Art History & Techniques

The fifth edition of this indispensable survey of photography spans the history of the medium, from its early development to the latest advances in technology and social media platforms

A masterclass in producing lifelike animals with coloured pencils.

In his lastest book 'Afternoon at Palazzo Altemps', Watson explores the sublime fifteenth-century palazzo in Rome.

Renowned for his politics as much as for his art based on social intervention, a new approach to the readymade, and Chinese traditional crafts, Ai Weiwei's fame extends beyond the art world. This monograph explores 30 years of work, from his exile in 80s New York to the art as social campaign that led to his detention.

Acclaimed illustrator Annie West has always been fascinated by horrible accidents, hilarious incidents, unsolvable mysteries and amusing deaths. From Icarus to Strongbow, Attila the Hun to Sartre, Another Fine Mess assembles a fine cast of those who met untimely (and entertaining) ends. With her inimitable style and incorrigible sense of humour, Annie West has produced another beautiful and enjoyable work.

Decorative lettering is one of the splendours of Celtic art. With all their love of elaboration and inventive detail, the Celtic calligraphers and carvers never lost contact with the essential form which lends their work its enduring vitality and appeal.

Frida Kahlo's Wardrobe presents a fresh view of Kahlo's compelling life story. The book expands upon the narrative of discovery, presenting highlights from Kahlo's collection alongside her self-portraits. This pairing is unprecedented, and it will be enriched by specially commissioned photography of her belongings.

Claude Monet's Impressionist technique still inspires to this day. Whether it's his stunning Water Lilies series, or genre-defining Impression, Sunrise, discover what made Monet the master of French 19th-century art in this exuberant exploration of his life and work.

This beautiful large-format poster book lets you decorate your walls with the gorgeous images from Big Picture Press's Historium. This is a stunning celebration of the history of the world.

Using hundreds of drawings, this book distills the secrets of the masters into a working system in order to create a book that has become the standard work on all forms of animation for professionals, students and fans. It also includes more on animal action, invention and realism with sophisticated animation examples.

Addresses the commodification of African-American male identity by raising questions about visual culture and the power of logos. The book focuses on the issues of grief, black-on-black violence in America, and the ways in which corporate culture is complicit in the crises of black male identity.