Art and Design

120 essays by a distinguished art historian represent a guided tour of more than eight hundred European masterpieces from the art collection of the world-famous Louvre

600 colour illustrations and essays by three art historians celebrate the exceptional collection of paintings found in the National Gallery, London. Includes works by Titan, Rubens, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Botticelli, Constable,...

When the new National Gallery of Australia building was opened by The Queen on 12 October 1982, a National Collection of art of worldwide compass, great significance and aesthetic merit...

Tissot occupies a unique and ambivalent place in 19th-century painting: a Frenchman, he sought fame in England, and after a brilliant career as a society painter, he turned late in...

In 18 remarkable essays, John Updike has collected together his thoughts and observations on American art. Beginning with early American portraits and landscapes, he goes on to extol two late-nineteenth-century...

The Italian Renaissance is among the most glamorous epochs of European art. Art historians as well as a wide public are fascinated by three centuries of exceptionally prolific artistic creation...

This record of the collections of one of the world's great art museums has more than 300 colour reproductions, accompanied by a detailed commentary. Each of the 37 sections is...

By following the trail of clues through each masterpiece this book explores the life of the artist and the masterpiece from its conception through to its unveiling and afterlife. The...

In addition to texts and images by Paul Smith himself, collaborations include: an account of his teenage obsession with cycling by Richard Williams, sports writer on the "Guardian"; a fiction...

Angels, or angel-like beings, have appeared in art from around the world for millennia. Though intrinsically a religious concept, they seem to also represent a universal ideal of purity, benevolence...

Classified as a Post-Impressionist, Van Gogh is perhaps one of the world's most famous and instantly recognisable artists. Famous almost as much for his embodiment of a tortured romantic artist...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: N/APages: Good , price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive volume, The Arts Of Mankind, chronicles the vast panorama of human artistic expression across civilizations and epochs. It...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsShip Models presents a comprehensive guide to the intricate world of miniature seafaring vessels. This authoritative volume details the historical...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis compelling non-fiction volume, Living In The City: A Pictorial Record Of Australia's Cities, chronicles the vibrant evolution of Australia's...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling art volume, The Art Of Maynard Waters, chronicles the distinguished career and artistic evolution of the renowned painter....

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling volume presents a visual journey through Moscow's rich past, showcasing a remarkable collection of watercolours from the nineteenth to the...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA bold snapshot of Australia’s most cutting-edge design thinking, this collection captures the energy...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: No markingsFood Wrap: Packages That Sell chronicles the fascinating intersection of design and commerce within the food industry. This insightful volume uncovers...

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Despite the increasing prevalence of digital media, booklets and brochures remain staples of the designer's repertory. PRINT gathers here the best examples from its Regional Design Annuals and adds detailed...

Designing & Planning Environmental Graphics examines a wide variety of business environments, featuring studies of almost 100 projects, complete with photos, diagrams, and working drawings. Each project is analyzed and...

"Business Cards 2" casts a wide net, featuring designs for creative individuals and organizations sourced from all continents. Highlighting materials, formats and production methods that push the boundaries of this...

From Montana award-winning author Jill Trevelyan comes the first biography of Peter McLeavey, the charismatic, pioneering art dealer who since the 1960s has shaped - even transformed - New Zealand...

This richly illustrated volume explores the pictorial world of the man whose formal innovations, commitment to realism and exploration of both the light and dark sides of contemporary society foreshadowed...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerDavid P. Silverman's Masterpieces Of Tutankhamun presents a breathtaking visual and scholarly account of the iconic artifacts recovered from the...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: DamagedPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: rip on back of jacketA vivid celebration of Christmas under the vast Australian sky, this work pairs striking imagery with...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis comprehensive volume chronicles the evolution of photography during the pivotal Victorian and Edwardian periods. It presents a detailed examination...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: DamagedPages: Good Markings: SignedCondition remarks: one tear along seam of jacketChristopher Heathcote's A Quiet Revolution: The Rise Of Australian Art 1946-1968 chronicles a pivotal era in...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: No. 298 of 1000 copiesThis volume presents a comprehensive overview of the Mack Jost Collection, housed within...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsthis art volume presents Meilerts’s vivid documentation of her creative practice, illustrating the visual themes, stylistic choices and regional influences...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling art history volume presents a comprehensive study of Honoré Daumier, the prolific 19th-century French artist renowned for his...

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