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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

Thomas Kinkade Studios Perpetual Calendar (Calendar): Andrews McMeel Publishing Thomas Kinkade Studios Perpetual Calendar (Calendar)
Andrews McMeel Publishing
R477 R451 Discovery Miles 4 510 Save R26 (5%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Thomas Kinkade Studios Perpetual Calendar with Scripture features inspirational Bible verses and beautiful full-color paintings by Thomas Kinkade Studios. Thomas Kinkade Studios carries on Thomas Kinkade's legacy of creating and sharing beautiful images that evoke a sense of peace, inspiration, and gratitude-reminding us all of home, family, and the places and things that make us happy. Each page of this spiral-bound calendar shows an uplifting King James Bible verse against a backdrop of a beautiful image from the extensive Thomas Kinkade Studios art collection. The sturdy easel makes it perfect for home or office for years to come.

Landscape Theory (Hardcover): Rachel DeLue, James Elkins Landscape Theory (Hardcover)
Rachel DeLue, James Elkins
R4,474 Discovery Miles 44 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Artistic representations of landscape are studied widely in areas ranging from art history to geography to sociology, yet there has been little consensus about how to understand the relationship between landscape and art. This book brings together more than fifty scholars from these multiple disciplines to establish new ways of thinking about landscape in art.

Look Again: The Sea (Paperback): Philip Hoare Look Again: The Sea (Paperback)
Philip Hoare
R296 R266 Discovery Miles 2 660 Save R30 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Look Again is a new series of short books from Tate Publishing, opening up the conversation about British art over the last 500 years, and exploring what art has to tell us about our lives today. Written by leading voices from the worlds of literature, art and culture, each book sheds new light on some of the most well-known, best-loved and thought-provoking artworks in the national collection, and asks us to look again. Author Philip Hoare takes us on an exploration of the sea and the way it has provided a deep source of inspiration for artists featured in the Tate collection, from William Blake to Maggi Hambling. Artists have always seen the sea as a mirror of their anxieties and desires; an endless resource for their creativity and their dreams. Under our human sway, the sea has shifted in meaning, from creation myth to economic wealth, from mystic wonder to modern exploitation. Look Again: The Sea dives into the breadth of historical and contemporary works in Britain's national collection of art, as well as the beloved literature they have inspired. By reframing them within a social and political perspective rather than a chronological or art-historical one, prize-winning author Philip Hoare shows how art has continually borne witness to the power and allure of the sea.

The Kew Book of Botanical Illustration (paperback edition) (Paperback): Christabel King The Kew Book of Botanical Illustration (paperback edition) (Paperback)
Christabel King
R380 R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

'This is botanical illustration at the highest level.' - The Artist Christabel King is the foremost botanical artist at the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, world leaders in the study and preservation of plant species. Here she shares her passion for depicting plants, both in scientific illustrations and in looser botanical art. This inspiring guide covers everything you need to know: choose a subject and create a vibrant composition; accurately sketch, shade and colour leaves, flowers, cacti and more; finally, press and preserve your own treasured specimens. A chapter on travel drawing gives a flavour of the author's worldwide experience, and there are many of her beautiful plates from the prestigious Curtis's Botanical Magazine. There is a helpful section on suitable subjects for beginners and a glossary of terms, to get you started in the beautiful art of botanical illustration.

Into the Wild - The Story of the World's Greatest Wildlife Photography (Hardcover): Gemma Padley Into the Wild - The Story of the World's Greatest Wildlife Photography (Hardcover)
Gemma Padley
R1,055 R813 Discovery Miles 8 130 Save R242 (23%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days

An epic visual story of wildlife photography's pioneers and world firsts. From some of the very first pictures of wild lions and tigers on record and the first-ever underwater colour photograph, right up to the spectacular images from the wildest corners of the earth that modern-day technology allows, Into the Wild is an extraordinary collection of over 250 images and 150 years of our efforts to document the natural world. Now, more than ever, these are the photographs and stories that matter. "Gemma Padley takes us on a fascinating journey through 150 years of the wildlife photography that has informed and delighted us. The text tells us not only about the images themselves, but describes how cameras gradually got faster shutter speeds, longer lenses, greater resolution and are now mostly digital. But it is the patience and endurance of the photographer who waits for hours or even days in tropical heat or arctic freeze to capture these special shots: taken at just the right moment in just the right light and from just the right angle. Into the Wild is a must-have coffee table book." Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & U.N. Messenger of Peace

Neo-Impressionism and Anarchism in Fin-de-Siecle France - Painting, Politics and Landscape (Hardcover, New Ed): Robyn Roslak Neo-Impressionism and Anarchism in Fin-de-Siecle France - Painting, Politics and Landscape (Hardcover, New Ed)
Robyn Roslak
R4,930 Discovery Miles 49 300 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In Neo-Impressionism and Anarchism in Fin-de-Siecle France, Robyn Roslak examines for the first time the close relationship between neo-impressionist landscapes and cityscapes and the anarchist sympathies of the movement's artists. She focuses in particular on paintings produced between 1886 and 1905 by Paul Signac and Maximilien Luce, the neo-impressionists whose fidelity to anarchism, to the art of landscape and to a belief in the social potential of art was strongest. Although the neo-impressionists are best known for their rational and scientific technique, they also heeded the era's call for art surpassing the mundane realities of everyday life. By tempering their modern subjects with a decorative style, they hoped to lead their viewers toward moral and social improvement. Roslak's ground-breaking analysis shows how the anarchist theories of Elisee Reclus, Pierre Kropotkin and Jean Grave both inspired and coincided with these ideals. Anarchism attracted the neo-impressionists because its standards for social justice were grounded, like neo-impressionism itself, in scientific exactitude and aesthetic idealism. Anarchists claimed humanity would reach its highest level of social and moral development only in the presence of a decorative variety of nature, and called upon progressive thinkers to help create and maintain such environments. The neo-impressionists, who primarily painted decorative landscapes, therefore discovered in anarchism a political theory consistent with their belief that decorative harmony should be the basis for socially responsible art.

Scott B. Davis: Sonora (Hardcover): Scott B Davis Scott B. Davis: Sonora (Hardcover)
Scott B Davis; Text written by Joshua Chuang; Interview by Virginia Heckert
R1,124 Discovery Miles 11 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Wild Sea Notecards (Cards): Super Folk Wild Sea Notecards (Cards)
Super Folk
R390 R348 Discovery Miles 3 480 Save R42 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This handsome boxed set of notecards features art based on the wild and edible seaweeds of Ireland. The set contains six stunning designs, two of each. Rich colors and bold graphic shapes give a modern edge to a classic subject with timeless naturalist appeal. The box top is textured to evoke the printmaking paper of the original art.

Best Motivational Adult Coloring Book With Stress Relieving Swirly Designs And Fun Animal Patterns (Paperback): Coloring Books... Best Motivational Adult Coloring Book With Stress Relieving Swirly Designs And Fun Animal Patterns (Paperback)
Coloring Books For Adults Relaxation, Coloring Books, Coloring Books for Adults
R330 Discovery Miles 3 300 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
How to Be a Moonflower (Hardcover): Katie Daisy How to Be a Moonflower (Hardcover)
Katie Daisy
R405 Discovery Miles 4 050 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

How to Be a Moonflower, the new book from bestselling author Katie Daisy, celebrates the magic and mystery of the world at night. Discover the world that awakens after everyone else has gone to sleep. In this lavishly illustrated book, New York Times-bestselling artist Katie Daisy explores the mystery and magic of the nighttime. Join her on a journey from dusk to dawn, complete with quotes, poems, meditations, field guides to different nocturnal flora and fauna, and charts that map out the cosmos. From night-blooming flowers to cozy campfires, from moon baths to meteor showers, Katie Daisy's lush illustrations capture the beauty that comes to life in the darkness. BELOVED AUTHOR: Known for her lush, painterly artwork and love of the natural world, NEW YORK TIMES-bestselling author Katie Daisy has 112K followers on Instagram, where you will find frequent posts featuring her vibrant illustrations. A CELEBRATION OF NATURE: Nature-lovers and plant-appreciators will find much to admire in this book. Illustrating everything from the phases of the moon to fluttering moths, Katie Daisy has a knack for capturing the very best this magical world has to offer. EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF NIGHT TIME: The nighttime offers time for reflection, exploration, and adventure. This book will help you make the most of those mystical, after-dark hours and observe the hidden wonders that come to life at night DELUXE PACKAGE: Featuring a tactile two-piece case with silver metallic ink on the spine and back cover, How to Be a Moonflower makes a beautiful gift for the people in your life who look to art and illustration for creative encouragement, self-exploration, and mindfulness. Perfect for: * Fans of Katie Daisy's artwork and previous book HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER * free spirits * art and nature lovers * tarot readers and moon worshippers

Venice: Impressions in Ink (Hardcover): D Freeman Venice: Impressions in Ink (Hardcover)
D Freeman
R1,124 R885 Discovery Miles 8 850 Save R239 (21%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Soil and Stone - Impressionism, Urbanism, Environment (Hardcover, New Ed): Frances Fowle Soil and Stone - Impressionism, Urbanism, Environment (Hardcover, New Ed)
Frances Fowle
R4,469 Discovery Miles 44 690 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Impressionists are world renowned for their vibrant depictions of the atmospheric effects and shimmering beauty of the French countryside. These paintings, often produced in Paris, found an enthusiastic market in the city. The inhabitants of that hub of modernity had an apparently paradoxical interest in the mythologies of rural living. As the city became more and more the motive force of social change so the country was understood as the anchor of changelessness and nostalgia. The essayists in this volume examine the complex relationship between country and city. Their work draws widely on the contemporary culture exploring folklore and children's literature, anarchism and urbanism, and offers significant new insights into the work of major artists and writers including Courbet, Millet, Monet, Van Gogh and Zola.

Flowers in Chinese Paintings - The Picturesque Four Seasons from 10th to 20th Century (Book): Roaring Lion Media Flowers in Chinese Paintings - The Picturesque Four Seasons from 10th to 20th Century (Book)
Roaring Lion Media; Edited by Mars Era Institute of Digital Arts
R2,485 R1,861 Discovery Miles 18 610 Save R624 (25%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Painting flowers has a long and rich tradition in China, having evolved out of the classic bird-and-flower style to become its own distinct genre of painting. Tracing its history and evolution through centuries of artistic endeavor this amazingly researched book leaves no stone unturned. With chapters following the sequence of the four seasons, it brings to life the historical relevance of the most popular flowers by season as well as the most famous painters and their representative works, providing context and perspective on the development of this unique style. The book concludes with 80 exquisite flower paintings, masterworks of time and place selected as among the most beautiful and culturally important paintings of ancient China.

Butterflies QuickNotes (Cards): Becca Stadtlander Butterflies QuickNotes (Cards)
Becca Stadtlander
R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Our Butterflies QuickNotes collection of full colour notecards are a selection of beautifully reprinted watercolour paintings from the very talented Becca Stadtlander. Our QuickNotes boxed notecards are full colour, collectable greeting / notecards that are blank inside and can be used to convey personal greetings, thank-yous and invitations. 20 5x4 notecards and envelopes 5 cards each of 4 images Packaged in a keepsake box with magnetic lid Measures 140 x 114 x 38mm. We choose the best images from well-known classic and contemporary fine artists, plus talented emerging illustrators and designers from around the globe.

Animals in Art and Thought - To the End of the Middle Ages (Hardcover): Francis Klingender Animals in Art and Thought - To the End of the Middle Ages (Hardcover)
Francis Klingender; Edited by Evelyn Antal, John P Harthan
R5,885 Discovery Miles 58 850 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Originally published in 1971, Animals in Art and Thought discusses the ways in which animals have been used by man in art and literature. The book looks at how they have been used to symbolise religious, social and political beliefs, as well as their pragmatic use by hunters, sportsmen, and farmers. The book discusses these various attitudes in a survey which ranges from prehistoric cave art to the later Middle Ages. The book is especially concerned with uncovering the latent, as well as the manifest meanings of animal art, and presents a detailed examination of the literary and archaeological monuments of the periods covered in the book. The book discusses the themes of Creation myths of the pagan and Christian religion, the contribution of the animal art of the ancient contribution of the animal art of the ancient Orient to the development of the Romanesque and gothic styles in Europe, the use of beast fables in social or political satire, and the heroic associations of animals in medieval chivalry.

Birds - The Art of Ornithology (Boxed Set) (Loose-leaf): Jonathan Elphick Birds - The Art of Ornithology (Boxed Set) (Loose-leaf)
Jonathan Elphick 1
R1,114 R921 Discovery Miles 9 210 Save R193 (17%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This beautiful box set is drawn from the unrivalled collection of images at the Natural History Museum, London. It includes exquisitely crafted works from some of the most famous natural history artists ever published including Audubon, Gould, MacGillivray and Bauer. They are complemented by Jonathan Elphick's detailed text, which interweaves ornithological science, art history, biography and travel to create a vivid picture of the lives of both the artists and the birds they painted. Jonathan Elphick's book is accompanied by 36 stunning frameable prints (333 x 260 mm), pictured below, which have been reproduced directly from the original artworks held by the Museum.

Drawing and Painting Beautiful Flowers - Discover Techniques for Creating Realistic Florals and Plants in Pencil and Watercolor... Drawing and Painting Beautiful Flowers - Discover Techniques for Creating Realistic Florals and Plants in Pencil and Watercolor (Paperback)
Kyehyun Park
R489 Discovery Miles 4 890 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Drawing and painting realistic flowers is achievable! Create a wide variety of blooms and greenery using an easy step-by-step method, then add watercolor for gorgeous effects. In Drawing and Painting Beautiful Flowers, discover how to draw flowers such as cosmos, hibiscus, canola, lily of the valley, hydrangea, foxglove, and more from various angles, and learn about perspective and shading. Once you have the skills to draw a single flower, learn how to draw groupings and wreaths. Mix in leaves and smaller flowers to create a variety of looks. Then, learn simple techniques to add luscious watercolor, using shading, blending, and gradient techniques for eye-catching results. Popular Instagram artist Kyehyun Park shares her secrets for capturing realistic flower, leaf, and plant shapes. Artists of all levels love drawing and painting nature, and with these techniques they'll confidently render lifelike botanicals in an array of lovely palettes. The book also includes: Ideas and techniques for drawing and painting charming potted plants Instructions for drawing and painting smaller flowers, buds, and branches Watercolor techniques showing how to expertly blend colors, use brush strokes and brush pressure to create various shapes, and how to use color to shade and highlight Warm-up exercises that help develop skills Simple methods for understanding perspective and composition, making it effortless to draw flowers from different angles Add these striking florals to sketchbooks, stationery, journals, and more. With Drawing and Painting Beautiful Flowers, creating true-to-life florals and plants is within your reach!

Animals in the Middle Ages (Paperback): Nona C. Flores Animals in the Middle Ages (Paperback)
Nona C. Flores
R1,854 Discovery Miles 18 540 Ships in 12 - 19 working days


These interdisciplinary essays focus on animals as symbols, ideas or images in medieval art and literature. Representing the broad spectrum of work in the field, contributors discuss how the bestiary mirrored values of medieval society, explore the the development of composite creatures in the bestiary, and examine the Greek text Physiologus in depth.

Digital Mayhem 3D Landscape Techniques - Where Inspiration, Techniques and Digital Art Meet (Hardcover): Duncan Evans Digital Mayhem 3D Landscape Techniques - Where Inspiration, Techniques and Digital Art Meet (Hardcover)
Duncan Evans
R3,890 Discovery Miles 38 900 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The secrets to creating stunning landscapes are at your fingertips with Digital Mayhem 3D Landscapes Techniques. Compiled by Duncan Evans, launch Editor of 3D Artist Magazine, Digital Mayhem features a variety of beautiful art from some of the finest digital artists working today. Inspiration and technique meet here as you learn how to create every type of landscape from harsh desert savannahs to icy tundra. Using a blend of showcase images, step-by-step and long-form tutorials, you will be guided through the featured artist's process so you can incorporate their techniques and workflow into your own projects. Not just another button-pushing manual or coffee table book, Digital Mayhem will help develop your critical eye for composition, choice of camera lens, lighting, rendering, and post production, allowing you to work more intuitively. With insight from some of the best digital artists in the world, Digital Mayhem will have you creating your own masterpiece in no time! Unique coverage on a variety of software allows you to hone your skills across different platforms. Illustrious and colorful artwork coupled with artist insight will both inspire and inform your creative decisions. Comprehensive companion website offers additional resources for you to further expand your skillset.

Digital Nature Photography - The Art and the Science (Hardcover, 2nd edition): John And Barbara Gerlach Digital Nature Photography - The Art and the Science (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
John And Barbara Gerlach
R4,919 Discovery Miles 49 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Identifying a beautiful image in nature is easy, but capturing it is often challenging. To truly seize the essence of a photograph shot out of the studio and in the world requires an artistic eye and impeccable set of photographic techniques. John and Barbara Gerlach have been teaching photographers how to master the craft of photographing nature and the outdoors through their workshops and best-selling books for more than twenty years. Now, equipped with brand new images to share and skills to teach, this celebrated photo team is sharing their latest lessons in the second edition of Digital Nature Photography. Notable revisions in this new edition include introducing the concepts of focus stacking and HDR, as well as expanded discussions of multiple exposure, wireless flash, RGB histograms, live view, shutter priority with auto ISO, hand-held shooting techniques, and the author's equipment selections. The inspiring imagery in this book covers a broader range of subjects than before including ghost towns, the night sky, animals, and sports, in addition to the classic nature photographs we expect from this very talented author team. This book is a comprehensive guide to one of the broadest subjects in photography, explained and dymystified by two respected masters.

The Bird - The Great Age of Avian Illustration (Hardcover): Philip Kennedy The Bird - The Great Age of Avian Illustration (Hardcover)
Philip Kennedy
R1,319 R1,103 Discovery Miles 11 030 Save R216 (16%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Bird explores the fascinating world of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century ornithological illustration. This was a period of scientific, artistic and geographic discovery, when people began to fully appreciate the immense variety of form and colour within the natural world. This book celebrates this beauty through the lavish illustrations produced at that time. Each chapter focuses on a category of birds, from shorebirds to birds of prey. Feature sections on key ornithological artists such as John James Audubon, Elizabeth Gould and Edward Lear demonstrated how technology, travel and ambition shaped these amazing images, and how their work transformed our understanding of the wonderful world of birds.

Nature Notebook: Red Squirrel (Notebook / blank book): Jane Smith Nature Notebook: Red Squirrel (Notebook / blank book)
Jane Smith
R242 Discovery Miles 2 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This notebook features a beautiful cover illustration by acclaimed nature artist Jane Smith. It contains 192 pages of lined paper, head-and-tail bans, a ribbon marker and band to keep it securely fastened.

Plant Quarantine An Approach To Restrict Invasive Alien Species (Hardcover): Suresh G. Borkar Plant Quarantine An Approach To Restrict Invasive Alien Species (Hardcover)
Suresh G. Borkar
R6,668 Discovery Miles 66 680 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
10 Step Watercolour: Flowers and Plants - Paint 25 Beautifully Detailed Flowers in 10 Easy Steps (Paperback): Eleanor Longhurst 10 Step Watercolour: Flowers and Plants - Paint 25 Beautifully Detailed Flowers in 10 Easy Steps (Paperback)
Eleanor Longhurst
R340 R314 Discovery Miles 3 140 Save R26 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The really easy way to learn how to paint flowers in watercolour! Using a simple ten-step process, learn how to draw a basic outline starting with simple shapes, then add washes of colour and fine details to complete your work. Arranged in three chapters based on skill level, this book features 25 lovely projects, each showing you how to paint a flower in ten steps. There are paint swatches for every plant, showing you the colours you need to mix for each step of the way and the finished painting serves as a reference to guide you. It couldn't be easier! Also included is a useful techniques section at the beginning, and clever painting tips from the author throughout the book. With flora as diverse as a tulip, a magnolia, a bunny ears cactus and a passionflower, there is plenty to choose from and practise with, to develop your skills.

Great Smoky Mountains Wildlife Port. (Hardcover): Lea Great Smoky Mountains Wildlife Port. (Hardcover)
Lea; Photographs by Bill Lea
R784 R717 Discovery Miles 7 170 Save R67 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Photographer Bill Lea?known for his artistic documentation of deer and bear behavior, the various moods of the Great Smoky Mountains, and southern ecosystems?has captured in stunning photographs the essence of Great Smoky Mountains wildlife. From rare red-cheeked salamanders, ruby-throated hummingbirds, and playful otters to graceful whitetails, regal elk, and inquisitive black bears, Great Smoky Mountains Wildlife Portfolio is more than a collection of beautiful wildlife photography; it is an inspired and sensitive tribute to one of the world's most spectacular landscapes and the wide variety of unique creatures that reside there.

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