Building upon his much-praised BBC Radio 4 series ‘21st Century Mythologies’, Peter Conrad examines the enduring place of myth in contemporary culture and society.
Discusses the mythological properties assigned to geometric forms, and covers the Golden Section, gnomonic spirals, music, and the squaring of the circle.
The Dr. Seuss of photography, Jan von Holleben, shows children how to bend reality with no more than a smartphone and a playful outlook.
Explores seven key scientific areas in the Science Museum's new interactive gallery for children: force and motion, electricity and... Læs mere
Analyses the visual approaches and techniques of 100 great artists, and shows readers how to weave some of this magic into their own paintings.
From the origins of urbanization in Mesopotamia to the global metropolises of today, great cities have marked the development of human civilization. This book tells their stories, from Uruk and Memphis to Tokyo and Sao Paulo.
Deep in the Jordanian desert lies the hidden rose red city of Petra, carved directly out of the solid rock that rises in sharp ridges above the sands. Recent excavations provide new information about this mysterious, beautiful and dramatic site.
Small, smart, essential – a chronological introduction to women artists through 500 years of history, providing a rich understanding of key female artists from the Baroque to today.
An informative and beautifully produced guide to one of the world’s most spectacular collections of Indian jewelled weapons.
From Stone Age networks to Digital Age networking, this book explores the ancient origins of our social lives today.
A revised and expanded edition of this classic colouring book, which features enchanting drawings by Andy Warhol.
For more than 2,500 years, the book, in a wide range of forms, has been used to document, to educate and to entertain. This book explores the rich history of the book, one of the most efficient, influential and enduring technologies ever invented.