Investigates the idea of beauty over time and space. This book offers a chronological account whose conceptual and historical paradigms have been reiterated and contested... Læs mere
Illustrated with masterpieces of western art, this volume explores the rituals, customs, and symbolism of food and dining in art. It describes the importance of food and feasts... Læs mere
When life (in a global pandemic) imitates art . . .
This publication presents fascinating new findings on ancient Romano-Egyptian funerary portraits preserved in internationalcollections.
The next title in the respected Artist's Materials series offers groundbreaking analysis of Sam Francis's working methods and materials.
A unique seventeenth-century account of painting as it was practiced, taught, and discussed during a period of extraordinary artistic and intellectual ferment in the Netherlands.
This important and overdue book examines illuminated manuscripts and other book arts of the Global Middle Ages.
A standard reference in the field of manuscript studies for over twenty years, now revised and updated with full-colour illustrations throughout.
This groundbreaking book explores why and how to encourage physical and sensory engagement with works of art.
The first English-language book to comprehensively discuss the history and methodology of conserving medieval polychromewood sculpture.
Presents analysis of occult iconography in many of the masterpieces of Western art - from the astrological symbols that decorated churches and illuminated manuscripts,... Læs mere