Documenting the work of graffiti writers who illegally painted subway cars in New York City, the authors recall how they gained entry to the New York graffiti community in the 1970s and 1980s and describe the techniques that they used to photograph it.

A revised edition of this popular history of design, updated to reflect innovations since the book's first publication in 2016. Design: The Whole Story takes a close look at the key developments, movements and practitioners of design around the world, from the beginnings of industrial manufacturing to the present day. Organized chronologically, it locates design within its technological, cultural, economic, aesthetic and theoretical contexts.

From the high-minded moralists of the 19th century...

Nature-inspired art activities and creative prompts for every day of the year

A bold reconsideration of women in art - from the 'Old Masters' to the posts of Instagram influencers.

Step into the world of Frida Kahlo: behind the portraits and the surrealist art discover the fascinating woman who has transfixed the world. Fridamania has made Frida Kahlo's image ubiquitous: she has been reborn as a Halloween costume, Barbie doll, children's book character, textile print, phone cover and the inspiration for everything from cocktails to fashion shoots. But it is more difficult to get a clear vision of this bold and brilliant, foul-mouthed, heavy-drinking, hard-smoking, husba...

Profusely illustrated, Reza Abdoh is a major monograph on one of the most influential theater artists of the latter-20th century. The book contains new essays on Abdoh's works in theater, film, and video, published and unpublished interviews with the director, conversations with his friends and colleagues, scripts of Abdoh's plays, and contemporary reviews.

Kunst und Architektur der islamischen Welt prägten die Entwicklung der westlichen Moderne entscheidend. Rund 170 Werke von der Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts bis heute veranschaulichen diesen spannenden Kulturaustausch. Faszinierende Objekte aus bildender und angewandter Kunst spiegeln die Vielfalt dieses lebendigen Transfers.Im 19. Jahrhundert setzt in Europa neben dem Orientalismus eine regelrechte »Islamophilie« ein. Bedeutende Sammlungen islamischer Künste entstehen. Mit der aufkommenden ...