A working all-paper pinhole camera in a pop-up book-a fun and educational way to learn about light and analog photography. This Book is a Camera concisely explains-while actively demonstrating-how a humble structure can tap into the intrinsic magic of how light works to produce a photograph (without electricity, optics, or chemicals.)
Prepare to be amazed. This book is as much a work of art as it is a pop-up book. Each of the 26 three-dimensional letters move and change before your eyes. C turns into D with a snap. M stands at attention. X becomes Y with a flick of the wrist.
In a small village in West Africa, a young girl explains the special way she was born. Her mother had difficulty getting pregnant, so she seeks help in the form of a doll which she treats like a human baby, carrying it on her back and covering it with kisses. Months go by and finally the woman's belly begins to grow! This beautiful story explores the Akua-Ba fertility figures of the Akan people of Ghana. The gorgeous illustrations combine collage and prints that are reminiscent of traditional African art, while remaining uniquely contemporary
No artist can put a smile on your face quicker than Alexander Calder. A sense of playfulness animates all of his work—from his signature hanging mobiles to his endlessly creative toys, drawings, and jewelry.
This artist's playful yet sophisticated designs continue to inspire new generations of artists and designers.The breadth and scope of his work is truly remarkable.
It all started with a little blue cat named Hester. Then along came Sam, and it was love at first sight, and lots of little Sams! While the cats are perfectly happy stampeding through Uncle Andy's art studio and frolicking among his soup boxes, the humans know things have to change. So Uncle Andy devises a brilliant plan to make his cats famous and easier to find homes for. James Warhola's childhood memories of trips to New York City to visit his uncle, Andy Warhol, inspired this warm, funny story of the famous artist's house full of cats.
Inspired by the real Batlló family and the house Gaudí designed for them, this picture book encourages readers to find inspiration in their surroundings and keep their hearts open to change. Stunning watercolor illustrations bring Gaudí’s inventive designs to life. An author’s note provides more information about the real story behind the house and Gaudí’s lifelong passion for nature.
Defying every expectation of what a book can be, this pop-up extravaganza transforms into six fully functional tools. Never has humble paper had such radical ambitions.
A dedicated young artist finally finds a friend who understands his vision of art. Niko loves to draw his world: the ring-a-ling of the ice cream truck, the warmth of sun on his face. But no one appreciates his art. Until one day, Niko meets Iris . . .
Every great artist started out as a kid. Forget the awards, the sold-out museum exhibitions, and the timeless masterpieces. When the world’s most celebrated artists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you.
Bhil are colourful paintings found on the walls of Indian tribal homes. Bhil Art belongs to the second largest tribal community in India – the Bhil tribe. Their primeval art is rather distinct. Bhil paintings use large unlife-like figures and shapes painted in natural and earthy tones. In essence, their art portrays the life of the Bhil tribe and their natural environ. Then the painted figures are overlaid with various dotted patterns. These patterns give the Bhil paintings a uniqueness of their own. Moreover, the dotted patterns symbolise various rituals and beliefs of their tribe and have an individuality owing to their artists.
How many art styles can you name? Can you tell the difference between Naturalism and Realism? How about Cubism and Impressionism? In this book, art lover Bob Raczka clearly explains the basics of fourteen different art styles, spanning the 1430s to the 1970s. He also introduces such stylish artists as Jan van Eyck, Joseph Turner and Juan Gris. So get ready to “brush up” on your sense of style!
This book tells the story of the mysterious world of decorated caves, from the oldest known painting tools to the magnificent murals of the European Ice Age. Showcasing the most astounding discoveries made in more than 150 years of archaeological exploration, It explores the creative achievements of our remotest ancestors and what they tell us about the human past.
Learn all about Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strips, beloved characters, and the cartoons, movies and the history of the Peanuts Gang!
Presenting more than 110 serigraphs accompanied by intriguing, pun-filled captions, this new, revised edition of Beguiled by the Wild pays homage to one of America's most beloved artists. He called his style of painting "minimal realism. . . . Instead of trying to put everything in when I paint, I try to leave everything out. . . . I reduce the subject to the simplest possible visual terms without losing identity, thereby enhancing identity. His approach to depicting the natural world is both sophisticated and fun.
