Synopsis: This stunning exhibition catalog celebrates one of Impressionism's pivotal figures with a comprehensive look at his life and artistic evolution. Born in the Caribbean, Camille Pissarro arrived in France an outsider but quickly became a central figure within the Impressionist collective, where he found like-minded people who valued progressive ideals and revolutionized the art world with their groundbreaking approach to capturing light and…

Synopsis: The Louvre is one of the largest and most prestigious museums in the world, home to 300,000 works of art. This guide presents the highlights from thge museum's rich collections, combining stunning reproductions with enlightening commentaries. This book includes: The 300 major masterpieces Color floor plans for the entire museum to help you find your way around. A dazzling and fascinating overview of the different departments: Near Eastern…

Synopsis: George Orwell (1903-1950) was born in India and served with the Imperial Police in Burma before joining the Republican Army in the Spanish Civil War. Orwell's 2 most famous books are Animal Farm and 1984.Animal Farm is Orwell's classic satire of the Russian Revolution - an account of the bold struggle, initiated by the animals, that transforms Mr. Jones's Manor Farm into Animal Farm - a wholly democratic society built on the credo that All…

Synopsis: Every time Tom Lynch teaches a workshop, his students are enthralled by the charts he uses to illustrate his techniques and ideas. So many have expressed a desire to take them home, he's decided to offer them in the form of a book designed for real-time use in the studio. Now, as students paint, they'll be able to stand the book at their side and refer to the exact chart they need at a glance. Step-by-step photos and related paintings are…

Synopsis: Paperback book. Approximately 11 x 10 in size. The spine is tight, pages are free and clear of any damage. Just minor shelf wear to show it is a used book. No markings, no tears, no ink writings that don't belong. This book is a step by step art book of paint techniques. by David Japp, M.A. Publisher is Coombe Books. 1999. Printed and bound in Italy. A wonderful book chocked full of great ideas on decorating the home. Includes step by step…

Synopsis: “[This] perfect tool...begins with the basics such as color schemes, then moves on to techniques like marbling, ragging, stenciling and sponging. Also included are full-color photos, step-by-step instructions, a color wheel and design templates.”—www.decorativeartist.com. “Even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before...simple instructions...will have you creating walls with wow in no time.”—Better Homes & Gardens.

Synopsis: 1st Oceana 2012 trade edition paperback vg++ book In stock shipped from our UK warehouse

Synopsis: American Art explores the incredible range of modern American art, & looks at the emergence of the United States as a key influence on international art during the 20th Century. From early American Modernism & Regionalism through to the more recent Pop Art & Neo-Expressionism styles, the book covers all of the key movements & includes works by most of the major artists.

Synopsis: Book by Nicol, Gloria

Synopsis: This is a compact, general-purpose dictionary covering nearly 95,000 words and suitable for everyday use by both English and German speakers at all levels of proficiency. * English to German and German to English * 95,000 words * Ideal for students or travellers * Suitable for colleges or general libraries * Ideal for home or at the office * Pronunciation based on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) * Many examples of usage * Clear print

Synopsis: This is a practical and comprehensive guide for all soft pastel painting enthusiasts, from the beginner to the experienced artist. Starting with advice on materials, it moves on to pastel basics such as blending, adding tone and using a limited palette, then there is a section on landscape painting featuring advice on composition and painting trees and water, then capturing light in pastels, with tips on colour mixing, and finally there is a…

Synopsis: Biographic: Picasso presents a modern study of his life and work, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the artist behind the pictures.Many people know that Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker and poet, a pioneer of Modernism and Cubism whose works include 'Les Demoiselles D'Avignon'. What, perhaps, they don't know is that his full name is 23 words long; that he…

Synopsis: Biographic: Klimt presents an instant impression of his life, work, and fame, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the artist behind the pictures. It is published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the artist's death.Many people know that Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) was an Austrian painter and founding member of the Vienna Secession art group, whose gold-tinged paintings of the female nude…

Synopsis: Biographic: Cézanne presents an instant impression of his life, work and fame, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the artist behind the pictures.Many people know that Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) was a French painter whose work and influence linked Post-Impressionism and Cubism. What, perhaps, they don't know is that he was best friends with French novelist Émile Zola until a disagreement ended…

Synopsis: Biographic: Degas presents an instant impression of his life and work, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the artist behind the pictures.Many people know that Edgar Degas (1834-1917) was a French artist and leading light of Impressionism, whose paintings brilliantly capture the movement of ballet dancers. What, perhaps, they don't know is that by his mid-twenties he had made over 700 copies of…

Synopsis: Biographic: Rembrandt presents an instant portrait of his life and work, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the artist behind the pictures.Many people know that Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) was a Dutch painter and etcher, a master of light and shadow who is regarded as one of the greatest of all portrait artists. What, perhaps, they don't know is that he taught over 50 apprentices…

Synopsis: An instant impression of Leonardo da Vinci's life and work, with 50 irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the master behind the masterpieces.Many people know that Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was an Italian polymath, one of the great creative minds of the Italian Renaissance and the painter of the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. What, perhaps, they don't know is that his original notebook Codex Leicester, was sold…

Synopsis: A new, up-to-date edition of this popular and comprehensive encyclopedia on printing techniques by professional artist Judy Martin. This inspirational, visual guide offers a wealth of information on the techniques and materials you'll need before embarking on your printing pursuits. Starting with your equipment and safety essentials, all the different methods of printmaking are covered, from monoprinting, wood engraving and etching to intaglio…

Synopsis: Philippe Martin revolutionized digital nature photography by "stacking" images. To take one photograph, he will shoot a subject hundreds of times, stack the images into a composite, and then clean up the composite image pixel by pixel. The result is a "quasi-3D" photograph of nature with such sharpness and brilliance that surely it will leap from the page. What's more, Martin takes the photographs in his subjects' natural setting, including…