Art and Design

Recent movers and shakers in Art and Design.
Updated November 1, 2025
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What Art Does : An Unfinished Theory
Eno, Brian.
Paper Book
Why do we need art? What Art Does is an invitation to explore this vital question. It is a chance to understand how art is made by all of us. How it creates communities, opens our worlds, and can transform us. Curious and playful, richly illustrated,...
How painting happens : (and why it matters)
Gayford, Martin
Paper Book
Drawing on decades of conversations with practicing artists, Martin Gayford offers intimate insight into the practice, meaning, and potential of painting. Painting is an almost inconceivably ancient activity that remains vigorously alive in the twenty-first century. Every successful...
Studio Ghibli Architecture in Animation
Studio Ghibli.
Paper Book
A deluxe art book featuring exclusive commentary, sketches, concept art, and paintings detailing the unique architecture in Studio Ghibli's films. Explore the dazzling animated worlds of Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,...
Vanessa Bell : a world of form and colour
Bell, Vanessa.
Paper Book
This publication, together with the exhibition it accompanies, presents the largest ever survey of work by Vanessa Bell (1879-1961). Described in 1923 as 'the most important woman painter in Europe', Bell was a pioneering modernist and founding member of the Bloomsbury Group,...
Islamesque : The Forgotten Craftsmen Who Built Europe's Medieval Monuments
Darke, Diana.
Paper Book
Who really built Europe's finest Romanesque monuments? Clergymen presiding over holy sites are credited throughout history, while highly skilled creators remain anonymous. But the buildings speak for themselves.This groundbreaking book explores the evidence embedded in medieval monasteries,...
Yayoi Kusama
Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel.
Paper Book
A short history of Black craft in ten objects
Awake, Robell.
Paper Book
Ten beautifully illustrated essays tell the stories of handcrafted objects and their makers, providing inspiration and insight into Black history and craftsmanship. Black artisans have long been central to American art and design, creating innovative and highly...
We Need Your Art : Stop Messing Around and Make Something
McNee, Amie.
Paper Book
From Amie McNee, the voice behind Inspired to Write, a manifesto on the vital, human importance of creating, with guidance for all artists in all endeavors, whether they're starting their journey or seeking a fresh perspective. In We Need Your Art, Amie McNee calls artists...
Debt Free Art Degree : Foundations in Drawing : The Affordable Way to Learn Professional Skills
Bucci, Marco.
Paper Book
An essential guide for a new generation of artists to learn professional-level art skills--no student loan required! Now a successful artist, illustrator, and YouTube star, Marco Bucci once thought you had to be born with art talent and go to an expensive art school to have a...
Forbidden Territories : 100 Years of Surreal Landscapes
Clayton, Eleanor.
Paper Book
Published to mark the centenary of Surrealism, this publication offers a new perspective on one of the most famous art movements with pioneering new research on its links with ecology and with politics. The development of Surrealism in the 1920s and 30s coincided with that of...
Interficial ARTelligence : The Moments That Met Me
D., Chuck.
Paper Book
In Interficial ARTelligence: Moments That Met Me, Chuck D presents his encounters with some of his greatest heroes and other public figures. These seminal moments in Chuck D's life include: an editorial meeting with John F. Kennedy Jr.; presenting an award to Davie Bowie; being recruited by Will...
Pencil Drawing Portraits : Learn to draw faces, features, and more with step-by-step pencil projects perfect for beginners
Turkan, Samet.
Paper Book
Learn to draw people of all ages and ethnicities through easy-to-follow instruction and 20 step-by-step projects. From social media star and professional artist @clsamet, Samet Türkan, Pencil Drawing Portraits includes drawing projects, helpful tips, instructions...
Metallic Watercolor : Create Shimmering Artwork with Metallic Paints - Step-by-Step Projects for Flora, Fauna, Feathers, and More
Götz, Elisabeth.
Paper Book
Metallic Watercolor shows you how to make your artwork sparkle while learning fundamental watercolor techniques and creating beautiful images of flowers, animals, feathers, and more.
The Art and Making of Arcane
Vincentelli, Elisabeth.
Paper Book
Filled with gorgeous illustrations and concept art from the hit Netflix series, The Art and Making of Arcane is an immersive journey behind the scenes of the Emmy Award-winning Animated Series! The Art and Making of Arcane takes readers through the visual journey of...
You Will Be Able to Draw Animals by the End of this Book
Spicer, Jake.
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of You Will Be Able to Draw comes the complete beginner's guide to drawing wild and domestic animals No subject has had more enduring appeal for artists than animals. And yet creating convincing animal sketches can be daunting, and...
Canva for Dummies
Stay, Jesse.
Paper Book
The essential guide to the popular, beginner-friendly graphic design platform Canva For Dummies is a beautiful full-color reference, covering everything you need to create dazzling visual materials in Canva Free and Pro versions. Discover all tools, templates, and features at...

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