Study & Teaching

By juxtaposing issues and problems, Donald Preziosi's latest collection of essays, "In the Aftermath of Art," opens up multiple interpretive possibilities by bringing to the surface hidden resonances in the implications of each text. In re-reading his own writings, Preziosi opens up alternatives wit... More

Co-published in Association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, London This book is a timely and engaging introduction to the way that artists working in all media think about craft. Workmanship is key to today's visual arts, when high 'production values' are becoming increasingly commonplace. Yet ... More

This text introduces students in all the visual arts to color theory, the physiology and psychology of color perception, and the physics of color. It also offers tips for putting that knowledge into practice in a variety of media, from painting and other fine arts to interior design, architecture, f... More

"[This] title boasts lavish, full-color examples and illustrations of techniques...a pleasure for the eye as well as [an] important resource.....Woods...presents many examples of images that may stand on their own merits or become the basis for studio work....Whether sea- or cityscape, the accompany... More

Thousands of students graduate from university each year. The lucky few have the rest of their lives mapped out in perfect detail - but for most things are not nearly so simple. Armed with your hard-earned degree the possibilities and career paths lying before you are limitless, and the number of ch... More

Combining research that stretches across all of the social sciences, her own personal research, and international case studies, Elizabeth Crook here explores the dynamics of the relationship between the community and the museum. Focusing strongly on areas such as Northern Ireland, South Africa, Aust... More

Thinking Through the Arts draws together a number of different approaches to teaching young children that combine the experience of thinking with the act of expression through art.Developed as an inclusive, broad-ranging and user-friendly text, "Thinking Through" "the Arts" presents the unique insig... More

This visually striking reference work is an essential resource for artists and a must-have for anyone who appreciates the beauty of the human form. Acclaimed artist and academic Sarah Simblet uses drawings and specially commissioned photographs to reveal the fascinating relat... More

This clear, lively book provides the ideal introduction to thinking about art. Cynthia Freeland explains why innovation and controversy in art are constantly in the headlines, and why it matters. She discusses the relationship of art with beauty, culture, money, sex, and new technology, and draws on... More

This book covers all latest concepts of IT viz. database,operating system, data communication, telecommunication, internet securityaspects (including viruses) and hardware/software concepts. It covers the completerevised syllabus of module 1.1 of 'O'- level examination as prescribed by DOEACC.Includ... More

It studies the historical progression of aesthetics — both Indian and Western — since ancient times, focussing on the landmarks in the course of its development and theories on art, beauty and related concepts.... More

This classic volume is based on a simple premise: by learning to recognize the basic shape of an object--cube, cylinder, cone, and sphere--one can draw it, no matter how much detail it contains. After lessons on drawing objects in the four basic shapes, the author demonstrates how these shapes apply... More

back cover Fashion Design Drawing Course is the ultimate guide for aspiring designers, fashion artists, and everyone who loves style Organized into twenty-four instructional units to reflect the courses of top design colleges, this book covers every aspect of fashion illustration, from finding the ... More

Young artists can now learn all the fundamentals of art, including basic shapes, proportion, perspective, shading and movement in drawings with this easy-to-read instructional. With over 350 illustrations, Sketching and Drawing for Children starts out with simple objects, then moves on to progressiv... More

Designed to give a strong, working foundation to new painters, these books delve deeper into important ideas that other books gloss over in a few pages. Everything is explained with simple language and easy-to-follow demonstrations. Exercises and projects help beginners get straight to the fun part ... More

Perspective is easy; yet, surprisingly few artists know the simple rules that make it so. Now they can remedy that situation with this step-by-step book, the first devoted entirely to clarifying the laws of perspective. Using over 250 simple line drawings, the author leads the reader through every i... More

Hip-hop is more than baggy jeans and explicit song lyrics. It's a cultural force that influences everything we see and everything we hear. Now two masters of hip-hop have joined forces to create one remarkable book: How to Draw Hip-Hop. Damion Scott, a noted hip-hop artist, and Kris Ex, an internati... More

Prepainted invisible lines resist the goof-proof watercolor paint, and hidden designs are revealed with every stroke. Includes six watercolor boards, five paint pots, and one brush. Pkg. Consumable.... More