Legendary artist Brian Eno and writer/visual artist Bette Adriaanse present a major new work exploring the meaning and purpose of art.

A richly illustrated volume surveying the career of Caspar David Friedrich, the German landscape painter whose emotionally profound visions of nature are among the most iconic works of Romantic art   The paintings and drawings of the nineteenth-century German...

Official book accompanying the blockbuster centenary celebration of Surrealism at the Centre Pompidou, Paris; 4 September 2024 - 13 January 2025. This essential catalogue explores the legacy of the art movement that changed everything. "Organisers say it is an unprecedented...

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,...

How our image of the Renaissance's most famous artist is a modern myth Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) never signed a painting, and none of his supposed self-portraits can be securely ascribed to his hand. He revealed next to nothing about his life in his extensive writings, yet...

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...

Dedicated to mastering photography as a visual language, this book helps you explore what to shoot and how to understand your own work. With 21 detailed chapters on photography techniques and practices, Forbes teaches you not only to establish yourself as a photographer, but how to...

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...

Luminous essays on artists of the Italian Renaissance by one of our most inspired writers on the history and making of art. In the three centuries from 1450 to 1750 painters, sculptors, and architects emerged from the medieval craft guilds of Italy to claim a new social...

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...

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 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...

Picasso was one of the most creative and experimental talents ever to explore the medium of print. This book charts his career as a printmaker, which was characterised by close collaboration with skilled printers, through which extraordinary artworks were produced. Picasso was...

This beautifully illustrated full-color hardback explores the life and work of one of the leading lights of Post-Impressionism - Paul Gauguin. Gauguin's vision of a tropical arcadia in the South Seas has beguiled generations of gallery goers, but a close look at his life and...

Learn about incredible story of Yayoi Kusama! The groundbreaking contemporary artist who covered the world in dots.    Little Yayoi grew up in Japan and loved creating art. Although her parents didn't approve of her pastime, Yayoi continued to express herself through...