A new and accessible way to understand art, using the universal theme of love

Discover the love affairs that inspired art's greatest masterpieces.

Whether in the throes of passion, enduring the pain of unrequited love, or basking in the joy of a wonderfully supportive friendship, What Art Can Tell Us About Love explores the myriad ways love has influenced artists, shaped the work they created, and altered the course of art history.

Beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs of more t...

Becoming the Product: The Critical Internet Researcher as a Virtual Intellectual traces the evolution of critical internet research. Examining the pioneering work of early net critic Geert Lovink, the influencer-style approach of Joshua Citarella, and the practices of Alex Quicho and Sophie Public, the essay explores how researchers share their work and sustain their careers in today’s attention economy. Charting the rise of subscription platforms and engagement-driven metrics, Becoming the...

De 14 schetsen in deze ‘gecomposeerde’ publicatie onderzoeken uiteenlopende thema’s op het snijvlak van kunst, educatie en samenleving. In drie grote delen nemen leraar-kunstenaars het woord: ‘Studie’, ‘Publiek maken’ en ‘Dienstbaar aan de samenleving’. De focus ligt op vormen, tactieken en gebaren die wereldontsluitende praktijken in het leven roepen. En hoewel de schetsen divers van aard zijn, hebben ze allen gemeen dat ze niet zozeer beschrijvingen willen bieden van effic...

A new, innovative introduction to the story of contemporary art, from the 1970s to today. Part of the bestselling The Short Story of series.

The Short Story of Contemporary Art is a must-read introduction to this exciting and important period, from bestselling author and art historian Susie Hodge.

This fascinating pocket guide explains the how, why and when of contemporary art - who introduced certain techniques or genres, and why these matter.

Simply constructed, the book explores 40 key wor...