Horses have appeared in works of art throughout history and across the globe, frequently as depictions of the horse in battle, as a form of transportation or within the settings of racing, hunting or breeding. Culturally, the horse is significant across the world. This book seeks to explore the long and rich trajectory of art focusing on horses and equestrian art from their historic use in battle or as tools in agricultural labour up to their representation as an allegory for wildness and power in modern art to the current fascination with horse racing and breeding. Offering in-depth explorations of over fifty artworks from the last 260 years mostly in western art, it explores the changing and fascinating relationship we have had with horses, from the classical paintings of George Stubbs to the subversive feminist performances of Rose English.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE 2019 and Longlisted for The CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2019. A charming story with stunning illustrations about the important of nature, teaching us that if we work hard enough our dreams really can come true!
The arrival of photography changed the course of painting forever. In this publication, the dynamic relationship between the two mediums is explored through some of the most iconic artworks of recent times. From the expressive paintings of Pablo Picasso and Paula Rego to striking photographs by Hiroshi Sugimoto and Jeff Wall, we see how these art forms have responded to and shaped each other in ways both small and large. We also discover how the boundaries between painting and photography have been blurred to create new and exciting modes of expression, such as Pauline BotyâEUR(TM)s pop paintings, Andy WarholâEUR(TM)s silkscreen prints, the photorealist works of Gerhard Richter, or Andreas GurskyâEUR(TM)s large-scale panoramic photographs. Featuring contributions from the artists featured as well as a series of spotlight essays by some of today's most exciting writers, Capturing the Moment provides a fresh and engaging overview of the relationship between the brush and the lens, and the way in which artists have turned to painting and photography to capture moments in time.
A powerful, timely and thought-provoking exploration of the transformative role of the museum - and of art - in society today.
Oops another bedwetting! It's not fun waking up to wet sheets. But who wet the bed? It can't have been me. Follow along as Dad and Grandma Ma'a track down who the real culprit is, starting with my mischievous zebra pyjamasâEUR¿ Delightfully illustrated, this heart-warming tale will help dispel any shame around bedwetting.
Back in the forest, more crazy animals are having adventures, causing havoc and helping us to learn whilst having fun!A group of cheeky monkeys have moved into the forest and are disturbing the peace with their all-night partying. How will the other animals ever get a good night's sleep?!A lesson in acceptance, and learning to understand and celebrate our differences.
When the world is plagued with isolation and cursed to live without colour' it is up to a group of determined children to grow a seed of hope that will inspire everyone to come together and build a better future. We called it 'The Dulling'. It had been creeping in for such a long time, and had started so gradually, that most people barely even noticed.As the Dulling spread, people began to fight and isolate themselves from each other. Neighbours became enemies, friends became strangers, and soon all colour was drained from the world.A timeless fable about hope and community-building, Lucy Farfort's empowering debut was the Centre for Literary in Primary Education's Back to School selection for 2023.
El Anatsui's Behind the Red Moon is a monumental sculptural installation made of thousands of metal liquor bottle tops and fragments. Crumpling, crushing, and stitching them into different compositions, large panels are pieced together to form massive abstract fields of colour, shape and line. The work builds on Anatsui's interest in histories of encounter and the migration of goods and people during the transatlantic slave trade.
Relax your mind and heart. Take a deep, calm breath.Expertly written by Kiusam de Oliveira and beautifully illustrated by Rodrigo Andrade, The Little Guide to Meditation teaches children about the roots of meditation in African culture, while guiding them in an active meditation to soothe their souls and ground their bodies in connection with the wider world.
Arty has a magical dream about flying a wonderful kite made of many colors. But when his mother wakes him, he realizes that it was just his imagination Arty has a magical dream about flying a wonderful kite made of many colors. But when his mother wakes him, he realizes that it was just his imagination. Will Arty’s family be able to help him make his dream come true of making his own marvelous kite in time for the kite festival? And will he know how to fly it without the help of his friends?
Tate Britain Exhibition: 16 May - 13 October 2024
An essential introduction to the life and work of J.M.W. Turner, whose pioneering explorations into oil and watercolours transformed landscape painting and continue to offer revelatory and definitive interpretations of his time. J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) is arguably Britain's greatest painter. An extraordinary and prolific artist of incredible range, his pioneering explorations in oils and watercolours, his innovative use of colour and the proliferation of his work through print media enabled him to forge a stellar reputation in his own time. Yet, his dramatic landscapes, marine paintings and revelatory scenes of industry, war and contemporary life are as captivating to audiences today as they were then. This book is an essential introduction to the life and work of this influential artist. Tracing Turner's journey from his modest beginnings and formative years, through to his tours and engagement with the British and Continental landscape, alongside pioneering historical, biblical and classical narrative paintings, it highlights his breathtaking technical skill and deep engagement with his own times. Showcasing an impressive selection of iconic and significant works from across his career, it reveals the enduring power of Turner's work and the true extent of his artistic genius.
An indispensable introduction to the life and work of John Singer Sargent, the most accomplished portrait painter of the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century.
An indispensable introduction to the life and work of Barbara Hepworth, whose sculptures expanded the possibilities for art within modern society, and revealed how it can express human relationships with our surroundings. ?Barbara Hepworth (1903-75) was a leading figure in modern sculpture during the twentieth century, whose prolific career spanned over five decades and bore witness to a period of great political and social change. Inspired by the natural world, Hepworth's sculptures reflect her high regard for the landscape, but also her deep engagement with art's civic function and its relationship to our social environment. This concise book is the perfect introduction to Hepworth's remarkable life and work. Contextualising her career from her beginnings in London, carving with wood and stone, to her relocation in Cornwall, and the pivotal point when she turned to metal casting, and started creating the monumental sculptures which cemented her international reputation, it celebrates the mastery and determination of an extraordinary artist whose work continues to inspire today.
A fascinating introduction to the life and work of John Constable, highlighting key aspects of his innovative practice and the ways in which he brought a new vivacity to the observation of nature in nineteenth century art. John Constable (1776-1837) is one of the greatest landscape painters of all time. Inspired by nature and the ever-changing British weather, he dedicated his career to capturing the beauty of the natural world, often painting in the open air and, rather radically, making expressive sketches in oil on the spot. His idyllic, nostalgic depictions of nineteenth-century rural life are iconic: attentive to detail, spontaneous in gesture and bold in their use of colour, they are imbued with a sense of drama and narrative, conveying feelings of happiness and sorrow, love and friendship. But they also possess a clarity of expression borne of familiarity: preferring to paint the places he knew and loved, it is Constable's landscapes which demonstrate an emotional connection, a true sense of place, that are among his greatest works. Charting Constable's remarkable trajectory from his childhood and adolescence in rural Suffolk to his death in London at the age of sixty, this book is the perfect introduction to the life and work of the acclaimed artist. Bringing together a selection of paintings, drawings, sketchbooks and prints from across his career, it highlights key aspects of the artist's innovative practice and the influences that shaped his artistic vision, revealing a masterful use of light and colour, and his immense contribution to the landscape tradition.
Tate Britain Exhibition: 16 May - 13 October 2024
A beautifully presented and imaginatively curated collection of highlights from the Tate collection over the past 500 years, now reprinted in an accessible paperback format. A must-have treasure for those wanting to take home a piece of British Art for their own homes.
A great rhinoceros, plagued with sorrow, learns a lesson from the sun about the secret to happiness In the ancient forest, a beautiful rhinoceros was wondering what sadness he felt in his heart and asked for help.What follows is an enchanting fable about the importance of kindness and empathy, vividly illustrated by Catalina Vásquez and movingly penned by the award-winning writer Ondjaki.
Hedgehog didn’t want to play outside, he didn’t want to play dress-up, he didn’t want to go sky-diving, he even didn’t want his favorite noodles. He was simply Not in the MoodHedgehog didn’t want to play outside, he didn’t want to play dress-up, he didn’t want to go sky-diving, he even didn’t want his favorite noodles. He was simply Not in the Mood. A heartwarming tale of a hedgehog who wakes up feeling sad and doesn’t know why. But with patience and understanding, his friends help him understand that it’s OK to have tough days. Through love and friendship, they show him that feelings, like the weather, can change. This touching picture book beautifully explores emotions and the power of friendship for young readers.
Tate Modern exhibition: 25 April - 20 October 2024
Tate Modern exhibition: 25 April - 20 October 2024
An engrossing book about one of the most important and pioneering contemporary artists and filmmakers working today.
From the author-illustrator of Mildred the Gallery Cat comes another charming caper about a young girl learning that it’s OK to ask for help Little One is finally grown up enough to go out with her friends on one of their big adventures! But when things start to go extraordinarily wrong, Little One is determined to fend for herself.Thousands of miles away from home, can she conquer her fear and learn to ask for help?
This beautiful book brings together a collection of artworks depicting birds from the Renaissance to the present The natural beauty and diversity of birds have fascinated us for centuries. Since their first appearance in art in medieval manuscripts, birds have proved to be a popular and enduring subject for artists who have sought to capture the delicacy and majesty of these wondrous creatures. This beautiful book brings together a collection of artworks depicting birds from the Renaissance to the present. Showcasing in a range of media the forms, movement, and color of a variety of species, these works reveal how and why birds continue to captivate. Accompanied by texts which highlight interesting facts and tap into concerns around climate change and biodiversity, this book is not only a delightful visual journey through the portrayal of birds in art, but also a pertinent reminder of our impact on the natural world.
The first properly posthumous retrospective, this book highlights the significance of Kelley's influential four-decade career on the development of art since the 1970s.
The first properly posthumous retrospective, this book highlights the significance of Kelley's influential four-decade career on the development of art since the 1970s.
A captivating visual exploration of fashion and modern style as seen through the eyes of artists across the globe Ever since the emergence of the seasonal fashion industry in the 19th century, artists have been engaging with fashion’s impact, meaning, and forms in their artwork. In portraits, the clothes that sitters wear are often revelatory about their wider context or identity, or hold some symbolic meaning. As time has passed, small sartorial details artists used to provide visual praise or condemnation of their subjects have lost their legibility. Exploring the rich variety of ways in which artists in Britain have engaged with these possibilities within their work, this book examines the intricate relationships between the history of modern art and fashion. Offering in-depth explorations of over 50 artworks from the last 150 years, it explores the ways modern fashion has featured within art and, in some instances, the ways art has, in fact, become fashion. Discover the relationship between the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and the creation of the London department store Liberty; the free advertising Burberry received in paintings of the First World War, and how London’s “Swinging Sixties” scene led to the creation of some of the most important and powerful artworks of the 20th century.
A unique body of work and a radical contribution to the magical conversations of the period, this exquisitely illustrated book provides an introduction to Ithell Colquhounâ¿s enigmatic series of paintings, drawings and poems: Diagrams of Love. Exploring her blend of alchemical, Kabbalistic and for Tantric imagery and placed within the context of theories of sex magic extant in the occult subcultures of the early twentieth century, this beautiful little book of erotic art and poetry is one to treasure.
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