From his early encounters with the Surrealists, his film work and his experiences in the Second World War, to the development of his own personal aesthetic, the concept of the... Læs mere
Derek Jarman's garden is in the flat expanse of shingle that faces the nuclear power station in Dungeness, Kent. He mixed the flint, shells and driftwood of Dungeness with... Læs mere
A new, compact edition of David Hockney and Martin Gayford’s brilliantly original book, with a revised final chapter and three entirely new Hockney artworks
The greatest mass extinction in Earths history happened some 251 million years ago. In this cataclysm at least 90 per cent of life was... Læs mere
A reference for all ceramic artists and designers, packed with information and glaze recipes. Each of the glazes is reproduced pictorially... Læs mere
A unique typographical sourcebook featuring over 150 specially designed, original alphabets exclusive to this book.
Monsters have preoccupied mankind from the earliest times: even cave art includes animal-human monsters. This book explores monsters down the ages and throughout the... Læs mere
A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated history of the paints and colours used over three centuries of interior decoration.
A rare, close-up look at the exquisite, labor-intensive details seen in fine eighteenth century clothing
A retelling of Greek myths is combined here with a comprehensive account of the world in which the myths developed - their themes, their relevance to Greek religion and society, and their relationship to the landscape.
The essential handbook for students, arts professionals and other aspiring writers on contemporary art.