Art

William Orpen was the last of the great society painters, succeeding Sargent and becoming, in his turn, the most successful artist of his day. He was also the wealthiest, earning...

In 1860 the members of the RWS Council proposed that each newly elected Member should give a painting to the Society. This collection of amazing artworks forms the basis of...

Cornelia Parker is one of the most thoughtful and profound artists working in Britain today. Exploring everything from ghosts and gravity to relics and the unconscious, she transforms everyday, ordinary...

A WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR'A compelling tale . . . Brilliantly insightful and well-written.' - TimesFernande Olivier, Olga Khokhlova, Marie-Therese Walter, Dora Maar, Francoise Gilot, and Jacqueline Roque. These...

Full Coverage of the Leaving Certificate Art History syllabus for Higher and Ordinary level students.Illustrated throughout in full colourDeals with artefacts and architecture as well as with painting and sculptureComprehensive...

In his endeavor to capture the ever-changing face of reality, Monet went beyond Impressionism. Claude Monet (1840-1926) was the most typical and the most individual Impressionist painter. In his long...

Freshly commissioned essays on Strindberg's photography by David Campany and on the artist's scenography for Mary Stuart complete this illuminating survey of a remarkable artist. This beautifully illustrated book accompanies...

With informative, enjoyable texts and over 100 illustrations--approximately 48 in full color--this innovative series offers a fresh look at the most creative and influential artists of the postwar era. The...

Britain's greatest 20th century painter - the first biography by art critic who Knew and worked with him.

David Hockney is as fascinating as he is articulate on ways of seeing, and in this impressive book he leads us on an artistic journey where anything is possible. He...

The fierce loyalty and self-sacrificing attitude of the Samurai have made them both a legend and a cult. Yet, although their military prowess and skills in the martial arts have...

I'm not a portrait painter. If I'm anything, I have always been an autobiographer.Self-Portrait reveals a life truly lived through art. In this short, intimate memoir, Celia Paul moves effortlessly...