The seventeenth century was the beginning of a new era of commercialism, in which artists increasingly catered to affluent collectors. This title highlights the most important artists, works, concepts, and theories of the period, accompanied by 400 full-colour illustrations.

This study presents the complete works of the great Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer. The text includes a short essay and commentaries on each of the paintings, and incorporates new research on Vermeer's life and extraordinary artistic achievements.

"The Mexican... is familiar with death, jokes about it, caresses it, sleeps with it, celebrates it; it is one of his favourite toys and his most steadfast love." – Octavio Paz, El laberinto de la soledad, (The Labyrinth of Solitude, 1961)

The Day of the Dead is a comprehensive, visual compilation of all forms of artistic material celebrating the world-famous annual Mexican festival. According to Mexican tradition, one day in the year belongs exclusively to the dead, a day on which they are ...

De Engelstalige publicatie Votiv & Totem, Paintings, Sculptures and Watercolours by Peter Otto brengt op een unieke wijze de veelzijdigheid van het werk van de Nederlandse beeldend kunstenaar Peter Otto (1955) in beeld.Peter Otto weet in zijn schilderijen, tekeningen, gipsen, bronzen en keramische beelden een meerduidige wereld op te roepen waarin orde en chaos, goed en kwaad, hoop en vertwijfeling op een weerspannige manier met elkaar verstrengeld zijn.De publicatie bevat tekstbijdragen van ...

As an art lover and connoisseur, journalist Eric Rinckhout lost his heart to the South of France. In this guide, he sets out to prove that when talking about art and culture, the region between Collioure and Menton can easily compete with Paris. This book is more than just a guide for visitors: it makes for an excellent, instructive and inspiring read for anyone who’s keen to learn more about the artists, writers, musicians and filmmakers who lived and worked in the South of France. Relying...

Journey deeper into the enchanting realm of "Insect Queens Vol 2," a grayscale coloring book that continues to celebrate the exquisite fusion of women, insects, and flowers. Within its pages, you'll discover 33 single-sided illustrations that invite you to explore the captivating connection between the beauty of the human form and the wonders of the natural world.

Each illustration in "Insect Queens Vol 2" is a mesmerizing blend of grace and nature's artistry, where women are adorned with del...

Dive into a world of otherworldly wonders with the "Alien Ocean Creatures Grayscale Coloring Book." This unique coloring book offers a captivating journey beneath the surface of an extraterrestrial ocean, where imagination knows no bounds. Unearth the secrets of the deep as you bring to life 50 incredible grayscale illustrations of alien ocean creatures, each waiting for your creative touch.

Inside these pages, you'll encounter a breathtaking array of bizarre and fantastical beings that defy ...

Celebrate the beauty of diversity with the "All Sizes Are Beautiful Grayscale Coloring Book," a collection of 57 single-sided grayscale coloring pages that lovingly showcase the radiance of beautiful, confident, and diverse women of all sizes.

In this empowering coloring book, you'll find grayscale illustrations that capture the essence of body positivity and self-acceptance. Each page features unique and stunning representations of women who proudly embrace their bodies, proving that beauty ...

Creativiteit wordt geprezen als de drijvende kracht en de belangrijkste vaardigheid van de eenentwintigste eeuw. Het debat over de oorsprong en het potentieel van creativiteit speelt zich voornamelijk af binnen het domein van de natuur- en sociale wetenschappen, en weinig in de humaniora. Gebruikmakend van inzichten uit deze velden, puttend uit ideeën van Parmenides, Spinoza, Goethe, Emerson, Nietzsche, Freud, Benjamin, Bergson, Deleuze, Spivak en vele anderen, stelt Jeroen Lutters dat creat...