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Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Iconography, subjects depicted in art > Nature in art, still life, landscapes & seascapes

Wild World - Nature through an autistic eye (Hardcover): Alfie Bowen Wild World - Nature through an autistic eye (Hardcover)
Alfie Bowen
R1,157 Discovery Miles 11 570 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"With each day spent outdoors I am reminded of what a beautiful world we all call home, and the challenges that face ecosystems across the world." - Alfie Bowen "The photographs are outstanding, and the story behind them inspirational. Given the odds stacked against Alfie throughout his life, this book is a significant success and bodes very well for a continued and very inspiring career as a world-class photographer." - Chris Packham Alfie Bowen is an exceptionally talented young autistic photographer and wildlife activist. His latest project offers a glimpse into the private lives of numerous wild animals from across the globe and reveals the highs and lows of living as an autistic environmental campaigner. Bowen's photographs are truly breath-taking. Hours are invested into every piece to ensure the results are exactly as Bowen envisioned, and Bowen conducts in-depth research on every animal he captures, believing it is of the utmost importance to understand his subjects. In this book, Bowen discusses overcoming the limitations of technology and how autism has given him the obsession needed to persevere in often cold, lonely and difficult circumstances. From Bowen's relation of his struggle to capture the perfect picture of a cheetah, to his majestic portraits of some of the most beloved animals on the planet, this book captures the powerful sensory experience Bowen enjoys whenever he immerses himself in nature. Featured animals include: lions, cheetahs, leopards, tigers, snow leopards, Geoffrey's cats, red pandas, chimpanzees, monkeys and colobuses, lemurs, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, deer, flamingos, eagles and other birds, and koi.

Things Along the Way (Hardcover): Nick Stockland Things Along the Way (Hardcover)
Nick Stockland; Cover design or artwork by Biju Mathew; Designed by Marcy McGuire
R598 Discovery Miles 5 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Art Dog - Clever Canines of the Art World (Hardcover): Smith Street Books Art Dog - Clever Canines of the Art World (Hardcover)
Smith Street Books
R401 R372 Discovery Miles 3 720 Save R29 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

From millennia-old cave art to world-famous internet sensations, dogs have inspired artists to strive to capture their loyal personalities and antics for as long as they've been our furry friends. This joyous collection celebrates dogs in art, spanning eras, styles and continents, from the brushes of masters such as Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec, Sargent, Gauguin, Klee, Picasso and more.

Interesting Insects (Hardcover): Gavin Broad, Ashley Kirk-Spriggs, Dmitry Telnov, Blanca Huertas Interesting Insects (Hardcover)
Gavin Broad, Ashley Kirk-Spriggs, Dmitry Telnov, Blanca Huertas
R364 Discovery Miles 3 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

London's Natural History Museum holds the oldest and most important entomology collection in the world - with over 34 million insect and arachnid specimens. Interesting Insects showcases the weird, wonderful, and often surprisingly beautiful world of bugs, from shimmering stag beetles to dazzling dragonflies. For each stunning specimen there is a close-up photograph and accompanying text describing its appearance, lifestyle, distribution and size, together with its key characteristics.

Animals Real and Imagined - The Fantasy of What Is and What Might Be (Hardcover): Terryl Whitlatch, Gilbert Banducci Animals Real and Imagined - The Fantasy of What Is and What Might Be (Hardcover)
Terryl Whitlatch, Gilbert Banducci
R1,302 R1,109 Discovery Miles 11 090 Save R193 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A fantastic visual voyage into the world of animals, both real and imagined. There is no end to the diverse and unique creatures that Terryl Whitlatch creates for us with her solid knowledge of anatomy and boundless imagination. Especially intriguing are the 100s of anatomical notes that are dispersed among her sketches, educating and enlightening us to the foundation of living bodies and their mechanics.

The Acrylic Flower Painter's A to Z - An Illustrated Directory of Techniques for Painting 40 Popular Flowers (Paperback):... The Acrylic Flower Painter's A to Z - An Illustrated Directory of Techniques for Painting 40 Popular Flowers (Paperback)
Lexi Sundell
R340 R314 Discovery Miles 3 140 Save R26 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

An indispensable guide to painting 40 popular flowers in acrylics, perfect for flower artists. This beautiful book is a illustrated directory for acrylic flower artists, revealing how to paint 40 floral subjects, from agapanthus to zinnia, with plant-specific instructions for capturing the unique beauty of each species. All the techniques you will need are clearly explained and demonstrated, from analyzing the shape and structure of flowers to mixing and blending rich luminous colours, laying washes, creating textured effects, and adding highlights. Each featured flower includes information about its distinguishing characteristics, detailed step-by-step instructions, a complete colour palette, mini demonstrations showing special techniques and a stunning full-colour image of a finished painting.

Thailand - Travel Book on Thailand (Hardcover, Travel ed.): Elyse Booth Thailand - Travel Book on Thailand (Hardcover, Travel ed.)
Elyse Booth
R928 Discovery Miles 9 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
RHS Desk Diary 2024 (Hardcover): Royal Horticultural Society RHS Desk Diary 2024 (Hardcover)
Royal Horticultural Society
R334 Discovery Miles 3 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The official Royal Horticultural Society week-to-week desk diary contains a beautiful collection of plant illustrations, making this the perfect gift for all gardeners and plant lovers. The Royal Horticultural Society Diary 2024 brings together a selection of rare and beautiful works by artist Priscilla Bury (1799-1872) from the RHS Lindley Collections. The diary features work from the splendid publication A Selection of Hexandrian Plants alongside some of Bury's striking creations for The Botanist, showcasing her keen eye for detail. This beautifully produced diary is illustrated in colour throughout, with a silk ribbon marker and internal storage pocket, so you can organise your week in style. This desk diary is perfect for use in office, or to add a spot of colour to your home-working set up, the perfect gift for any avid gardener or nature lover!

Life's a Dog Bone Chew it All Day Long! - Pawsome Quotes for Dog Lovers (Hardcover): Jeff Allen Life's a Dog Bone Chew it All Day Long! - Pawsome Quotes for Dog Lovers (Hardcover)
Jeff Allen
R814 Discovery Miles 8 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Tree Climbing Cure - Finding Wellbeing in Trees in European and North American Literature and Art (Hardcover): Andy Brown The Tree Climbing Cure - Finding Wellbeing in Trees in European and North American Literature and Art (Hardcover)
Andy Brown
R1,915 Discovery Miles 19 150 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Our relationship with trees is a lengthy, complex one. Since we first walked the earth we have, at various times, worshiped them, felled them and even talked to them. For many of us, though, our first memories of interacting with trees will be of climbing them. Exploring how tree climbers have been represented in literature and art in Europe and North America over the ages, The Tree Climbing Cure unpacks the curative value of tree climbing, examining when and why tree climbers climb, and what tree climbing can do for (and say about) the climber's mental health and wellbeing. Bringing together research into poetry, novels, and paintings with the science of wellbeing and mental health and engaging with myth, folklore, psychology and storytelling, Tree Climber also examines the close relationship between tree climbing and imagination, and questions some longstanding, problematic gendered injunctions about women climbing trees. Discussing, among others, the literary works of Margaret Atwood; Charlotte Bronte; Geoffrey Chaucer; Angela Carter; Kiran Desai; and J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as work by artists such as Peter Doig; Paula Rego; and Goya, this book stands out as an almost encyclopedic examination of cultural representations of this quirky and ultimately restorative pastime.

Ivon Hitchens (Paperback, New Ed): Peter Khoroche Ivon Hitchens (Paperback, New Ed)
Peter Khoroche
R957 Discovery Miles 9 570 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Ivon Hitchens (1893-1979) is widely regarded as the outstanding English landscape painter of the 20th century. Immediately recognisable by its daring yet subtle use of colour and brushmark to evoke the spirit of place, his work is to be found in public and private collections throughout the world. This is the definitive study of Hitchens' life and work. Peter Khoroche draws on the painter's published writings, correspondence and conversation to create a critical reappraisal of Hitchens' theory and practice. He surveys the entire oeuvre (still-lifes, flower pieces, nudes, interiors and large-scale murals besides the landscapes), a huge legacy of work spanning sixty years, and charts the journey from conventional beginnings to 'figurative abstraction'. A selection of over 100 colour images, examples of Hitchens' best and most characteristic painting in all genres, provide a retrospective exhibition covering the artist's entire career. These illustrations, singled out for praise by reviewers of the hardback edition, demonstrate the artist's outstanding talents and reinforce his standing as a key figure in the history of British art.

Paper Flowers Cards and Envelopes: the Art of Mary Delany (Postcard book or pack): Princeton Architectural Press Paper Flowers Cards and Envelopes: the Art of Mary Delany (Postcard book or pack)
Princeton Architectural Press
R347 Discovery Miles 3 470 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Each exquisite paper flower in this elegant collection blooms with extraordinary detail and color. Eighteenth-century British artist Mary Delany created each piece by cutting and layering tiny pieces of paper on black ink backgrounds. The fine shading and depth are as intricately detailed as a botanical illustration and scientifically accurate as well. Printed on thick, textured paper, the set features sunflowers, rhododendron, cornflower, water lilies, and more. Perfect for any occasion that warrants beauty and sophistication.

Dogs Having a Ball (Hardcover): Angela Hunt Dogs Having a Ball (Hardcover)
Angela Hunt; Photographs by Angela Hunt
R588 Discovery Miles 5 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Tidewater Spirit - Cultural Landmarks, Monuments & History of Eastern Virginia (Hardcover): Bryan Hatchett Tidewater Spirit - Cultural Landmarks, Monuments & History of Eastern Virginia (Hardcover)
Bryan Hatchett
R721 Discovery Miles 7 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
ANIMALS Ape to Zebra (Hardcover): Jordan Elliker ANIMALS Ape to Zebra (Hardcover)
Jordan Elliker
R465 Discovery Miles 4 650 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Secrets Of A Devon Wood - My Nature Journal (Hardcover): Jo Brown Secrets Of A Devon Wood - My Nature Journal (Hardcover)
Jo Brown
R462 R421 Discovery Miles 4 210 Save R41 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

"Things of such magnitude deserve respect and understanding. They deserve to be remembered..."

Artist and illustrator Jo Brown started keeping her nature diary in a bid to document the small wonders of the wood behind her home in Devon. This book is an exact replica of her original black Moleskin journal, a rich illustrated memory of Jo's discoveries in the order in which she found them. In enchanting, minute detail she zooms in on a bog beacon mushroom, a buff-tailed bumble-bee, or a native bluebell. And she notes facts about their physiology and life history.

Secrets Of A Devon Wood is a treat for the senses, a hymn to the intricate beauty of the natural world and a quiet call to arms for all of us to acknowledge and preserve it. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finally put it down.

The Wildlife Artist's Handbook (Paperback): Jackie Garner The Wildlife Artist's Handbook (Paperback)
Jackie Garner 1
R579 Discovery Miles 5 790 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Art has always been inspired by the wildlife around us. Since earliest times we have been continually fascinated by both wildlife and the challenge of representing it. This book sets the scene of how wildlife has been portrayed in art and guides the reader through the principles of practical drawing and painting wildlife. It covers recommended equipment, techniques, fieldcraft, composition and anatomy, and offers help for those wishing to exhibit their work.

Made for Each Other (Hardcover): Georgina Taylor Made for Each Other (Hardcover)
Georgina Taylor; Joanna Mcinerney
R488 R433 Discovery Miles 4 330 Save R55 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In the natural world, it benefits to have a friend. Teamwork, or an unexpected partner, could make all the difference to survival - whether it's warding off predators, removing parasites or aiding reproduction. This beautifully illustrated title explores organisms that have learnt to adapt and co-exist in the wild. From the monarch butterfly that only exists on one type of plant, to the majestic bobtail squid that acquires its illuminating glow from bacteria that live on its skin, take a closer look at some of nature's most fascinating symbiotic relationships. Stunning illustrations by debut artist Georgina Taylor capture these astonishing moments in the wild. The ideal gift for nature lovers.

Colour for Botanical Artists and Illustrators (Paperback): Leigh Ann Gale Colour for Botanical Artists and Illustrators (Paperback)
Leigh Ann Gale
R669 R588 Discovery Miles 5 880 Save R81 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This beautiful book explores the world of colour in the plant kingdom and introduces the artist to effective practical methods of using colour in botanical painting. It focusses on the relevance of making accurate observations of colour in botanical specimens and recognizing the value and importance of using colour theory to achieve successful results. With over 500 images, this elaborately-illustrated guide uses the author's finished artwork, diagrams, and step-by-step tutorials to explain the important role of colour in this compelling genre. This book is a must for all aspiring botanical artists, illustrators and students.

The new art book - Artist's Way (Hardcover): Steven Stone The new art book - Artist's Way (Hardcover)
Steven Stone
R1,439 R1,175 Discovery Miles 11 750 Save R264 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Creating the Countryside - The Rural Idyll (Paperback): Verity Elson Creating the Countryside - The Rural Idyll (Paperback)
Verity Elson; Edited by Rosemary Shirley
R762 R681 Discovery Miles 6 810 Save R81 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The rural idyll is a powerful force in the British national imagination. This highly original and vibrant study will examine how key moments in art history have shaped the concept of the idyll and how contemporary artists continue to access and often challenge this concept. From High Art to propaganda, garden centres to air fresheners, contemporary art to computer games - a constellation of powerful images and ideas contribute to our understandings of the rural. This publication offers new ways of thinking about the rural idyll and the countryside more broadly, through the innovative integration of a wide range of art and visual cultures. These include classic landscapes by artists such as Blake, Claude, Constable and Turner, works of modern British art, and contemporary works by artists who present new perspectives on the rural idyll. Crucially, this volume will enter these familiar and unfamiliar art works into a productive dialogue with an extensive range of visual cultures which populate everyday life now and in the past, for instance Frank Newbould's iconic wartime recruitment posters of 1942-44 and rural-themed video games. In the contemporary art world the rural is seriously under-represented as an arena of critical inquiry and artistic production. This publication will make a significant contribution towards redressing this situation. In addition to the new scholarship on the rural idyll - by academic experts from a wide range of disciplines, encompassing the spheres of art history, contemporary art, poetry, literature, rural history, agriculture, and everyday life - it will include interviews with ten key contemporary artists who are working with the rural in innovative ways. It will also contain newly commissioned material from leading artists and writers which articulate the themes of the publication in ways that differ from the traditional catalogue essay. It will include a specially commissioned visual essay by Jeremy Deller. Deller will select a series of images from the exhibition and elsewhere and combine them with short pieces of text that develop the questions and themes discussed throughout the book in creative and open-ended visual dialogue. There will also be a new commission from the Scottish poet and writer Kathleen Jamie, whose moving observations on the relationships between nature and everyday life, articulate the embeddedness of the rural idyll into the mundane and the quotidian.

Costa Rica - Travel Book on Costa Rica (Hardcover, Travel ed.): Elyse Booth Costa Rica - Travel Book on Costa Rica (Hardcover, Travel ed.)
Elyse Booth
R691 R653 Discovery Miles 6 530 Save R38 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Birds of America (Hardcover, Complete ed of Audubon's classic work): John james Audubon The Birds of America (Hardcover, Complete ed of Audubon's classic work)
John james Audubon
R1,352 R1,054 Discovery Miles 10 540 Save R298 (22%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Birds of America is one of the best known natural history books ever produced and also the most valuable - a complete set sold at auction in December 2010 for GBP7.3 million, which is a world record for a book. First published in double elephant size (approximately a metre tall) in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for its stunning life-size illustrations of birds set within landscaped backgrounds. The book was issued inparts over 11 years and only around 200 completed sets were ever produced. Less than 120 of these survive today, locked away in museums, galleries and private collections around the world. To create this edition of Audubon's masterpiece, the Natural History Museum's own original edition was disbound and each of the 435 beautiful hand-coloured prints was specially photographed. The artworks are accompanied by the scientific descriptions that were used in the original The Birds of America and there is also a new introduction by David Allen Sibley.

New Botanical Painting (Paperback): Harriet de Winton New Botanical Painting (Paperback)
Harriet de Winton 1
R468 R428 Discovery Miles 4 280 Save R40 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Award-winning artist Harriet de Winton shows you how to create contemporary watercolour artworks to treasure and share. Through more than 30 step-by-step projects, discover how to paint individual flowers and foliage, as well as beautiful botanical compositions. Use your new skills to make art for your wall, unique cards, invitations, or simply paint for pleasure.

British Wildlife Photography Awards 9 (Hardcover, None Ed.): Maggie Gowan British Wildlife Photography Awards 9 (Hardcover, None Ed.)
Maggie Gowan 1
R834 R624 Discovery Miles 6 240 Save R210 (25%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This dazzling collection showcases the very best of the British Wildlife Photography Awards, presenting over 150 of the winning, commended and shortlisted images from the 2017 competition. Featuring a range of photography from world-leading professionals as well as inspired amateurs, it is a book that captures the magnificent diversity of the British Isles. Now in its eighth year, the annual competition has a long tradition of supporting conservation. It provides a platform for the finest examples of British nature photography, revealing its wonders to a wide audience and engaging with all ages through its evocative and powerful imagery. With a 20,000 prize from lead sponsor Canon, it is one of the most prestigious photography competitions, attracting major sponsors and culminating in an exhibition at London's Mall Gallery. British Wildlife Photography Awards 9 is divided into the competition's fifteen categories, from Animal Portraits through to the Young People's Awards. Every photograph is beautifully reproduced in a large format, with detailed technical information alongside the photographer's personal account, to appeal to both photographers and natural historians. Featuring a fresh new design, and supported by a major media campaign, this is a book that will bring every reader closer to the often unseen and always surprising world of British nature.

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