250 Years Of New Zealand Painting by Gill Docking; Michael Dunn; Edward Hanfling
$99.99 NZD
Category: Art | Reading Level: near fine
This landmark book on New Zealand artists and their work was first written by Gil Docking, published in 1971, extended to 1990 by art historian Michael Dunn, and again to 2020 by art historian, writer and lecturer Edward Hanfling. New design, with additional text by Edward Hanfling, including an introd ...Show more
A Beginner's Guide to Sumi-E - Learn Japanese Ink Painting from a Modern Master (Online Video Tutorials) by Shozo Koike
$34.99 NZD
Category: Art
This practical guide is perfect for those looking to try this ancient art form for the first time In this book, Japanese master artist Shozo Koike reveals the simple secrets of Sumi-e, offering step-by-step instructions with clear photographs and online video tutorials showing you how to paint 18 tradi ...Show more
An Italian Sojourn: Watercolours, Diaries and Letters of W.A. Sutton by Pat Unger (editor)
$49.95 NZD
Category: Art | Reading Level: Very Good
This is a record of Bill Sutton’s Italian sojourn . He went to Italy on sabbatical in 1973-4 and during his time there, documented his impressions through a series of water colour sketches – works that show how he advanced the water colouring technique to a high level. Explanatory notes and diary entrie ...Show more
Angels and Aristocrats - Early European Art in New Zealand Public Collections by Mary Kisler
$75.00 NZD
Category: Art | Reading Level: very good
It is entirely possible to immerse oneself in the glories of European art without having to travel to the Louvre, the Uffizzi, the Tate or the Frick. That's because New Zealand's public art galleries are richly studded with works collected by benefactors over the last 150 years and generously gifted to ...Show more
Art Deco by Michael Robinson
$59.99 NZD
Category: Art
This beautifully illustrated book is a celebration of Art Deco's expression through the graphic arts and illustration. Divided into three sections - the movement, its fashion and advertising - the reader gains great insight into the artists and innovators that helped popularize the Art Deco movement, su ...Show more
Art Nouveau: Art Pocket by Anke Von Heyl
$39.99 NZD
Category: Art | Series: Ullmann Art Pockets
These small books are quite something! They are packed with information; the most important facts and background stories, all at a glance. In-depth texts on the most exciting themes in the History of Art by experts and specialists provide the necessary overview for both the expert and the layman. The mo ...Show more
Art Nouveau Masterpieces of Art by Flame Tree Studio (Created by); Julian Beecroft
$39.99 NZD
Category: Art | Series: Masterpieces of Art Ser.
Founded in the 1880s as a response to the art world's elitist obsession with painted and sculptural arts, 'New Art' quickly found ethusiastic support. Art Nouveau combined a desire for the complete reflection of art through craft and design, with the flowing lines of nature and Japonisme. It remains hug ...Show more
Art: The Whole Story
$45.00 NZD
Category: Art
Written by an international team of artists, art historians and curators, this absorbing and beautiful book gives readers unparalleled insights into the world_s most iconic artworks. Art: The Whole Story traces the development of art period by period, with the illustrated text covering every genre, from ...Show more
Art and Architecture: Musee D' Orsay by Gartner, Peter
$29.00 NZD
Category: Art | Series: Art & Architecture
Compact yet substantial, the volumes from the "Art and Architecture" series pack a wallop. They give many a hefty volume a run for its money as far as impact and density of information are concerned. Each volume is beautifully illustrated with over 600 colour illustrations. The highly readable texts hav ...Show more
Artists' Letters - Leonardo Da Vinci to David Hockney by Michael Bird
$45.00 NZD
Category: Art
A treasure trove of noteworthy letters, arranged thematically to provide an insight into the lives and work of great artists.