Painting

Why is colored glass the big new feature in architecture? A leader in the movement offers his ideas on why this style--which stands as a major break from the mostly monochrome glass that dominated buildings for the past 50 years--has become so popular. More than 325 full-color photos showcase the wo... More

A renowned French art critic has chosen one hundred of the world's greatest paintings from all periods and traditions of art. From Chinese calligraphy to the Mona Lisa, and from Mexican wall murals to Mondrian's Broadway Boogie Woogie, the multicultural and chronological scope of "100 Masterpieces o... More

ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATEDBY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIPA young governess falls in love with her employer in this classic coming-of-age tale set in 19th-century England.EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: - A concise introduction that gives readers important background information- A chronology o... More

These How to Draw and Paint Series books show amateur artists how to re-create a variety of inspiring paintings in Watercolor, from the initial sketches to the final details. Each book features a specific subject and explains a number of watercolor techniques, special effects, and art concepts. And ... More

"This little book is amazing! The author discusses each of Vermeer's known 35 paintings, bringing intelligence and insight to the artist and his works. Though not much is known about Vermeer's life, we learn a fair amount about his techniques and the influences from which he drew. I found it extreme... More

This work is the principal repository of da Vinci's practical thoughts on the technique of drawing and painting. It begins with precise instructions on drawing the human body and then moves on to techniques of rendering motion. Includes 48 anatomical drawings by Nicholas Poussin and geometrical and ... More

The series has always been highly regarded for its insight and authority, providing an invaluable introduction to key artists and movements in art history. Each volume contains an introductory essay, forty-eight full-page colour plates, accompanied by extensive notes, and numerous comparative illust... More

Texture, Paint, Ornament and Mosaic Projects contains complete, easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photographs to guide you. The book features: Texture stucco effects make decorative moldings with caulking artist's gels all the products and applications clearly explained Paint textural ef... More

FROM CHAGALL'S EARLY YEARS IN RUSSIA TO THE MONUMENTAL WORK OF HIS OLD AGE MARC CHAGALL, WHO DIED IN 1985 AT THE AGE OF 97, IS REGARDED AS ONE OF THE GREATEST ARTIST IN MODERN AR HE USED HIS GREAT TALENT TO CREATE A UNIQUE WORLD FULL OF MAGIC, POETRY, ENCHANTMENT AND FANTASY. HIS USE OF INTENSE, GLO... More

Rock painting is as popular as ever--and, in this Artist's Library Series book, versatile artist Diana Fisher teaches the basics of how to paint on rocks, from choosing the right rock for the right project to mixing color and applying painting techniques. The author covers a variety of colorful subj... More

Hans Holbein the Younger ( c.1497-1543) is renowned for his incisive portraits of Northern Europe's courtiers, thinkers and statesmen, but his output was far more various, and included book illustration, large religious paintings and designs for jewellery and curt fashions. This fine record of his c... More

Exploring the versatility of watercolors, this guide shows how to create a whole range of effects, from dry on dry brushwork and "wet into wet" to splattering, scumbling, and split brush techniques. Using more than 60 step-by-step photographs, the resource demonstrates how to paint texture, atmosphe... More

This how-to title explores how to create an array of beautiful landscapes in watercolor. Each artist explains their own approach to working in watercolor and developing a painting to its fullest potential. In addition to basic techniques and special effects, you will learn about various watercolor t... More

Learn to animate cartoons step by step. In this easy-to-follow, step-by-step book, Walter T. Foster invites you into the world of cartooning as he shows you how to draw a variety of animated characters. He explains his own animation techniques, as well as his methods of developing cartoon characters... More

You can learn to paint the ocean in all of its moodsufrom serene lapping waves to mighty storm swells! Frank Germain invites you into his artistic world as he shows you how to re-create a variety of intriguing seascapes in watercolor. In "Seascapes," he explains a number of basic watercolor techniqu... More

A beautifully illustrated collection of decorative Indian patterns and motifs. These classic designs will inspire craftspeople, artists, needleworkers and all those interested in creating their own original ideas and projects.A beautifully illustrated collection of decorative Indian patterns and mot... More

This book is the Persian translation of one of the great Hindu epics of India, the Mahabharata. The Mughal emperor Akbar took a personal interest in the translation project and a lavishly illustrated copy was prepared for his personal use.... More

Flowers, fruit, cats, birds, shells, seascapes - are all included in this book and they are created using simple watercolour techniques. Learn how easy it is to enhance basic washes of colour with splattering, wax resist, salt and masking fluid. Discover the joy of painting simple designs quickly an... More

The Oil books in the How to Draw and Paint Series all focus on a specific subject while they teach aspiring artists how to paint, step by step. Beginning with a sketch and the first applications of color, the authors clearly explain how to develop each painting, providing important information about... More