A Potter's Book by Bernard Leach; Soyetsu Yanagi; Michael Cardew

$25.00 NZD

Category: Craft | Reading Level: good-very good

When potters throw clay onto a stone, they make a connection across centuries to ancient workshops. The techniques and traditions of these early craftsmen, especially those of China's Sung dynasty, still inform many of the pottery practices in use today, thanks to the seminal work of Bernard Leach. Lea ch's A Potter's Book was among the first to collect ancient workshop traditions for modern use in studios, emphasizing functional work. It became an immediate hit among potters who embraced its ideal of unity, spontaneity, and simplicity of form. Leach, considered the father of British studio pottery, went on to establish of one of the most respected studios in the world with the ideas of A Potter's Book at its foundation. With this classic book, potters can learn everything, from how to set up their workshop to how to adapt pigment and glaze recipes to how to design custom kilns. It spotlights four types of pottery: Japanese raku, English slipware, stoneware, and oriental porcelain. Thanks to Leach's time in Japan and collaborations with master potter Shoji Hamada, it also serves as a fascinating look at the interplay between Eastern and Western art. ...Show more

The Ultimate Trophy - How the Impressionist Painting Conquered the World by Philip Hook

$18.00 NZD

Category: History & Theory | Reading Level: very good

Now available in a paperback edition, this witty and engaging history of Impressionism documents the transformation of one of the most intriguing movements in modern art from a public scandal to priceless commodity, as told by a true insider.

The Painted Years by Peter McIntyre

$25.00 NZD

Category: New Zealand | Reading Level: good-very good

A Series of Allegations or Taking Allegations Seriously by Barry Cleavin; A. K. Grant

$35.00 NZD

Category: New Zealand | Reading Level: very good

Peggy Guggenheim - A Collection in Venice by Philip Rylands

$25.00 NZD

Category: Art

Paula Modersohn-Becker - Her Life and Work by Gillian Perry

$14.00 NZD

Category: Artists | Reading Level: good-very good

Lady of the Beasts - Ancient Images of the Goddess and Her Sacred Animals by Buffie Johnson

$20.00 NZD

Category: Ancient History | Reading Level: very good

Vivid and provocative images of the Great Goddess throughout the centuries and from around the world--an outstanding gift for the art collector, history enthusiast, or anyone interested in women's spirituality. Three 8-page color inserts, 196 photos, 65 drawings.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide by Thomas P. Campbell

$18.00 NZD

Category: Art | Series: Metropolitan Museum of Art (MAA) (YUP) Ser. | Reading Level: very good

This completely reconceived and rewritten guide to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's encyclopedic holdings--the first new edition of the guidebook in nearly thirty years--provides the ideal introduction to almost 600 essential masterpieces from one of the world's most popular and beloved art collections. It features a compelling and accessible design, beautiful color reproductions, and up-to-date descriptions written by the Museum's own experts. More than a simple souvenir book, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide provides a comprehensive view of art history spanning five millennia and the entire globe, beginning with the Ancient World and ending in contemporary times. It includes media as varied as painting, photography, costume, sculpture, decorative arts, musical instruments, arms and armor, works on paper, and many more. Presenting works ranging from the ancient Egyptian Temple of Dendur to Canova's Perseus with the Head of Medusa to Sargent's Madame X, this is an indispensable volume for lovers of art and art history, and for anyone who has ever dreamed of lingering over the most iconic works in the Metropolitan's unparalleled collection. Now available as an eBook! The guide is now available to read on your tablet, mobile phone or personal computer. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide eBook provides the same features as the printed version along with digital enhancements such as a linked table of contents for easy navigation, a double-click to zoom on works of art, and additional views of artworks. Like the print version, this eBook features a compelling and accessible design, beautiful photography, and up-to-date descriptions written by the Museum's own experts. The eBook is now available on Amazon Kindle, Apple iBooks and Google Play. ]]> ...Show more

Eileen Gray - Designer and Architect by Philippe Garner

$30.00 NZD

Category: Architecture | Series: Big Art Ser. | Reading Level: very good

Aboriginal Art of the Western Desert by Geoff Bardon

$25.00 NZD

Category: Maori & Pacific | Reading Level: good-very good

Contains an explanation of the nature and meaning of traditional sand painting - use of signs and symbols in aboriginal art.; Body decoration for ceremonies - Dreaming designs - Corroboree - Tjingari dreaming cycles & the Dreamtime. Artists include Old Walter Tjampatjimpa - Johnny Warrangula Tjaparu la - Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamara - Old Tutuma Tjapangati - Old Mick Tjakamara - Bill Stockman Tjapaltjari - Johnny Lynch Tjapangati - David Corby Tjapaltjari - Charlie Tarawa Tjungarrayi - Yala Yala Gibbs Tjungarrayi - Mick Numieri Tjapaltjari - Tim Leurah Tjapaltjari - Clifford Possum Tjapaltjari - Charlie Eagle Tjapaltjari - John Tjakamara - Shorty Lungkata Tjungarrayi - Uta Uta Tjungala - Anatjari No. III Tjakamara - Kaapa Tjampatjimpa - Tim Pyungu Tjapangati. ...Show more

Traditional Crafts of Saudi Arabia - Weaving, Jewelry, Costume, Leatherwork, Basketry, Woodwork, Pottery, Metalwork by John Topham

$25.00 NZD

Category: Craft | Reading Level: very good

This is an acknowledged classic in the field of Saudi Arabian desert crafts. Covering the costumes, equipment, and artifacts of the Bedouin of Saudi Arabia, it examines the work of jewelry makers, leather workers, basket weavers, carpenters and metal workers, with stunning color photographs to illustrat e each example. In the engaging text, written by experts in the field, we get a real sense of the traditional lifestyle and ethnology of this enigmatic people. The majority of the costumes, jewelry and weavings shown in this book belong to John Topham, whose important collection has been exhibited throughout the United States and Arabia. ...Show more

Prehistoric Rock Art of The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland by Roger Summers (ed.)

$45.00 NZD

Category: Art | Reading Level: good-very good