Art of the Grimoire: 7 Spell Books Through History
In this article, author of Art of the Grimoire, Owen Davies has chosen seven texts – from across time and geographies – that show…
Art
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The Bloomsbury Photographs: 6 Images from the book
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Cottages Ornés: The Charms of the Simple Life
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The Story of Drawing in 6 Images
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Connick’s Adventures in Light and Colour in 6 Images
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Gilbert Spencer: a Life in 6 Landscapes
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What is ‘Liveliness’ in Tudor art? By Dr Christina Faraday
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Make It Modern: Q&A with the author, Brandon Taylor
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Nazi Germany and Modernist art
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The Royal Academy of Arts: History and Collections – by Robin Simon
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International Women’s Day: The Remarkable Women of Yale Books
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The Bloomsbury Photographs: 6 Images from the book
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Cottages Ornés: The Charms of the Simple Life
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The Story of Drawing in 6 Images
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Connick’s Adventures in Light and Colour in 6 Images
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Gilbert Spencer: a Life in 6 Landscapes
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What is ‘Liveliness’ in Tudor art? By Dr Christina Faraday
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Make It Modern: Q&A with the author, Brandon Taylor
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Nazi Germany and Modernist art
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The Royal Academy of Arts: History and Collections – by Robin Simon
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International Women’s Day: The Remarkable Women of Yale Books
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A Little History of Art – 50 Years in 50 Books
A Little History of Art is a thrilling journey through centuries of art, from the first artworks ever made to art’s central role in…
The Pevsner Architectural Guides Series – 50 Years in 50 Books
he Pevsner team reflects on the history of this iconic series, and considers its importance in the field of architecture, over 70 years since the series was born.
The Bloomsbury Look by Wendy Hitchmough – 50 Years in 50 Books
Drawing on unpublished photographs and extensive new research, The Bloomsbury Look is the first in-depth analysis of how the Bloomsbury Group generated and broadcast its self-fashioned…
Jane Austen’s Wardrobe by Hilary Davidson – 50 years in 50 books
Jane Austen’s Wardrobe by Hilary Davidson is due to be published on 12 September 2023. Hilary Davidson – an expert on Regency fashion –…
The Architectural History of Venice by Deborah Howard – 50 Years in 50 Books
An Architectural History of Venice by Deborah Howard was first published in 1980. A revised version was released in 2002. This book is the…
How to Enjoy Art by Ben Street – 50 Years in 50 Books
How to Enjoy Art: A Guide for Everyone by Ben Street first came out in 2021, and has now been released in paperback. In…
What is ‘Liveliness’ in Tudor art? By Dr Christina Faraday
Dr Christina Faraday considers ‘liveliness’ in Tudor art.
2022 Gift Guide: Art Books
This vibrant selection of art books make a great gift, for yourself or for the art lovers in your life!
Illustrating A Little History of Art: Q+A with Mat Pringle
How do you cover 100,00 years of art history in one book? Moreover, how does an illustrator tackle the unique task of creating historically…
Nonconformers: Undoing Labels and Preconceptions of “Outsider Art” in Britain
By Lisa Slominski In this blog, London-based art curator, writer and cultural producer, Lisa Slominski, introduces her new book Nonconformers: A New History of…
A Little History of Art: Q&A with Charlotte Mullins
Why did our ancestors make art? What does art mean today? These are the questions answered by Charlotte Mullins in A Little History of…
Staff Pick: Our Favourite Books of 2021
Happy New Year! Yale University Press, London staff recommend their favourite books of last year. Find out what we chose and why. January’s Staff…
Staff Pick: Reclaiming Magic
This month’s staff pick theme ‘Reclaiming Magic’ was inspired by the 2021 Summer Exhibition opened at the Royal Academy by Yinka Shonibare. October’s Staff Pick:…
Illustrating The Story of the Country House: Q&A with Bethan Scorey
Country houses in the UK date back as far as the medieval period, when England had a population of just a few million and…