The Short Story of Women Artists: A Pocket Guide to Key Breakthroughs, Movements, Works and Themes (Hodge Susie)(Paperback)

The Short Story of Women Artists: A Pocket Guide to Key Breakthroughs, Movements, Works and Themes (Hodge Susie)(Paperback)

A new and innovative approach to the fascinating history of women artists, from the sixteenth century to the present The Short Story of Women Artists tells the full history - from the breakthroughs that women have made in pushing for parity with male artists, to the important contributions made to

The Short Story of Art: A Pocket Guide to Key Movements, Works, Themes, & Techniques (Art History Introduction, a Guide to Art) (Hodge Susie)(Paperback)

The Short Story of Art is a pocket guide to key movements, works, themes and techniques - a new and innovative introduction to the subject of art. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key works, from the wall paintings of Lascaux to Damien Hirst installations, and then links these to sections

The Short Story of Film: A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Films, Techniques and Movements (Smith Ian Hayden)(Paperback)

Painting Masterclass - Creative Techniques of 100 Great Artists (Hodge Susie)(Paperback / softback)

Analyses the visual approaches and techniques of 100 great artists, and shows readers how to weave some of this magic into their own

Leonardo Da Vinci (Hodge Susie)(Paperback)

Exploring the life and works of the great artist, World's Greatest Art: Da Vinci considers the achievements of Italy's most well-known and influential artist. The book follows his artistic development, from early drawings and paintings while apprentice to artist Andrea del Verrocchio, to his later

Monet (Hodge Susie)(Pevná vazba)

An account of the painter Claude Monet, one of the key founders of the Impressionist movement and arguably the most influential painter of modern times. It tells the story of his life, the historical context of society at the time, and his relationships with Renoir, Sisley and

Velazquez: Life & Works in 500 Images (Hodge Susie)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive reference book on the life and works of Diego Valazquez, the most important painter in the Spanish Habsburg court of King Phillip IV. Featuring a wonderful gallery of his paintings, accompanied by an expert analysis of each work, and a description of his style and technique. This

Fifty Works by Fifty British Women Artists 1900 - 1950(Paperback / softback)

This exhibition catalogue highlights the work of a cross-section of women artists, active during the first half of the 20th century, whose work deserves more critical

Kant's Philosophical Revolution: A Short Guide to the Critique of Pure Reason (Yovel Yirmiyahu)(Paperback)

A short, clear, and authoritative guide to one of the most important and difficult works of modern philosophy Perhaps the most influential work of modern philosophy, Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is also one of the hardest to read, since it brims with complex arguments, difficult ideas,

Fifty Key Works of History and Historiography (Stunkel Kenneth R.)(Paperback)

Fifty Key Works of History and Historiography introduces some of the most important works ever written by those who have sought to understand, capture, query and interpret the past. The works covered include texts from ancient times to the present day and from different cultural traditions ensuring

How to Write Short Stories and Get Them Published (Lister Ashley)(Paperback / softback)

The definitive, indispensable guide to writing quality short stories and getting them

Key Sociological Thinkers (Stones Rob)(Paperback)

This is a stimulating guide to the lives, works and legacies of 24 of the most influential thinkers in sociology. The book gives a clear and contextualized introduction to classical and contemporary theory, illuminating complex ideas with examples from the everyday world. It continues to be an

Children's Literature (Pinsent Pat)(Paperback)

This invaluable Guide surveys the key critical works and debates in the vibrant field of children's literature since its inception. Leading expert Pat Pinsent combines a chronological overview of developments in the genre with analysis of key theorists and theories, and subject-specific

The Pocket Pema Chdrn (Chodron Pema)(Paperback)

A collection of short inspirational readings by 'one of the world's wisest women'--O, the Oprah Magazine. Pema Ch dr n, beloved Buddhist nun and best-selling author, offers this treasury of 108 short selections from her more than four decades of study and writings. Here she presents teachings on

On the Trail of Patrick Geddes (Stephen Walter)(Paperback / softback)

Part of a series of guides on key figures and themes, this book follows the life of Charles Edward Stuart, the young pretender. The author sets out on his motorbike on the trail of Bonnie Prince

In Therapy: The Unfolding Story (Orbach Susie)(Paperback)

In this new and updated edition of the groundbreaking In Therapy, world-renowned therapist Susie Orbach reveals what really goes on in

Christian Art: A Very Short Introduction (Williamson Beth)(Paperback)

This Very Short Introduction decodes the key themes, signs, and symbols found in Christian art: the Eucharist, the image of the Crucifixion, the Virgin Mary, the Saints, Old and New Testament narrative imagery, and iconography. It also explores the theological and historical background of Christian

Lessons of October (Trotsky Leon)(Paperback)

An critical examination of the key actors and larger social movements that led to the rise of the

Women Artists at the Millennium (Armstrong Carol)(Paperback)

Artists, art historians, and critics look at the legacies of feminism and critical theory in the work of women artists, more than thirty years after the beginning of the modern women's movement and Linda Nochlin's landmark essay 'Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?'More than thirty years

Renaissance Art: A Very Short Introduction (Johnson Geraldine A.)(Paperback)

Artists like Botticelli, Holbein, Leonardo, D�rer, and Michelangelo and works such as the Last Supper fresco and the monumental marble statue of David, are familiar symbols of the Renaissance. But who were these artists, why did they produce such memorable images, and how would their original

Fashion Photography - The Story in 180 Pictures (Shinkle Eugenie)(Pevná vazba)

An essential primer on the key figures and movements in fashion photography from the dawn of the genre to the present

Introducing Fascism: A Graphic Guide (Jansz Litza)(Paperback)

A fascinating graphic guide to the political movements and philosophical roots of fascism, tracing the origins of its ideas to nineteenth-century traditions.Stuart Hood is a WWII POW escapee and subsequent expert and BBC film

The Art Book (DK)(Paperback)

Learn about key movements like impressionism, cubism and symbolism in The Art Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Art in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find

Of Women and Salt (Garcia Gabriela)(Paperback)

Moving backwards and forwards in time, &i>Of Women and Salt &/i>is the story of five generations of women that shifts between a vivid, lush Cuba on the brink of political upheaval, and the different parts of America the family call home years later. Epic in sweep and significance, it is a story of