Art and Design

Recent movers and shakers in Art and Design.
Updated December 11, 2025
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What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory
Brian Eno
Paper Book
"Any aspiring artist--but especially any aspiring musician--will be grateful." --Amanda Petrusich, the New Yorker "Really delightful." --Ezra...
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
Diana Darke
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...
Visually speaking : mastering the art of photography
Forbes, Ted
Paper Book
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...
We Need Your Art: Stop Messing Around and Make Something
Amie McNee
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...
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...
Yayoi Kusama (Little People, Big Dreams)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Paper Book

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