senses to perceive the world around you and find happiness in play. On this painterly journey, Tracy Verdugo leads you from self-doubt to...

Dot-to-dot images create surprising pictures when all of the dots are connected, but these are also incredibly colorable! Each of these images have more than four hundred dots, so you'll experience the intricacies in uncovering the images and then be...

With Drawing: Birds, learn to render a variety of beautiful, realistic birds in graphite pencil. Artists of all skill levels and bird enthusiasts alike will find creative inspiration and valuable drawing instruction in Drawing: Birds. This comprehensive,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781624650307Author Marcos Mateu-MestreFormat PaperbackPage Count 228Imprint Design Studio PressPublisher Design Studio PressWeight(grams)...

Bursting with beautiful, exclusive illustrations, Harry Potter: Coloring Wizardry is a must-have coloring book for fans of the magical film series.Escape to one of the most beloved series of all time! Harry Potter: Coloring Wizardry takes fans on a...

Build your drawing and character design skills while following the step-by-step instructions of Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Cute. Beloved illustrator and Instagrammer Heegyum Kim takes you on a fun journey to expand your character-building skills as...

This immersive dive into the life and work of Salvador Dali unlocks the secret of this creative genius and reveals for the first time how his erotically charged paintings changed the world of modern art. In turns beloved and reviled, twentieth century...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910566916Author Four & SonsFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Hoxton Mini PressPublisher Hoxton Mini Press

This volume offers a critique of cultural and intellectual life in Greece during the dictatorship of 1967-1974, discussing how Greek playwrights, directors, and actors reconceived the role of culture in a state of crisis and engaged with questions of...

One part history book, one part art book, and one part fascinating memoir, this book is an overview of more than two centuries of tattoo history intermixed with an intimate look at the lives of tattoo artists, and the personal struggles and triumphs,...

A Dog A Day began life with a Facebook post in 2013: 'My name is Sally Muir and this is a new gallery where I will add a dog drawing/painting every day, adding up to a massive 365 day dogfest.' As the Facebook page grew in popularity, so did Sally's dog...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486228709Author Harold SpeedFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Start your digital art journey the right way with this incredible collection of all the know-how, tools and techniques you need to jump head first into Procreate (R). Digital artist extraordinaire Roche Woodworth has spent years mastering Procreate, and...

As a novelist, essayist, and cultural historian, John Berger is a writer of dazzling eloquence and arresting insight whose work amounts to a subtle, powerful critique of the canons of our civilization. In About Looking he explores our role as observers...

From the artist behind the popular Pigeon Letters website, an easy, no-skills-necessary guide to drawing flowers, leaves, and cacti with 200 step-by-step prompts. Line drawing is an easy-to-master art form featuring illustrative, doodle-like designs...

Bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart here taps into his vast experience to prove that anyone can depict the human body. Chris has carefully designed his step-by-step instructions so that they're accessible to absolute beginners, especially...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780830850655Author W. David O. TaylorFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,USPublisher InterVarsity PressWeight(grams)...

The resonant ruins of Pompeii are perhaps the most direct route back to the living, breathing world of the ancient Romans. Two million visitors annually now walk the paved streets which re-emerged, miraculously preserved, from their layers of volcanic...

The mandala is a design motif that has intrigued people throughout cultures around the world. Mandalas in Mixed Media features a fresh and unique approach to making these motifs in a variety of mediums (watercolor, Inktense pencils, collage . . .) and...

From his theatrical early canvases to his more recent photographic collages and operatic set designs, Hockney has tackled the challenge of space on a grand scale. At the same time, much of his work has been devoted to the things most dear to him-friends,...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUTHORS' CLUB FIRST NOVEL AWARD'Divine . . . the smart, sexy read you need' Evening Standard'Startlingly impressive' Daily Mail'An electric new novel' GuardianExiled from his university position for an inexcusable blunder, art...

Written by Bernard Leach, the father of British studio pottery, this seminal book is the first treatise to be written by a potter on the workshop traditions handed down from the greatest period of Chinese ceramics in the Sung dynasty. With this book,...

"...by far the best primer [on perspective] I've ever seen. If you have other books, throw them away and buy this. You won't regret it." - Artbookreview.net Learn how to master perspective and create convincing drawings of the three-dimensional world...

Drawing with graphite and coloured pencils enables the artist to capture every detail of a plant, and to enjoy, study and celebrate their wonderful forms. Whether the illustration is a striking monotone or vibrant with colour, pencils give you absolute...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781845278472Author Anni LlynFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Gwasg Carreg GwalchPublisher Gwasg Carreg GwalchWeight(grams) 148g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780316451826Author Joe TraczFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint Little, Brown & CompanyPublisher Little, Brown & CompanyWeight(grams) 1678gDimensions(mm)...

Create beautiful gifts, stationery and decorations that incorporate the elegant, centuries-old art of Japanese calligraphy. Developed since the sixth century, practised by the royal elite and Buddhist scholars, and packed with spiritual meaning,...

Shirley Trevena is a well-known and successful watercolourist, with a huge international fan base. Throughout her career she has pushed the boundaries of watercolour and is regarded as one of Britain's most innovative artists in that medium. Shirley's...

200 deadly killer sudoku puzzles packaged in a stylish paperback - this is the perfect book for the avid killer sudoku fan. The 9 x 9 sudoku grids are each arranged on their own page and solutions are easily found at the back of the book. Printed in a...

This collection of artwork from European comics master Sergio Toppi focuses on illustrations of biblical characters he drew during his lengthy collaboration with the journal Il Giornalino. Hundreds of character portraits and key scene illustrations...

Combining ink with dry coloured pencil is an innovative technique that integrates two very different media, resulting in rich and detailed work. This beautiful book looks at different methods of mark-making in ink and a repertoire of coloured pencil...

A trailblazing look at the historical emergence of a global field in contemporary art and the diverse ways artists become valued worldwidePrior to the 1980s, the postwar canon of "international" contemporary art was made up almost exclusively of artists...

Featuring all kinds of dogs - big, small, graceful, cute, funny - The Book of the Dog is a cool and quirky collection of dog art and illustration by artists around the world. Interspersed through the illustrations are short texts about the artists and...

Enjoy a whole year of the very finest nature writing, with one carefully selected piece to savour every day. This beautifully illustrated daily anthology brings you the very best of nature writing from around the world and through the centuries, from...