The Arts books

A remarkable exploration of Chicago’s architectural history through the humble brick.   By the late 1920s, at...  Read More >>

In 2010, Carlisle Floyd, one of American opera’s most titanic talents, found himself at an impasse. Caring for family...  Read More >>

This book explores how food production shapes landscapes, cities and everyday life. It uncovers the architecture...  Read More >>

A dynamic, bold, exploration of the breadth of the Kuba design aesthetic and its lasting impact on early 20th-century...  Read More >>

Provides expert guidance on designing inclusive healthcare spaces Healthcare environments significantly impact...  Read More >>

In this fourth edition, Jason Gregory presents both the theory and practice of game engine software development....  Read More >>

In this fourth edition, Jason Gregory presents both the theory and practice of game engine software development....  Read More >>

This book explores the emerging paradigm of Smart Digital Cities, where digital infrastructure and intelligent technologies...  Read More >>

The dramatic story of how New Yorkers saved Grand Central Terminal and established the precedent for preserving...  Read More >>

This publication documents two years of work by Edinburgh-based painter Barry McGlashan, including the titular exhibition...  Read More >>

The Special Collections of Leiden University Libraries hosts a spectacular collection from Albertus Paulus Hermanus...  Read More >>

A gentle reminder that you're allowed to prioritise friendship.  Read More >>

A poignant memoir and tribute to Haiti, capturing its essence through art, history, and personal reflection.  Read More >>

Photographer Scott Mead showcases the poignant black-and-white photographs from his archive for the first time,...  Read More >>

The iconic, multiplatinum, Grammy Award®–winning performer Brandy brings us a raw, intimate portrait of her life,...  Read More >>

A decade of bold artistic evolution This volume, fourth in a planned series of six, presents Sean Scully's paintings...  Read More >>

Reveals how art shaped the economy, social order, and legal claims during the rise of capitalism. In the sixteenth...  Read More >>

This book analyzes the transformation process of traditional cities into Sustainable Urban Smart Cities. The UN’s...  Read More >>

A catalog published in conjunction with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum's exhibition on the...  Read More >>

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This important new book looks for the first time at the stories the media tell about the police. It looks at the...  Read More >>

What makes a melody memorable? Why do some pieces seem to unfold perfectly, as if by design? The Composer’s Toolkit...  Read More >>

This Element reassesses narratives of intercultural transmission in medieval European magic, highlighting complex...  Read More >>