Art, Photography & Fashion

This catalogue of the collection of miniatures at Kenwood House is published in memory of Marie Draper, who gave the nucleus of the collection, and whose estate has largely funded the acquisition of the rest.

Here is a virtual treasure trove of artistic inspiration that bursts with nearly 500 crisply rendered illustrations. From refreshingly simple to exquisitely ornate, discover original designs from a unique and enormous variety of sources: labels, advertisements, signs, gates, furniture, jewelry, rugs, ...

From Native American rituals to the court of Versailles, this fashion archive presents finery from around the world. Focusing chiefly on Western styles, it spans centuries of attire from every walk of life. 206 illustrations.

"This is one of the most valued 'go to' books in my library with talking points new, even to me." -- Alyja Kalinich, Disneyland Costume Designer Winner of 5 Best Book Awards: * 2016 Hollywood Book Festival Awards: History * 2015 Beverly Hills International Book Awards: Performing Arts, Film & Theater ...

The work of a pioneering artist, whose explorations of mass culture, consumerism, and politics remain highly relevant today

A guide to various things he/she should know when trying to sell work: selecting the right gallery, approaching galleries, pricing, terms and conditions, other options, artists' agents, working with publishers,and public art commissioners. It also contains sample contracts and a list of other legal considerations, and notes on websites.

Ready to take your drawing skills to the next level? Success in Art: Drawing Hands and Feet allows beginning artists to master the challenges of rendering realistic hands and feet. Drawing realistic hands and feet in graphite pencil is a challenging subject for most beginners. With Drawing Hands and ...

This volume of practical instruction in the foundations of art features many splendid color illustrations by the author. Perfect for intermediate-level and advanced artists wishing to take their work to the next level.

From the 1930s, Margo Veillon had been fascinated by the vibrancy, color, and movement of the life of ordinary people in Nubia. In the company of friends and fellow artists she made numerous extended visits to capture in her drawings, sketches, and paintings a lifestyle that has now vanished. This book ...

Acclaimed art scholar Jonathan Harris here tackles this question by assembling a rich body of essays, along with an extended interview with renowned feminist art scholar Amelia Jones, that tracks the movements in and issues central to contemporary art practice since this pivotal decade.

This book looks at what motivates us to take photographs and at some of the methods of using the camera to do so successfully. Illustrated throughout with examples of good and bad practice, this book sets out techniques and strategies in a simple and straightforward way for those who want to make their photographs of buildings truly effective.

From the comic book's humble beginnings, through the golden and silver ages, all the way to Hollywood blockbuster comic-based movies, this guide gives readers of various levels things they want to know.

Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was one of the most important artists of the late 19th century, and one whose work was to have a profound influence on the development of art in the 20th century. This title collects some of the most important works by Gauguin.

Covers the various aspects of contemporary ceramic practice and includes work of all scales from a few centimetres in size to vast room-sized installations. With over 600 illustrations, this comprehensive survey is suitable for ceramists, students and collectors alike.

Presents detailed instructions for drawing a variety of exotic animals, discussing tools, materials, and the use of basic shapes in drawing technique.

The artist Dan Graham (b 1942) has a wide-ranging practice that encompasses writing, performance art, installation, video, photography and architecture. This title includes an interview with the artist and focuses not only on Graham's latest commission but also on his previous landscape-oriented installations.

Named the Deutsche Bank Artist of the Year for 2013, Imran Qureshi will create a rooftop installation for the Metropolitan Museum. This slim volume discusses the specific interplay between the artist's vision and the particulars of the space for which the work was created. It also includes an interview with Qureshi.

From the author of If I Loved You, I Would Tell You This (a finalist for the Frank O'Connor Short Story Prize), Life Drawing is a fierce, honest and moving story of married life - its betrayals, intimacies, and secrets.