Theories of Modern Art, 11: A Source Book by Artists and Critics (Chipp Herschel B.)(Paperback)

Theories of Modern Art, 11: A Source Book by Artists and Critics (Chipp Herschel B.)(Paperback)

Herschel B. Chipp's Theories of Modern Art: A Source Book By Artists and Critics is a collection of texts from letters, manifestos, notes and interviews. Sources include, as the title says, artists and critics--some expected, like van Gogh, Gauguin, Apollinaire, Mondrian, Greenberg, just to name a

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

Artists' Materials - The Complete Source book of Methods and Media (Pearce Emma)(Paperback / softback)

Donald Judd (Ochmanek Annie)(Paperback)

Artists, architects, art historians, critics, and curators explore the work of Donald Judd as both artist and critic in essays spanning all of Judd's career. Donald Judd (1928-1994) is one of the most influential American artists of the postwar era. Beginning in the 1960s, he developed new ideas

Methods and Theories of Art History (Cothren Michael)(Paperback)

This book is an accessible introduction to the critical theories used in analysing art. It covers a broad range of approaches, presenting individual arguments, controversies and divergent perspectives. This edition has been updated to reflect recent scholarship in contemporary art and has been

Documentary Across Disciplines (Balsom Erika)(Paperback)

Artists, filmmakers, art historians, poets, literary critics, anthropologists, theorists, and others, investigate one of the most vital areas of cultural practice: documentary.Contemporary engagements with documentary are multifaceted and complex, reaching across disciplines to explore the

In the Mind But Not from There: Real Abstraction and Contemporary Art (Moreno Gean)(Paperback)

Artists and critics explore the concept of Real Abstraction to help understand contemporary cultural production In the Mind, But Not From There: Real Abstraction and Contemporary Art considers how the Marxian concept of Real Abstraction--originally developed by Alfred Sohn Rethel, and recently

Artists of Wyeth Country: Howard Pyle, N. C. Wyeth, and Andrew Wyeth (Maynard W. Barksdale)(Paperback)

Few artists have ever been so beloved--or so controversial among art critics--as Andrew Wyeth. The groundbreaking book Artists of Wyeth Country presents an unauthorized and unbiased biographical portrait of Wyeth, based on interviews with family, friends, neighbors--even actress Eva Marie Saint

Art, EcoJustice, and Education - Intersecting Theories and Practices(Paperback / softback)

Emphasizing the importance of contemporary art forms in EcoJustice Education, this book examines the interconnections between social justice and ecological well-being, and the role of art to enact change in destructive systems. Artists, educators, and scholars in diverse disciplines from around the

The Art of Paperblue (Park Jae-Cheol)(Paperback)

The Art of the Paperblue is a must have art book for artists, entertainment designers, and anyone who wants to learn to paint creative environment paintings. Paperblue shares his knowledge of creating environment conceptual paintings for movies, games, and other entertainment industry fields. This

Theories and Documents of Contemporary Art: A Sourcebook of Artists' Writings (Second Edition, Revised and Expanded by Kristine Stiles) (Stiles Kristine)(Paperback)

First published in 1996, this irreplaceable resource has now been updated, revised, and expanded by Kristine Stiles to represent thirty countries and more than one hundred new artists. Stiles has added forty images and a diverse roster of artists, including many who have emerged since the 1980s,

Philosophy in a New Key: A Study in the Symbolism of Reason, Rite, and Art,, Third Edition (Langer Susanne K.)(Paperback)

Modern theories of meaning usually culminate in a critique of science. This book presents a study of human intelligence beginning with a semantic theory and leading into a critique of music. By implication it sets up a theory of all the arts; the transference of its basic concepts to other arts

Fashion Illustration Book: The Art of Tanaka (Tanaka)(Paperback)

Kawaii and cool fashion illustrations showcased in the artist's first art collection book. Tanaka is an illustrator who's getting attention on social media with pop and cute (kawaii) fashion illustrations of young boys and girls. With 90K followers on Twitter and 120K followers on Instagram,

The Great War and Modern Memory (Fussell Paul)(Paperback)

Winner of both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award and named by the Modern Library one of the twentieth century's 100 Best Non-Fiction Books, Paul Fussell's The Great War and Modern Memory was universally acclaimed on publication in 1970. Today, Fussell's landmark

The Book of the Horse: Horses in Art (Hyland Angus)(Paperback)

A beautiful collection of artworks from artists and illustrators around the

Lonely City - Adventures in the Art of Being Alone (Laing Olivia)(Paperback / softback)

Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism #1 Book of the Year from Brain Pickings Named a best book of the year by NPR, Newsweek, Slate, Pop Sugar, Marie Claire, Elle, Publishers Weekly, and Lit Hub A dazzling work of biography, memoir, and cultural criticism on the subject

The Spiritual Dynamic in Modern Art: Art History Reconsidered, 1800 to the Present (Spretnak C.)(Paperback)

This book demonstrates that numerous prominent artists in every period of the modern era were expressing spiritual interests when they created celebrated works of art. This magisterial overview insightfully reveals the centrality of an often denied and misunderstood element in the cultural history

Painting Trees: Colour, Line and Texture Through the Seasons (Dudley Sian)(Paperback)

Trees are a magnificent source of inspiration for artists. This book looks more closely at their role in art and how best the artist can capture their essence as the sole subject of a painting, to complete a landscape, or to step into an abstract representation. In a unique collaboration, Sian and

The Art Spirit (Henri Robert)(Paperback)

A classic work of advice, criticism, and inspiration for aspiring artists and lovers of art Art when really understood is the province of every human being. So begins The Art Spirit, the collected words, teachings, and wisdom of innovative artist and beloved teacher Robert Henri. Henri, who

Portrait Drawing: A Step-By-Step Art Instruction Book (Blake Wendon)(Paperback)

A classic of simplicity Portrait Drawing has guided and inspired a generation of artists to create beautiful, realistic portraits. In just eighty pages, author Wendon Blake covers all the basics, from papers and pencils to drawing eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and head from every angle. Drawings by

Migration Into Art: Transcultural Identities and Art-Making in a Globalised World (Petersen Anne Ring)(Pevná vazba)

This book addresses a topic of increasing importance to artists, art historians and scholars of cultural studies, migration studies and international relations: migration as a profoundly transforming force that has remodelled artistic and art institutional practices across the world. It explores

13 Modern Artists Children Shoud Know (Finger Brad)(Pevná vazba)

From Cubism to cartoons, this book of eye-popping art and engaging activities introduces young readers to modern art.Picasso, Chagall, Calder, Lichtenstein, Hockney--these artists and the others profiled here offer a world of interest to children. This exciting exploration of modern, Pop, and

Modern Art 1851-1929: Capitalism and Representation (Brettell Richard R.)(Paperback)

Richard R. Brettell's innovative and beautifully-illustrated account explores the works of artists such as Monet, Gauguin, Picasso, and Dali--as well as lesser-known figures--in relation to expansion, colonialism, nationalism and internationalism, and the rise of the museum. Beginning with The

The Art of Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Steampunk (Unno Hiroshi)(Paperback)

A beautiful visual history book of fantasy art from Romanticism and steampunk to modern illustrations from novels. Art has always been one of the most vivid ways to express people's imagination. Fantasy art illustrates the full range of human fears and dreams, from mythology, the Bible, and the