Art History & Techniques

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.

An approachable guide to Old Master painting from a new perspective that offers a simple aid to looking, demystifying the often obscure strategies of the greatest painters of all time.