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Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The British-born artist and writer Leonora Carrington (1917-2011) is one of the vanguards in the history of women artists and the history of Surrealism. The interests of this visionary--feminism, ecology, the arcane and the mystical, the interconnectedness of everything--are now shared by many. Challenging the conventions of her time, Carrington abandoned family, society, and England to embrace new experiences and forge a unique artistic style in...
2) Knitting California: 26 easy-to-follow designs for beautiful beanies inspired by the Golden State
Author
Publisher
Weldon Owen
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Knit unique beanies inspired by the beauty of California’s natural treasures and distinctive landmarks. Eureka! From the sea life of Monterey and the surfing culture of SoCal, to the glamour of Hollywood and the majesty of the Coastal Redwoods, California has some of the most unique and diverse landscapes in the United States. Capture the history, spectacular scenery, and fascinating landmarks California offers with original beanie patterns created...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The Insect Artist offers a complete course in illustration and lifelike artwork. The 15 projects are designed to build on one another, beginning with techniques that strengthen drawing and acrylic painting skills. More advanced projects focus on design principles, realistic environments, and creative challenges. Clear instructions and visual demonstrations describe each step of the process and reference photos show the anatomy and coloration of each...
Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
''An epic work of art history that will transform our understanding of the world by unlocking the human stories behind millennia of art. Taking readers from ancient Babylon to contemporary Pyongyang, the eminent curator Caroline Campbell explains art's power to illuminate our lives—and inspires us to benefit from its transformative and regenerative power. Unlike the majority of contemporary art history, this book is about much more than the cult...
Author
Publisher
Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Craft whimsical, fluffy Pompom forest animals with a realistic finish! Create an artisan craft project with detailed instructions that will make you smile at every stage - perfect whether you're a creative enthusiast or new to pom-pom creations. There are 12 different forest animal projects that include a deer, fox, rabbit, owl, squirrel, and many more! This book offers all the tips, instructions, and images you need to make your own forest of friends....
Author
Language
English
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Description
"An award-winning journalist obsessed with obsession, Bianca Bosker's existence was upended when she wandered into the art world—and couldn't look away. Intrigued by artists who hyperventilate around their favorite colors and art fiends who max out credit cards to show hunks of metal they think can change the world, Bosker grew fixated on understanding why art matters and how she—or any of us—could engage with it more deeply. In Get the Picture,...
Author
Publisher
Insight Editions
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Weave magic into your knits with the first-ever Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas knitting guide, featuring more than 25 patterns inspired by the strange and creepy characters of Tim Burton’s beloved classic. Become your own mad scientist and knit to life the quirky characters and creepy costumes inspired by Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Inspired by the characters of Jack Skellington, Sally, Dr. Finkelstein,...
8) Painting abstract nature on canvas: a guide to creating vibrant art with watercolour and mixed media
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Create dynamic watercolor and mixed media abstract art works with bestselling artist Jane Betteridge. Expand your skill set and be inspired to explore with color! An outstanding instructional art book with pictures that illustrate each step. Creative readers of all skill levels will likely love this title. - Library Journal Whether you are starting your painting journey or wish to improve your skills, abstract painting is achievable and satisfying...
Author
Publisher
Mariner Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A beautiful love letter to Black joy, as a source of self-preservation and survival as well as a form of resistance"--
"Black Joy is everywhere. From the bustling streets of Lagos to hip-hop blasting through apartment windows in the Bronx. From the wide-open coastal desert of Namibia to the lush slopes of Jamaica’s Blue Mountains. From the thriving tradition of Candomblé in Bahia to the innovative and trendsetting styles of Soweto, and beyond,...
Author
Publisher
Emily Bestler Books/Atria
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
“Astoundingly original, relentlessly paced, and purely authentic.” —Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author An elite secret society of killers has controlled the world’s treasures for hundreds of years…until one member tears himself free to salvage his soul and protect his daughter’s life in this electrifying and thrilling debut. The single greatest work of art in the world is not in the Louvre or The Met, or in any private collection....
Author
Publisher
LOM Art
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The mice are captivated by Matisse and the cats are exploring the Surrealists’ room ... what else is going on in the gallery? This quirky and creative search-and-find book takes children, room by room, through a wonderfully illustrated gallery, where an array of animals are enjoying everything from Impressionism and Surrealism to Pop Art and Cubism. Each room is filled with unique and astonishing works of art, with things for children to spot and...
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Imagine having 5,000 of human history’s most amazing artefacts at your fingertips! Go on a trip through the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art without ever leaving your home! Prepare to explore the treasures of the world’s civilizations—from ancient Egyptian amulets, Mayan jewelry, and prehistoric tools—to Medieval tapestries, Renaissance suits of armor, and modern-day baseball cards. Each page brings you closer to the past as you learn about...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City; her tragic death is the talk of the town. Until it isn't. By 1998 Anita's name has been all but forgotten-certainly by the time Raquel, a third-year art history student is preparing her final thesis. On College Hill, surrounded by privileged students whose futures are already paved out for them, Raquel feels like an outsider. Students of color, like her, are the...
14) Creative wanderlust: unlock your artistic potential through mixed-media art journaling techniques
Author
Publisher
Quarry
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Creative Wanderlust gives readers the opportunity to explore and grow creatively through art journaling practices designed to overcome common creative obstacles"--
Author
Publisher
Walter Foster
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Learn how to create adorable mixed-media art to send to loved ones, friends, and even strangers via snail mail—then share in the happiness it brings. Author Sarah J. Gardner has made it her mission to help others find their creativity and inspiration through mixed-media art. In Share Your Joy, she offers her idea for how to share joy via handmade postcards, note cards, and other items that can be mailed to anyone around the world and put a smile...
Author
Publisher
Watson-Guptill
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"From the Instagram artist behind Everyday Watercolor comes a beautiful step-by-step guide to painting shells, sea creatures, and oceanscapes in her effortlessly modern style. Jenna Rainey shares a gorgeously illustrated guide to painting a wide range of ocean-inspired subjects, from starfish and whales to beach landscapes and cresting waves. Featuring step-by-step instructions easy enough for beginners and inspiring for hobbyists, Rainey's fresh,...
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Presents a behind the scenes look at the Spider Man: Across the Spider-Verse, featuring concept art, sketches, character designs, and storyboards, with interviews with creators offering insights into the creative process.
''The instant New York Times bestseller and official behind-the-scenes tie-in book to Sony Pictures Animation’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse...
18) The kill room
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
A dark comedic thriller follows an art dealer who teams with a hitman and his boss for a money laundering scheme that accidentally turns the hitman into an overnight Avant-Garde sensation, forcing the dealer to play the art world against the underworld.
Author
Publisher
Quarry
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Art for Self-Care gives artists and non-artists alike tools to process emotions, reset, and express themselves through the healing powers of art"--
"Discover the healing power of making art—learn how you can process feelings of stress, change, uncertainty, grief, and fear as you create. In Art for Self-Care, artist, designer, and online instructor Jessica Swift outlines a path to healing through artmaking for both artists and non-artists alike....
Author
Series
Lost Art mysteries volume 1
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
After a young boy found in the National Gallery of Art suffers amnesia, he looks for clues about his identity while using his limited knowledge of art to uncover a plot by conspirators to commit forgery.
"Dan Brown meets Jason Bourne in this riveting middle-grade mystery thriller. When a young boy is discovered in Washington DC’s National Gallery without any recollection of who he is, so begins a high-stakes race to unravel the greatest mystery...
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