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An authoritative introduction to one of the most influential painters in the history of art, written by the pre-eminent authority on the subject and informed by the latest research. More versatile and less idiosyncratic than Michelangelo, more prolific and accessible than his mentor Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, though he died at only thirty-seven, is considered the single most influential artist of the Renaissance. Here, art historian Paul Joannides explores the different social and regional contexts of Raphael's work and discusses all aspects of his artistic output. He traces Raphael's career from his origins in Urbino, through his altarpieces made in Umbria in the shadow of Perugino, to the first flowering of his genius in Florence where he painted a series of iconic Madonnas that are among the most beloved images in Western art. Raphael's employment by the dynamic and demanding Pope Julius II gave him opportunities without parallel and encouraged the full expansion of his genius. As a sophisticate entrepreneur, he dominated Rome's artistic life and extended the range of his activities to that of architect, designer, pioneer archaeologist and theoretician. The foundation of Raphael's versatility and range was his supreme clarity of mind as a draughtsman. Knowledge of his drawings, on which Joannides is a leading expert, is central to understanding of his achievement, and they are thoroughly explored here.

The third edition of this classic study on one of the most popular and recognizable artists of the 20th century.

A revised and expanded edition of one of the most original and important books ever written on this enigmatic artist.

A new edition of this seminal survey on the history of graphic design in the twentieth century.

An introductory guide to a prominent and expanding field of study: artists' unique contribution to the art of the moving image in the 20th and early 21st centuries.

The third edition of this classic study, the first to focus on this pioneering art form and practice.

An updated edition of this classic survey, a thorough overview of Paul Cézanne's life and work. For Picasso he was ?like our father'; for Matisse, ?a god of painting'. Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) is widely regarded as the father of modern art. In this authoritative and accessible study, Richard Verdi traces the evolution of Cézanne's landscape, still-life and figure compositions, from the turbulently romantic creations of his youth to the visionary masterpieces of his final years. The painter's biography - his fluctuating reputation and strained relations with his parents, wife and close friend Emile Zola - is vividly evoked using excerpts from his own letters and from contemporary accounts of the artist. Cézanne was torn between the desires to create art and to seek inspiration - to master the themes of the past, through his copying sessions in the Louvre, and to explore the eternal qualities of nature in the countryside of his native Provence. In this way the artist sought ?to make of Impressionism something solid and durable, like the art of the museums'. In this richly illustrated overview Verdi explores the strength, vitality and magnitude of Cézanne's achievement.

A history of modern and contemporary art in California from the early 20th century to the present day.

David Hockney (b 1937) has always been closely associated with Pop Art and California, where he has lived for much of his life. This study of his work redefines him as an important painter of the English countryside, addressing the artists place in the landscape tradition, his video works and their relationship to English landscape film-making.

A redefinition of contemporary Chinese art of the last forty years in the context of unprecedented cultural, political and urban transformation.

What makes Scottish art Scottish? What are the threads that bind it into a single tradition? This book examines the factors and the individual men and women that have shaped the nature and identity of Scottish art.

An international survey exploring the many ways in which painting is re-approached, re-imagined and challenged by today's artists.

The story of the life and work of the visionary poet and artist, William Blake.

Traces the life of the nineteenth century French artist, looks at his most important paintings, drawings, and sculpture, and discusses influences on his work.

Dealing with Teotihuacan, this book discusses the rulership and ethnicity of that powerful yet enigmatic city. With many illustrations and analysis of recent discoveries, this book is suitable for the art historian, student and traveller.

An extensively revised and updated edition of this valuable account of contemporary art. It covers and illustrates all international trends and artists in the postwar era, including Neo-Expressionist tendencies, Post-Pop Blues, New Classicism, and art based on feminist and gay issues.

Explains how abstract art originated and evolved, discusses major abstract artists and movements, and looks at the current revival of abstract painting.

Traces the history of the German school of art, the Bauhaus, and examines the activities of its teachers and students.

A study of the life and works of Joseph Mallord William Turner. A precocious talent, he first exhibited at the Royal Academy at the age of 15, an institution that was to play a major part in his life, recognizing his genius and supporting him against many contemporary arbiters of taste.

An examination of the major themes and accomplishments in African art since the middle of the 20th century. It seeks to achieve a balance between the critical re-examination of frequently-discussed artists, groups and workshops and the introduction of less-publicized or more recent material.

The only one-volume introduction to modern and post-modern art from Latin America, perhaps the most exciting and rewarding art scene in the world today.

The most authoritative and up-to-date introduction to Monet on the market, written by a world authority on Impressionism and 19th-century French art.

The first ever comprehensive, transnational survey of the major movements and practitioners of recent art from central and eastern Europe.

A new edition of this concise but authoritative survey of the diverse, dazzling and compelling art of Oceania in all its forms, past and present.

New in the World of Art series, a survey of the art produced in Egypt during the age of the pharaohs.

The years since 1989 have seen a complete untethering of what art can be, who makes it and where it can be found, which has been matched by a reassessment of art's appropriate place in society. This title examines the themes in contemporary art, from portraiture in the age of face transplants and facial recognition software, and more.

An archaeological exploration of the mysterious world of cave art through the ages.

We now know conclusively that Greeks in fact lavished their sculptures with realistic colour paint, and also worked with a wealth of other materials on a major scale, including wood and precious metals. This edition showcases the artistic endeavours of the ancient Greeks.