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One of the most esteemed abstract expressionists and greatest painters of the 20th centuryMark Rothko belongs to the generation of American artists who completely revolutionized the essence of abstract painting. His stylistic evolution, from a figurative visual repertoire to an abstract style ro..

By the time of his death from AIDS at the age of 31, Keith Haring (1958-1990) was already a wildly successful and popular artist. Haring`s original and instantly recognizable style, full of thick black lines, bold colors, and graffiti-inspired cartoon-like figures, won him the appreciation of both t..

Merian’s Exquisite SpecimensThe masterwork of an entomological pioneerAt a time when few women were educated or literate – and rarely travelled – German-born naturalist and artist Maria Sibylla Merian (1647–1717) made history with her studies of insects in Surinam. Trained as a copperplate e..

The 20th century was the century of the image - and Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004) was the eye of the century. To tell his life story and to interpret his work means first and foremost to write the history of his vision. As he traversed the century, the eye of this clear-sighted wanderer focused ..

A comprehensive worldwide survey, with over 600 stunning illustrations, of the most distinctive, intensely creative and innovative recent work, ranging from functional objects to the boundaries and possibilities of clay as a medium.Recently, all areas of ceramic practice have been revitalized an..

The science of pigments, hues, and dyes has a long and ancient history. From the 40000-years-old caves at Lascaux and the medieval cloth trade that enriched Europe to the synthetic chemistry of modern times, colour making has had a central place in our lives. This book surveys the history of dyes an..

Explore a truly astonishing range of interests, philosophies, religions, and cultures from alchemy to angels, Buddhism to Hinduism, myth to magic. The distinguished authors bring a wealth of knowledge, visionary thinking, and accessible writing to each intriguing subject in these lavishly illustrate..

Sensuous, voluptuous, provocative - the female form has inspired artists for centuries, making it perhaps the most popular subject in the history of painting. Since Giogione's "Sleeping Venus", the first notable female nude in Western painting, artists have focused on the infinite possibilities of t..

This beautifully illustrated book examines in detail the fascinating symbolism of embroidered motifs and embroidery patterns worldwide.Each example – Chinese court embroidery or Japanese kimonos; Indian saris or Turkish textiles; Ghanaian banners or Moroccan cushion fabric; Native North American..

In this striking and original book, basic patterns from nature are used as points of departure, opening up endless possibilities for sophisticated calligraphic designs. This is an invaluable sourcebook both for beginners and experienced calligraphers who wish to let their imaginations run free. Reno..

This is the perfect gift for anyone inspired by the energy and originality of the street – an endless source of ideas and inspiration.This sketchbook will help harness and record this inspiration, and help anyone on their way to creating their own brand of art – take it on your travels and recor..

Previously published in hardback as 'Panorama of the Renaissance'New in paperback, a lively, comprehensive and up-to-date overview of an enthralling era.No period has been more discussed, dissected and argued over than the Renaissance, and every age has reconstructed it in its own image. Today’s..