Life of Raphael by GIORGIO VASARI
Category: Art
Raphael (1483-1520) was for centuries considered the greatest artist who ever lived. Much of what we know about him comes from this biography, written by the Florentine painter Giorgio Vasari and first published in 1550. Vasari's Lives of the Painters was the first attempt to write a systematic history ...Show more
Pierre-Auguste Renoir by Thomas Stevens
Category: Art | Series: Arcturus Great Artists Ser.
Beautifully presented introduction to the work of the great Impressionist artist.
The Artist's Journey: The travels that inspired the artistic greats by Travis Elborough
Category: Art | Series: Journeys of Note Ser.
In the Artist's Journey, follow in the footsteps of some of the world's most famous painters, and the journeys which inspired some of their greatest works. Follow in the footsteps of some of the world's most famous painters in this fascinating work from the Journeys of Note series. Some truly remarkab ...Show more
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook: Guided Practice in the Five Basic Skills of Drawing by Betty Edwards
Category: Art
A workbook of 40 exercises to accompany the acclaimed drawing guide.
Cressida Campbell by National Gallery of Australia
Category: Art
Cressida Campbell celebrates the career of an exceptional Australian colourist who has worked between painting and printmaking for over forty years. Combining keen observation with formal design, Campbell uses an innovative technique to create woodblock paintings and unique woodcut prints that take dire ...Show more
Venice: City of Pictures by Martin Gayford
Category: Art
Enchanting, captivating, precious--Venice is one of the most cherished cities in the world. For centuries it was the heart of a global maritime power and a crossroads for diverse cultures. Today the city attracts millions of visitors each year, enticed by its irresistible beauty. Art lovers are drawn h ...Show more
Artist's Drawing Techniques: Discover How to Draw Landscapes, People, Still Lifes and More, in Pencil, Charcoal, Pen and Pastel by DK
Category: Art
Master more than 80 drawing techniques with step-by-step workshops and advice from professional artistsKickstart your creativity and create a masterpiece with step-by-step workshops and advice from professional artists.Whether you want to try your hand at drawing for the first time or fine-tune your art ...Show more
The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel. 40th Ed. by Julia Voss, Rainer Willmann
Category: Art | Series: 40th Edition Ser.
Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) was a German-born biologist, naturalist, evolutionist, artist, philosopher, and doctor who spent his life researching flora and fauna from the highest mountaintops to the deepest ocean. A vociferous supporter and developer of Darwin's theories of evolution, he denounced religio ...Show more
Impressionism: Masters of Art by FLORIAN HEINE
Category: Art
This generously illustrated volume traces the achievements of the Impressionist movement in a compact, highly attractive format. Arguably the most important movement in the history of modern art, Impressionism changed the way audiences perceived painting. This elegant and portable book overflows with im ...Show more
Lives of Velazquez by FRANCISCO PACHECO
Category: Art
Collected for the first time in a new translation: two of the most important and far-reaching biographies of an artist ever written, and our principal sources for the life of Velázquez. Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) is for many the greatest painter ever to have lived. His astonishing naturalism had an imm ...Show more
The Vein of Gold: A Journey to Your Creative Heart by Julia Cameron
Category: Art
'Julia Cameron invented the way people renovate the creative soul' - New York TimesThe Artist's Way has uncovered the potential of millions of people.International bestselling author Julia Cameron uses her experience and world-renowned techniques as a creativity coach to challenge her readers to go deep ...Show more
Cezanne by Roberto Carvalho de Magalhaes; Maria Teresa Zanobini Leoni
Category: Art
Book presents the life and works of the famous artist through a selection of 20 -25 of his greatest works. Stunning reproductions of the works, accompanied by accessible commentaries and brief biographical accounts of the artists' lives, bring the kaleidoscopic world of art within the grasp of readers a ...Show more