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Dali (Hardcover): Gilles Neret Dali (Hardcover)
Gilles Neret 2
R477 R394 Discovery Miles 3 940 Save R83 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Painter, sculptor, writer, filmmaker, and all-round showman Salvador Dali (1904-1989) was one of the 20th century's greatest exhibitionists and eccentrics. One of the first artists to apply the insights of Freudian psychoanalysis to art, he is celebrated in particular for his surrealist practice, with such conceits as the soft watches or the lobster telephone, now hallmarks of the surrealist enterprise, and of modernism in general. Dali frequently described his paintings as "hand-painted dream photographs." Their tantalizing tension and interest resides in the precise rendering of bizarre elements and incongruous arrangements. As Dali himself explained, he painted with "the most imperialist fury of precision," but only "to systematize confusion and thus to help discredit completely the world of reality." Revolutionizing the role of the artist, the mustache-twirling Dali also had the intuition to parade a controversial persona in the public arena and, through printmaking, fashion, advertising, writing, and film, to create work that could be consumed and not just contemplated on a gallery wall. This book explores both the painting and the personality of Dali, introducing his technical skill as well as his provocative compositions and challenging themes of death, decay, and eroticism. About the series Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has evolved into the best-selling art book collection ever published. Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Art series features: a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance a concise biography approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions

Mythical Creatures (Hardcover): Lauren Bucca Mythical Creatures (Hardcover)
Lauren Bucca
R323 R236 Discovery Miles 2 360 Save R87 (27%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This miniature bestiary contains some 250 illustrations of more than 100 mythical beings: fire-breathing dragons, sinuous sea serpents, mischievous leprechauns, high-spirited unicorns, the lumbering Golem, fluttering fairies, and many other wondrous creatures drawn from global folklore and mythology. They are depicted in a wide variety of artistic media, from painting and sculpture to jewellery and ceramics, from ancient times to the present. An insightful text explores the history of these creatures and their cultural roles. All lovers of myth and fantasy will delight in this Tiny Folio.

Ceramics Masterclass (Paperback): Louis A Taylor Ceramics Masterclass (Paperback)
Louis A Taylor
R690 R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Save R138 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The practice of ceramics is steeped in history and tradition. For thousands of years humans have exploited the versatile qualities of clay as a material to produce items ranging from humble utilitarian vessels integral to family living, right through to exquisite works of art. Ceramics Masterclass explores this diverse discipline by showcasing 100 of the most innovative and inspiring artists past and present, analysing the techniques and methods used to create the works, and the concepts which underpin their creative process. It shows how to recreate intricate still-life dioramas like 15th-century artist Bernard Palissy, explore narrative like Grayson Perry and convey sensitivity to material like Phoebe Cummings. Arranged thematically, Ceramics Masterclass includes chapters on vessels, batch production, sculptures, figurative works, installation and expanded field. Perfect for students, amateur ceramicists and professionals, this book represents a global perspective of historical and contemporary approaches to clay and be a catalyst for discovery and intrigue.

Gehend (Hardcover): Peter Eleey, Yukio Lippit, Christina Vegh Gehend (Hardcover)
Peter Eleey, Yukio Lippit, Christina Vegh
R1,320 Discovery Miles 13 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Glass Forming with the Mold Block System (Paperback): Petra Kaiser Glass Forming with the Mold Block System (Paperback)
Petra Kaiser
R403 Discovery Miles 4 030 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Are you ready to take the 'Next Step in Fused Glass Forming? The innovative Mold Block System presented in this book is certain to trigger a creative leap to the next level in glass fusing. These Mold Blocks are particularly well suited for use in portable tabletop kilns, offering the ability to create glass forms that are difficult to produce any other way. It's fun and exciting to design unique mold configurations that continually offer a twist to standard fused glass shapes. This title is presented in an easy to follow self-directed format starting with an examination of the mold material and cutting the mold block components. Then the book moves into a complete guide from start to finish through the creation of a glass project, including an essential tutorial describing the process to manually fire a tabletop kiln. This book is the first title in the new "Next Step Art Glass" series by Wardell Publications Inc. The basic concept for this series will be to offer focused instruction for advanced or specialised techniques to guide a crafter from their current skill set to the Next Step in art glass.

Architectones - Art in the Living Environment (Hardcover): Xavier Veilhan Architectones - Art in the Living Environment (Hardcover)
Xavier Veilhan
R1,067 Discovery Miles 10 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Frida Kahlo. The Complete Paintings (Hardcover): Luis-Martin Lozano, Andrea Kettenmann, Marina Vazquez Ramos Frida Kahlo. The Complete Paintings (Hardcover)
Luis-Martin Lozano, Andrea Kettenmann, Marina Vazquez Ramos; Edited by Luis-Martin Lozano
R4,831 R4,351 Discovery Miles 43 510 Save R480 (10%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Among the few women artists who have transcended art history, none had a meteoric rise quite like Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907-1954). Her unmistakable face, depicted in over fifty extraordinary self-portraits, has been admired by generations; along with hundreds of photographs taken by notable artists such as Edward Weston, Manuel and Lola Alvarez Bravo, Nickolas Muray, and Martin Munkacsi, they made Frida Kahlo an iconic image of 20th century art. After an accident in her early youth, Frida became a painter of her own free will. Her marriage to Diego Rivera in 1929 placed her at the forefront of an artistic scene not only in the cultural Renaissance of Mexico, but also in the United States. Her work garnered praise from the poet Andre Breton, who added the Mexican painter to the ranks of international surrealism and exhibited her work in Paris in 1939 to the admiration of Picasso, Kandinsky, and Duchamp. We access the intimacy of Frida's affections and passions through a selection of drawings, pages from her personal diary, letters, and an extensive illustrated biography featuring photos of Frida, Diego, and the Casa Azul, Frida's home and the center of her universe. This large-format XXL book allows readers to admire Frida Kahlo's paintings like never before, including unprecedented detail shots and famous photographs. It presents pieces in private collections and reproduces works that were previously lost or have not been exhibited for more than 80 years, forming the most extensive study of Kahlo's work and life to date.

Los Angeles 1989 Tokyo 1991 (Hardcover): Lombardelli Los Angeles 1989 Tokyo 1991 (Hardcover)
Lombardelli
R641 Discovery Miles 6 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Christmas in the Cottage - Come Home to Comfort & Joy (Hardcover): Cindy Cooper Christmas in the Cottage - Come Home to Comfort & Joy (Hardcover)
Cindy Cooper
R1,234 R1,037 Discovery Miles 10 370 Save R197 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Sunsets Notes from Underground Waves (Paperback): Lisa Tan Sunsets Notes from Underground Waves (Paperback)
Lisa Tan
R469 Discovery Miles 4 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Tiepolo Blue - 'The best novel I have read for ages' Stephen Fry (Paperback): James Cahill Tiepolo Blue - 'The best novel I have read for ages' Stephen Fry (Paperback)
James Cahill
R316 R260 Discovery Miles 2 600 Save R56 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Longlisted for the Authors' Club First Novel Award 'Divine . . . the smart, sexy read you need' Evening Standard 'Startlingly impressive' Daily Mail 'Exhilarating' Vogue.com 'An electric new novel' Guardian AN EXQUISITE DEBUT NOVEL. A MID-LIFE COMING-OF-AGE STORY CHARTING ONE MAN'S SEXUAL AWAKENING AND HIS SPECTACULAR FALL FROM GRACE IN 1990S LONDON. FOR FANS OF ALAN HOLLINGHURST AND EDWARD ST AUBYN. Exiled from his university position for an inexcusable blunder, art historian Don Lamb flees to London, a city alive with sex and creativity. There, over the course of a long, hot summer, as he is immersed in the anarchic art and gay scenes of the mid-90s, Don sees his carefully curated life irrevocably changed. But his epiphany is also a reckoning, as his unexamined past is revealed to him in a devastating new light. Intense and atmospheric, Tiepolo Blue traces Don's turbulent awakening, and his desperate flight from art into life. 'Wildly enjoyable . . . A novel that combines formal elegance with gripping storytelling' Financial Times 'Dizzying and exciting and unsettling, and beautifully told' Reverend Richard Coles, Daily Mail

Matera 1953 (Paperback): Federico Patellani Matera 1953 (Paperback)
Federico Patellani
R697 Discovery Miles 6 970 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Andrew Martin Interior Design Review Vol. 26 (Hardcover): Andrew Martin Andrew Martin Interior Design Review Vol. 26 (Hardcover)
Andrew Martin
R1,353 Discovery Miles 13 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For more than 40 years, Martin Waller and his company Andrew Martin have continued to demonstrate that furniture is more than just a functional object, and that a living space always finds new stories to tell. His Interior Design Review, the definitive standard work, unmatched in its variety and broad range of topics, is now being published in its 26th edition. One hundred designers, 500+ pages, 1,000 photographs - such is the opulent presentation of the latest interior trends in this magnificent coffee table book. With its special arrangement, the latest edition is once again a feast for the eyes of design lovers who want to unleash their creativity.

Sketch Manga (Hardcover): Irene Flores Sketch Manga (Hardcover)
Irene Flores
R430 R316 Discovery Miles 3 160 Save R114 (27%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is one of a series of workbooks based on bestselling IMPACT topics--dragons, manga, fantasy art, funny faces--that gives artists space to create, as well as an encouraging 50-60 pages of instruction, including an introduction and enjoyable insights that show the working processes of top authors like William O?Connor, Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, Irene Flores, Tom Kidd and more. This series is in the most popular trim size for sketchbooks, also our standard trim size, that is big enough to draw on freely yet small enough to easily carry in a backpack.

Passing to Presents - Silence and Golden in the Work of Filippo Minelli (Paperback): Filippo Minelli Passing to Presents - Silence and Golden in the Work of Filippo Minelli (Paperback)
Filippo Minelli
R764 Discovery Miles 7 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Land Art: Creating Artworks in and with the Landscape (Paperback): James Brunt Land Art: Creating Artworks in and with the Landscape (Paperback)
James Brunt
R739 R605 Discovery Miles 6 050 Save R134 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Temporary natural arrangements have captivated people across the world. Readers will learn how a professional artist creates these outdoor installations and get inspired to create their own with a detailed look at the outdoor world of artist James Brunt. Brunt makes art that works with the environment while not changing it or having a permanent impact on the world in which he creates. Whether on a beach or in the woods, playing and creating can lead to a sense of calm and connection to nature. With a collection of new and previously unseen works, Brunt combines imagery and words to share how harnessing the power of nature helps us stay connected and grounded in an increasingly fast-paced world. His Invitations to Play ask readers to take some time out, go outside, immerse yourself in natural surroundings, and explore their own creative interactions, using natural materials like stones, leaves, wood, and more in the environment in which they're found.

Kawaii Kitties, Volume 6 - Learn How to Draw 75 Cats in All Their Glory (Paperback): Olive Yong Kawaii Kitties, Volume 6 - Learn How to Draw 75 Cats in All Their Glory (Paperback)
Olive Yong
R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Learn to draw all kinds of cute cats doing all sorts of silly things through 75 step-by-step tutorials. In Kawaii Kitties, popular Instagram artist Bichi Mao (@bichi.mao) perfectly captures cats' different attitudes, while playing, sleeping, eating, stretching, exploring, being loving, wearing cute costumes, and much more! Along with the tutorials, Bichi Mao shares: An introduction to the kawaii art aesthetic Suggestions for drawing tools Tips and tricks for drawing and coloring your cats A facial expression directory Coloring pages swarming with kitties for you to decorate So, get ready to purrfect your drawing skills, as well as be inspired to create your own kitty characters or illustrate the daily activities of your favorite pet. Learn how to draw even more cute things with these other fun books in the Kawaii Doodle series: Kawaii Doodle Class, Kawaii Doodle Cuties, Mini Kawaii Doodle Class, Mini Kawaii Doodle Cuties, and Kawaii Doodle World.

Modelling Heads and Faces in Clay (Paperback): Berit Hildre Modelling Heads and Faces in Clay (Paperback)
Berit Hildre
R495 Discovery Miles 4 950 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A practical and in-depth look at modelling faces in clay covering essential information from choosing your clay and modelling tools to drying your work and types of natural finishes. This is a practical and in-depth look at modelling faces in clay, using step-by-step pictures, which is ideal for anyone who wants to have a go at working in detail. As the face gives the figure life and personality, it is an important focus once the body has been created. This book examines the various aspects that make up the face in depth, and which need to be considered when modelling, such as the proportions of the head, bone structure, muscles and expressions. From the face of a child to that of an adult, and from sadness to joy, the enormous variety of faces and expressions all require a different approach and convincing details to complete the figure or bust. All these things are covered thoroughly using diagrams, step-by-step images and clear explanations in order to help you create a face for your work and to improve your modelling. The book also covers essential information such as how to get started, choosing your clay and modelling tools, drying your work and types of natural finishes such as wax.

Botanical Art to Cut Out and Collage (Paperback): Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Botanical Art to Cut Out and Collage (Paperback)
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
R450 R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Save R99 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Scissors and glue stick at the ready... inject a wealth of botanical beauty into your creative projects with this sumptuous collection of images from the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew archive. Whether you're looking for vintage botanical ephemera to enhance your journal or scrapbook pages, want to make your own collage art, or simply have a range of botanical elements at your fingertips for gift-wrapping, card-making, vision-boarding and more - this stunning collection will give you over 500 images to cut out and create with, in whatever way you choose. Featuring over 500 images, this book presents a wide variety of botanical art across a range of chapters - from flowers to cacti, fruit and vegetables, and even fungi. The images are printed on one side only so that all images can be used, and each page is backed with lovely botanical patterns that can also be used as paper elements, so no scrap is wasted. Botanical art is as popular today as it has ever been, perhaps even more so, as we all realise the importance of connecting with nature in an increasingly fast-paced world. It has been scientifically proven that even looking at pictures of plants can have a calming effect on the mind, lowering stress levels and supporting relaxation. The same is true of making things by hand - away from screens and digital distractions - and so combining the traditional craft of collage with botanical art is an immensely mindful activity that will benefit all who have a go. Alongside the 500 images, you will find guidance on how to use the book, with collage ideas and tips and tricks for getting the most from this absorbing art form. Cut it up, stick it down and watch your creative projects blossom before your very eyes with this bumper book of botanical illustrations from Kew.

Shadows and Light - The Extraordinary Life of James McBey (Hardcover): Alasdair Soussi Shadows and Light - The Extraordinary Life of James McBey (Hardcover)
Alasdair Soussi
R860 Discovery Miles 8 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Creative genius, war artist, adventurer, lover. These are just some of the words that can be used to describe Aberdeenshire-born painter and printmaker James McBey (1883-1959). McBey was a Scottish superstar amongst the creative spirits that fuelled the Etching Revival of the late nineteenth century and Etching Boom of the early twentieth century, and in an historical context, was the acknowledged heir to Whistler and Rembrandt. But after his death in Tangier, Morocco, in 1959, his renown as one of Britain's most accomplished artists - who took the art world by storm - faded from public consciousness. Born illegitimately in the tiny parish of Foveran, Aberdeenshire, in the late Victorian era, he was brought up by his blind mother and elderly grandmother amid the rigid Presbyterian confines of Scotland's north-east. Tragedy, dreary work as a bank clerk and a craving for success on his own terms all precipitated his leaving Aberdeen to live the life of an artist in London where he quickly became one of the most-talked about creatives of his generation. At the heart of this biography - the first ever to be published on McBey - is his time as a war artist in the Middle East during the Great War - where he would meet and paint T. E. Lawrence - his many love affairs, marriage to the beautiful American, Marguerite Loeb, and his enduring passion for Morocco. Drawing on his many diaries and letters and artistic creations, this is the story of one man who - clever, kind, intrepid, dashing, insecure and flawed - triumphed against the odds.

The Art of Tyler Jacobson (Hardcover): Tyler Jacobson The Art of Tyler Jacobson (Hardcover)
Tyler Jacobson; Introduction by John Fleskes
R989 Discovery Miles 9 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Explore the world of Tyler Jacobson and find yourself lost in a fascinating culmination of cinematic moments frozen in time. The Art of Tyler Jacobson invites you to explore every aspect of this quintessential artist's career. This treasure trove covers everything from works created during Tyler's youth, to thesis work made during his college years and continues into every aspect of his professional life. Examples shown include paintings done for books, advertising and editorial purposes, and most notably for the gaming industry. Included are finished works done in digital and traditional methods while also revealing rare sketches and concept art. In addition, Tyler offers exclusive insight as he shares background stories to key pieces found in these pages. Immerse yourself in Tyler's world, where you can find cinematic moments frozen in time. He builds new worlds with the help of his science background and interest in how things work combined with his passion for fantasy. Tyler has a highly sought out ability to design and create everything from new cultures, environments, weapons and tapestry to clothes and more. He is also well known for his mood plates, as he establishes the overall feeling and tone of the world being built. Tyler loved playing Dungeons & Dragons when he was younger, which sparked his initial interests and career toward being an artist. With this book, Tyler hopes to share his thought processes and his love of storytelling.

Nazi Knife #9.5 - Rahozah Feres (Paperback): Jonas Delaborde, Hendrik Hegray Nazi Knife #9.5 - Rahozah Feres (Paperback)
Jonas Delaborde, Hendrik Hegray
R341 Discovery Miles 3 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Falling Fictions (Paperback): Falling Fictions (Paperback)
R348 Discovery Miles 3 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
My Coloring Prayer Journal (Paperback): My Coloring Prayer Journal (Paperback)
R89 R74 Discovery Miles 740 Save R15 (17%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Deepen your relationship with God with this prompted prayer journal that invites you to a quiet place of prayer, reflection and calming coloring. Thoughtful prayer prompts accompany specially selected Scripture verses on prayer that have been designed for you to color. The ample lined pages provide space to express your heartfelt prayers and thanksgiving to God.

Instant Wall Art Enchanted Mushrooms - 45 Ready-to-Frame Illustrations for Your Home Décor (Paperback): Sara Richard Instant Wall Art Enchanted Mushrooms - 45 Ready-to-Frame Illustrations for Your Home Décor (Paperback)
Sara Richard
R312 Discovery Miles 3 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Add the magic and wonder of the forest to your walls with these 45 beautiful and intriguing illustrations of mushrooms in three convenient sizes to fit any space. Turn any room into an enchanting place to escape with these stunning, ready-to-frame prints that conjure the idyllic feeling of a hidden, ancient forest where fae and other creatures could be hiding under any flora. Inside you’ll find illustrations of forty-five different species of mushrooms from Chicken of the Woods, Lion’s Mane, Oyster, and Morel to Chanterelles, Puffball, Cordyceps, and more. Each unique illustration was created by Eisner and Ringo Award–winning artist Sara Richard. The intricately detailed prints are perfect for any type of space whether you’re decorating your first apartment or updating the walls in your dream home. Combine multiple prints to create a gallery of gorgeous illustrations. Featuring three different sizes—8x10, 5x7, and 4x6—these prints are easy to frame to beautify any space.

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