“A masterpiece, a major work of modern art history.” —Wall Street Journal“Absorbing and lavishly illustrated.” —New Yorker“If you are interested in modern British art, the book is unputdownable. If yo
Inspiration and interior design for those who crave a tasteful home—while sharing with roommates.In the current housing market, with more people moving to cities than ever before, those who live with
This exceptional book, published here in an accessibly priced paperback format, comes out just as the shift to digital photography threatens to render the contact sheet obsolete. It celebrates the con
Like every era, the Renaissance brims with stories. Fascinating, scandalous, and at times seemingly unbelievable stories from the notable lives of wily politicians, eccentric scientists, fiery rebels,
Despite many predictions that the internet and e-commerce would kill brick-and-mortar, independent retail is far from dead. While big-chain retailers have suffered through lack of originality, new ind
Unique in its inclusive treatment, Framing America embraces the full scope of American art from the sixteenth century to the present. In addition to offering comprehensive coverage of the canon, Franc
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This book gives a fascinating overview of Russian decorative art, revealing a highly accomplished crafts tradition that persisted over nine centuries. It includes works by Peter Carl Fabergé and his w
This rich volume provides one of the first overviews of Japanese photography to be published in English. Drawing on extensive research, Lena Fritsch traces the development of Japanese photography chro
The culture of the Viking world speaks of both violence and of beauty. This extensively illustrated volume brings together nearly 200 carefully chosen artifacts that reflect the art and daily life of
Traces the history and development of the treatment of scenes of artists at work and incidents from the lives of famous artists in paintings from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century
