Individual artists, art monographs

Whatever you've heard about Leonardo Da Vinci, the truth is even more fascinating!

Jane Darke loves Cornwall.

Keen to learn but short on time?

Gustav Klimt (1862-1918), fondatore del movimento della Secessione Viennese, fu uno degli artisti più influenti della fine del XIX secolo.

Following the success of A Dog a Day (Pavilion, 2017), Sally Muir returns with a collection of new, but crucially old, faces.

Dietro i ritratti di Frida Kahlo si può leggere tutta la sua storia: raramente un artista ha lasciato una così chiara e ricca testimonianza della propria vita, privata e lavorativa, tra la cornice dei suoi dipinti.

The definitive illustrated biography of one of the most unique and beloved children's authors of the 20th century, the creator of the Moomins.

Tra gli artisti più noti del XX secolo, Kandinsky si distinse per il valore internazionale della sua parabola esistenziale e della sua arte, che congiunse Russia, Germania e Francia; per il suo impegno come insegnante al celebre Bauhaus e la produzione di versi e scritti teorici; per il suo saldo e determinato cammino verso l’individualità.

Im Text wird das Künstlerleben von Stefan Demary nachgezeichnet, eines deutschen Konzeptkünstlers, der 1958 in Troisdorf geboren wurde und 2010 in Düsseldorf starb.

'Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up' - Pablo PicassoThis isn't your usual art manual.

A highly diverting retrospective of the 'queen of the tea towel', Pat Albeck, whose prolific textile designs shaped the homes of post-war Britain.

Translated by Lucinda Byatt This book tells the remarkable story of a rare discovery: the uncovering of two lost paintings by the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo.

A unique combination of memoir and artistic biography, interspersed with original artworks, from the acclaimed artist and author of SELF-PORTRAIT.

'The beginnings of a bitter-sweet commission: a mistle thrust's egg, heralding a brief but very welcome return to spring.

Gustav Klimt (1862-1918), fondatore del movimento della Secessione Viennese, fu uno degli artisti più influenti della fine del XIX secolo.

Astonishing and essential, the biography that reclaimed Henri Matisse from history's slanders and restored his place in the canon of the 20th century's greatest artistsBefore acclaimed biographer Hilary Spurling turned her attention to Henri Mattise, precious few facts were known about his life - and those few were distorted by inaccuracy, misunderstanding and glaring gaps.

Per Claude Monet la creazione artistica è sempre stata una lotta sofferta.

Gathering together stunning artwork from Graham Sumner’s impressive, expansive portfolio, featuring never-before-seen illustrations from the artist and reminding us of his exceptional ability to bring Ancient Rome to life through painting, this colorful, comprehensive anthology is a must-have for any enthusiast of the period, and of military history in general.

Gauguin: “Per me il grande artista è il risultato della più grande intelligenza: a lui giungono i sentimenti, le traduzioni più sottili e quindi più invisibili alla mente.

Per Claude Monet la creazione artistica è sempre stata una lotta sofferta.

This is Eric Bottomley's second art book, in which he has varied both his transport themes and the mediums in which he works.

I ritratti metallici, i nudi e le nature morte di Tamara de Lempicka racchiudono lo spirito dell’Art Deco e dell’età del jazz, e riflettono l’elegante ed edonistico stile di vita della ricca e privilegiata élite parigina nel periodo compreso tra le due guerre.

Gauguin: “Per me il grande artista è il risultato della più grande intelligenza: a lui giungono i sentimenti, le traduzioni più sottili e quindi più invisibili alla mente.

The main crux of this book is to discuss the analogy between Paul Cezanne's late works and Henri Bergson's early philosophy, thereby providing those who are interested in or troubled by the artist's motivation a Bergsonian interpretation.

Dietro i ritratti di Frida Kahlo si può leggere tutta la sua storia: raramente un artista ha lasciato una così chiara e ricca testimonianza della propria vita, privata e lavorativa, tra la cornice dei suoi dipinti.

Renowned artist and architect Maya Lin's visual and verbal sketchbooka unique view into her artwork and philosophy.

I'm sure we can all agree that people drive you crazy sometimes.

People will see themselves in these stories about real men and women overcoming adversity with prayer.

Thanks to the international bestseller The Da Vinci Code, people are more fascinated with Leonardo Da Vinci than ever.

This is the third adventure in our series on cool inventions created in Asia.

This is the third adventure in our series on cool inventions created in Asia.

Penelope Fitzgerald, the Booker Prize-winning author of 'Offshore' and 'The Blue Flower', turns her attention to the remarkable life of the Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones.

2016 Hamilton Arts Council Literary Award for Non-Fiction - WinnerDavid Milne is one of Canada's finest artists, a man whose work speaks to the intricate beauty of the world as he experienced it.

A word was coined to describe the condition of people stricken with a new kind of fever when the Swiss-born artist Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807) came to London in 1766.

This illustrated journal uses colour metaphors throughout to represent physiological states and feelings: as such, it is best viewed on devices that can render images in colour.