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Warning: this book may cause you to rethink your default typeface settings.Back to Font uncovers the secrets and lives behind 16 of the most famous typefaces. It answers all sorts of questions you might never have thought to ask before. Like: who were their 'parents'...
‘This book is urgent, essential, accessible and it needs to be on every art history reading list' BERNARDINE EVARISTO‘Thorough, accessible, essential’ KATY HESSEL‘Bold, eloquent, personal and clear-eyed, Akinkugbe is a major new voice in writing about art' DAN HICKS'A...
Step into the magic shop of BTS with this delightful book of meaningful quotes, stan-level facts and in-depth trivia for any diehard ARMYKnown for their dynamite stage presence, smooth-like-butter dancing skills and angelic voices, BTS are a K-pop boyband with a message...
A lifetime’s learning about art, from one of Britain’s leading artists We are all artists as children, painting and drawing each day. Most of us stop when we get older – but David Gentleman kept going. For over ninety years he has been drawing, painting, engraving and...
This book explores Chinese calligraphy and painting from an aesthetic perspective, using modern visual theory to analyze the theoretical implications of the relationship between ancient Chinese literati painting and calligraphy, in contrast to Western aesthetic...
Late medieval Italy witnessed the widespread rise of the cult of the Virgin, as reflected in the profusion of paintings, sculptures, and fresco cycles created in her honor during this period. The cathedral of papal Orvieto especially reflects the strong Marian tradition...
In The Art of Queenship in the Hellenistic World, Patricia Eunji Kim examines the visual and material cultures of Hellenistic queens, the royal and dynastic women who served as subjects and patrons of art. Exploring evidence in the interconnected eastern Mediterranean...
Late Antiquity marked one of the most significant transitions in European history-one that saw the rise of Christianity and the transformation of the classical Mediterranean world of ancient Rome. The richness of its art and the wealth of its archaeological remains have...
This is an open access book.Religion produced noteworthy architectures from the beginning of humanity. Religion gives meaning and direction to human life, and in the process unites and empowers human beings to direct their aspirations and resources to build spectacular...
BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025: Washington Post, New Yorker, Elle'Captivating, emotional and illuminating' Tom Ford'Thoughtful, intelligent, honest and masterfully crafted' Marc Jacobs'A thrilling journey into the mind of a genius.' Edward Enninful'A must-read' Elaine...
For over seventy years, An Chomhairle Ealaíon/the Arts Council of Ireland has played a critical role in Irish cultural development. The interface between Arts Council policy, Catholicism, and amateur drama, which this book examines, provides an access point for...
Drawing inspiration from the natural world that surrounds us, Painting Nature contains 20 projects that will help you to discover how to find your seasonal style, use colour and paint what you see.Packed with tips and tricks, this book features practical projects from...
Liberty is the last word in bohemian luxury, a destination and brand celebrated for its unique blend of avant-garde design and expert craftsmanship.Liberty: The History celebrates the historic beginnings of the iconic store as well as their contemporary vision - from...
This comprehensive account of the meteoric rise of The Simpsons combines incisive pop culture criticism and interviews with the show’s creative team that take readers inside the making of an American phenomenon during its most influential decade, the 1990s....
Neo-Gothic architecture is a global phenomenon observed in Mexico from the 1850s to the mid-20th century, even with current examples. In Mexico there are more than 500 buildings with some neo-Gothic element: new parishes and churches, large temples, examples of exterior...
This book follows the lives of Sarajevan visual artists as they responded to the rising instability and political fragmentation that defined the last days of Yugoslavia’s existence. Exploring how these artists understood and spoke about the onset of war, it places...
'WHEN AN ARTIST IS RELENTLESSLY AUTHENTIC, IT ALLOWS PEOPLE TO BELIEVE IN THEM AND TO BELIEVE IN THEIR WORK. AND THE GALLAGHERS BELIEVE IN EACH OTHER ONCE MORE.' Gallagher chronicles the fall and rise again of one of the world's biggest bands: Oasis. With a focus on...
A rich, thought-provoking collection of essays, critiques and interviews from the influential author of Ain't I a Woman and All About Love‘There must be a revolution in the way we see, the way we look'In a collection of essays, critiques and interviews, bell hooks...
From her Destiny's Child days through to solo stardom, Beyoncé was always destined to become a fashion legend. With over 100 gorgeous photographs and in-depth analysis of every style era, Icons of Style captures Beyoncé's defining looks, including those at the Met...
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