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Holbein at the Tudor Court by Kate Heard 9781909741874
RRP: £29.95£19.78Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909741874Author Kate HeardFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Royal Collection TrustPublisher Royal Collection TrustWeight(grams) 700g -
An Opinionated Guide To London Museums by Emmy Watts 9781914314544
RRP: £10.95£7.38Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914314544Author Emmy WattsFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Hoxton Mini PressPublisher Hoxton Mini Press -
Around the World in 80 Pots: The story of humanity told through beautiful ceramics by Ashmolean Museum
RRP: £20.00£13.75Religion. Humour. Trade. Sex. Folklore. Creativity. Pots can tell us more about the lives of the people who made and used them than any other artefacts.Bearing the imprint of their maker, ceramics give us a direct physical link to the past, often the... -
Scottish Wemyss Ware 1882-1930: The George Bellamy Collection by George Bellamy 9781788840170
RRP: £30.00£21.00"A very well designed book. Great photography and I especially enjoyed the close-up images" - The Collector's Companion Wemyss Ware is an evocative name to anyone with an interest in pottery. It conjures grinning cats and pot-bellied pigs, jugs and... -
The House of Fragile Things: Jewish Art Collectors and the Fall of France by James McAuley
RRP: £12.99£11.46A powerful history of Jewish art collectors in France, and how an embrace of art and beauty was met with hatred and destruction "The depths of French anti-Semitism is the stunning subject that Mr. McAuley lays bare. . . . [He] tells this haunting saga... -
Diamonds Across Time: Facets of Mankind by Usha R. Balakrishnan
RRP: £95.00£60.65Diamonds tell stories that are captivating and timeless. On the one hand, they are just stones, pieces of pure carbon with optical properties that make them glitter and sparkle like stars. On the other, they are mystical entities hypnotically drawing... -
Piotr Ulanski: Fatal Attraction by Rosetta Brooks
RRP: £40.00£34.38A luxurious, richly illustrated monograph, Piotr Uklanski Fatal Attraction consists of images of works made by Piotr Ukla?ski, as well as groupings of images of artworks selected by Ukla?ski from the Met's collections for an accompanying exhibition. Both... -
Global Lives of Objects: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Museum of Asian Art by Massumeh Farhad
RRP: £29.95£22.54The richly illustrated volume features 33 short essays, each taking a single object as a starting point to unravel complex, interconnected histories. Written by curators, scientists, conservators and other museum staff, this multifaceted work explores... -
My Favorite Things by Maira Kalman 9780062122971
RRP: £25.00£17.64From Maira Kalman, the author of the bestsellers The Principles of Uncertainty and The Elements of Style, comes this beautiful pictorial and narrative exploration of the significance of objects in our lives, drawn from her personal artifacts,... -
The Essential Duchamp by Matthew Affron
RRP: £25.00£20.92An engaging and accessible introduction to one of the 20th century's greatest and most enigmatic artists This richly illustrated publication explores the full career of the hugely influential and endlessly fascinating French-American artist Marcel... -
The Vatican: All The Paintings: The Complete Collection of Old Masters, Plus More than 300 Sculptures, Maps, Tapestries, and other Artifacts by Anja Grebe 9781579129439
RRP: £65.00£44.55An unprecedented celebration of every Old Master painting in the Vatican, as well as hundreds of additional masterpieces in the papal collection, is included in this deluxe slipcased book.The Vatican is one of the most visited sites in the world and... -
Modern Times: British Prints, 1913-1939 by Jennifer Farrell
RRP: £40.00£33.59A look at the artistic and technical innovation of British printmaking from World War I to the eve of World War II, as artists from the Grosvenor School and beyond harnessed an emerging modernist style Throughout the tumultuous decades of the early... -
The Louvre: The History, The Collections, The Architecture by Genevieve Bresc-Bautier
RRP: £85.00£62.03Every year, more than ten million visitors from around the world visit the Louvre s 68,000 square meters of gallery space containing more than 35,000 works of art. The Louvre is widely considered the most innovative of the world s preeminent museums. ... -
The Louvre: All The Paintings by Vincent Pomarede
RRP: £60.00£41.45A historic publishing event! For the first time ever, all 3,022 paintings from the world's most popular museum are collected into a striking, slipcased book and DVD-ROM set.From the Da Vinci's Mona Lisa to Vermeer's The Lacemaker, the Louvre houses many... -
The Louvre: All The Paintings by Anja Grebe 9780762470648
RRP: £40.00£29.05The Louvre Museum houses many of the world's most celebrated and important art of all time -- from da Vinci's Mona Lisa to Vermeer's The Lacemaker -- making it also the most visited art museum in the world. The Louvre: All the Paintings allows you to... -
Frans Hals: The Male Portrait by Leila Packer
RRP: £25.00£18.89This is the first book to concentrate on Dutch Golden Age painter Frans Hals's highly innovative approach to male portraiture. Frans Hals is one of the greatest portrait painters of all time and, together with Rembrandt, is one of the most eminent... -
The National Gallery: Masterpieces of Painting by Gabriele Finaldi 9781857096484
RRP: £50.00£40.83An exceptional introduction to European paintings from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century through one of the greatest collections in the world. This richly illustrated and beautifully designed book offers an ideal introduction to European painting... -
Milton Avery by Milton Avery
RRP: £25.00£17.38Born in 1885 to a working-class family in Connecticut, Milton Avery left school at 16 to work in a factory. Intending to study lettering but soon transferring to painting, he attended evening school for fifteen years before moving to New York in the... -
Madame de Pompadour: Painted Pink by A. Cassandra Albinson
£20.00A fresh take on a beloved masterpiece of portraiture, focusing on the complex significance of the color pink in eighteenth-century France Francois Boucher's 1750 half-length portrait of Madame de Pompadour-influential court figure and mistress to King... -
The Private Universe of James Castle: Drawings from the William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation and the James Castle Collection and Archive by Larry J. Feinberg
RRP: £25.00£20.92A new approach to the work of self-taught artist James Castle that focuses on how his drawings and practice resonate with earlier masters Drawing on the collections of the William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation and the James Castle Collection and Archive, this... -
Cutting Edge: Modernist British Printmaking by Gordon Samuel
RRP: £25.00£19.49A vividly illustrated catalogue of linocuts by the Modern British printmakers of the Grosvenor School of Art. The Grosvenor School of Modern Art was founded by the influential teacher, painter and wood-engraver Iain McNab in 1925. Situated in London's... -
Museum Secrets: Hidden Stories from the Ashmolean by Lucy Dawkins
RRP: £15.00£9.80In December 2020, spirits were low. The first tentative visitors had only just made it back through the doors of the Ashmolean after months of isolation, only for another lockdown to come crashing into view. The galleries went dark for a second time in a... -
Looking Writing Reading Looking by Georgi Gospodinov
RRP: £27.00£18.39Today's leading poets and writers--from Anne Carson to Roxane Gay--respond to modern and contemporary masterpieces In this book, 26 internationally renowned poets, writers and essayists such as Anne Carson, Richard Ford, Roxane Gay, Colm Toibin,... -
How to Read Medieval Art by Wendy A. Stein 9781588395979
RRP: £19.95£17.34An enlightening, accessible guide to understanding and appreciating European art from the Middle AgesHow to Read Medieval Art introduces the art of the European Middle Ages through 50 notable examples from the Metropolitan Museum's collection, which is... -
Pre-Raphaelite Drawings and Watercolours by Christiana Payne
RRP: £25.00£17.38Oxford has a special place in the history of Pre-Raphaelitism. Thomas Combe (superintendent of the Clarendon Press) encouraged John Everett Millais and William Holman Hunt at a crucial early stage of their careers, and his collection became the nucleus... -
The Arc of Abstraction by Tricia Laughlin Bloom
RRP: £27.99£24.66Where do we begin to talk about abstract art? This question depends on one's worldview. From the point of view of the collection included in this book, the arc of abstraction is very broad, sweeping and multivalent. The essays included here take an open... -
Reimagining: New Perspectives by Mary Rozell
RRP: £54.95£39.79Reimagining: New Perspectives features more than 120 of the latest acquisitions by the UBS Art Collection, one of the largest and most important corporate collections in the world Inspired by a recent UBS Art Gallery exhibition of the same title, this... -
Himalayan Art in 108 Objects by Karl Debreczeny
RRP: £45.00£32.15In this beautifully illustrated volume, the fascinating story of Himalayan art is illuminated through a selection of significant objects from the Neolithic era to today. Paintings, sculptures, drawings, textiles, architectural structures, and more serve... -
How to Read Islamic Calligraphy by Maryam D Ekhtiar 9781588396303
RRP: £19.95£17.34An accessible introduction to the quintessential art form of the Islamic worldHow to Read Islamic Calligraphy explores the preeminence of the written word as a means of creative expression throughout the Islamic world. Aimed at a general audience, the... -
Wedgwood: A story of creation and innovation by Gaye Blake-Roberts
RRP: £45.00£33.41This is the definitive book on Wedgwood, the preeminent luxury china brand in the world and the essence of English design and craftsmanship. Founded in 1759, Wedgwood has a deep heritage in pottery making that represents timeless design and enduring... -
101 Treasures from the National Library of Israel by Raquel Ukeles
RRP: £40.00£26.15"Published to celebrate the autumn 2023 opening of the new NLI building in Jerusalem, designed by world-renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron, the book is full of fascinating insights and manuscripts. It is akin to a greatest-hits collection from the... -
Enlightened Eclecticism - The Grand Design of the 1st Duke and Duchess of Northumberland by Adriano Aymonino
RRP: £50.00£41.65A beautifully illustrated exploration of opulent tastes and the power of patronage in 18th-century Britain The central decades of the eighteenth century in Britain were crucial to the history of European taste and design. One of the period's most... -
Across Asia and the Islamic World: Movement and Mobility in the Arts of East Asian, South and Southeast Asian, and Islamic Cultures by Ruth Bowler
RRP: £12.95£9.34The Walters Art Museum is among America's most distinctive museums, forging connections between people and art from cultures around the world and spanning seven millennia. The museum features a stunning array of objects, from richly illuminated Qur'ans... -
The Works of Samuel Palmer by Colin Harrison
RRP: £15.00£9.80The art of Samuel Palmer is essentially a discovery of the 20th century. Although he exhibited widely during his lifetime, and found buyers for some of his watercolours and etchings, it was not until the retrospective exhibition held at the Victoria and... -
The Jewish Journey: 4000 Years in 22 Objects from the Ashmolean Museum by Rebecca Abrams
RRP: £15.00£10.20The Jewish Journey is unique in three respects. First, it is a short, accessible, affordable and illustrated history of the Jewish people. Most books of this kind are heavy, unwieldy, expensive coffee-table books. Secondly, the book is absolutely unique... -
Owen Jones and the V&A: Ornament for a Modern Age by Olivia Horsfall Turner
RRP: £35.00£27.68Owen Jones (1809-1874), a prolific architect, designer, illustrator and printer, was recognised during his lifetime as one of the most influential contemporary figures in art and design theory. This insightful book, the latest in the V&A... -
Scottish Art in 100 Works by Patricia Allerston 9781911054474
RRP: £20.00£14.35The National Galleries of Scotland is home to the most important collection of Scottish art in the world. This beautifully illustrated book introduces the collection through 100 works, specially chosen by the curatorial team who care for them. The... -
Art of Japan: Highlights from the Philadelphia Museum of Art by Felice Fischer
RRP: £40.00£34.92An exploration of the treasures of Japanese art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art reveals a wealth of fascinating works dating from prehistoric times to todayArt of Japan presents one hundred highlights of Japanese art from the collection of the... -
Treasures from the Patek Philippe Museum: Vol. 1: The Emergence of the Watch (Antique Collection); Vol. 2: The Quest for the Perfect Watch (Patek Philippe Collection) by Dr. Peter Friess
RRP: £49.95£32.33Innovation, exclusivity, and elegance define Patek Philippe, a family-owned company with a single and passionate calling: to perfect the watch. These lavishly illustrated books present some of the most important timepieces from the more than 3,000... -
Chatsworth, Arcadia, Now: Seven Scenes from the Life of a House by The Duke of Devonshire
RRP: £50.00£37.62A stunningly original portrait of one of England's grandest country housesNo house embodies the spirit of one dynasty better than Chatsworth. Set in an unspoilt Derbyshire valley, surrounded by wild moorland, and home to the Cavendish family for sixteen...