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L. Bernard Hall
NewSouth 2013; US$ 55.99As Director of the National Gallery of Victoria from 1892 to 1935, L. Bernard Hall was Australian arts most influential administrator and teacher, yet his achievements have been virtually written out of history. In this book Gwen Rankin uncovers Halls fascinating story. Never as conservative as sometimes suggested, Hall came to Australia... more...
A Realist Theory of Art History
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 170.00As the theoretical alignments within academia shift, this book introduces a surprising variety of realism to abolish the old positivist-theory dichotomy that has haunted Art History. Demanding frankly the referential detachment of the objects under study, the book proposes a stratified, multi-causal account of art history that addresses postmodern... more...
Key Writers on Art: From Antiquity to the Nineteenth Century
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 29.95Key Writers on Art: From Antiquity to the Nineteenth Century offers a unique and authoritative guide to theories of art from Ancient Greece to the end of the Victorian era, written by an international panel of expert contributors. Arranged chronologically to provide an historical framework, the 43 entries analyze the ideas of key philosophers, historians,... more...
Digital Art Masters
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 43.95Meet some of the finest digital 2D and 3D artists working in the industry today, from Patrick Beaulieu, Philip Straub, Benita Winckler, Alessandro Baldasseroni to Khalid Al Muharraqi, Marcel Baumann and Marek Denko and see how they work. More than just a gallery book - in Digital Arts Masters each artist has written a breakdown overview, with supporting... more...
Digital Painting in Photoshop
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 39.95Have you ever considered using Photoshop to create fine art? Photoshop is usually used for enhancing photos, but this extremely powerful software package is capable of so much more. Every feature, from brushes to background, can be customised and optimised for artistic effect. With a little guidance from a pro, your photoshop results can go from competent... more...
Digital Painting Techniques
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 49.95Discover the tips, tricks and techniques that really work for concept artists, matte painters and animators. Compiled by the team at 3dtotal.com, Digital Painting Techniques, Volume 1 offers digital inspiration with hands-on insight and techniques from professional digital artists. More than just a gallery book - within Digital Painting Techniques... more...
In the Aftermath of Art
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 39.95By juxtaposing issues and problems, Donald Preziosi's latest collection of essays, In the Aftermath of Art , opens up multiple interpretive possibilities by bringing to the surface hidden resonances in the implications of each text. In re-reading his own writings, Preziosi opens up alternatives to contemporary discourses on art history and visual... more...
Bodies in Code
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 39.95Bodies in Code explores how our bodies experience and adapt to digital environments. Cyberculture theorists have tended to overlook biological reality when talking about virtual reality, and Mark B. N. Hansen's book shows what they've been missing. Cyberspace is anchored in the body, he argues, and it's the body--not high-tech computer graphics--that... more...
Painter X Creativity
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 49.95Empower your artistry in the digital environment This unique Painter book addresses both creative and technical proficiency, helping you step ahead in today's world of photography, art, multimedia, and design. This lavishly illustrated guide speaks directly to all visual artists and shows you how to combine traditional and stateof-the-art media to... more...









