Art as Therapy by Alain de Botton; John Armstrong
$35.00 NZD
Category: General | Reading Level: very good
" What is art's purpose? In this engaging, lively, and controversial new book, bestselling philosopher Alain de Botton and art historian John Armstrong propose a new way of looking at familiar masterpieces, suggesting that they can be useful, relevant, and - above all else - therapeutic for their viewer ...Show more
Art of Mindful Origami by Richard Chambers
$20.00 NZD
Category: General
The Art of Mindful Origami extends the concept of mindful, art-therapy coloring using 15 origami projects, ranging in difficulty from basic to complex, as tools to develop mindfulness. In recent years, interest in mindfulness has exploded and it is now a part of popular culture. Increasingly, creative p ...Show more
By My Hands by Florian Gadsby
$55.00 NZD
Category: General
The internet's favorite potter opens up about his life and craft in this inspiring, stunningly photographed ode to the beauty of small things that brighten life's daily rituals.Florian Gadsby has devoted his life to pottery, refining his technique towards the point of perfection--and as his skill has gr ...Show more
Clash of the Titians: Old Masters Trump Cards by Mikkel Sommer Christensen; Mikkel Sommer (Illustrator)
$22.00 NZD
Category: General | Series: Magma for Laurence King Ser.
Canvas crunch time Whose impasto impresses the most? Was Monet the greatest painter, or does Manet's brushwork beat them all? Who was the greatest Renaissance wonder? Pit 32 Old Masters against each other in a trump card battle encompassing hundreds of years of amazing art history and learn about th ...Show more
Clay: Contemporary Ceramic Artisans by Amber Creswell Bell
$80.00 NZD
Category: General
Ceramics is back in a big way, experiencing a steady surge of interest and popularity not seen since the 1970s. The return to the handmade, driven by our increasingly digital lives, means there are now more makers, sellers, and collectors than ever. There is also a new desire for unique objects made by ...Show more
DC Comics Batman Pen-and-Ink Hardcover Ruled Journal by Insight Editions Staff
$29.00 NZD
Category: General | Series: Comics Ser.
Celebrate DC Comics' Dark Knight with this deluxe hardcover journal showcasing Batman rendered in gorgeous black-and-white inked linework by one of the artists who made their mark on the Super Hero's legacy. Few creators have defined the Dark Knight's longstanding legacy, and comic book artist Greg ...Show more
Egon Schiele: Landscapes by Rudolf Leopold
$45.00 NZD
Category: General | Reading Level: General Adult
Best known for his depictions of the human form, Schiele was also interested in portraying the beauty and structure of the world he inhabited. In fact, Schiele's paintings of the countryside and his native Vienna comprise a large proportion of his body of work. Nearly one hundred of the artist's landsca ...Show more
Georgia O'Keeffe (HB) by Tanya Barson
$100.00 NZD
Category: General
Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) was one of the foundational figuresof American modernism. A seminal woman artist, she rose toprominence in the early twentieth century at the heart of theNew York avant-garde circle that centred around Alfred Stieglitz,who would become O'Keeffe's husband. Many contemporaryte ...Show more
Gottfried Lindauer's New Zealand: The Maori Portraits by Ngahiraka Mason
$69.99 NZD
Category: NZ non-fiction
An exquisite piece of art publishing that showcases Bohemian artist Gottfried Lindauer’s New Zealand in 75 plates and detailed contextual essays. From the 1870s to the early twentieth century, the Bohemian immigrant artist Gottfried Lindauer travelled to marae and rural towns around New Zealand and – c ...Show more
Graphic Design for Everyone: Create Your Own Blog, Logo, Website and Much More by DK
$48.00 NZD
Category: General
Trying to give your blog extra visual impact? Need a new look for a personal, business, or community project? With this beginner's guide to graphic design, you'll be able to do this and much more! There have never been more opportunities to promote yourself online or in print, but to succeed you need to ...Show more
Great Women Painters by Alison M Gingeras
$120.00 NZD
Category: General
A sumptuous survey of over 300 women painters and their work spanning almost five centuries Great Women Painters is a groundbreaking book that reveals a richer and more varied telling of the story of painting. Featuring more than 300 artists from around the world, it includes both well-known women paint ...Show more