Art, Photography & Fashion

This volume contains 10 representative works of art in the Huntington collection that illustrate the richness and diversity of British painting during the later 18th and early 19th centuries. Artists at this time borrowed styles from ancient Greece and China up to the just closing rococo period.

At the turn of the 20th century, Art Nouveau design blossomed with undulating patterns of luxurious swirls, curves, and highly stylized images. This collection of 203 Vector-based illustrations beautifully captures the period in an amazing assortment of functional forms. Includes a gallery of design ...

John Smibert was the first portrait painter of distinction to attempt to carve out an existence in colonial America. This text is both a catalogue raisonne of Smibert's work and a discussion of his life and career.

Part aspirational, part creative, and all doodle, Citysketch Paris is a compilation of creative prompts geared to immerse you in the wonders of magnificent Paris. Finish partially created Parisian landscapes, sketch accessories to accompany a chic French wardrobe, doodle your own uniquely-styled versions ...

Perfect for beginning artists, Drawing: Faces & Expressions offers a comprehensive introduction on how to draw faces and expressions - the most important aspects of an individual. Aspiring artists will learn everything about the tools and materials they need to get started, including selecting the right ...

A comprehensive guide to taking fantastic landscape photographs using the digital SLR. It contains professional photography from Darwin Wiggett, David Noton, William Neill, Tom Mackie and Tony Worobiec.

The most memorable images taken from 55 years of the acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

This treasury of over 200 stained glass images includes styles that encompass everything from geometrics to florals, many based on actual Tiffany designs. Vector-based for clear enlargements, these illustrations can be transformed into eye-catching windows and mirrors. Plus, with the 24 textures provided, ...

The Honest Art Dictionary is an informative and entertaining dictionary of over 300 art terms - from the peculiar to the pretentious. Authoritative and informative, humorous and informal, the book will act as a valuable primer for those getting to grips with the art world.

Packed with practical advice, helpful tips and fundamental drawing techniques, this comprehensive book is an essential resource for artists of all skill levels.

Catdoodles is here for you to fill its pages with your own drawings of cats, kitties, and kittens in the adorable style of Neko Atsume.

Eighty color and black-and-white posters, issued from 1914 to 1919, feature the work of Steinlen, Biró, Paul Nash, and other noted artists. An informative Introduction details the historical role of wartime posters.

This book contains more than 160 lovely patterns (largely Indian) used to cover hands, forearms and feet. Included are fine line, lacy and paisley motifs.

Of use to artists, designers and craftworkers, these decorative motifs will also provide an exciting glimpse into the rich store of Indian ornamental ...

Written by a prominent member of Cornwall's St. Ives Society of Artists, this guide covers all aspects of painting coastlines and seascapes. Based on the medium of oil painting, it discusses composition and color; depicting cliffs, rocks, beach scenes, and clouds; and creating moonlight effects. 77 color ...

Whether you regard it as a photographic exposition, an amusing objet d'art, or a shepherd's delight packed with visual and texual breed information, this is a unique gift book destined to adorn coffee tables around the globe.

What Makes Great Photography showcases 80 outstanding photographs from the first daguerrotypes to today' s digital masterpiece.

Vast collection of prompts, ideas, and insights provides a reading companion for students as well as amateur and professional visual artists, helping them find better ways to organize, manage, and develop inspiration.

At a time when Jamaican art is receiving growing international acclaim, Jamaican Pulse showcases the extraordinary diversity of Jamaican art, presenting contemporary artwork alongside key works from Jamaican art history

Will Bradley's iconic posters from the 1890s brought Art Nouveau into the forefront of American graphic art and advertising design and this full-color book presents a comprehensive overview of one of the nation's greatest practitioners of that sensuous style. Includes Bradley's extremely readable "Notes ...