Konst & kultur

Analyses the visual approaches and techniques of 100 great artists, and shows readers how to weave some of this magic into their own paintings.

Learn to draw a variety of dogs and puppies in graphite pencil from basic shapes.Drawing: Dogs & Puppies teaches artists everything they need to know to achieve realistic pet portraits in graphite pencil. From choosing the right drawing paper and tools to understanding how to blend and shade, Drawing: Dogs & Puppies features valuable information for learning to draw. Aspiring artists will learn about composition, value, and contrast, as well as how to render various fur textures; expressive eyes; and realistic noses, ears, and mouths. The book opens with an introduction to the basic drawing tools and materials, including pencils, erasers, supports, and blending tools. With simple step-by-step projects that start with basic shapes and progress to detailed, realistic final drawings, readers will learn to draw a variety of canines, including:Labrador puppyGreat DanePugBeagleTerrierDachshundsBorder Collie puppyExpert instruction from artist Cynthia Knox, a breadth of subject matter, helpful tips, and inspirational artwork make Drawing: Dogs & Puppies the perfect addition to any dog-loving artist's library. Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Drawing: Dogs & Puppies allows artists to develop their drawing skills, demonstrating how to start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed drawing.

What is a beautiful watch? How do you make a good choice? The Magic of Watches explains how and why these little objects are so precious, fascinating and exciting.

Rocky Nook's Pocket Guides are handy, ultra-portable, and quick to reference to help you get the shot when you're out and about.These pocket guides are designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon D500.With a pre-shoot checklist and color coded tabs for easy reference to exactly what information you're looking for, this pocket guide will act as your backup brain.Customize your pre-shoot checklist so that you've got your preferred settings handy, and don't worry if you switch them up, you can always access the pocket guide to correct or reset them.

Rocky Nook's Pocket Guides are handy, ultra-portable, and quick to reference to help you get the shot when you're out and about.These pocket guides are designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Sony A7 III.With a pre-shoot checklist and color coded tabs for easy reference to exactly what information you're looking for, this pocket guide will act as your backup brain.Customize your pre-shoot checklist so that you've got your preferred settings handy, and don't worry if you switch them up, you can always access the pocket guide to correct or reset them.

From the beloved educator and host of PBS' Mister Rogers' Neighborhood--the subject of the documentary, Won't You Be My Neighbor?, a runaway success, and the forthcoming Sony feature film starring Tom Hanks, You Are My Friend--a treasured collection of reflections on the joys and challenges of family life.

The American Fraternity is a mysterious photo and ritual book that lifts the veil on America's oldest and most influential male tradition.

Featuring a foreword by Suggs and jam-packed with iconic images, this is the definitive visual history of the Suedehead way of life.

A great companion for both guitar and piano players, this book places the most popular chords in context. Includes clear diagrams and concise information on what chords are, how they can be used, and what they can be used alongside, with guidance on chord progressions.

A visually powerful and practical book for creating the perfect Nordic-inspired home.

New expanded 248pp 2019 Edition. The single best collection of photography of BanksyΓÇÖs street work that has ever been assembled for print. If that isnΓÇÖt enough there are some words too. You Are An Acceptable Level of Threat covers his entire street art career, spanning the late ''90s right up to the ΓÇÿSeasons GreetingsΓÇÖ Christmas 2018 piece in Port Talbot, Wales. This new edition includes his self-destructing ΓÇÿLove is in the BinΓÇÖ intervention, which according to Sotheby''s is "the first artwork in history to have been created live during an auction." The groundbreaking ΓÇÿDismalandΓÇÖ show, his Paris ΓÇÖ68 revisited works, The Walled Off Hotel, Brexit, Cans Festival, Brookyln and Basquiat, as well as new works from Gaza and New York. Also featuring the controversial ΓÇÿCheltenham SpiesΓÇÖ as well as ΓÇÿGirl with a Pearl EarringΓÇÖ, ΓÇÿArt BuffΓÇÖ and the spectacular ΓÇÿMobile LoversΓÇÖ which appeared outside Bristol Boys Boxing Club. 248 pages featuring his greatest works of art in context.

Bridget Riley, one of the leading abstract painters of her generation, holds a unique position in contemporary art. She has developed and extended the range of her interests ever since her first success in the 1960s, creating a body of work which is both consistent and highly varied. This volume, now fully revised and updated, reveals the mind behind this remarkable achievement, drawing together the most important texts and interviews of the last fifty years. Riley's writings show a passionate engagement with her subjects and a great insight paired with a freshness of approach and an exceptional clarity of expression. Quite apart from providing a key to understanding her own work, this book is a fascinating document reflecting the issues and problems facing an artist in the 21st century.

Textilepedia is an extensive textile dictionary that covers all essential fabric knowledge, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers

Focusing on the composer's melodies and style, and offering simplified keys and suggested fingerings, this collection includes Andante grazioso (B-flat major); Presto ma non troppo (D major); Vivace (D major); and more.

The Helmut Newton SUMO was a titanic book that towered above anything previously attempted. Twenty years later, we celebrate the legacy of this publishing venture in an XL edition, the result of a project conceived by Helmut Newton and revised by his wife June. Gathering 464 images and a new booklet that takes us through the making of the SUMO,...

Offers a fresh perspective on the Songye and Luba through the study of the Woods Davy Collection

Now available again in a new format, this lavishly illustrated volume presents the iconic American -outsider- artist in a new critical light, locating him as a major figure in the history of contemporary art. The only book of its kind, Henry Darger offers an authoritative, balanced, and insightful look at an American master.

Screen printing is made accessible in this beautiful step-by-step guide featuring twelve projects.

For the first time, Daido Moriyama explains his entire approach to photography

A photo-driven, deluxe gift-book edition of the bestselling travel book of all time, Patricia Schultz's #1 New York Times bestseller 1,000 Places to See Before You Die.

Explores how 100 influential women used their personal style and attitude to influence the way we look and dress

An extraordinary history of the punk movement in East Germany, perfectly timed for the thirtieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on 3 October 2019.

Ralph Eugene Meatyard: Stages for Being was published in conjunction with an exhibition of the same title held at the University of Kentucky Art Museum, September 8-December 9, 2018 and Bates College Museum of Art, October 25, 2019-March 28, 2020.

This rich tapestry of trouble is pure vintage 20th-century imagery, carefully collected from old catalogs, advertising, obscure books, and found ephemera. Its emotionally painful mixture of social commentary and somewhat overindulgent graphic design is intended for education and reference.

Filled with delicious recipes inspired by the hit television series, this cookbook allows fans to experience the world of Supernatural like never before.

Explore and create expressive palettes and paintings withColor Harmony for Artists. Watercolor author, artist, and teacher Ana Victoria Calderon guides you through choosing, mixing, and using color with watercolor and mixed media tocreate the most expressive and appealing combinations and effects for a wide range of moods and subjects. Youll explore a variety of subjects and themes,including flowers, foliage, landscapes, skies, cities, figures, art movements, and historical eras.Begin with a quick overview of the basics of color, color mixing, and mixed media.Explore a variety of color and media combinations, including brilliant brights, muted neutrals, high-contrast complements, and special effects.Find inspirationin evocative photos, abundant palettes, and beautiful paintings.With Color Harmony for Artists, every artist, from beginner to advanced, will be inspired to embrace the creative possibilities of color and paint!

A stunning book exploring the art of Sergio Pablos' animated Christmas original, Klaus.