Arts and Architecture
Books on art and architecture, including the visual and performing arts, art history, art theory and education, reference works, guides and studies of famous artists, architects and designers.
The Alfred Wallis Factor:
Conflict in Post-War St Ives Art
By David Wilkinson
A study of the life and legacy of the artist Alfred Wallis, his role in the art scene in St Ives and his emergence as a pivotal figure in British modernism.
ISBN: 9780718894979
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American Dreamer:
Bucky Fuller and the Sacred Geometry of Nature
By Scott Eastham
A sympathetic and insightful study of the legacy of the scientist Buckminster Fuller, with particular emphasis on his synergetic approach to geometry.
ISBN: 9780718830311
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The Angel Roofs of East Anglia:
Unseen Masterpieces of the Middle Ages
By Michael Rimmer
A masterly historical and photographic exploration of a neglected form of English figurative sculpture, the angel roofs that adorn many East Anglian churches.
ISBN: 9780718893699
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Anthony Salvin:
Pioneer of Gothic Revival Architecture
By Jill Allibone
A major study of one of the leading Victorian domestic architects, illustrated with plans and photographs, and a full catalogue raisonné of Salvin's work.
ISBN: 9780718827076
Art and Forbidden Fruit:
Hidden Passion in the Life of William Morris
By John Le Bourgeois
A provocative study of the 19th-century artist and designer William Morris, revealing new insights into how his family relationships affected his work.
ISBN: 9780718830595
Arthur Henry Knighton-Hammond
By Peter Norris
An absorbing study of the artist, establishing his name among the major British painters of the 20th century. Includes reproductions of many of his best works.
ISBN: 9780718828240
Artist about Cambridge
By Jon Harris, with Patrick Carnegy and Rob Howard (editors)
A collection of the paintings and drawings of the Cambridge artist Jon Harris, showcasing his unique view of the city landscape that has inspired him.
ISBN: 9780718895327
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At Home in the World:
A Study in Psychoanalysis, Religion, and Art
By Donald Capps
A psychoanalytical study of the male search for a sense of belonging in the world and the religious sensibilities that arise from it, explored through imagery.
ISBN: 9780718893224
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Birds of CITES:
And How to Identify Them
By Johannes Erritzoe
A compendium of birds under threat throughout the world, providing a beautifully illustrated reference guide to the threatened species listed by CITES. Illustrated by Johannes Erritzoe and Helga Boullet Erritzoe.
ISBN: 9780718828912
The Book of the Toad:
A Natural and Magical History of Toad-Human Relations
By Robert DeGraaff
A fascinating exploration of the toad, establishing the scientific facts and investigating its role in art, literature and folklore.
ISBN: 9780718828417
