Art History & Techniques

Based on Sylvia Thompson's widely read column for the Irish Times, this beautiful book celebrates the wealth of crafts practised and taught throughout Ireland.

Explores various paintings in the context of Van Goghs short but brilliant career, allying the works to his correspondence.

Modern Calligraphy tells you everything you need to know to get started in script calligraphy.

An inspiring, in-depth introduction to the concept of realistic abstract painting, using a variety of water-based media.

Through character sketches and anecdotes the author depicts Piero di Cosimo shut away in his derelict house, living only to paint, and Giulio Romano's startling painting of Jove striking down the giants.

Beginning with Cimabue and Giotto in the thirteenth century, this work traces the development of Italian art across three centuries to the golden epoch of Leonardo and Michelangelo. It presents great men, and their immortal works. It depicts Michelangelo's painstaking work on the Sistine Chapel, harassed by the impatient Pope Julius II.

This groundbreaking volume features entirely new high-resolution photographs-the most accurate ever reproduced-published to coincide with a major immersive exhibition scheduled to travel worldwide.

A directory of more than 1000 tiny tattoo artworks, along with interviews and useful information about the symbology and origin of the designs.