Konstformer

The art of Japanese woodblock printing, known as ukiyo-e ("e;pictures of the floating world"e;), reflects the rich history and way of life in Japan hundreds of years ago. Ukiyo-e: The Art of the Japanese Print takes a thematic approach to ...

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** A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK **'Fascinating . . . The history of the world through the eye of a needle . . . I recommend this book to anyone' THE SPECTATOR'A charming, absorbing and history that takes us on a journey from the silk roads to sports...

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Vad behover en konstnar veta om teckning? Vad maste man beharska for att astadkomma ratt resultat? I den har vackert illustrerade boken besvarar Barrington Barber dessa fragor, och ger mangder av rad och tips medan han steg for steg lar dig att te...

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Eftersom den ar dynamisk och engagerande har manniskokroppen alltid varit ett populart motiv for konstnarer, med standiga utmaningar och manga beloningar. Det har ar en uttommande anatomibok med allt du behover veta for att skapa sanningsenliga oc...

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In the past, studies of the history of bookbinding were mainly concerned with the exterior decoration. This book focuses attention primarily on the physical aspects of the binding and its construction principles. It is an expanded version of a ser...

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Capture the Natural World with Vibrant Works of ArtNature illustrator Rosalie Haizlett has hiked through countless forests with her sketchbook and watercolors, documenting the plants, animals and landscapes that she encounters. She has also taught...

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Att teckna handlar om att riktigt se varlden omkring oss och oversatta vad vi ser till tecken pa papper. I den har boken visar Vivienne Coleman hur du genom att anvanda bara nagra fa streck, former och skuggningar kan teckna nastan vad du vill, al...

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This book is essential for everyone who wants to improve their drawing skills. Written by teacher and established artist Barrington Barber, it contains a wealth of know-how and practical advice, supported by myriad examples. The Fundamentals of Po...

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Netflix's BoJack Horseman has quickly become one of the most critically acclaimed animated comedy series in recent memory. Set in an off-kilter, cynically spun rendering of modern-day Hollywood, the show follows washed-up horse actor BoJack Horsem...

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Författaren till den hyllade Haren med bärnstensögon har skrivit ännu en dramatisk berättelse som rör sig i gränslandet mellan sakprosa och memoarer. Denna gång ger sig keramikern Edmund de Waal ut på uppdraget att spåra porslinets brokiga och spä...

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Written by expert shibori teacher Jane Callender, this beautiful, practical book is packed with both traditional and inventive stitch-resist techniques, a complete dyeing guide and an inspirational gallery of Jane's work. This book contains all th...

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Expand your exploration of the Zentangle process with Zentangle 2, Expanded Workbook Edition! Inside you'll find more than 40 new tangle patterns and border designs to use in embellishing scrapbooks, sketchbooks, journals, cards, paintings, quilts...

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Wrap up in style, the Northern way.In Knitting from the North, Hilary Grant - who lives in Orkney, at the very north of Scotland, closer to Norway than London - has translated her most popular patterns from her luxury Scottish knitwear range into ...

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Anyone who can hold a pencil can learn to draw.In this book, Bert Dodson shares his complete drawing system—fifty-five "e;keys"e; that you can use to render any subject with confidence, even if you're a beginner.These keys, along with...

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LumenPicturae is a pictorial guide to classicaldrawing as exemplified by the sublime work of the influential 17th centuryDutch engraver Frederick de Wit. Presenting a carefully curated set of imagesnever before seen outside of rare book archives, ...

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The Landscape Painter's Workbook is the definitive hands-on guide to the time-honored techniques and essential elements of landscape painting. Written by celebrated landscape artist, instructor, and author Mitchell Albala, this richly informative ...

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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. Featuring 20 step-by-step exercises, Sketch Club: Urban Drawing is your essent...

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'Rebecca Vincent is a genius. I'll be tattooed by no one else.' - Sali HughesTiny tattoos are big news. With celebrities showcasing them on social media (step forward Kendall Jenner, Hailey Baldwin and Bella Hadid), micro tattoos are a major trend...

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Sara Kristoffersson's compelling study provides the first sustained critical history of IKEA. Kristoffersson argues that the company's commercial success has been founded on a neat alignment of the brand with a particular image of Swedish national...

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Learn how to capture the beauty of nature in pencil, pen and watercolour with this inspiring guide from award-winning botanical artist Jill Winch. The first half of the book shows you how to capture the shape, form and texture of a wide range of f...

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A new departure in Penguin Classics: a book containing one of the greatest of all Renaissance woodcut sequences - Holbein's bravura danse macabreOne of Holbein's first great triumphs, The Dance of Death is an incomparable sequence of tiny woodcuts...

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In her second book, botanical artist Harriet de Winton shows you how to paint modern watercolour artworks to treasure and share. Picking up where New Botanical Painting left off, this books aims to expand readers' repertoires into fauna as well as...

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Learn all you need to know, from what to buy, composing a painting and mastering techniques such as wet into wet and dry brush work, to how to paint skies, water, trees, buildings and more.

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Perspective is key to making your artworks look convincing and three-dimensional, yet it can be a daunting prospect for artists. This handy guide sets out the rules of perspective clearly and simply, using demonstrations and step-by-step exercises...

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Ready-to-hand, varied and versatile, still-life subjects are ideal drawing material. This handy guide provides an accessible introduction to the genre, from drawing single objects such as vases and fruit, to more complex themed compositions. Wheth...

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In this practical guide, Barrington Barber reveals the skills required to meet the demands of drawing in colour using a range of media, from coloured pencil and pastel to ink and watercolour.With the author's customary blend of expertise and encou...

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Denna fullt illustrerade och anvandarvanliga vagledning av den bastsaljande konstnaren Barrington Barber avslojar allt som kravs for att lara sig teckna med en rad olika material. Den visar hur vi utvecklar var konstnarliga formaga och kan fanga v...

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Which canvas fabric is best for oil paints? When should you use colored inks? How can you avoid the darkening of acrylics over time?Choosing the right materials for your artwork can be tricky. Artist's Materials is a compact, indispensable and com...

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If you have always wanted to excel at drawing, then The Complete Guide to Drawing & Illustration is for you. All you need is a pencil, a bit of blank paper and the expert guidance you will find within these pages. This book is designed to systemat...

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