"First published in 1967 by Otava Publishing Company Ltd with the Finnish title Hippu. "--Title page verso.
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"First published in 1967 by Otava Publishing Company Ltd with the Finnish title Hippu. "--Title page verso.
Relates the story of how the Bellman and his eccentric crew, who include a butcher, a baker, a beaver and a tailor, set off in quest of that most mysterious and elusive of creatures, the Snark.
An engaging introduction to the life and work of John Singer Sargent, the most accomplished portrait painter of the late 19th and early 20th century John Singer Sargent (18561925) is one of the most famous painters of his time. The masterful portraits
An essential introduction to the life and work of J.M.W. Turner, whose pioneering explorations into oil and watercolours transformed landscape painting and continue to offer revelatory and definitive interpretations of his time. J.M.W. Turner (1775185
An indispensable introduction to the life and work of James McNeill Whistler, whose atmospheric paintings and aesthetic theories cemented his international reputation as one of the most influential artists of the modern age James McNeill Whistler (18341
A fascinating introduction to the life and work of John Constable, highlighting key aspects of his innovative practice and the ways in which he brought a new vivacity to the observation of nature in nineteenth century art. John Constable (17761837) is
An indispensable introduction to the life and work of Barbara Hepworth, whose sculptures expanded the possibilities for art within modern society, and revealed how it can express human relationships with our surroundings Barbara Hepworth (190375) was
There''s nothing quite like "Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland". Described by "The Times" on its first publication in 1865 as ''an excellent piece of nonsense'', this inspired tale of a young girl''s adventures in a strange and magical world has gone on t
An introduction to the feminist art movement: one of the most ambitious, influential and enduring artistic movements of the twentieth century.
Sally has a list of 10 items she needs to buy. This title enables you to open the flaps to see inside the shops, where unusual things are going on. Should those wild animals be upstairs in the pet shop? Will the plates fall off the wall in Mr Cooper'
Barbara Hepworth: The Sculptor in the Studio is the first study devoted to Hepworth's St Ives studio in which the centrality of Trewyn Studio and garden to her art and life is brought to the fore. 'It affects my whole life & work most profoundly
A lion is bored by his rural life in the savannah and seeks excitement in the city of lights. On arrival in Paris the lion is disappointed to find that despite his size, people barely pay attention to him, not even when he lets out a ferocious roar on the
An energetic introduction to the work of iconic American visual and graffiti artist Keith Haring This vibrant book explores extraordinary artist Keith Harings work in the context of key issues of his lifetimethe AIDS crisis, the Cold War, racism, the
A captivating visual exploration of fashion and modern style as seen through the eyes of artists across the globe. Since the emergence of the seasonal fashion industry in the nineteenth century, Western artists have been engaging with fashions impact,
Illuminating and insightful glorious exploration of horses in art Horses have appeared in works of art throughout history and across the globe, frequently as depictions of the horse in battle, as a form of transportation, or within the settings of ra
British artist J.M.W. Turner (17751851) painted unforgettable watercolors and was revered for his masterly use of shifting light and dramatic cloudscapes. Now, this clear, accessible book reveals the secrets of Turners technique, making his magical effe
David Hockney has been delighting and challenging audiences for almost sixty years. Working in an extraordinarily wide range of media with equal measures of wit and intelligence, his art has examined, probed and questioned how the perceived world of movem
A much-needed publication celebrating the endless creativity of Anni Albers, one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. A much-needed publication celebrating the endless creativity of Anni Albers, one of the most influential artists of
The Updated and Expanded edition of The Art of Feminism charts the birth of the feminist aesthetic and its development over two centuries that have seen profound and fast-paced change in women''s lives across the globe. Including over 350 remarkable art
The first book to survey the full range of J.M.W. Turner''s extraordinary sketchbooks, beginning with his teenage explorations and culminating in the masterful colour studies of his later years. J.M.W. Turner''s sketchbooks provide us with a rare opport
The first properly posthumous retrospective, this book highlights the significance of Kelleyâs influential four-decade career on the development of art since the 1970s.
Discover the work and lived experiences of a postwar generation of women and artists, largely omitted from art historical narratives, that changed the face of British culture A timely exploration of the work and lived experiences of a postwar generati
A comprehensive monograph on the boundary-pushing career of artist, performer, model, TV personality, club promoter, fashion designer, and musician Leigh Bowery Leigh Bowery used performance to explore questions around the politics of the body and its use
The first major exhibition of visionary artist Ithell Colquhoun, and the first major accompanying publication on the artist One of the most radical artists of her generation, Ithell Colquhoun was an important figure in British Surrealism during the 1930s
Sargent and Fashion explores the dynamic relationship of painting and dress from portraits and performance, gender expression and the New Woman, to the pull of tradition and the excitement of new ideas. "The coat is the picture," John Singer Sargent ex