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Structura 2: The Art of Sparth

2012-06-28T09:59:00.001-07:00

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Queen Elizabeth II: Portraits by Cecil Beaton

2012-06-28T08:07:00.001-07:00

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Secret Knowledge: Rediscovering the Lost Techniques of the Old Masters

2012-06-25T10:51:00.001-07:00

David Hockney's brilliant Secret Knowledge is the fruit of his practical and historical investigation into how artists from the 15th century onward produced such vividly realistic drawings and paintings. Hockney's conclusions are simple but devastating. He argues that, "from the early 15th century many Western artists used optics--by which I mean mirrors and lenses (or a combination of the two)--to create living projections". The results are extraordinary. Secret Knowledge carefully explains how Masaccio, Van Eyck, Holbein, Caravaggio, Vermeer and Ingres all used optical aids, as it carefully takes apart the paintings and recreates the instruments and techniques used by artists from as early as the 1430s.

Hockney concedes that his opinions have been attacked by the mainstream art world that has complained that "for an artist to use optical aids would be 'cheating'; that somehow I was attacking the idea of innate genius". As a practising artist himself, his response is persuasive: "optics would have given artists a new tool with which to make images that were more immediate, and more powerful". Hockney concludes that this does not "diminish their achievements. For me, it makes them all the more astounding". Hockney's evidence is compelling and convincing, and brilliantly conveyed in this beautiful book, complete with details, foldouts and over 400 illustrations in sumptuous colour. Secret Knowledge also contains a collection of primary evidence detailing artist's use of optical devices, and Hockney's correspondence on the subject over the last two years. This book will revolutionise how we look at the art of the past. As Hockney himself suggests, "exciting times are ahead". --Jerry Brotton

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Secret Knowledge: Rediscovering the lost techniques of the Old Masters

2012-06-25T10:29:00.001-07:00

Demonstrates how Renaissance artists used mirrors and lenses to develop perspective and chiaroscuro challenging our view of how these two foundations of Western art were established.

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Light & Shoot: 50 Fashion Photos

2012-06-25T10:21:00.001-07:00

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Collage, Colour and Texture in Painting

2012-06-25T10:20:00.001-07:00

Reveals the various aspect of working with collage, paint and other mixed-media approaches, from the initial inspiration for a painting through to design, colour, surface qualities and finishing touches. This book demonstrates how you can develop results in interpreting whatever subject matter appeals to you.

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The Art Book

2012-06-25T09:31:00.003-07:00

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The Art Book

2012-06-25T09:31:00.001-07:00

This is a pocket-sized A-Z guide to 500 great painters and sculptors from medieval to modern times. Each artist is represented by a full-page colour plate of typical work, accompanied by information on each image and its creator. Artists, styles and subject matter are cross referenced.

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Edward Bawden's London

2012-06-25T03:24:00.001-07:00

101 Things I Learned in Architecture School

2012-06-23T17:51:00.001-07:00

101 THINGS I LEARNED IN ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL is a book that students of architecture will want to keep in the design studio and in their backpacks. It is also a book they may want to keep out of view of their professors, for it expresses in clear and simple language the things they tend to make murky and abstruse. These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation--from the basics of how to draw a line to the complexities of color theory--provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy and make concrete what too often is left nebulous and open-ended in the architecture curriculum.

Like all books in the popular and celebrated 101 THINGS I LEARNED® book series, the lessons in 101 THINGS I LEARNED IN ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL utilize a unique two-page format, with a brief explanation and accompanying illustration. A lesson on how to draw a line is accompanied by examples of good and bad lines; a lesson on awkward floor level changes shows the television actor Dick Van Dyke in the midst of a pratfall; and a discussion of the proportional differences between traditional and modern buildings features a building split neatly in half between the two.

Written by an architect and instructor who well remembers the fog of his own student days, 101 THINGS I LEARNED IN ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL provides valuable guideposts for students navigating the architectural design studio and the rest of the architecture curriculum. Architecture graduates, from young designers to experienced practitioners, will turn to the book as well for inspiration and a guide back to basics when solving complex design problems.

101 Things I Learned in Architecture School

2012-06-20T15:22:00.001-07:00

Concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation, from the basics of 'How to Draw a Line' to the complexities of color theory.

Little People in the City: The Street Art of Slinkachu (foreword by Will Self)

2012-06-19T20:05:00.001-07:00

He's like Banksy -- but not as big...

Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis

2012-06-17T08:13:00.001-07:00

Designing Brand Identity: An Essential Guide for the Whole Branding Team

2012-06-15T05:05:00.001-07:00

From research and analysis through brand strategy, design development through application design, and identity standards through launch and governance, Designing Brand Identity, Third Edition offers brand managers, marketers, and designers a proven, universal five-phase process for creating and implementing effective brand identity.

The Complete Digital Photo Manual (Practical Photography)

2012-06-15T04:59:00.001-07:00

A comprehensive manual looking at the equipment of Digital Photo and how to make the most of it. It covers Core Camera Skills, how to frame your photograph and how to take a photograph. It provides information on how to improve your images. It is suitable for aspiring photographers.

MasterShots Vol 1: 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get an Expensive Look on Your LowBudget Movie: 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get an Expensive Look on Your Low-budget Movie

2012-06-12T04:48:00.001-07:00

Master Shots gives filmmakers the techniques they need to execute complex, original shots on any budget. By using powerful master shots and well-executed moves, directors can develop a strong style and stand out from the crowd. Most low-budget movies look low-budget because the director is forced to compromise at the last minute. Master Shots gives you so many powerful techniques that youll be able to respond, even under pressure, and create knock-out shots. Even when the clock is ticking and the light is fading, the techniques in this book can rescue your film and make every shot look like it cost a fortune. Each technique is illustrated with samples from great feature films and computer-generated diagrams for absolute clarity.

Master Shots: 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get an Expensive Look on Your Low-Budget Movie

2012-06-12T04:44:00.001-07:00

Chanel: Collections and Creations

2012-06-12T04:42:00.001-07:00

Contains designs from the House of Chanel: clothes, accessories, and models.

Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter

2012-06-11T16:24:00.001-07:00

James Gurney, New York Times best-selling author and artist of the Dinotopia series, follows Imaginative Realism with his second art-instruction book

The Pot Book

2012-06-11T00:35:00.001-07:00

Perfect Exposure: The Professional Guide to Capturing Perfect Digital Photographs

2012-06-11T00:33:00.001-07:00

Exposure is the deceptively simple concept at the very heart of photography. It has always been a subject of fascination to aspiring amateurs and professional photographers alike. Recent developments in digital technology have transformed the ways in which exposures can be manipulated, and this in turn has forced photographers to think about what they can achieve by understanding the variables of aperture, ISO and time.

In this book Michael Freeman takes you through this difficult and fast-moving are with a lucid and accessible method, using unique workflow illustrations, histograms and clear, visual examples to explore the subtleties of the subject and enable you to shoot with confidence.

Michael Freeman is an acclaimed international photographer and writer who specialises in travel, architecture and Asian art. He is particularly well known for his expertise in special effects. He has photographed for many other publishers internationally, including Time-Life, Reader's Digest, Condé Nast Traveler and GEO.

Art in Theory 1900-2000: An Anthology of Changing Ideas

2012-06-10T00:51:00.001-07:00

This work offers comprehensive representation of the theories which underpinned developments in the visual arts during the 20th century. As well as writings by artists, the anthology includes texts by critics, philosophers, politicians and literary figures.

Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Photographers: A Professional Image Editor's Guide to the Creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC

2012-06-10T00:50:00.001-07:00

With the new edition of this proven bestseller, Photoshop users can master the power of Photoshop CS5 with internationally renowned photographer and Photoshop hall-of-famer Martin Evening by their side. In this acclaimed reference work, Martin covers everything from the core aspects of working in Photoshop to advanced techniques for professional results. Subjects covered include organizing a digital workflow, improving creativity, output, automating Photoshop, and using Camera RAW. The style of the book is extremely clear, with real examples, diagrams, illustrations, and step-by-step explanations supporting the text throughout. This is, quite simply, the essential reference for photographers of all levels using Photoshop.

All DVD content is now available online at http://booksite.focalpress.com/companion/Evening for kindle and eBook readers.

* Learn Photoshop the Martin Evening way! Everything you need to know for superb photographic results using Photoshop CS5

* Accompanying DVD includes the images used in the book, as well as QuickTime movie tutorials that show you how to get results fast

* Packed with diagrams, step-by-steps, and over 750 color images

Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Photographers: a professional image editor's guide to the creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC

2012-06-08T16:12:00.001-07:00

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Grayson Perry: Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Girl

2012-06-05T12:05:00.001-07:00

Fantasy took over his life, in a world of battles ruled by his teddy bear, Alan Measles. Here, he tells his own story. Early childhood in Chelmsford, Essex is a rural Eden that ends abruptly with the arrival of the violent milkman who becomes his stepfather, leading to constant swerving between his parents' houses.