Art and Design

Recent movers and shakers in Art and Design.
Updated December 11, 2025
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Leonardo da Vinci: An Untraceable Life
Stephen J. Campbell
Paper Book
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...
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, churches...
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...
A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects
Robell Awake
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...
Rachel Ruysch : nature into art
Schindler, Robert
Paper Book
The first monograph in over 70 years on the celebrated female protagonist of Dutch floral painting Winner of Gold Medal in Art from the 2024 Foreword INDIES Book Awards. Winner of the ARLIS/NA 2024 George Wittenborn Memorial Book Award. At the end of the 17th...
Metallic watercolor : create shimmering artwork with metallic paints : step-by-step projects for flora, fauna, feathers, and more
Götz, Elisabeth
Paper Book
Make your artwork sparkle! Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of metallic watercolor painting! As metallic watercolors become more and more popular and more of these incredible paints become available, artists of all skill levels are discovering the amazing...
Canva For Dummies
Jesse Stay
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...
Beyond Architecture: The NEW New York
Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel
Paper Book
A volume of new essays by a range of contributors--architectural critics, city planners, historians, scholars, journalists, and more--to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the passage of the New York City Landmarks Law, exploring the past, present, and future of historic preservation in...
Yayoi Kusama (Little People, Big Dreams)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Paper Book
The art of Dreamworks Dog Man
Zahed, Ramin
Paper Book
The Art of DreamWorks Dog Man goes behind the scenes for the making of DreamWorks Animation's delightful canine-crime-fighting feature film. DreamWorks Animation brings bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey's hilarious global phenomenon book...

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