Art Books

Extensive look at one of the largest collections of British art from the 17th to the 19th century, held in America. 463pp colour & b/w prints P/B more information

The author records in words & pictures the special places, interesting architecture, wildlife & country characters that make up traditional village life. 91pp colour prints H/B ... more information

The artist presents Hardy's Wessex, recognisable from the many novels, in his own inimitable style - from the rugged heathland to the bustling towns. 142pp b/w & colour illusts H/B... more information

The sumptuous beauty of Hardy's Dorset & surroundings is presented through the superb artwork of Gordon Beningfield. 64pp colour & b/w prints H/B more information

This elegant, full-colour volume brings to life Botticelli's magical, luminous & inspired paintings through a detailed & informed text on the life of this extraordinary figure & hi... more information

This book illustrates more than seventy of Chagall's works, & provides a discussion of his complex relationship with the Paris avant-garde, & his unique place in the history of 20t... more information

140 full-colour illustrations demonstrate the finest works of the movement, & telling the story of how Picasso & Braque blazed the artistic trail that would sweep across Europe. 20... more information

Carlo Pedrotti. Examining the background of the great artist, where he cam from, who his influences were & how he made his way in the world to become the most remarkable man of his... more information

Follows the remarkable career of one of the 20th century's most inspirational & prolific artists, from his early seascape paintings to the creative heights of his Surrealist phase ... more information

Looking in detail at all aspects of the work of of the most revered artists of the twentieth century. Includes detailed commentary on 120 examples of work. 256pp colour prints H/B ... more information

Gathered in this beautiful volume are some of the artist's most recognizable canvasses, including his rendering of ballet salons & performances, along with his many portraits of Pa... more information

Book that originally accompanied a museum exhibition, this is a full length study of Degas' 'Little Dancer Aged 14', offering new perspectives on a work that is widely regarded as ... more information

Collection of reproductions by the German master Durer, examining his portraits, religious imagery & fondness for nature. Complete with comprehensive notes that put the works into ... more information

Large size portfolio featuring a collection of prints by the German master. P/B more information

Another addition to "The World's Greatest Art" series, this intriguing new book covers the folk art of South & North America & aboriginal traditions. The influences section also re... more information

Collection of colour reproductions of some of the finest works of Fra Angelico, including notes for each placing them in a social & religious context. 120pp P/B more information

Offers a fresh look at the diverse faces & talents of a man who chose to live outside the bounds of bourgeois marriage, family & society. 222pp colour prints P/B more information

From an early age Goya was recognised to be the leading artist in Spain, rising to become the official portraitist of the Spanish Court. He was famed for the quality & speed with w... more information

Holbein's work exhibits both the highest standards of craftsmanship achieved during the northern Renaissance of the early 16th century & an uncommon ability to translate his percep... more information

One of the greatest portrait painters of all time. A keen observer of his era, Holbein became the court painter to Henry VIII & his wives, & is to this day revered within the art w... more information