The Arts: art forms

Excavation of the ancient city of Morgantina in southeastern Sicily since 1955 has recovered an extraordinary quantity and variety of pottery, both locally made and imported.

Carved for a Roman city prefect who was a newly baptized Christian at his death, the sarcophagus of Junius Bassus is not only a magnificent example of "e;the fine style"e; of mid-fourth-century sculpture but also a treasury of early Christian iconography clearly indicating the Christianization of Rome--and the Romanization of Christianity.

Discover the techniques that bring pastel paintings to life.

One of the most powerful examples of human creativity and ingenuity is the ancient craft of pottery, with its delicate balance of form, function, and cultural expression.

Este libro-arte presenta el resultado de un proceso de investigación-creación en el que se devela el método de trabajo del maestro Kurosh Sadeghian.

Take the guesswork out of color mixing!

Take the guesswork out of color mixing!

One of the most popular drawing guides ever published, The Art of Drawing has been an informative and thorough guide to several generations of aspiring artists.

One of the most popular drawing guides ever published, The Art of Drawing has been an informative and thorough guide to several generations of aspiring artists.

Try your hand at a beautiful, classic and modern style of writing!

Express yourself in a visual journal!

A sumptuous reminder of the botanical wonders that have shared our planet for 500 million years.

This beautiful book brings you the very best of art throughout history - using a truly innovative timeline-led approach.

Express yourself in a visual journal!

Try your hand at a beautiful, classic and modern style of writing!

Diamond Street is Rachel Lichtenstein's fascinating account of London's Hatton Garden.

Journey through legendary moments in football history with this unique clash of comic art and iconic players, from Maradona to Messi and beyond.

Have you ever dreamed of crafting something truly timeless with your own hands?

Es un estudio antropológico y estético sobre uno de los textiles más complejos y simbólicos de la Sierra Norte de Puebla: el quechquemitl de Pantepec.

A lifetime s learning about art, from one of Britain s leading artists We are all artists as children, painting and drawing each day.

This book examines repatriation processes beyond political and legal debates.

274 Aktfotos von bezaubernden, sexy schwarzhaarigen Frauen, Farbig.

Der Schriftsteller Robert Walser publizierte 1917 seine Erzählung "Der Spaziergang".

Der Schriftsteller Robert Walser publizierte 1917 seine Erzählung "Der Spaziergang".

284 Aktfotos von bezaubernden, sexy schwarzhaarigen Frauen, Farbig.

This book examines repatriation processes beyond political and legal debates.

Rebecca Welkens untersucht das Motiv der Tronie als eigenständige Darstellungsform des menschlichen Gesichts und analysiert ihre Funktionen, Rezeptionen und Verwertungsstrategien vom 16.

A SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLERA Waterstones Best Nature & Travel Writing Book 2025'Educational, smart and funny' Richard Osman'This book is superb' Charlie Brooker'Brilliant.

Minimise waste and maximise creativity with 14 stylish freehand dressmaking projects from Chinelo Bally.

Young artists will embark on an exciting artistic journey full of friends, incredible superheroes, fast race cars, brave explorers, and more!

A SUNDAY TIMES DESIGN BOOK OF THE YEAR_________________________________________The definitive guide for harnessing the power of colour to improve your happiness, wellbeing and confidenceWouldn't you like to boost your confidence simply by slipping on 'that' yellow jumper?

Este libro examina la importancia de los viajes formativos en la arquitectura como experiencia educativa, como fuente de conocimiento y herramienta de proyecto.

Schritt für Schritt zum Buntstift-ProfiNicht nur staunen, sondern gleich selbst loszeichnen!

Schritt für Schritt zum Buntstift-ProfiNicht nur staunen, sondern gleich selbst loszeichnen!

Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Non-FictionAn insightful dual biography of brother and sister artists Gwen and Augustus John.

Following the success of A Dog a Day and Old Dogs, Sally Muir returns with an adorable collection of beautiful rescue dog portraits that will melt even the coldest of hearts.

Learning to draw needn't be complicated or expensive, nor does one need a particularly spectacular subject to draw.

Originally a follow-up to the outstandingly successful Blankets and Throws, the newly reformatted Cosy Throws & Blankets (previously published as More Blankets and Throws) has over 100 different blanket squares that can be knitted up to create a dozen unique blankets or throws in a variety of styles.

Fascinating, surprising and illuminating, join metal detecting cousins, Ellie and Lucie, on their journey into the search for hidden history in this story of nature, lost lives and long buried objects in this treasure trove of a book.

Make the most of your fabric stash with the complete guide to patchwork and quilting, new from the Mollie Makes team.

Quilting is a hugely popular pastime, with many people all over the world producing beautiful quilts to be displayed as wall hangings for display, as well as to be used as bedcovers and throws.

Discover a dazzling deep-dive into the history of the world through a totally new lens, as told by the V&A s Senior Jewellery Curator.

Highly respected illustrator Anna Koska is best known for her drawings of fish and fruit and is widely celebrated by food journalists and restaurateurs.

How to Draw a Map is a fascinating meditation on the centuries-old art of map-making, from the first astronomical maps to the sophisticated GPS guides of today.

This practical step-by-step guide provides an ideal introduction to the exciting and fun world of cartooning, covering a wide range of cartoons, caricatures, comic strips and manga.

This handy, practical and inspirational little book is perfect for the pocket or art bag.

A remarkable memoir from the legendary drummer with The Police.

In 1881, a writer in the Saturday Review called tattooing 'an art without a history'.

Inspired by radical Italian designer Enzo Mari, this practical book with step-by-step DIY projects for hand built, beautiful furniture is a tribute to his simple ideas that challenged the consumerism of the furniture industry.

Si no te veo en 25 horas, me muero es una novela que explora los limites del amor cuando la pasion se transforma en dependencia.