The Arts: techniques and principles

Winner of the ACT Book of the Year AwardIt was the era of Hawke and Keating, Kylie and INXS, the America s Cup and the Bicentenary.

This beginner'Aos guide to painting the landscape in acrylics is ideal if you want to learn to paint but are short on time.

In 2009 Roy Huteson Stewart set out on an expedition into unknown realms to chronicle the life and times of the so-called "e;wickedest man in the world"e;.

Contemporary art has a complex relationship to crisis.

The new book from interior design powerhouse Abigail Ahern, Her Masterclass is based on the building blocks that will make your home look great: seating, lighting, walls, floors and accessories.

Learn the ancient craft of making artisan pots, from clay preparation and drying to glazing and firing.

In this practical book, learn how to make beautiful, folk mobiles - also known as 'pajaki' - to decorate your home or event space in show-stopping style.

Welcome to the 'more is more' world of decorating, or as it's more commonly know in the business, Maximalism.

A modern, stylish and practical exploration of the traditional craft of block printing.

Contemporary art has a complex relationship to crisis.

'Conceptual art in the Western world is in crisis.

'Conceptual art in the Western world is in crisis.

Few creatures symbolise the beauty of the natural world better than birds, while their delicacy, poise and power combine to create an irresistible subject for the artist.

This book is essential for everyone who wants to improve their drawing skills.

The Arc and the machine is a timely and original defence of narrative in an age of information.

Robin Nelson's State of play up-dates and develops the arguments of his influential TV Drama In Transition (1997).

Never has a reconsideration of the place of drugs in our culture been more urgent than it is today.

Adapting Philosophy looks at the ways in which The Matrix Trilogy adapts Jean Baudrillard's Simulacra and Simulation, and in doing so creates its own distinctive philosophical position.

The Arc and the machine is a timely and original defence of narrative in an age of information.

Never has a reconsideration of the place of drugs in our culture been more urgent than it is today.

For as long as people have been migrating to London, so has their music.

Against the Machine is a fascinating look at how the Internet is reshaping the way we think about ourselves and the world.

By tradition, the motorcycle is a naked beast, differing from other vehicles by the fact that its mechanical structure is also part of its aesthetic appearance.

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.

Insightful perspectives on the use of the computer as a tool for artists.

With approximately 16,000 students beginning primary teacher education in the UK each year, and each of those being expected to teach art and design, this pioneering volume provides a renewed emphasis on ideas, issues and research in art and design education in the primary and early years phases.

In an era which has seen many forms of artistic creation becoming digitized, the practice of drawing, in the traditional sense, has remained constant.

Capturing someone's likeness can seem challenging, but it doesn't have to be.

The new colour bible: a gorgeously illustrated exploration of colour and the modern gaze, from an award-winning designer'One of the best books on colour I've read.

Create your own beautiful paper sculptures in this beginner-friendly origami book featuring over 30 step-by-step projects for all skill levels.

Do you want to learn how to draw manga characters from scratch?

This comprehensive guide to traditional and contemporary techniques provides the reader with all the information they need to produce beautiful quilting and patchwork projects.

This book is not only for the artist but for the young and old alike.

This poetry book speaks on love, hope, depression, and sadness.

If you've always wanted to doodle your way to cartoon greatness, this eye-catching book is the place to start.

This volume brings together performance texts from nine productions by the experimental theatre company Lightwork and one playtext from Lightwork's precursor company Academy Productions, presented between 1997 and 2011.

This volume brings together performance texts from nine productions by the experimental theatre company Lightwork and one playtext from Lightwork's precursor company Academy Productions, presented between 1997 and 2011.

When it comes to drawing there is no substitute for practice, and with this collection of 100 drawing projects you'll never be short of inspiration.

Sketching is a wonderful pastime and a great way to build up your drawing skills.

How the leisure class has been replaced by a new elite, and how their consumer habits affect us allIn today's world, the leisure class has been replaced by a new elite.

Still life has been a popular genre for many hundreds of years, and artists wishing to explore it can find inspirational examples from the time of the romans right up to the present day, encompassing murals from the Italian Renaissance, the lavish floral studies from the Netherlands in the early 17th century, the exuberant handling of the Impressionists, and the surprising new shapes and dimensions introduced by the Cubists and Surrealists.

The perfect start-up book for those who wish to learn how to draw.

This fully illustrated anthology showcases key images from Peter Kennard's work as Britain's foremost political artist over the last fifty years.

#NoFilter is an innovative new guide to photography that shows you how to ditch photo filters and discover DIY creative techniques with your camera or smart phone.

Light is as important as colour in creating the right effect, whether on a palette or on a computer.

Encaustic painting is one of the world's most venerable art forms, having been practised consistently around the world since the ancient Egyptians first used it to decorate sarcophagi, and enjoying continuing popularity in the modern era with artists such as Paul Klee and Diego Rivera.