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Aboriginal Art by MORPHY HOWARD
$39.99 NZD
Category: Art and Photography | Series: Art & Ideas S. | Reading Level: very good
Aboriginal art has survived the colonial period to become a major feature of contemporary Australian society. This book surveys the great variety in Aboriginal art, from ancient rock paintings to powerful modern works in acrylic on canvas. The patterns and symbols of Aboriginal art, though they may at f ...Show more
Art Nouveau by Stephen Escritt; Anne Bechard-Leaute (Translator); Susanne Bosch-Abele (Translator)
$45.00 NZD
Category: Architecture & Interiors | Series: Art and Ideas Ser.
A study of Europe and America's boldest and most fashionable style.
Art Skills by Fiona Watt
$22.99 NZD
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Art Ideas Ser.
Perfect for young artists, this book is packed with ideas for painting, drawing, printing and making collages. Young artists can develop their skills by following the simple step-by-step instructions to complete the inspiring projects. New edition of hardcover spiral bound edition 9780746098257. Perfect ...Show more
Cezanne by Mary Tompkins Lewis
$40.00 NZD
Category: Art and Photography | Series: Art & Ideas S.
With his distinctive paintings of landscapes, figures and still-lifes, Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) profoundly influenced the Cubists and the direction of 20th-century art. This account of his life and work traces his full career from his early years in Aix-en-Provence, through his time in Paris studying th ...Show more
Complete Book of Art Ideas by Fiona Watt
$39.99 NZD
Category: Childrens Books | Series: Art Ideas S.
Over 400 inspiring things to do with paper, paints, pastels. collage, crayons, inks, pens, found objects, stiches & Rubbings
Dali by Robert Radford
$40.00 NZD
Category: Art and Photography | Series: Art & Ideas Series
One of the best-known and most visually influential artists of the 20th century, Salvadore Dali achieved fame on an international scale as both painter and celebrity. Bridging the gap between high art and popular culture, he created in his Surrealist works a startling imagery that moved freely into the ...Show more
David by Simon Lee
$40.00 NZD
Category: Art and Photography | Series: Art & Ideas S.
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) was the most important European artist in a period of extraordinary upheaval. A participant in the French Revolution, he then witnessed the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. A revolutionary in both art and life, David took painting away from the frivolity of the Rococo ...Show more
Drawing Cartoons (Usborne Art Ideas) by Anna Milbourne
$24.99 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult | Series: Art Ideas S. | Reading Level: From 10 To 99
A handbook for budding cartoonists. The step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to produce cartoons ranging from simple animals and people to superheroes and comic strips. Internet links are given to selected Web sites which provide more information on famous cartoonists and techniques. First publish ...Show more
Egyptian Art by Jaromir Malek
$39.99 NZD
Category: Art and Photography | Series: Art & Ideas S.
Ancient Egyptian art has an enduring fascination. From the geometrical precision of the great pyramids at Giza to the golden treasures found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, the products of the Egyptian civilization attract and intrigue. Far from being art work in the modern sense, they represent the concret ...Show more
Greek Art by Nigel Jonathan Spivey
$45.00 NZD
Category: Art and Photography | Series: Art & Ideas S.
Geared towards art history students, this concise survey of Greek art is also an excellent overview of the subject for the traveler. Divided thematically, it covers major artists, myths and plays in addition to temple sculpture and architecture. With 200 photographs and mostly color illustrations. A vol ...Show more
How to Knit- out of print by Fiona Watt
$30.00 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult | Series: Art Ideas Ser.
This is a timely addition to the best-selling "Usborne Art Ideas" series as more and more people catch the knitting bug! Perfect for beginner knitters both young and old, this book covers all aspects of learning to knit, from selecting the correct needles and wool, to casting on, the basic stitches and ...Show more
Impressionism by James Henry Rubin
$39.99 NZD
Category: Art and Photography | Series: Art & Ideas S.
Celebrations of city streets; tranquil vistas of the countryside and seashore; enchanting images of the leisured classes in domestic interiors or at fashionable Parisian cafes - the work of the Impressionists gives pleasure to art lovers everywhere. But while Impressionism today may appear "natural" and ...Show more