A lavishly illustrated, large-format reference book highlighting the work of 101 essential children's illustrators The illustrated children's book came of age in the 18th century alongside the rising middle-class demand for economic and social advancement. Inspired by philosopher John Locke's prescient insights into child development, London publisher John Newbery established the first commercial market for illustrated "juveniles" in the West, and the impact of the model he set for books tai...
The A to Z of Renaissance Art (A to Z Guide Series, #93) (A to Z Guides, #93)
by Lilian H Zirpolo
The A to Z of Renaissance Art covers the years 1250 to 1648,the period most disciplines place as the Renaissance Era. A completeportrait of this remarkable period is depicted in this book through achronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 500 hundredcross-referenced dictionary entries on major Renaissance painters, sculptors, architects, and patrons, as well as relevant historicalfigures and events, the foremost artistic centers, schools and periods, major themes an.
Provenienz Und Kulturgutschutz (Schriftenreihe Der Forschungsstelle Provenienzforschung, Kunst- Und Kulturgutschutzrecht, #1)
ArtYear is the most accurate guide to exhibitions of art and architecture in museums the world over during 1998. In addition to up-to-date information on permanent collections, curatorial staff, opening hours, price of admission, bookshops and restaurants, ArtYear offers advance notice of the most important events in Europe, the Americas and the far East. A special section of Previews focuses on major exhibitions and another; Profiles, takes a close look at new museums.
An examination of the historical, social, and cultural significance of graffiti—from antiquity to the modern age—as evidence of various facets of human experience otherwise unknown. This fascinating reference takes an unprecedented look at graffiti throughout history, considering what the writing reveals about domestic life, intellect, economy, politics, recreation, and religion of various cultures and periods—from the prehistoric era to Ancient Greece to modern times. Drawing from artistic pra...
The New Design series celebrates some of the finest graphic design talent from cities around the world. Fresh, eye-opening and informative, this series introduces valuable new collections of work for design enthusiasts to savor -- from advertising and media aficionados to artists, educators, students, and all those with a keen interest in contemporary graphic design. A city-by-city guide to the designers and design firms that are making an impact on the industry worldwide.New Design: Berlin exam...
Die primitivistischen Momente in der Geschichte und Rezeption des Jazz
by Ludwig Andert
Developed by the same team that created Artist's Manual and Art Class, both top-selling art reference books, Artist's Color Manual is the ultimate guide to color for visual artists. Whether they work in oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, colored pencils, or inks, artists of all stripes will find information and ideas flowing from every profusely illustrated page. Renowned art instructor Simon Jennings begins with a basic introduction to color theory, the color wheel, and the art of mixing pig...
Museum Art Education Library
For over 25,000 years, humans across the globe have shaped, decorated, and fired clay. Despite great differences in location and time, universal themes appear in the world's ceramic traditions, including religious influences, human and animal representations, and mortuary pottery. In Global Clay: Themes in World Ceramic Traditions, noted pottery scholar John A. Burrison explores the recurring artistic themes that tie humanity together, explaining how and why those themes appear again and again i...
Gemalde in Museen - Deutschland, Osterreich, Schweiz / Paintings in Museums - Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Georges Seurats Cirque im Vergleich mit Ernst Ludwig Kirchners Die Zirkusreiterin
by Manuela C Muller, Elena Gabler, and Ariane Leo
This text explains how an artist can: get exhibited; find galleries; promote their work; choose a second career; use safe materials; win grants; and handle criticism.