Jean Simeon Chardin (1699-1779) was arguably the most talented French painter of the eighteenth century, best known for his original still lifes. Composed of simple, everyday objects, these works glow
Pop Art was one of the most revolutionary art movements of the twentieth century. During the years of the Macmillan and Eisenhower administrations, a period of peace and prosperity - and complacency
Graphic art is a powerful weapon of protest and propaganda, shock and subversion. From the revolutionary 1960s to the present day, Graphic Agitation explores the countless and complex ways in which gr
Costume is an essential part of the theatre. Inventive and intelligent costume design can show where and when the action is set, convey a clear idea of the psychology of the role, disguise an actor or
A manifestation of the creative forces of Dreamtime, Australian Aborigines have been making art for thousands of yearsSurveys the great variety of Aboriginal art - paintings, sculptures, weapons and u
Discusses native ingredients of Brazil and features recipes highlighting them, including fresh heart of palm with scallops, sweet potato with erva mate baearnaise, and squid rice.
The Chinese Art Book is a beautifully packaged, authoritative, and unprecedented overview of Chinese art from its earliest dynasties to the contemporary generation of artists enlivening today's art wo
The Nordic Cookbook offers an unprecedented look at the rich culinary offerings of the Nordic region with 400 simple and authentic recipes collected by the acclaimed Swedish chef Magnus Nilsson. While
Ettore Sottsass and the Poetry of Things chronicles the life and times of one of the most important, prolific, and, above all, interesting designers and architects of the 20th century. Sottsass (1917–
