The Arts: General & Reference books

A comprehensive study of the illustrations of Sterne's work, this book explores the ability of Sterne's texts to...  Read More >>

The notion of aesthetic illusion relates to a number of art forms and media. Defined as a pleasurable mental state...  Read More >>

The concept of the cultural commons has become increasingly important for legal studies. Within this field, however,...  Read More >>

I Know an Artist is a collection of 84 beautifully illustrated portraits that reveal the fascinating connections...  Read More >>

For this American edition of his legendary arts dictionary of information and opinion, the distinguished critic...  Read More >>

This book provides an in-depth and thematic analysis of socially engaged art in Mainland China, exploring its critical...  Read More >>

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The book examines military paintings in France in the 1850s and 1860s, when the genre experienced a new lease of...  Read More >>

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#material4.0 presents numerous young international up-and-coming artists and serves as a intriguing introduction...  Read More >>

As much an armchair travel companion as a guide to planning your next trip, My Tiny Atlas contains 300 lush, surprising,...  Read More >>

For this American edition of his legendary arts dictionary of information and opinion, the distinguished critic...  Read More >>

Legacy of Latin Fiat Lux Let there be Light, like lightning, inspiring minds from ancient Rome to digital age,...  Read More >>

Structured around four thematic essays - Political Light, Mediating Light, Performance Light and Absent Light -...  Read More >>

An illustrated almanac including art, design, fashion, and literature from New York City.  Read More >>

A how-to-paint landscapes in oil instructional book --  Read More >>

The Poetry and Music of Science examines aspects of science and art that bear close comparison - for example the...  Read More >>

A Joy For Ever from John Ruskin. English art critic of the Victorian era (1819-1900).  Read More >>

Explore the beauty of man, worship his shape, and be inspired to be creative with this artistic look at the male...  Read More >>

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Explore the beauty of man, worship his shape, and be inspired to be creative with this artistic look at the male...  Read More >>

Explore the beauty of man, worship his shape, and be inspired to be creative with this artistic look at the male...  Read More >>

Eine Hommage an die Kunst von Joseph Beuys, seinem Konzept des Gesamtkunstwerks, mit Beitr gen zu: -Cy Twombly -Kurt...  Read More >>

In 100 Tagen von der Idee zur Er ffnungsfeier. Der Lebensweg des Menschen auf verschlungenen Pfaden. Ein Labyrinth...  Read More >>