Art and Design

Recent movers and shakers in Art and Design.
Updated January 25, 2026
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What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory
Brian Eno
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,...
Leonardo Da Vinci : an untraceable life
Campbell, Stephen J.
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,...
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
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...
Metallic watercolor : create shimmering artwork with metallic paints : step-by-step projects for flora, fauna, feathers, and more /
GĂśtz, 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.
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...
Manga A Visual History
Frederik L. Schodt
Paper Book
Manga has taken the world by storm. A richly diverse medium, the Japanese comics phenomenon has something for everyone--fantasy, horror, thrillers, romance, history, biography, sport, business, and even school textbooks.    Manga A Visual History chronicles the evolution...
Yayoi Kusama (Little People, Big Dreams)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Paper Book

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