This little book charts iconic designer Yves St Laurent's tumultuous rise to the top, accompanied by facts and quotes from, and about, the man himself and the fashion legacy he built.

A contemplation of the hotly-debated significance - and future - of anthropology museums, from a global expert

A richly illustrated survey celebrating humankind's enduring relationship with the garden, explored throughout art, science, history, and culture

Dolls' Houses have fascinated children and adults for centuries. This delightful book, revised and now presented in hardback with a new foreword by artist Rachel Whiteread, explores the astonishing skill and craftsmanship required to create these miniature homes.

The second book in the popular 'Do More Art' series explores the myriad creative possibilities of working with acrylic. Fans of this artistic powerhouse will discover everything from basic painting techniques to more creative applications, such as pouring, marbling and working with acrylic spray paint and markers.

Examples by some of the world's greatest contemporary artists will demonstrate many of the techniques and ideas, providing plenty of creative inspiration. With its contemporary aes...

Quotes from Van Gogh's letters and his lesser known images, extracted from the Van Gogh Museum collection, illustrate beautifully Van Gogh’s artistic development, and his search for a deeper sense of belonging and fulfillment in life.

Frida Kahlo transcended art history like no woman artist before her. She was a key figure of Mexican revolutionary modern art and a pioneer of the politics of gender, sexuality, and feminism. This XXL monograph combines all of Kahlo’s 152 paintings with rare photos, diary pages, letters, and an illustrated biography.

In the juxtaposition of so-called “Salon painters” and “Reformers of painting” this volume offers a discriminating look at the controversial styles in French painting between 1820 and 1880 and the developments within the traditional genres.

Um 1900 entdeckten Edvard Munch, Käthe Kollwitz und ihre Zeitgenossen die gotische Kunst als kraftvolle Inspirationsquelle für ihre eigene Arbeit. Ihre Begeisterung für Werke aus den deutschen Landen und Nordeuropa setzte Energien für kreative Experimente einer modernen Kunst jenseits aller Nationalgrenzen frei und beschwor so eine neue "gotische Moderne" herauf.Was macht gotische Kunst aus dem 12. bis 15. Jahrhundert modern? Mit dieser Frage befasst sich das reich illustrierte Buch am Be...