Kunst

Dit boek biedt een toegankelijke introductie tot het begrijpen en waarderen van beeldende kunst. Het behandelt stijl, compositie en kunsthistorische context.

'A really good starting point to discover what lights you up' - Emma Gannon'Unlock your inner creativity and ease your anxiety' Daily TelegraphTHE MULTI-MILLION-COPY WORLDWIDE BESTSELLERSince its first publication, The Artist's Way has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert, Tim Ferriss, Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose. Julia Cameron guides readers in uncovering problems and pressure points that may be restricting their creative flow and offers techniques to open up opportunities for growth and self-discovery.A revolutionary programme for personal renewal, The Artist's Way will help get you back on track, rediscover your passions, and take the steps you need to change your life.'Each time I've learned something important and surprising about myself and my work ... Without The Artist's Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love' - Elizabeth Gilbert

A visual exploration of the Impressionists’ love affair with the new thinking about garden design that swept 19th-century France. In the Gardens of Impressionism explores the Impressionists’ fascination with gardens, parks and flowers in the context of the contemporary craze for horticulture and the changing political and cultural landscape in France. It discusses the artists both as painters and as gardeners, and, using source material such as contemporary gardening manuals, offers exciting new interpretations of their art. With its insights about familiar works by Manet, Renoir, Degas, Monet and Pissarro, thorough coverage of less familiar Impressionists such as Bazille, Caillebotte and Guillaumin, and spectacular illustrations, including period photographs, engravings from journals and cartoons, as well as paintings and drawings, this book will appeal equally to the scholar, student, art lover or gardening enthusiast.

This book offers an accessible introduction to the life and work of Joan Miró, a key figure in Surrealism and abstract art.

Art surrounds us in museums, public spaces, and everyday life, yet many people feel unsure how to approach it beyond a simple like or dislike.

Iconic Italian dishes from one of the world’s favorite tourist destinations.

Italian food is consistently ranked one of the most popular cuisines in the world. This cookbook contains many of the classics Italy is known for, from bruschetta al pomodoro to spaghettoni à la carbonara and penne all'arrabiata.

Complete with stunning photography of Rome and its environs, this is the eternal city as you’ve never tasted it before. With the inclusion of every essential, authentic recipe made easier than ever before, and restaurant recommendations off the traditional tourist path, Rome transports readers to all the delicious sights, smells and flavors of Italy's oldest city.

Features over 200 recipes, with chapters including:

• Antipasti: bruschetta, zucchini flower fritters, mozzarella crouettes
• Pane (bread) e pizza: white pizza, Roman roll, pizza scrocchiarella
• Pasta e gnocchi: bucatini all'amatriciana, penne all'arrabbiata, gnocchi alla romana, spaghetti alla carbonara
• Carne (meat) e pesce (fish): Roman beef in tomato sauce, chicken and red pepper, cod with chickpeas
• Verdure (vegetables): spring vegetable soup, zucchini alla Romana, stuffed tomatoes
• Dolci (dessert): almond cookies, granita, traditional Roman cake

Cut, collage, and craft your way through this elegant collection of vintage images, including botanical illustrations, playful animals, nostalgic typography, decorative patterns, and more!

Inside, you’ll find a carefully curated collection of 2,000 vintage images ready for you to cut, layer, and transform into your own works of art. Luxe materials—including 16 pages printed with shimmering gold ink—mean that each page cuts, handles, and glues like a dream.

Each spread has been expertly compiled by the team at English design studio Roomytown to create a portal to the past. They have spent countless hours trawling through hidden corners of history to find these gems, and each piece is a fragment of design ephemera waiting for a new chapter.

Now it’s your turn to bring them into your own creative projects. Whether you’re journaling, making art, or just rediscovering the simple joy of cutting and sticking, this book is designed to inspire. There are no rules—only possibilities. Use these images to personalize your journal, make unique cards for friends, dream up wall art, or simply explore ideas on a rainy afternoon.

The Collage Compendium is the perfect gift or self-purchase for any artist or crafter.

BOUNDLESS VARIETY OF VISUALS: Charmingly drawn animals, vintage color charts, marbled paper patterns, delicate watercolor flowers—these unique specimens are ready to bring your vision to life. With this cut-and-collage book, you can add charm and beauty to all your projects, including scrapbooking, junk journaling, decoupage, vision boarding, and more.

TOP QUALITY: This is the perfect companion for discerning creatives. It offers special finishes, high-quality paper, and a hand-selected assortment of beautiful images.

GET INSPIRED: Along with being ideal for collage projects and visual journaling, this curated image collection makes a beautiful look-book and source of artistic inspiration.

Perfect for:

• Artists and creatives
• Contemporary crafters
• Junk journalers, bullet journalers, and scrapbookers
• Lovers of all things vintage
• Fans of the Roomytown design studio

A fresh look at Vincent van Gogh’s iconic Sunflowers paintings, their context, and what they reveal about the artist and his creative process Vincent van Gogh’s (1853–1890) Sunflowers paintings are among the world’s most recognizable works of art. Central to his artistic ambition, these extraordinary still lifes provide insight into Van Gogh’s methods of production, artistic values, and exhibition strategies. Building on the 2019 technical study of the Sunflowers paintings undertaken by the Van Gogh Museum and the National Gallery, London, Van Gogh’s Sunflowers examines his two Sunflowers painting campaigns, places still life painting at the heart of the electric debates between Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin in the Yellow House in Arles in the summer of 1888, and considers how the artist intended the paintings to be displayed. Sumptuous images capturing the boldness and detail of the Sunflowers paintings illustrate three essays by leading curators. From Van Gogh’s insistence on painting from nature to his identification with the sunflower motif to his preferred display and framing strategies, this publication addresses myriad facets of Van Gogh’s artistic practice through the singular lens of his Sunflowers paintings. Distributed for the Philadelphia Museum of Art Exhibition Schedule: Philadelphia Museum of Art(June 6–October 11, 2026)

Dutch design has shaped the way we experience furniture, graphic communication, architecture, and product innovation for more than a century.

Explore the life and art of Claude Monet through 50 of his most important works.

The Works: Claude Monet is a stunning art book showcasing
50 of Monet’s most compelling artworks.

From his breathtaking and evolving studies of water lilies to the striking contrasts and rich decadence of his portrait of his wife Camille, this book showcases the beauty and complexity of Monet’s style. Through detailed analyses of each artwork from acclaimed art historian Sally Grant, this is the ultimate introduction to the great artist.

Perfect for budding and seasoned art lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful, bold book to adorn their shelves or coffee table. This volume is an essential tribute to a trailblazing icon of nineteenth-century art.

Art Deco emerged in the early twentieth century as one of the most distinctive design movements of its time, shaping architecture, furniture, fashion, and graphic design across the world.

Expressionism emerged in the early twentieth century as artists sought to convey inner emotion and psychological states rather than simply record outward appearances.

Impressionism emerged in France during the 1860s and 1870s, challenging established conventions of academic painting and changing how artists approached light, color, and everyday subject matter.

Street art has grown from an underground practice into a recognized and widely discussed art form.

Art Nouveau emerged in the late nineteenth century as a distinctive artistic movement that shaped architecture, design, and the visual arts across Europe and beyond.

Explore the life and art of Mary Cassatt through 50 of her most important works.

The Works: Mary Cassatt is a stunning art book showcasing 50 of Mary Cassatt’s most compelling artworks.

From the deep turquoise hues of the radical Little Girl in a Blue Armchair to the fresh, floral intimacy of Lilacs in a Window, this book showcases the beauty and complexity of Cassatt’s style. Through detailed analyses of each artwork from acclaimed art historian Sally Grant, this is the ultimate introduction to Mary Cassatt.

Perfect for budding and seasoned art lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful, bold book to adorn their shelves or coffee table. This volume is an essential tribute to a trailblazing icon of nineteenth-century art.

Michelangelo Buonarroti remains one of the most influential figures in the history of Western art, known for his work as a sculptor, painter, and architect during the Italian Renaissance.

Surrealism emerged in the early twentieth century as an artistic and literary movement dedicated to exploring the unconscious mind, dreams, and the unexpected connections between everyday objects and.

Explore the life and art of Edgar Degas through 50 of his most important works.

The Works: Edgar Degas is a stunning art book showcasing 50 of Degas’s most compelling artworks.

From the poignant restraint of The Bellelli Family to the lively pastel world captured in The Rehearsal of the Ballet Onstage, this book showcases the beauty and complexity of Degas’s style. Through detailed analyses of each artwork from acclaimed art historian Sally Grant, this is the ultimate introduction to the great artist.

Perfect for budding and seasoned art lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful, bold book to adorn their shelves or coffee table. This volume is an essential tribute to a trailblazing icon of nineteenth-century art.

Leonardo da Vinci remains one of the most closely studied figures of the Renaissance, admired for his contributions to art, science, and engineering.

Pop Art emerged in the mid twentieth century as artists turned to advertising, comic strips, and mass production for inspiration, transforming everyday consumer imagery into fine art.

Rembrandt van Rijn's etchings occupy a central place in the history of printmaking, revealing a side of his artistry distinct from his paintings.

Art history covers thousands of years of human creativity, from ancient cave paintings to contemporary installations, and this book offers a clear introduction to the subject.

Every day, millions of travelers pass through airports without giving much thought to the design choices shaping their experience.

In 1498, with Europe trembling before an Ottoman assault and mortally afraid of what the ominous year 1500 might bring, Albrecht Dürer published his Apocalypse with Pictures, a hallucinatory exploration of the Revelation of St John. Dürer's woodcut technique has never been equalled, and the Apocalypse remains one of the summits of Western art. This edition reproduces all 15 images together with their Bible texts, as well as the frontispiece Dürer added to the second edition.

The only book Michael Jackson ever wrote about his life

It chronicles his humble beginnings in the Midwest, his early days with the Jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success. Giving unrivalled insight into the King of Pop's life, it details his songwriting process for hits like Beat It, Rock With You, Billie Jean, and We Are the World; describes how he developed his signature dance style, including the Moon Walk; and opens the door to his very private personal relationships with his family, including sister Janet, and stars like Diana Ross, Berry Gordy, Marlon Brando, Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney, and Brooke Shields.

At the time of its original publication in 1988, MOONWALK broke the fiercely guarded barrier of silence that surrounded Michael Jackson. Candidly and courageously, Jackson talks openly about his wholly exceptional career and the crushing isolation of his fame, as well as the unfair rumours that have surrounded it.

MOONWALK is illustrated with rare photographs from Jackson family albums and Michael's personal photographic archives, as well as a drawing done by Michael exclusively for the book. It reveals and celebrates, as no other book can, the life of this exceptional and beloved musician.

Visiting a museum can feel overwhelming, with vast collections, limited time, and no clear starting point.

Collecting art is a process that combines personal taste, practical planning, and a working knowledge of how the art world operates.

Tattoos have marked human skin for thousands of years, serving as symbols of identity, belief, culture, and personal expression.

Kunst vertelt het verhaal van de mensheid: hoe we kijken, denken en de wereld om ons heen verbeelden.

To paraphrase Picasso: the good borrow, but the truly great artists steal. The great masters of art earned their reputation for supposedly taking art in entirely new directions – for pioneering new techniques, breaking with tradition and busting norms – but behind almost every famous artwork you can find influence and inspiration artfully ‘stolen’ from elsewhere.

Great Artists Steal takes 40 groundbreaking artworks throughout history and shows how in truth they have their roots firmly in the past or in other works. Andy Warhol was famously obsessed with repurposing and repeating famous images from across history, while visual motifs that originated thousands of years ago are still repeated in contemporary art today. Where does ‘stealing’ begin and copying end, and how do ideas, influence and creativity travel across different generations of artists and artworks?

From the accidental to the purposeful, the innocent to the malicious, Great Artists Steal looks at all the ways famous artists have begged and borrowed their way to greatness. Whether you’re an art student, enthusiast or novice, this book will provide you with a new perspective on the history of art, and tell some fascinating stories along the way.

This portrait of art, rivalry, and friendship details the iconic duel between Matisse and Picasso and its place within the history of twentieth-century art.

Fiercely competitive, Matisse and Picasso engaged in one of the most formidable creative dialogues in the history of art. This volume portrays the intertwined evolution of the two giants of modern art as if it were an ongoing chess game between two masters. They shared extraordinarily powerful dialogue during their early careers, and their unique partnership blossomed from the 1930s on, when the artists, who had grown distant for more than a decade, reconnected. They developed a mutual creative appreciation, which they translated into their own work. During the war years, their geographic separation only spurred them to reflect even more on each other’s work; their artistic sparring resumed. In the postwar period—the most poignant in their long friendship—they often met and exhibited together. But Picasso’s greatest tribute to Matisse would come in the series of paintings he realized shortly after his friend’s death; the long rivalry transformed into a deep and melancholic mourning. Beautifully reproduced, including two-color page edging, with historical demonstration supported by striking visual juxtapositions of works by the two artists, this study is a major contribution to the history of twentieth-century art.

The livre d’artiste, or ‘artist’s book’, is among the most prized in rare book collections. Henri Matisse (1869–1954) was one of the greatest artists to work in this genre, creating his most important books over a period of eighteen years from 1932 to 1950 – a time of personal upheaval and physical suffering, as well as conflict and occupation for France. Brimming with powerful themes and imagery, these works are crucial to an understanding of Matisse’s oeuvre, yet much of their content has never been seen by a wider audience. In Matisse: The Books, Louise Rogers Lalaurie reintroduces us to Matisse by considering how in each of eight limited-edition volumes, the artist constructs an intriguing dialogue between word and image. She also highlights the books’ profound significance for Matisse as the catalysts for the extraordinary ‘second life’ of his paper cut-outs. In concert with an eclectic selection of poetry, drama and, tantalizingly, Matisse’s own words, the books’ images offer an astonishing portrait of creative resistance and regeneration. Matisse’s books contain some of the artist’s best-known graphic works – the magnificent, belligerent swan from the Poésies de Stéphane Mallarmé, or the vigorous linocut profile from Pasiphaé (1944), reversed in a single, rippling stroke out of a lake of velvety black. In Jazz, the cut-out silhouette of Icarus plummets through the azure, surrounded by yellow starbursts, his heart a mesmerizing dot of red. But while such individual images are well known, their place in an integrated sequence of pictures, decorations and words is not. With deftness and sensitivity, Lalaurie explores the page-by-page interplay of the books, translating key sequences and discussing their distinct themes and creative genesis. Together Matisse’s artist books reveal his deep engagement with questions of beauty and truth; his faith; his perspectives on aging, loss, and inspiration; and his relationship to his critics, the French art establishment and the women in his life. In addition, Matisse: The Books illuminates the artist’s often misunderstood political affinities – in particular, his decision to live in the collaborationist Vichy zone, throughout World War II. Matisse’s wartime books are revealed as a body of work that stands as a deeply personal statement of resistance.

Basketry is among the oldest crafts practiced by human societies, predating pottery and, in many regions, textiles.

Henri Matisse created an oeuvre that is unparalleled in its brilliance and originality. His colorfully luminescent paintings are a sweeping affirmation of joie - de - vivre, levity and sensitivity. Featuring well - researched texts and numerous illustrations, this volume offers fascinating insights into the life and artistic development of Henri Matisse Henri Matisse, one of the preeminent pioneers of modern art. When people think of Matisse’s art, they tend to remember above all the famous cut - o uts from the last years of his life. He created these at a time when he was already confined to his bed and traded his brush for scissors. In the new volume of the The Great Masters of Art series, Markus Müller knowledgeably and vividly describes how Matis se’s artistic oeuvre developed towards these color - intensive and near - abstract works. An illustrated biography, as well as archive finds the author was able to include thanks to his close connection to the artist’s estate, present Matisse as an artist whos e works are a feast of colors and forms.

See the world through Henri Matisse’s eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.

Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did?

In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, you can see what they saw and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Henri Matisse, meet the famous French painter and printmaker and learn about his inspiring life and art.

A singular look inside the mind of artist Henri Matisse:

• Follow the life of Henri Matisse and learn about his evolution as an artist, with photographic timelines, informative art reference, and interactive art ideas to try at home yourself
• Features full-colour illustrations that bring the artist’s experiences and creations to life
• A brilliant gift for kids aged 7-9 and budding artists who want to learn something new

Don’t miss the rest of the What the Artist Saw series!

Follow the artists’ stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art with what you learn. Take a closer look at landscapes, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Try crafting a story in fabric like Faith Ringgold, or carve a woodblock print at home with Hokusai. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep – perfect for budding young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys.

Whether you're a museum visitor, a lifelong learner, or beginning your exploration of art history, this book offers insights and practical tools to deepen your appreciation of the visual arts.

A beautiful, tactile book of inspiring quotes and images by Frida Kahlo; illuminating a life spent in creative transformation - turning physical suffering into beauty, endurance into empowerment, immobility into imagination

Discover the inspiring story of legendary animator and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki. Born in 1941 in Tokyo during World War II, young Hayao moved home many times with his family and grew up surrounded by the sights and sounds of a country at war. He loved nothing more than drawing, especially planes, ships and characters from his favourite manga stories. As he got older, he dreamed of creating his own films, and that dream eventually led him to help create Studio Ghibli. Today, Miyazaki is known around the world for magical films like My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. This book shows how his imagination, love of nature and belief in kindness shaped his animations, leading him to become one of the most beloved storytellers of all time. Young fans will be fascinated to discover the real life story of their favourite film maker. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series** Discover the inspiring story of Annie Leibovitz, the iconic photographer who defined pop culture for a generation. Born in Connecticut, USA, little Annie loved art from an early age and was encouraged by her mother to pursue art. She went to art college to become a painter, but after trying out photography, she couldn’t put her camera down. In her twenties she became the Rolling Stone magazine’s chief photographer which kickstarted a decades-long career, during which she has captured some of the most iconic images ever. Annie was also the first woman to have a feature exhibition at the US National Portrait Gallery, and the Library of Congress has declared her to be a Living Legend. Her dramatic, playful and quirky photography has redefined what it means to be an artist. This powerful book features beautiful illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Annie's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

ANISSA HELOU IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2026

“As ever with a book by Anissa Helou, you want to be at her side on the road, while shopping, in the kitchen and at table, to delight in an erudite, peerless, delightful, culinary tradition. A joy” – Jeremy Lee

"A masterwork from a queen of Middle Eastern cookery. Dip into brilliant dips and salads, learn to love to stuff a vegetable, master spicy fish. Make sure to leave room for puddings. So much you'll want to cook." – Allan Jenkins

An evocative journey through Lebanon, this tome has over 160 sumptuous recipes, and is the only book you will ever need on the country’s cuisine. Alongside Anissa’s accompanying stories, memories and cultural insights, you’ll find techniques and staple ingredients to make delicious recipes including…

MEZZE: Savoury Hand Pies, Sumac Aubergine Spread and Falafel
SOUPS & STEWS: Lemony Swiss Chard Soup and Spinach, Fresh Coriander and Lamb Stew
GRAINS & LEGUMES: Winter Tabbüleh and Cannellini Beans, Bulgur Wheat and Greens
VEGETABLE DISHES & SALADS: Fava beans and Swiss Chard with Coriander and Stuffed Aubergine Fatteh
FISH & POULTRY: Fish in Tahini Sauce and Roast Chicken with Rice and Nuts
MEAT DISHES: Shawarma and Lamb in Yoghurt Sauce
SWEETS: K’nafeh, Baklawa and Date Pastries

From colourful small plates and ivory dips to luscious stuffed vegetables as well as more elaborate preparations for impressing, this is a comprehensive collection of recipes which make up Lebanon’s rich tradition of cooking, suitable for any occasion.

Renowned chef, teacher and author Anissa Helou is an incredibly experienced, knowledgeable and well-respected authority on the subject, having been a pioneering advocate for Middle Eastern food in the west. Her previous award-winning book Feast published to great acclaim, and was chosen by the New Yorker as one of the 10 best cookbooks of the century so far.

Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy.

Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundreds of extraordinary images of every major hip-hop artist on record celebrate how “Ice” has become a proclamation of identity and self-expression.

Starting with Run-DMC’s gold Adidas pendants and Eric B. & Rakim’s ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions, the jewelry then transforms from street style into a booming design culture. The hip-hop tradition of “show up and show out” reaches new heights with artists like Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Gucci Mane, and Cardi B, whose over-the-top pieces integrate unique pop culture references, unconventional materials, and enduring collaborations with artists like Takashi Murakami.

Author Vikki Tobak reveals – in great detail – the work of pioneering jewelers such as Tito Caicedo of Manny’s, Eddie Plein, and Jacob the Jeweler as well as newer artisans such as Avianne & Co., Ben Baller/IF & Co., Greg Yuna, Johnny Dang, Eliantte, and many more.

Ice Cold is a treasure trove of dazzling, inspirational style, featuring the work of leading photographers, including Wolfgang Tillmans, Janette Beckman, Jamel Shabazz, Timothy White, Gillian Laub, David LaChapelle, Danny Clinch, Chris Buck, Mike Miller, Phil Knott, Raven B. Varona, Al Pereira, Albert Watson and many more.

A foreword by hip-hop superstar Slick Rick and essays by A$AP Ferg, LL COOL J, Kevin “Coach K’ Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas of Quality Control Music take us on personal journeys into their jewelry universe.

Ice Cold goes beyond the ostentatious bling to reveal a transformative story that is loud and proud.

In eastern France, close to the German and Swiss borders, lies the historic city of Mulhouse. During the early 19th century, it became one of the leading centres of textile manufacture in the country. Today it is home to the Musée de l’Impression sur Étoffes, a museum dedicated entirely to the history of fabric printing from the 17th century right up to the present day.Few are the serious fashion designers who have not come to visit this astonishing temple to textiles. This book, however, gives you the key to those vaults, presenting perfectly captured images of its collections that span four different continents – recounting a fascinating artistic and technological adventure across the world, from its origins in India to the most contemporary creations.You’ll discover luxuriantly illustrated chapters that bring to glorious life a chronological and thematic overview of the Musée’s unprecedented retrospective of the art of printed fabrics. And that journey begins in India, exploring the origins of the designs that made these prints famous and how they travelled to the factories of Europe. You’ll also find stories and images detailing artistic innovations such as toile de Jouy and the development of new colour ranges. The reader can also look back at the incredible inventiveness of manufacturers and their designers throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Explore eye-catching cashmere motifs and the intense passion for nature and flowers that emerged under the Second Empire, before the artistic avant-gardes and modernity profoundly evolved the artistic creation of textile prints.With hundreds of pieces reproduced here to the highest standard, you will journey through the extraordinary tapestry of motifs and colours that make this book such a peerless source of inspiration for textile enthusiasts of all kinds.

A coloring book for adults featuring iconic prints by Japan's most famous artist. This beautifully designed adult coloring book presents 23 iconic ukiyo-e prints by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), one of Japan's most influential artists. Each artwork is reproduced in full color and perforated for easy removal and display, making it simple to enjoy the art both during and after coloring. The collection includes "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," Hokusai's most famous and widely recognized masterpiece, along with other celebrated images from his extraordinary body of work. Each full-color print is paired with:A matching tear-out coloring page, printed on high-quality paperInsightful notes exploring the history and meaning of the artworkColoring these pages offers a calming, mindful way to engage with classic Japanese art while creating something uniquely your own.

Learn about Henri Matisse, one of 20th century's most beloved artists, and his artistic legacy.

A richly crafted tribute to the avant-garde artist and designer Sonia Delaunay, whose boundary-breaking approach is echoed in the volume’s interdisciplinarity and its inspired designWinner of the 2025 Dedalus Foundation Exhibition Catalogue AwardNamed one of AIGA's 50 Covers for 2024 Described as “the most significant contribution to Sonia Delaunay studies in a decade,” this catalogue sets a new standard for the study of this pioneering avant-garde artist, designer, and entrepreneur (1885–1979). Eschewing traditional chronological structures to better showcase groundbreaking research unifying the artist’s timeless oeuvre across mediums, this publication demonstrates Delaunay’s innate versatility and willingness to create without material limitation using her unique language of light and color. Textiles, fashion, interiors, book art, and more are highlighted across 26 chapters by leading international scholars to give new insight into Delaunay’s strategies of self-promotion, entrepreneurial endeavors, legacy-building efforts, and vast network of collaborators. These in-depth analyses, including previously underinvestigated material such as film, mosaics, tapestries, and interior design, offer a comprehensive perspective on Delaunay’s lifelong effort to unite art with life by harnessing the energy of technological advancement and the beauty of artisanal craftsmanship. Finally, an appendix provides a unique personal note—an epilogue by Patrick Raynaud, the last living member of Delaunay’s atelier—is a touching firsthand account of the artist’s working practices toward the end of her life. The design, by award-winning book creator Irma Boom, embraces Sonia Delaunay’s own approach to layout and typography, rendering a book that unites past and present to become a work of art in its own right. Distributed for the Bard Graduate Center Exhibition Schedule: Bard Graduate Center, New York(February 23–July 7, 2024)

The major writings of Henri Matisse (1869-1954), with the exception of the letters, are collected here along with transcriptions of important interviews and broadcasts given at various stages of Matisse's career. Jack Flam provides a biography, a general introduction that addresses the development of Matisse's aesthetic values and theories, and a critical introduction for each text.

The most comprehensive account of the decorative arts of the Art Deco period ever assembled. Straddling two World Wars and the Great Depression, ushering in the Jazz Age and the era of the automobile and skyscraper, fomenting in the great cities of Europe and America and shaping everything from the Golden Gate Bridge to the humble desk lamp, the story of Art Deco is the story of our modern world. In this book, the most comprehensive account of the decorative arts of the Art Deco period ever assembled, Alastair Duncan celebrates the style’s rich variety of form and its diverse international roots as the very factors that make it a perennial favourite of modern collectors and designers. Sumptuously illustrated and written by one of the world’s leading experts, Art Deco Complete is the definitive work on the subject.

The life of the world’s greatest modern artist by one of Britain’s greatest artists.'Positive, original, diverting and highly effective.’ – Sunday Times‘This biography achieves that rare distinction of never having a dull page.’ – Independent on SundayEverything about Picasso, except his physical stature, was on an enormous scale. His appetitel for sex and money, eating and drinking, friends and quarrels, comedy and tragedy, are legendary. No artist of the first rank has been so aw-inspiringly productive. No artist of any rank has made so much money. A few artists have rivalled his life-span of ninety years, but none has attracted so insatiable a public interest.Patrick O’Brian, author of the famous Aubrey-Maturin novels, was a near neighbour of Picasso’s in the south of France for many years and knew him well. His much admired biography gives full weight to hte distinctly Mediterranean origins of Picasso’s character and art. The man that emerges from teh pages of this scholarly and passionate biography is one of many contradictions: hard and tender, mean and generous, affectionate and cold, private despite his relish of fame. A man who, despite the professed communism of his later years, in O’Brian’s view, retained to the end of his life a residual Catholic mentality.

Over de hele wereld staan religieuze bouwwerken die opvallen door hun ongewone vorm, materiaal of ontstaansgeschiedenis.

Frida Kahlo remains one of the most recognized painters of the twentieth century, known for her striking self-portraits and a life marked by physical hardship, political conviction, and artistic.

Een onvergetelijk avontuur van de iconische Piet Pelle

Musea beheren collecties die vaak decennialang worden opgebouwd, en dat beheer vraagt om zorgvuldigheid, kennis en een duidelijke aanpak.

René Magritte remains one of the most recognized yet frequently misunderstood figures in twentieth-century art.

Johannes Vermeer remains one of the most quietly influential painters of the Dutch Golden Age, known for a small number of luminous, carefully composed works.

Overal in Nederland en daarbuiten staan gebouwen en objecten die een beschermde status hebben gekregen vanwege hun historische of culturele waarde.