BLACK REFRACTIONS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM
An authoritative guide to one of the world's most important collections of African-American art, with works by artists from Romare Bearden to Kehinde...
NINTH STREET WOMEN: LEE KRASNER, ELAINE DE KOONING, GRACE HARTIGAN, JOAN MITCHELL, AND HELEN FRANKENTHALER: FIVE PAINTERS AND THE MOVEMENT
Five women revolutionize the modern art world in postwar America in this "gratifying, generous, and lush" true story from a National Book Award and...
Art Surveys, Art History,
LONDON: ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
Written by Knox, Paul L
London, a fascinating metropolis not just in terms of its history and landmark buildings, is also a city that grew out of villages. Its unique geography is expressed in a mosaic of districts, each with its own distinctive character and pedigree.
BAYEUX TAPESTRY: THE LIFE STORY OF A MASTERPIECE
Written by Hicks, Carola
The story of the Bayeux Tapestry -- from its origins and creation to its long and dramatic afterlife. The vivid scenes on the Bayeux Tapestry depict the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 1066, when William the Conqueror seized the English throne. One of Europe's greatest treasures, the tapestry tells a magnificent tale -- but as Carola Hicks shows, its own story is just as dramatic.
PHILOSOPHY OF ANDY WARHOL
Written by Warhol, Andy
A loosely formed autobiography by Andy Warhol, told with his trademark blend of irony and detachment
POPISM: THE WARHOL SIXTIES
Written by Hackett, Pat
Anecdotal, funny, frank, this is Warhol's personal view of the Pop phenomenon in New York in the 1960s and a look back at the relationships that made up the scene at the Factory.
TIPIS, TEPEES, TEEPEES: HISTORY AND DESIGN OF THE CLOTH TIPI
Written by Holley, Linda
Tipis, Tepees, Teepees History and Design of the Cloth Tipi Linda A. Holley
GREEN: A HISTORY OF A COLOR
Written by Pastoureau, Michel
"First published in French language by Editions du Seuil, Paris, under the title Vert, Histoire d'une couleur." c2013--Page facing title page.
VISUAL THINKING
Written by Arnheim, Rudolf
For thirty-five years Visual Thinking has been the gold standard for art educators, psychologists, and general readers alike.
ELEPHANTA
Written by Michell, George
The 6th-century rock-cut cave temple on Elephanta island, in the middle of Mumbai harbor, is the home of Shiva, the greatest of all Hindu gods. Elephanta leads the reader through this magnificent cave temple, examining its overall architectural scheme and interpreting the myths of Shiva that are depicted so forcefully in the extraordinary stone sculptures.
CALIFORNIA LUXURY LIVING: A PRIVATE TOUR
Written by Finton, John
* The world's most luxurious homes captured in exquisite detail across over 250 spectacular full color pages * Explores the inspirational work of world-renowned architect John Finton California Luxury Living: A Private Tour is a visual exploration of world-renowned builder John Finton's most outstanding houses, with a breathtaking range of styles from French Normandy to Traditional Malibu Beach, a
DIARY OF FRIDA KAHLO
Written by Fuentes, Carlos
The intimate life of artist Frida Kahlo is wonderfully revealed in the illustrated journal she kept during her last 10 years. This passionate and at times surprising record contains the artist's thoughts, poems, and dreams; many reflecting her stormy relationship with her husband, artist Diego Rivera, along with 70 mesmerising watercolour illustrations.
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