The Arts: art forms

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A dazzling array of invention, insight and observation from perhaps the greatest genius of Western civilisation.

From the bestselling author ofThe Shoemakers Wife, a Richard and Judy Book Club pickOne unforgettable woman.

If the sound bite is the new order, then how do we make every word count?

Post-Cinematic Affect is about what it feels like to live in the affluent West in the early 21st century.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE PUSHKIN HOUSE BOOK PRIZE 2018From a renowned graphic artist and activist, an incredible portrait of life in Russia todayWhat does it mean to live in Russia today?

Tribal Schmetterlinge.

Helping artists catapult into further action, this guide is a treasury of insight and inspiration.

The Drawing Club of Improbable Dreams shows how to create a drawing club to work with fellow artists to build skills and find our own genius.

Using simple methods and yogic theory, this unique guide focuses on the art of drawing as a way to unblock creativity and create artistic confidence.

What happens when you look at graffiti and street art as unlimited art forms instead of urban phenomena?

The world of Orla Kiely is one where pattern reigns.

Orla Kiely has opened her archives to explore a life dedicated to print.

This book demystifies the art and practice of drawing.

Kunst erleben, die Grenzen auflöst – zwischen Malerei, Performance und Natur.

"e;The sustainable fashion revolution has begun, and we must all be part of it.

'Rebecca Vincent is a genius.

Miller's Field Guides are an invaluable resource for collectors when out buying items at antiques shops, auctions or car boot fairs.

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The perfect compact reference guide for all would-be art buffs.

Over the last three decades, Pete Fowler - the acclaimed artist and designer of album covers for Super Furry Animals, among others - has collected his thoughts, sketches and drafts in a series of notebooks.

What happens to the knowledge of the performance theoretician when physically engaging with the circus arts?

Chapters become courses in this curious feast, exploring the form of the recipe from post-war to today.

Bio-Politicizing Cary Grant explicates the ethnic, racial and sexual ambiguity of Cary Grant’s star persona as both an inculcation of (and resistance to) biopolitical imperatives in fifties-era “America”.

Pornography feminists unshackle their desires and celebrate their sexuality in the patriarchal world of filmed sex.

This book explores the possibility that cinema can challenge our contemporary nihilism and restore belief in new transformative possibilities for life.

Learn the unique art of crosshatching and create stunning works of art with expert guidance from August Lamm.

***Take your urban sketching skills to the next level with watercolour.

Over the past two decades contemporary African art has taken its rightful place on the world stage.

"e;We benefit from Saltz's rare ability to articulate the mysterious alchemy of great art.

In her second book, botanical artist Harriet de Winton shows you how to paint modern watercolour artworks to treasure and share.

***'Figure Drawing is structured like an art school course and is every bit as rewarding.

Urban sketching has become one of the biggest art trends of the last decade, with artists preferring to capture a scene on location rather than relying on a photograph.

Fully revised to reflect the latest updates in the most popular creativity apps, this is the original, best-selling guide to using creative apps on your Apple device to produce your very own masterpieces.

Get Up & Gouache shows you how to bring the vibrant and versatile medium of gouache to life.

Artists & Illustrators magazine's Book of the Month Taking inspiration from iconic paintings in the Tate collection, discover the techniques of the masters and improve your own painting skills with 30 guided projects.

Award-winning artist Harriet de Winton shows you how to create contemporary watercolour artworks to treasure and share.

Refresh your creativity and boost your motivation to draw with the expert help of The Drawing Ideas Book.

Make and Mend is an exquisite, full-colour guide to sashiko, a simple Japanese stitching technique that uses stunning patterns to decorate or repair clothing, accessories and home textiles - requiring no special equipment other than a sewing needle and some thread!

Cut it, stick it, twist it!

Whether you're discovering printmaking for the first time or you're looking for fresh ideas to reinvigorate your practice, you'll find plenty of inspiration in The Printmaking Ideas Book.

Any time you need a moment of calm or a boost of energy, reach for this book and your best pen or pencil.

Bursting with ideas for illustrators and those who have never sketched before, this inspirational book will teach you how to draw more than 100 adorable doodles and super-cute characters in just a few easy steps.

Jake Spicer wants you to learn how to draw.

Many artists first learn to paint in watercolour.