Degas and the Nude by George T. Shackelford and Xavier Rey, hardback published by Thames and Hudson. ISBN 978-0500093627, price 42.00 available from www.thamesandhudson.com
Degas’ nudes are often overshadowed by his ballet dancers. Yet they are some of his most endearing and sensitive work. This is the first book in a generation to explore this theme, [...]
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Degas and the Nude by G. T. Shackelford and X. Rey
Andy Goldsworthy Stone
Andy Goldsworthy Stone, hardback published by Thames & Hudson. ISBN 978-0-500-51601-0, price 32.00 available from www.thamesandhudson.co.uk
The front cover is impressive and the inside never fails to impress. First of all you are hit by the beauty of Goldsworthy’s sculptures and in equal parts by the way in which they are captured photographically. The production is [...]
Embroidered Textiles by Sheila Paine
Embroidered Textiles by Sheila Paine, softback published by Thames & Hudson. ISBN 978-0-500-28858-0, price18.95 from www.thamesandhudson.com
For anyone who enjoys textiles and embroidery, this book should be on the top of your list. If you do not already possess the hardback edition, this paperback edition is a revised and expanded edition of the 2008 hardback. It [...]
Renaissance Florence by Charles Fitzroy
Renaissance Florence on Five Florins a Day by Charles Fitzroy, hardback published by Thames & Hudson. ISBN 978-0-500-25162-1, price 12.95 from www.thamesandhudson.com
I know of no other book like this, it’s a unique guide. Step back in time and make discoveries you could never have imagined. The City of the Medici was a place of intrigue, no-one [...]
Mirror of the World by Julian Bell
Mirror of the World by Julian Bell, softback published by Thames and Hudson. ISBN 978-0-500-287545, price 16.95, from www.thamesandhudson.com
This new history of art was published three years ago in hardback. It is beautifully illustrated with art from the early ages from all around the world. Comprehensive yet easy to read and what’s more very interesting. [...]