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Hirst-isms
(Hardcover)
Damien Hirst; Edited by Larry Warsh
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A revealing collection of quotations from world-renowned artist
Damien Hirst Hirst-isms is a collection of quotations-bold,
surprising, often humorous, and always insightful-from celebrated
artist Damien Hirst, whose controversial work explores the
connections between art, religion, science, life, and death.
Emerging in the 1990s as a leading member of the Young British
Artists (YBAs), Hirst first became famous and gained a reputation
as a provocateur with a series of artworks featuring dead and
sometimes dissected animals (including a shark, sheep, and cow)
preserved in glass tanks filled with formaldehyde. Gathered from
interviews and other primary sources and organized by subject,
these quotations explore Hirst's early years, family life, and the
beginnings of his fascination with art; the major themes of his
work; his influences and heroes; his motivation; his process and
the boundary-pushing production of his work; and his thoughts on
the art world, fame, and money. The result is a comprehensive and
nuanced book that sheds new light on a fascinating and important
contemporary artist. Select quotations from the book: "The less I
feel like an artist, the better I feel." "I like it when people
love my art. I like it when people hate my art. I just don't want
them to ignore my art." "Painting's like the most fabulous
illusion, because there's nothing at stake. Except yourself." "I'm
interested in the confusion between art and life, I like it when
the world gets in the way." "Sometimes you have to step over the
edge to know where it is."
Learning How to Draw Has Never Been Easier! Lee Hammond's All New
Big Book of Drawing is the culmination of nearly forty years of
teaching. No matter what your experience level YOU CAN DRAW by
following along these easy step-by-step demonstrations. Whether you
want to create drawings of flowers, learn how to draw animals or
how to draw a person, these drawing techniques, all-new projects,
and expert tips will show you how to get great results with both
regular pencils and colored pencils. Two books in one. The first
half is a comprehensive course on using pencils to capture shape,
form and likeness. The second half explores adding color using
colored pencils 88 step-by-step projects. You will learn to draw
everything with this book! Starting with a simple sphere and
working up to sea shells, sunsets, flowers, birds, horses,
clothing, people--and so much more! A lifetime of know-how! Lee
covers it all--from big picture concepts (selecting tools, shading
techniques, making sense of perspective) down to techniques for
creating the look of feathers, capturing skin tones, and making
surfaces look shiny or transparent. Using her straightforward,
three-stage approach to lifelike drawings, Lee makes any subject
approachable, from still life and landscapes to animals and even
people. This project-driven tome will help you create realistic,
frame-worthy artwork. Project by project and subject by subject,
you will gain confidence and cultivate great joy in drawing.
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Sylvia Pankhurst
(Hardcover)
Katy Norris; Edited by Rebeka Cohen; Designed by Nicky Barneby
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This handsome catalogue accompanies an exhibition celebrating the
bicentenary of the 60-year reign of King George III. It presents
one mezzotint portrait for each year of his reign. Mad about
Mezzotint traces the history of mezzotint in the reign of King
George III by looking at three aspects of the art form: the
astonishing method of mezzotint, the absorbing history of the form
in the late eighteenth century and Regency period and the endless
fascination with London as a subject. Although the mezzotint
originated in Germany as early as 1642, its golden age came in
England in the eighteenth century. Its beauty lay in its ability to
create the subtlety of tone found in an oil painting. Crowds
marvelled at the new technique and seized upon the opportunity to
popularize their work and disseminate their images more widely.
Conditions in eighteenth-century London were ripe for this
revolution in printing. England had a new king and queen on the
throne, an ever-expanding court and flourishing commercial
interests overseas. The city of London was expanding at an
astonishing rate and money was pouring into the capital. This fully
illustrated publication includes an introduction on the history of
mezzotint and full catalogue of the works, as well as indexes of
artists and persons depicted. Artists featured include Valentine
Green, John Hoppner, John Jones, Joshua Reynolds, George Romney and
Charles Turner. People depicted include King George, George, Prince
of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, Admiral Horatio
Nelson and Earl and Lady Spencer.
A unique collective portrait of the United Kingdom during the
national lockdown of 2020. Introduction by The Duchess of
Cambridge. Text by Lemn Sissay MBE. Sunday Times Bestseller. 'Every
bookcase should have this book' 'Beautifully heart-warming' and 'a
keepsake for years to come'. Focused on three key themes - Helpers
and Heroes, Your New Normal and Acts of Kindness, this book
presents a unique portrait of the UK during the 2020 lockdown,
through 100 community photographs. The net proceeds from the sale
of the book will be equally split to support the work of the
National Portrait Gallery and Mind, the mental health charity
(registered 219830) Spearheaded by The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron
of the National Portrait Gallery, Hold Still was an ambitious
community project to create a unique collective portrait of the UK
during lockdown. People of all ages were invited to submit a
photographic portrait, taken in a six-week period during May and
June 2020, focussed on three core themes - Helpers and Heroes, Your
New Normal and Acts of Kindness. From these, a panel of judges
selected 100 portraits, assessing the images on the emotions and
experiences they conveyed. Featured here in this publication, the
final 100 images present a unique and highly personal record of
this extraordinary period in our history of people of all ages from
across the nation. From virtual birthday parties, handmade rainbows
and community clapping to brave NHS staff, resilient keyworkers and
people dealing with illness, isolation and loss. The images convey
humour and grief, creativity and kindness, tragedy and hope -
expressing and exploring both our shared and individual
experiences. Presenting a true portrait of our nation in 2020, this
publication includes a foreword by The Duchess of Cambridge, each
image is accompanied by the story behind the picture told through
the words of the entrants, and further works show the nationwide
outdoor exhibition of Hold Still.
Machine Dazzle, to my mind, [is] a true theatrical genius who has
created some of the most inventive costumes and sets I have ever
seen. Hilton Als Machine Dazzle is the much in-demand designer and
artist behind popular cabaret, drag, and performance stars such as
Taylor Mac and transgender icon Mx. Justin Vivian Bond. For the
first time, his over-the-top stage creations, made for himself and
others, are collected in one volume alongside stage environments,
ephemera, and photos from his fascinating career. In Machine Dazzle
s world, costumes are transformative objects with world-making
capacity. The artist s queer maximalism encapsulates a more is
better attitude to making and creating which looks to counter
elitist notions that spectacle and extravagance are vapid. For him
these associations are embraced as queer for their affirmation of
hybridity over purity and the rejection of hierarchies of every
kind, cultural and otherwise. On the occasion of a major exhibition
at the Museum of Arts and Design, curator Elissa Auther brings
together a rich collections of essays and reminiscences from fellow
performers, historians and cultural critics that consider every
aspect of Machine Dazzle s rich body of work.
Bring your manga to life with awesome action, powerful poses, body
basics: IT'S ALL HERE! Learn the essentials of manga drawing from
professional Japanese illustrators, and let them show you how to
tell better stories with your manga art. Start with anatomy and
body structure to create compelling characters in a few simple
head-to-toe steps. Then it's time to build your world and tell your
story. With this all-in-one guide, your characters, drawing, and
storytelling abilities will quickly soar! In this book you'll learn
not only the basics, but the insider tips and secrets only the
professionals know. You'll also learn to avoid common pitfalls and
overcome obstacles that might otherwise lessen the impact of your
work and prevent you from becoming a successful artist! Here are
just some of the features of this practical handbook: A complete
art course in one volume--from anatomy and body structure to facial
features and expressions, clothing and accessories, action poses
and narrative techniques A guide to world-building and storytelling
in the authentic Japanese manga style Two professional Japanese
illustrators share their expertise in figure drawing and
composition as well as two- and three-dimensional design and
perspective Hundreds of dynamic examples and tips show you how to
master the details that make a difference and the effects that can
elevate your work to another level Over 1,000 color illustrations
help to guide you on your path to becoming a better artist! Drawing
Manga gives you the tips and tools you need to develop your skills
and tell the stories you want to tell effectively-- just like the
pros! *Recommended for artists 16 & up*
Piece together the world of the genius that is Frida Kahlo in this
art history jigsaw puzzle that tells the story of her life, her art
and her career. Taking centre stage is Frida herself surrounded by
iconic elements of her life. Woven into the bustling Mexican scene
are a huge cast of contemporary extras, from Kahlo's family and
famous friends, as well as her various exotic pets. Those with a
keen eye will also spot many references to her art and the
tragedies and triumphs of her career. For those just discovering
Kahlo the included poster guides the puzzler along the journey with
facts about the 25 references found in the jigsaw. Known for her
self-portraits and representation of her Mexican heritage, the
colourful scene in this puzzle conveys the spirit of Kahlo and her
world. Travel through the medical traumas, family, love and loss
that encapsulated Kahlo's life and discover the surrealist artist
in a new light. With 1000 pieces and a keepsake poster, The World
of Frida Kahlo is an art puzzlers dream. Included references: *
Paintings, including Viva la Vida (Long Live Life) and Memory of
the Heart * Medical struggles from contracting polio and a tragic
bus accident * Her iconic traditional Zapotec Mexican dresses as
well as Kahlo's early career gender subverting suits * Her husband
and artist, Diego Rivera * Family relationships and her beloved
pets * Religious and political influences
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Beatrix Potter
- Drawn to Nature
(Hardcover)
Annemarie Bilclough; Contributions by Richard Fortey, Sarah Glenn, Emma Laws, Liz Hunter MacFarlane
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This beautiful book explores the beloved writer's achievements as a
storyteller, artist, and naturalist. Beatrix Potter's universe of
characters-Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, Jemima Puddleduck-have
delighted audiences for over a century. A creative pioneer and
determined entrepreneur, she combined scientific observation with
imaginative storytelling to create some of the world's best-loved
children's books. This volume showcases Potter's charming
charac-ters against the backdrop of her exquisite botanical
drawings, humorous illustrated letters to friends, Lake District
landscapes, and rarely seen photographs. Beatrix Potter's
endearingly hand-painted world of animals and gardens made her one
of the most celebrated children's book authors of all time, yet
this is but one facet of her creative life. Drawn to the
picturesque English countryside after a London childhood, Potter
had a passion for nature that influenced her many achievements as a
naturalist, artist, storyteller, and later in life as a fervent
conservationist and "gentlewoman" farmer. This book sheds light
upon the connections between her art, entrepreneurial success, and
legacy in preservation.
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Turner
(Paperback)
Cecilia Powell
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R104
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Turner's work is famous throughout the world. He transformed
British landscape painting from a minor art to a highly respected
one with huge power and range.. This beautifully illustrated guide
looks at the man and his influences, and takes a route though
Europe and Britain as his artistic life flowers and matures. Look
out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British art,
history, heritage and travel.
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Basquiat
(Paperback)
Marc Mayer
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Jean-Michel Basquiat was only twenty-seven when he died in 1988,
his meteoric and often controversial career having lasted for just
eight years. Despite his early death, Basquiat's powerful A uvre
has ensured his continuing reputation as one of modern art's most
distinctive voices. Borrowing from graffiti and street imagery,
cartoons, mythology and religious symbolism, Basquiat's drawings
and paintings explore issues of race and identity, providing social
commentary that is shrewdly observed and biting. This bestselling
book, now available in a compact edition, celebrates Basquiat's
achievements in the contexts of the key influences on his art. It
not only re-evaluates the artist's principal works and their
meaning, but also explains what keeps his painting relevant today.
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Banksy
(Hardcover)
Stefano Antonelli
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This monograph gathers and presents the largest assemblage in one
volume about the life, work, and ideas of Banksy - the world's most
discussed artist of recent decades. Featuring hundreds of works -
Girl with Balloon, Mickey Snake, Dismaland, Love is in the Air,
Barcode, Monkey Queen -- the book includes reproductions of
paintings, serigraphs, and stencils. The most iconic works are
here, but so too are numerous installation objects and a selection
of memorabilia all with the official approval of Pest Control, the
group that manages all things Banksy. Banksy is considered the
world's greatest practitioner of street art at work today. His work
has always implied political critiques - of inequality, injustice,
discrimination, consumerism, pollution, and the establishment. But,
Banksy is a ghost -- no one knows his identity. He is an exemplary
case of fame and notoriety built upon absence, anonymity, and the
denial of one's explicit contribution to the public debate if not
in terms of creative activism. Banksy's relationship with the art
market is also complex: at the same time mocking, distant, and
hostile and yet all he does is based upon a marketing logic that
has proven to be among the most effective ever attempted. In short,
an apparent (or real) contradiction between adhesion to the market
and ferocious criticism of the market itself. This volume is
published to coincide with a major traveling exhibition of over one
hundred Banksy works, but it is sure to be a must have for art
lovers and Banksy fans alike for years to come.
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