The fun & easy way to brush up on art history Ranging from prehistoric cave paintings to postmodern art installations, this is an ideal resource for students of art history as well as anyone who wants a lively yet systematic introduction to art through the ages. ...

This clear & concise new introduction examines all the major debates & issues using a wide range of well-known examples. Importantly, this book explains how the traditional emphasis on periods & styles originates in western art production & can obscure other approaches, as well as art from non-western cultures. ...

An elderly caretaker at a large outdoor exhibition, called Art in Nature, finds that a couple have lingered on to bicker about the value of a picture; he has a surprising suggestion that will resolve both their row & his own ambivalence about the art market. ...

The Italian Renaissance is a pivotal episode in the history of Western culture. This book discusses a range of works from across Italy, examines the issues of materials, workshop practices & artist-patron relationships, & explores the ways in which visual imagery related to contemporary sexual, social & political behaviour. ...

* New edition of this popular anthology of twentieth-century art-theoretical texts. * Now updated to include the results of new research, together with significant contributions from the 1990s. *

Includes:: writings by critics, philosophers, politicians & literary figures.

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Art in Time reprints complete comic book stories that represent some of the best but obscure adventure stories from the 1940s through the 1980s. These little known comic gems highlight the fully developed styles of their artist-creators & offer readers an important look at some fascinating, but forgotten, works in comics history. ...

A fun & easy way to learn the beautiful craft of calligraphy, Calligraphy Masterclass contains everything you need to practise this superb art form.

The comprehensive 48-page Calligraphy Masterclass book contains instructions on how to master classic alphabet scripts & design letters to create your own individual calligraphic styles, as well as samples from well-known calligraphers & helpful tips from the author, professional calligrapher & teacher Peter Taylor.

This kit features all the tools you need to master calligraphy, including a calligraphic pen with three different sized nibs, 12 ink cartridges, a drafting pencil, a putty eraser & a practice pad.

Measures: 33 x 25.4 x 3.2cm





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Learning to draw has never been easier than with Drawing Fundementals!

Author & artist Jacqui Grandford's message is clear:

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Develop your drawing abilities & hone your skills with Drawing Masterclass.

Artist & author Barrington Barber will guide

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Take your drawing skills to new levels & master the techniques used by professional manga artists with this title! Learn the basics of drawing & discover all sorts of hints & tips to develop your drawings into highly polished, imaginative artwork.

The instructional 48-page Manga drawing book features step-by-step sequences showing you how to draw faces & bodies from different angles in the manga style. Learn how to create your art with the correct proportions & perspectives, discover how to use shade & tone to enhance your characters, & find out how to design action scenes with stunning backgrounds.

With five specialist manga pens, a sketching pencil & an artist’s sketchpad, this kit has everything you need to start drawing your own amazing manga world & characters right away. You’ll be creating incredible characters
& crafting fantastic worlds in the classic manga style in no time at all!

Perfect for children & anyone who likes Manga.

Measures: 33 x 25.5 x 3.5cm approx.








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