Reveals the decorative seams, refined stitching, voluptuous drapery, strict corseting and slashing and stamping that make up some of the garments in the V&A's superlative 19th-century fashion collection. This title gives the reader a unique opportunity to examine historical clothing that is often too fragile to be on display.

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A reference guide to fifty of the most frequently occurring symbols in global art history

A much-needed straightforward introduction to the ever-evolving story of abstract art, as told through the work of 55 pioneering artists.

Tells the fascinating story of the journey taken by the Bauhaus - both the concept behind the school and some of the individuals who represented it - from Germany to Britain and the USA.

An accessible guide to the finer details of 100 masterpieces of Western art.