A new, significantly revised edition of Julian Bell’s 1999 book, taking a fresh, focused look at the situation of painting in contemporary culture.
An intimate look inside the homes of the world's leading creatives in one of the world's most vibrant cities
An accessible introduction to pre-modern Islam, showcasing the individuals – caliphs, law-makers, theologians, poets, mystics and scholars – who shaped the course of early Islamic history.
Manual and manifesto, an inspiration and a call-to-arms, this rich and timely survey presents over sixty innovative, socially and environmentally conscious design projects changing the world for the better.
A uniquely intimate look at the life and work of one of Europe’s leading painters by an expert on contemporary art who has also sat for him for nearly forty years.
This remarkable exploration of drawing as a medium in resurgence unites a global range of contemporary artists.
A quirky gift book for cat-loving art buffs and cultured cat-lovers everywhere.
The essential guide for any art aficionado keen to put their finger on the pulse of tomorrow’s art.
An invaluable sourcebook of Indian textile patterns, organized by pattern type and explored by technique, and covering every region.
Artistic traditions of indigenous North America are explored in a study that draws on the testimonies of oral tradition, Native American history, and North American archaeology, focusing on the artists themselves and their cultural identities. Original.
The years since 1989 have seen a complete untethering of what art can be, who makes it and where it can be found, which has been matched by a reassessment of art's appropriate place in... Læs mere