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The Educational Imperative
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 58.95Written with both the cultural and moral crisis and the challenge of the future in mind, Peter Abbs's book charts an open, clear, and positive way forward for education. Divided into four sections, the first examines the true and fitting ends of education and outlines a positive conception of education as an initiation into critical enquiry and the... more...
Shoujo Basics: Christopher Hart's Draw Manga Now!
Crown Publishing Group 2013; US$ 9.99Focusing on the most popular style of manga, Shoujo Basics teaches readers how to draw all the trademark characteristics of shoujo characters; from lessons on glimmering eyes, flowing hair, and dramatic expressions to more basic elements such as the body, face, and poses, this book covers everything readers need to go from shoujo fans to shoujo artists.... more...
Art History
Wiley 2010; US$ 34.95Art History: Contemporary Perspectives on Method examines the various patterns and approaches to the discipline of art history exhibited across the scholarship of all periods over the last 30 years, resulting in a cross section of art history in all its complexities and a timely survey of its historiography. Newly commissioned essays by a group... more...
Modernism and the Art of Muslim South Asia
The University of North Carolina Press 2010; US$ 41.95This pioneering work traces the emergence of the modern and contemporary art of Muslim South Asia in relation to transnational modernism and in light of the region's intellectual, cultural, and political developments. Art historian Iftikhar Dadi here explores the art and writings of major artists, men and women, ranging from the late colonial period... more...
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crafting with Kids
Wiley 2011; US$ 21.99Get creative with kids Unplugging kids from their MP3 players and game systems for one-on-one family time is a great way to reconnect in today's hectic world. And what better way to spend time together than doing an activity that's not only fun but also promotes creativity and self-expression? Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crafting with Kids is packed... more...
Ai Weiwei Speaks
Penguin Books Ltd 2011; Not Available'If artists betray the social conscience and the basic principles of being human, where does art stand then?' Ai Weiwei - artist, architect, curator, publisher, poet and urbanist - extended the notion of art and is one of the world's most significant creative and cultural figures. In this series of interviews, conducted over several years with... more...
Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs
Tuttle Publishing 2006; US$ 24.95Gain a deeper appreciation for Chinese art and architecture by understanding its symbols. The Yin and Yang, dragon, phoenix, five elements, and other symbols are explained in their historical and cultural context. Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs also includes articles on Chinese beliefs, customs, arts and crafts, foods, agriculture and medicine.... more...
To Have and To Hold
Overlook 2004; US$ 12.99There is currently no description available for this title at this time. more...
The Art of Chinese Brush Painting
Tuttle Publishing 2012; US$ 24.95Chinese ink painting is an offshoot of calligraphy and is a beautiful and reflective art that's been revered in China for centuries. A wonderfully creative tool, this book is an excellent way for newcomers to experience this ancient art form. Traditional black-and-white Chinese ink painting elements, along with the tradition's essentials—such... more...
Musique & Eros
Parkstone International 2012; US$ 9.95La musique n?est pas seulement un plaisir pour l?oreille, c?est aussi l?écho des battements du coeur, du souffle et du désir. Le professeur Döpp revisite la musique comme étant au croisement de la danse, de l?amour et du sexe. De la partition jusqu?aux pas de danse, en passant par les instruments, la musique est l?expression de nos désirs les plus... more...









